About Us
Founded in 1872 as the first college of the University of Melbourne, Trinity College is a vibrant, diverse community, inspiring and enabling students of exceptional promise from Australia and around the world in its various educational programs, including a Residential College, a Theological School and a Pathways School. The College has a diverse student body from a wide range of socioeconomic, geographical and cultural backgrounds. This has created a vibrant and supportive learning community.
The College is committed to the safety of all children, and to providing a culturally safe and inclusive environment for those from diverse backgrounds.
About the Role
The Trinity College Pathways School offers courses which prepare high achieving international students for undergraduate entry into the University of Melbourne and other leading Australian universities. The Personal Assistant to the Dean of the Pathways School is responsible for managing and coordinating the administrative affairs of the Dean’s office and Pathways School Executive.
Skills & Experience
To be considered for this role, ideally you will have previous experience in a similar role or be an absolute ‘star’ administrator looking for your next step in your career. You will have a warm, respectful, professional approach in your interactions with those around you, and have the ability think on your feet to anticipate the demands of the Dean. A positive and can-do mindset where no task is too big or small are key to succeed in this environment.
Contract Type: Full time, ongoing position.
Salary: FTE $88,849 plus 12%Superannuation and Leave Loading 17.5%
Benefits: Trinity College offers a warm, collegiate and flexible work environment for all staff and a range of benefits including:
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Generous leave provisions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Gym Membership from Melbourne University
- Discount on Health Insurance with BUPA
- Salary Packaging
Enquiries: Richard Pickersgill, Dean, Pathways School. Email: [email protected]
To Apply
Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work permit or visa. The successful applicant must secure, or be in the process of securing, a Working with Children approval.
To be considered for this role, you must submit a current copy of your resume, cover letter and your response to the key selection criteria as outlined in the attached position description.
Applications close 11pm, Sunday 24 August 2025.
Trinity College celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.
