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Executive Assistant – Senior School Executive Team

  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Location: Senior School
  • Applications Close: Friday 04 July 2025 at 4:00 pm
  • Start Date: Monday 08 September 2025

About the School:

The Illawarra Grammar School is an independent co-educational P-12 Anglican Grammar School. We are part of a vibrant, diverse and engaged community, providing our students with a holistic education where they are empowered to achieve their best. You will be supported in your role by a highly experienced team of teaching and support staff, with access to modern equipment and facilities.

Staff at TIGS are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to both education and the Christian faith, embodying the values upon which our School was founded.

Position Overview:

The Executive Assistant to the Senior School Executive Team plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Senior School. The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Senior School Executive Team, ensuring efficiency in scheduling, communication and event coordination, as well as overseeing the overall organisation of the Senior School Administration team.

This role is integral to the efficient functioning of the Senior School and requires a committed and adaptable individual who thrives in a dynamic educational environment.


Key responsibilities:

  • Provide executive support to the Senior School Executive Team, including calendar management and minute-taking

  • Develop and manage the Senior School Calendar and OLLE system to ensure accurate scheduling of events and deadlines

  • Coordinate weekly planning meetings, including preparation and distribution of planning sheets

  • Assist with the updating of school policies and compliance documents as directed by the Deputy Principal

  • Organise weekly Senior School Assemblies and key school events such as Year 12 Graduation, Leadership Induction and Presentation Day

  • Assist at Senior School Reception, acting as a professional point of contact, handling phone, email and in-person enquiries

If you have any questions about this position, please email Ms Nicole Cheetham, EA to the Principal: ncheetham@tigs.nsw.edu.au

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Why work at TIGS?

The Illawarra Grammar School is an employer that promotes staff excellence and offers a range of additional benefits.
The average service of a TIGS teacher is over 11 years. Our teams have a depth of experience, commitment to the School and supportive collegial relationships that lead to exceptional retention rates.

Professional Development

Professional development at Illawarra Grammar is a priority and well funded. The School also provides staff study grants to enable further postgraduate study. The Deputy Principal provides teacher accreditation support and guidance through the accreditation process.

Attractive Remuneration

We offer competitive salaries, and superannuation benefits of 11.5%. The School also provides many leadership opportunities for career advancements, and these opportunities usually attract a leadership allowance. A personal laptop is provided for all members of the teaching staff and current teaching resources are easily available to staff.

Salary Sacrifice Benefits

The School offers permanent staff a variety of salary sacrifice benefits including mobile phones that are exempt from FBT. In addition, all staff can contribute tax-effective additional superannuation contributions (above the compulsory Employer contribution).

Staff Health and Wellbeing

We care about the wellbeing of our staff and have a range of initiatives available. This includes an onsite influenza vaccination program free of charge. We also provide a comprehensive and independent Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Respectful and Friendly Students

Our students are known for their manners and respect, which allows teachers to concentrate on effective pedagogy rather than spending time on discipline issues. Class sizes are capped at 20 in Pre-K and Kindergarten, and at 24 from Year 1 onwards.

School Fee Concessions

The School offers generous fee reduction and priority enrolment to staff, with access to our before and after school care services. Please note: All staff benefits provided are subject to government regulation, School budgets, policies and the on-going approval of the School Council.

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Thank you for your interest in this position. Please thoroughly read the position description and prepare the following files for submission.

The Illawarra Grammar School maintains a zero tolerance policy towards child abuse and is dedicated to ensuring a child-safe environment, where children and young people are not only protected but also feel secure, in line with our Child Protection Policy.

1. Complete our application form
2. One page cover letter
3. Resume

What our staff
have to say:

“I’ve been working at The Illawarra Grammar School since 2009 as a Junior School Coordinator and Teacher. The school has a unique, close-knit community where students, teachers and families connect and thrive together. The staff and students are always so caring, welcoming and inclusive. Each student is catered for with an individual program and learning journey. My family has been blessed to experience this first hand for our own children, with amazing results. Our Junior School students often express their gratitude for the vast array of specialist lessons and expert teachers on offer here and the incredible experiences they provide above and beyond a regular curriculum.”
Mrs Rebecca Young
“Working at TIGS has been a truly rewarding experience. It offers an optimum learning environment and has a strong sense of community among staff and students. Furthermore, it has always been a place where professional growth is encouraged and supported, making it an ideal environment for educators.”
Mr Todd Southcombe
“I have loved working at The Illawarra Grammar School for over 20 years. The collegial nature of the staff, the calm atmosphere in the classroom, where the students are dedicated to learning, and the privilege of being able to teach our content from a Christian perspective, make the school a delight to work at.”
Mr Adrian Deck