Receptionist - Senior School

Canberra Grammar School; Red Hill; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and superannuation

Employee awards program

Professional development funding

Salary packaging arrangements

Complimentary daily barista-madecoffee

Daily morning tea and discounted lunch

Onsite health clinic

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

14 weeks paid parental leave

School fee concessions

Onsite parking

Job summary

Canberra Grammar School is seeking a Senior School Receptionist for the Red Hill campus, covering Years 7–12. You will greet students, families and visitors in person and by phone, sign visitors in and out, and direct calls with discretion and professionalism.

You will bring qualifications in business administration or equivalent reception experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks calmly. A friendly, confidential, and welcoming presence is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a qualification in business administration or equivalent reception experience.
• Experience in reception or customer service with diverse audiences.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills; multitask capability.
• Advanced MS Office skills; familiarity with databases and school information systems.
• Clear written and spoken English with strong interpersonal skills.
• Discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Welcome School community and visitors in person and on the phone.
• Sign in/out visitors and contractors; direct calls.
• Provide friendly, confidential, professional service at all times.
• Support enquiries across Senior School, Years 7–12.
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Databases

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

English language

Education

Business administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

School information systems

Job description

• Bring your people skills and attention to detail to a meaningful role
• Join a welcoming school community at our Red Hill campus
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available, commencing 2027

About The Role

The Senior School Receptionist is the first point of contact for the Senior School, Years 7 to 12, at the Red Hill campus. The role welcomes members of the School community and visitors in person and on the telephone, signs visitors and contractors in and out, and answers and directs the School’s calls. It gives a friendly, efficient, confidential and professional service at all times.

About You

• Know and follow the Senior School emergency procedures, and take part in every drill.
• Hold a qualification in business administration or a related field, or equivalent experience in a reception or front office role.
• Demonstrated experience in reception or customer service, dealing with a diverse range of people in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skill, with the ability to manage several tasks at once and to work independently.
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office, and experience with, or aptitude for, databases and school information systems.
• Clear written and spoken English, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to people across the School.
• A welcoming, calm and positive manner that makes students and families feel safe, with discretion in handling confidential information.

Desirable

• Experience in a school reception or front office.
• Experience with a visitor management system.
• Experience in emergency procedures, such as a warden role.
• Familiarity with child safe practice in schools.

All team members at CGS are required to have:

• Appropriate qualifications
• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
• A current National Police Check
• Full working rights within Australia.

Benefits For You

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:

• A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
• Employee awards program and generous professional development funding
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• School fee concessions (for permanent team members)
• Convenient onsite parking

Working at CGS

We aim to provide a vibrant and rewarding workplace that showcases your skills with a strong commitment to your professional learning. Working at Canberra Grammar School you will join a community committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.

We are continuously growing our CGS community with people who are passionate and energetic in their profession and who place student learning and well-being at the forefront of all they do.

Attachments

• Senior School Receptionist - Position Description.pdf