Reception - Administration Officer

Haileybury; Darwin; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salaries and packages at above-award

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Awards recognition

Job summary

Haileybury Rendall School in Darwin is seeking a proactive and professional Receptionist/Administration Officer to join the campus on a full-time fixed-term contract from October 2026 to December 2027.

You will be the friendly face and first point of contact for our school community, delivering exceptional customer service and essential administrative support to students, families, staff and visitors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-driven.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in front-desk reception or administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for students, families and staff.
• Provide general administrative support to daily school operations.
• Liaise with visitors and coordinate front-desk activities.
• Maintain records and answer inquiries in a professional manner.

Job description

Administration Officer

Be the friendly face and first point of contact for our school community. Haileybury Rendall School is seeking a proactive and professional Receptionist/Administration Officer to join our Darwin campus on a full-time fixed-term contract from October 2026 to December 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the Northern Territory's leading independent schools while working in a supportive, collaborative, and fast-paced environment. As a key member of our Administration team, you will play an important role in delivering exceptional customer service and administrative support to students, families, staff, and visitors, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of our school.

We are looking for a highly organised individual with outstanding communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine commitment to providing a welcoming and professional experience for all members of our school community.

Haileybury Rendall School

All staff at Haileybury Rendall School work together to fulfil the School’s mission: to develop high-achieving students who are connected globally, to each other and to the communities in which they live and will serve. Haileybury Rendall School offers a flexible, diverse and inclusive workforce. We’re focused on embracing change and celebrating and nurturing our people.

The Haileybury Rendall School program provides an exciting and enriching curriculum for all students. It builds resilient and independent learners with skills in creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking.

Our teaching approach is tailored to suit all year levels. We develop core literacy and numeracy skills through explicit instruction in the junior years, while in the middle years we move to a combination of explicit instruction and student-centred learning. As students enter their senior years, they begin a three-year VCE program coupled with a range of subjects to suit all interests and abilities.

Health and wellbeing

Haileybury Rendall School provides a safe and supportive learning environment where students are given the opportunity to achieve their full potential, in every aspect of their school life.

Education excellence

Education excellence are at the heart of our culture and national rankings consistently rate Haileybury as one of Australia’s leading independent schools with 20% of our students achieving ATARs above 95.

Extra and Co-Curricular

We are committed to supporting Co-Curricular programs with a range of Extra-Curricular activities covering sport, music, performances, competitions and community initiatives.

Modern facilities

Students have access to a range of academic and sporting facilities including basketball courts, recreational ovals, a swimming pool and a gym.

Ultimately, students leave Haileybury Rendall School prepared for the challenges that lie ahead, with a love for learning and with the life skills essential for success.

Haileybury Rendall School is committed to a Child Safe school environment, and we have extensive recruitment and screening processes in place. All interested applicants are encouraged to read and familiarise themselves with Haileybury Rendall School's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy located on the Haileybury Rendall School website (https://www.haileyburyrendall.com.au/policies).

Haileybury Rendall School is a child safe organisation which welcomes all children, young people and their families. Haileybury Rendall School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, including those under the care and supervision of the School. The School recognises the importance of, and its responsibility for, ensuring a safe and supportive environment which respects the rights of children and fosters their enrichment and wellbeing.

Benefits of joining Haileybury Rendall School:

• Salaries and packages at above-award level
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 2022 Australian Education Awards Winner - Boarding School of the Year.
• 2023 Australian Education Awards Winner - Regional School of the Year.

For further insights into the experience and benefits of working at Haileybury Rendall School, please visit the Employment page on the Haileybury Rendall School website (https://www.haileyburyrendall.com.au) and refer to Careers.

Haileybury Rendall School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

To apply for this position, you must have the legal right to live and work in Australia.

Applications close on 7th October 2026 at midnight. Please note we will be screening applications and scheduling interviews as applications are received; therefore, the role may be filled prior to the closing date.