School Reception & Front Office Coordinator

Reddam House Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The School Receptionist at Reddam House Sydney is the first point of contact for visitors, staff and students. This permanent, term-time only role is based at our Senior School campus on Mitchell Street, Bondi, and supports daily front-office operations, communications, and records management with a welcoming, professional presence.

The ideal candidate brings reception or administrative experience, strong communication, excellent organisation, and discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience in receptionist or administrative roles, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• First aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Valid Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, including parents, students, staff and external guests in a professional manner.
• Manage incoming calls, emails and other communications, directing them appropriately.
• Handle attendance records, including late arrivals and early departures.
• Provide administrative support to management, including correspondence and scheduling.
• Organise and distribute school mail, newsletters and other communications.
• Keep the reception area tidy, welcoming and efficiently managed.
• Coordinate school events, meetings and functions as required.
• Liaise with staff, parents and external stakeholders to facilitate communication.
• Maintain up-to-date records in the school's databases with confidentiality.
• Provide first aid support and manage the sick bay as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Discretion

Problem solving

Education

Certificate in Business Administration or Office Administration

First aid certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

School management systems

Job description

The School Receptionist at Reddam House Sydney is the first point of contact for visitors, staff and students. This permanent, term-time only role is based at our Senior School campus on Mitchell Street, Bondi, and supports daily front-office operations, communications, and records management with a welcoming, professional presence.

The ideal candidate brings reception or administrative experience, strong communication, excellent organisation, and discretion.