Performing Arts Receptionist

Emmanuel College Gold Coast; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Career development

Wellbeing programs

Onsite cafe

Gym access

Gold Coast living

Job summary

Emmanuel College on the Gold Coast is seeking a friendly, organised Performing Arts Receptionist to join our Arts Academy. This permanent part-time role (21 hours/week) starts January 2027 and involves providing welcoming customer service, admin support and program coordination for the Performing Arts team.

The successful candidate will have strong Office 365 skills, be highly organised and committed to excellent service within a Christian ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or front-desk roles is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 and data-entry skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional reception and first point of contact for students, families, staff and visitors.
• Manage calls, emails and general correspondence with prompt follow-up.
• Maintain accurate student and program records in college systems.
• Support Performing Arts team with admin tasks, data entry and resource ordering.
• Coordinate events, performances and related logistics for the Arts Academy.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Reception

Customer service

Administrative support

Data entry

Tools

Email management

Office software

Job description

Join a community where faith forms the foundation of everything that we do - nurturing hearts, inspiring minds and shaping people of good character.

Emmanuel College is seeking a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Performing Arts Receptionist to join our vibrant Performing Arts team. This is a permanent part-time, term-time position, working 21 hours per week, commencing in January 2027.

About Emmanuel College

Emmanuel College is a co-educational, multi-denominational school with just over 1 600 students, valued by the Gold Coast community for our strong commitment to achieving educational excellence within a framework of thoughtful, intelligent and vibrant Christian faith.

Located in the suburb of Carrara on the Gold Coast, Australia; Emmanuel College is situated on a beautiful nine hectare campus, providing stunning state-of-the-art facilities for our College curriculum, programs and community life.

Why Join Us?

Emmanuel College is a warm, welcoming community of talented, purpose-driven educators and support staff. We are committed to hiring new team members who demonstrate excellence in their chosen field, who are prepared to commit wholeheartedly to the values and ethos of our College and who confess to a personal Christian faith.

We believe in the transformative power of education, and the importance of fostering a caring, faith-based community. Many of our staff have been a part of the Emmanuel team for three decades, demonstrating a deep commitment to creating a sense of belonging and inspiring thoughtful engagement with the world.

What we Offer

• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities
• Be part of a caring faith-based community and make a meaningful impact
• A focus on well-being - Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programs available
• A commitment to excellence - academic, sporting, arts and culture
• World-class facilities and learning spaces
• Onsite cafe serving barista coffee and food.
• Staff access to gym and fitness facilities
• Live and work on the Gold Coast

Position Overview

The Performing Arts Receptionist plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our Arts Academy, providing a welcoming and professional first point of contact for students, families, staff and visitors.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy, creative environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service and administrative support.

An additional creative opportunity!

For candidates with an interest or experience in costuming, there may also be opportunities for additional paid hours supporting costume coordination, sourcing, purchasing, sewing and creation for College musical, Dance Academy performances and other productions.

While costuming skills would be a wonderful advantage, they are not essential to the receptionist role, and we warmly encourage applications from candidates without this experience.

About the Role

Reporting to the Performing Arts Administrator, the successful applicant will provide a range of reception, administrative and operational support services across the Arts Academy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing friendly, professional and efficient reception and customer service to students, families, staff and visitors.
• Managing telephone calls, emails, enquiries and general correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate student and program records across College administrative systems.
• Providing administrative support to the Performing Arts team, including document preparation, data entry, filing and ordering resources.
• Assisting with the coordination of Performing Arts programs, concerts, performances, eisteddfodau and other events.
• Supporting event administration and logistics, including communications, catering, transport and preparation of resources.
• Working collaboratively with the Performing Arts Administrator and wider Arts team to ensure the smooth operation of the Academy.

About You

We are looking for someone who is approachable, reliable and highly organized, with a genuine enthusiasm for supporting students and the Performing Arts.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Well-developed organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and confidential information.
• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach to working within a busy team environment.
• A genuine commitment to supporting the Christian ethos and values of Emmanuel College.
• A current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card, or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.
• A current Queensland Driver Licence.

Previous experience in a school, reception or administrative environment would be highly regarded.

Desirable – Costuming Skills and Experience

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have an interest or experience in costume design, sewing, garment alterations, costume sourcing or coordination.

Depending on the successful applicant's skills and interests, additional paid hours may be available to assist with costuming for College productions and performances.

Costuming experience is not a requirement for appointment to this position.