Junior School Receptionist

St Paul's; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul’s School in Bald Hills, Qld, is seeking a permanent full-time Reception/Administration Officer for term-time, starting January 2026. You will be the friendly first point of contact for students, families and staff, handling calls, enquiries and directing messages.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing the sick bay and medication in line with school policies, general admin, data entry and coordinating supplies.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are mandatory for this position.
• Strong telephone communication and reception skills, with a friendly and professional manner.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to work collegially as part of a team with a strong service ethic.
• Must demonstrate understanding of appropriate professional boundaries and standards when working with children.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Blue Card (Working with Children) required before commencing.
• Experience with school administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, students, and parents at the reception desk.
• Answer incoming calls, manage enquiries, and direct messages appropriately.
• Manage the sick bay, including recording entries and contacting parents when required.
• Support the administration of medication in line with school policies and training.
• Carry out general administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, and data entry.
• Monitor and manage general supplies, ensuring stock is replenished as needed.
• Support communication between the office and teaching staff.
• Provide additional administrative support to the office team as required.
• Greet and assist visitors, students, and parents at the Junior School reception desk.

Skills

Reception duties

Telephone handling

Customer service

Data entry

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

TASS

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Full time - Term Time

Location: 34 Strathpine Road, Bald Hills, Qld, 4036, Australia

Job Category: Administration

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:

St Paul's School is a Pre-Prep to Year 12 Anglican co-educational school where we nurture growth, foster belonging and inspire personal excellence for all students.

At St Paul’s School, we pride ourselves on being a community where everyone feels connected, valued, and supported. We foster a strong sense of belonging, creating an environment that nurtures relationships among students, staff, and families.

Job Description

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY:

You will play a vital role in creating a positive first impression for students, parents, staff, and visitors. This is a permanent, full-time, term-time position starting in January 2026.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Greet and assist visitors, students, and parents at the reception desk.
• Answer incoming calls, manage enquiries, and direct messages appropriately.
• Manage the sick bay, including recording entries and contacting parents when required.
• Support the administration of medication in line with school policies and training.
• Carry out general administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, and data entry.
• Monitor and manage general supplies, ensuring stock is replenished as needed.
• Support communication between the office and teaching staff.
• Provide additional administrative support to the office team as required.
• Greet and assist visitors, students, and parents at the Junior School reception desk.

Desired Skills and Experience

ABOUT YOU:

• No formal qualifications are mandatory for this position;
• Strong telephone communication and reception skills, with a friendly and professional manner;
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills;
• A willingness to work collegially as part of a team with a strong service ethic;
• Willingness to support our shared Purpose Statement and the School's values;
• Must be able todemonstratean understanding ofappropriate professionalboundaries and standards when working with children and young people;
• Current First Aid Certificate;
• Experience using The Alpha School System (TASS) would be an advantage;
• Experience working in a School setting would be an advantage.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

St Paul's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care. As such, it is a condition of employment that all team members must:

• Agree to undergo a Criminal History/Police Check conducted by the School.
• Possess and maintain a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check by Blue Card Services). The successful candidate must have a current Blue Card before commencing work at the school.
• Be an Australian resident and eligible to work in Australia.