Receptionist / Administration

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Queensland; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Site Parking

Staff Canteen

Term-Time Position

Job summary

St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is seeking a dedicated Receptionist to be the first point of contact for the school community, providing efficient front desk support and general administration.

The role requires 2–3 years in a front desk or reception position, a Certificate III in Business Administration is an advantage, and strong communication and organisational skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years' experience in a front desk or Receptionist role.
• Certificate III in Business Administration or similar is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data reporting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to the College ethos.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional first point of contact via phone, in-person, email.
• Provide backup secretarial support.
• Manage visitors book and contractor sign-in, including key registers.
• Oversee maintenance of phone lists and staff lists.
• Coordinate stationery procurement, bulk emails, service calls and portal updates.
• Assist with reception operations and general administration across the College.

Skills

Front desk experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 27 September 2026

About the Role

St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is seeking a dedicated, organised and dynamic Receptionist to join our team. Playing an incredibly vital role, you will be the first point of contact for the wider school community whilst providing additional administration services as required

• On Site Parking
• Staff Canteen
• Term-Time Position

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to create a professional and welcoming first point of contact service, by handling phone calls, visitor sign ins, parent enquiries, email services and reception operations
• Utilise your excellent administrative skills by providing backup secretarial support
• Manage visitors book and contractor sign in, including key registers
• Oversee the maintenance of phone and staff lists
• Deliver additional administrative assistance across the College, including stationery procurement, bulk emails, service call coordination, and portal updates.

What You Bring

• At least 2-3 years' experience in a front desk or Receptionist position; and/or Certificate III in Business Administration or similar discipline, would be an advantage
• Possess strong communication skills - both oral and written with the ability to relate well on phone and in person with parents, students and employees across all levels of the College
• Demonstrated computer skills in all Microsoft applications and database experience in updating and retrieving data for reports
• Confident in using your strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to the College's Christian ethos and values.

About Us

At St Peters Springfield, a proud member of the St Peters Lutheran College family, our community knows, values and supports every individual in their personal growth.

Since being established in 2008, St Peters Lutheran College Springfield has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care and breadth of co-curricular programs providing an outstanding educational environment for our students to grow and flourish

Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School

All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the QCT website here . All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to the Blue Card Services website here.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

750 Students
46 TeachingStaff
28 Non-Teaching Staff

St Peters Lutheran College (Springfield) commenced operations in 2008 and is now Kindergarten to Year 12 with approximately 750 students. It is expected to grow to a capacity of 900 students.