Receptionist / Administration

St Peters Lutheran College; Shire of Buloke; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peters Lutheran College Springfield in VIC is seeking a dedicated receptionist to be the first point of contact for the school community, handling front-desk duties and routine administration. This term-time, full-time role runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, with responsibilities including calls, visitor sign-ins, parent inquiries, portal updates, and stationery coordination.

Candidates should have 2–3 years’ front-desk experience and a Certificate III in Business Administration.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years’ front desk or receptionist experience.
• Certificate III in Business Administration or similar preferred.
• Strong communication skills with parents, students and staff across all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and data reporting.
• Organised with strong time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, welcoming first point of contact via phone, reception, and emails.
• Backup secretarial support and administration tasks as required.
• Manage visitors book, contractor sign-in, and key registers.
• Oversee phone lists and staff contact details for updates.
• Coordinate stationery, bulk emails, service calls, and portal updates.

Skills

Front desk

Reception duties

Communication

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

This is a term-time position under a full time maximum term contract arrangement, that will run from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027

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

Applications close at 10 AM on Monday 28 September 2026.

Position Description

Receptionist / Administration • Springfield, VIC, AU