Posted: 05/09/2025
Closing Date: 15/09/2025
Job Type: Ongoing - Full Time
Location: The Friends’ School, North Hobart
Job Category: Administration

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY AT THE FRIENDS’ SCHOOL - HOBART

The Friends’ School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace, we foster an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment where students and staff alike can thrive.
At Friends’, we believe in lifelong learning - not just for our students, but for our staff as well. A career with us means becoming part of a dynamic community that values collaboration, personal growth and meaningful contributions. Whether in the classroom or beyond, our team plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, innovation and care.
If you’re looking for a workplace that inspires, challenges, and supports you, we invite you to explore the opportunities at The Friends’ School. Here, your work matters - not just to our students, but to the wider community and the world.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary qualifications in a business-related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated strong written, verbal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high standards in document preparation and proofreading.
• Proven experience in executive support or similar roles, with the ability to exercise initiative and discretion.
• Advanced computer literacy across word processing, spreadsheets, database management and email systems.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (employment category).
• A current National Police Check (less than 6 months old).

The Friends’ School is seeking a highly organised and professional Executive Officer to the Principal’s Office. This role provides critical executive-level support to the Principal and plays a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the School’s leadership and governance processes.
The Executive Officer manages the Principal’s schedule and correspondence, prepares and coordinates key documentation, liaises with staff, parents and Board members, and ensures effective communication across the School community.
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working with discretion and confidentiality. Strong written communication and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to build trusted relationships and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.