SENIOR SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST

Presbyterian Ladies' College Armidale; Armidale; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Ladies' College Armidale (PLC Armidale) is seeking a vibrant Senior School Receptionist to join our Senior School on a permanent basis, commencing Term 1, 2027. This full-time role is stood down during non-term time, with an additional 5 days per year to be worked during non-term time.

You will be the first point of contact for students, parents and visitors, handling calls and emails, managing attendance records in the CMS, and supporting College leadership and events.

Qualifications

• Experience working in customer service, school or education administration will be highly regarded.
• Experience with data entry and CMS management is desirable.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise and complete tasks within set and competing timeframes.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours for college functions and events.
• Understanding of the ethos and values of a Christian independent all-girls school.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for students, parents and visitors to the Senior School.
• Respond to phone calls, emails and queries from students, parents and the community.
• Maintain daily student absenteeism records and enter them into the CMS (College Management System).
• Sign students in and out for co-curricular programs operating across the College.
• Providing administrative support to the Head of Senior School.
• Coordinating parent/teacher interviews.
• Supporting the Executive Assistant in general administration tasks.
• Providing support for the organisation of College events.
• To abide by the staff Code of Conduct and other College policies.
• To attend various functions of the College community in support of colleagues and students.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organisation

Prioritisation

Work under deadlines

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

CMS management

Job description

Presbyterian Ladies' College Armidale (PLC) is an independent girls' school with a long and rich history of providing girls' education since 1887. The College is the only all-girls' day and boarding school in NSW north of Sydney to the Queensland border offering education from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. PLC Armidale has a strong reputation for academic excellence, an exceptional creative and performing arts program, strength in sport, leadership and challenge experiences, each providing opportunities for girls from a range of diverse backgrounds to excel.

About the Role:

PLC Armidale is seeking a vibrant Senior School Receptionist to join our Senior School on a permanent basis, commencing Term 1, 2027.

This is a full-time position, stood down during non-term time, with an additional 5 days per year to be worked during non-term time.

General Responsibilities:

• Be the first point of contact for students, parents and visitors to the Senior School.
• Respond to phone calls, emails and queries from students, parents and the community.
• Maintain daily student absenteeism records and enter them into the CMS (College Management System).
• Sign students in and out for co-curricular programs operating across the College.
• Providing administrative support to the Head of Senior School.
• Coordinating parent/teacher interviews.
• Supporting the Executive Assistant in general administration tasks.
• Providing support for the organisation of College events.
• To support and implement the vision of the College.
• To actively promote and support the Christian ethos of the College.
• To abide by the staff Code of Conduct and other College policies.
• To attend various functions of the College community in support of colleagues and students.

Selection Criteria:

• To have a high level of personal communication skills that maintains professional relationships with students, parents, staff and the Community.
• Experience working in customer service, school or education administration will be highly regarded, but most important is your passion for the role, and your desire to learn and grow.
• Extensive knowledge of Google Office and Microsoft Office Suites is essential.
• Experience in data entry and/or CMS management is highly desirable.
• High attention to detail coupled with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• To possess a high-level ability to prioritise =, organise and complete tasks within both set and competing timeframes.
• To have an ability to work unsupervised to meet strict deadlines and commitments with a high-level attention to detail.
• To work outside normal office hours as required, especially in support of College functions and events.
• Demonstrated understanding of the ethos and values of a Christian independent all-girls ' school.
• A valid Working With Children Check Clearance number.

Please note your current employer or Principal may be contacted in addition to referees nominated.