Receptionist

Illawarra Rugby League; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illawarra Grammar School, a co-educational Anglican K-12 campus in Melbourne, is seeking a professional receptionist for a 6-month term starting in 2027. The role requires a friendly, highly organised approach with excellent communication skills to support the Senior School campus and school community.

Responsibilities include front desk management, visitor reception, and coordinating with staff while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a professional, friendly and highly organised receptionist.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and professional demeanour.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage front desk operations.
• Coordinate with school staff and community members.
• Answer queries and direct calls/visitors appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality and a welcoming experience for all.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Discretion

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• Receptionist (6-month contract, Terms I and II, 2027)
• Applications close: 9.00am, 24 November 2026
• Commencement date: Term I 2027

About the School

The Illawarra Grammar School is an independent co-educational P-12 Anglican Grammar School. We are part of a vibrant, diverse and engaged community, providing our students with a holistic education where they are empowered to achieve their best. You will be supported in your role by a highly experienced team of teaching and support staff, with access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

Staff at TIGS are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to both education and the Christian faith, embodying the values upon which our School was founded.

The School is earning a reputation for achieving excellent educational outcomes for its students. This is a reputation that our learning community is determined to enhance.

The TIGS Statement of Mission and Values captures the School’s fundamental commitment to quality teaching and learning that:

• has rigorous student learning as its core business
• is built around the pursuit of academic excellence, and
• cultivates an aspirational ethos that pursues the achievement of outstanding learning outcomes.

The School’s Mission Statement reads: “The achievement of academic excellence in a caring environment that is founded on Christian belief and behaviour, so that students are equipped to act with wisdom, compassion and justice as faithful stewards of our world.”

A demonstrated commitment to, and support of, the School’s Mission and Values Statement are essential.

About the role

The Illawarra Grammar School is seeking to appoint a professional, friendly and highly organised Receptionist in their Senior School campus. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, discretion and professionalism, and a commitment to fostering a welcoming and positive experience for all members of the School community.

This is a 6-month contract for Terms I and II, 2027 with the possibility of extension or permanency.

If you have any questions about this position, please email: [e-mail]

The Illawarra Grammar School maintains a zero tolerance policy towards child abuse and is dedicated to ensuring a child-safe environment, where children and young people are not only protected but also feel secure, in line with the School’s Child Protection Policy.