Junior School Administrative Assistant & Receptionist

Somerset College; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Barista services

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Somerset College on the Gold Coast is seeking an Administrative Assistant - Junior School for a full-time term-time role. You will provide reception, attendance data management and admin support to staff, students and families.

Reporting to the Head of Junior School, you will coordinate communications, attendance administration and maintain records across College systems. A friendly, organised professional who values accuracy will thrive in this busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administration, reception or customer service experience, ideally within an education environment.
• Strong digital literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office applications and databases.
• Demonstrated accuracy in data entry and record management, with excellent attention to detail.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional reception services and act as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, students and contractors.
• Manage telephone, email and in-person enquiries in a timely, courteous and efficient manner.
• Coordinate student attendance administration, including absentee notifications, class roll monitoring and data entry within College systems.
• Maintain accurate records and databases, ensuring attention to detail and data integrity.
• Support the administration and filing of documents across electronic systems.
• Assist with general administrative tasks and projects as directed by the Head of Junior School.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of Junior School publications and communications.
• Contribute to key College initiatives, events and activities as required.
• Maintain a professional, organised and welcoming reception and administration environment.
• Collaborate effectively with staff, students and families to support the delivery of exceptional educational experiences.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Somerset College on the Gold Coast is seeking an Administrative Assistant - Junior School for a full-time term-time role. You will provide reception, attendance data management and admin support to staff, students and families.

Reporting to the Head of Junior School, you will coordinate communications, attendance administration and maintain records across College systems. A friendly, organised professional who values accuracy will thrive in this busy school environment.