<p>Mercy College is a Catholic Secondary College for young women conducted in the Mercy tradition of compassion and caring for students and their families.</p><p>We are inviting applications from individuals who will bring expertise, enthusiasm, innovation and a commitment to the shared Vision of the College. </p><p>At Mercy College, personal growth is fostered and diversity celebrated. We strive for excellence as a learning community which is student centered, curriculum focused, community oriented and culturally enriched.</p><p>We are committed to maintaining a child safe environment. In the Mercy spirit, love, compassion and service underpin all we are and do.</p><p>The Personal Assistant (PA) to the Principal has the responsibility for all administrative, governance and systems support for all activities required to support the Principal. The primary function of the Personal Assistant to the Principal is manage the day to day functions of the Principal’s Office and provide high level administrative support to the Principal.</p><p>Given the breadth of the Principal’s role, this entails a wide range of responsibilities and demands flexibility and commitment to superior outcomes. The Personal Assistant to the Principal plays a key role in representing the School to stakeholders and the wider community.</p><p>The Principal’s PA will need to exhibit a personal commitment to the mission and vision of the College, have an excellent eye for detail, display initiative and commitment to achieving quality outcomes.</p><p>Appointees are expected to show understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of the College. Mercy College is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment in which students feel safe and are safe. A condition of employment is that staff are deemed suitable to work with children.</p><p>The position description can be found on the College website: https://www.mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au/college-information/employment</p><p><b>Application Process </b></p><p>Candidates should provide the following documents in support of their application:</p><ul><li>A one page cover letter addressed to the Principal, Ms Lila McInerney </li><li>An up to date Curriculum Vitae </li><li>A response to the Key Skills, Attributes and Qualifications providing examples of demonstrated capacity and experience to fulfil the role- no more than 2 pages</li><li>A Mercy College non-teaching application form with the details of three referees, including a current employer</li></ul><p><i>All information will be provided in confidence to members of the Selection Panel. Members of the Selection Panel reserve the right to contact referees other than those nominated by the applicant. Applicants will be advised in advance of such proposed contact.</i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>