SENIOR SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST

PLC Armidale; Armidale; In loco; AUD 60.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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 contact for students, parents and visitors, handle inquiries, manage attendance records, sign in/out for activities, and support the Head of Senior School and event organisation.

Competenze

• High level of personal communication skills maintaining professional relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Passion for the role and a desire to learn and grow in a school environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Google Office and Microsoft Office Suites is essential.
• Experience in data entry and CMS management is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritise timeframes.

Mansioni

• 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.
• Sign students in and out for co-curricular programs across the College.
• Provide administrative support to the Head of Senior School.
• Coordinate parent/teacher interviews and support College events.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Customer service

Organisation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Formazione

Experience in education administration

Strumenti

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

About PLC Armidale:

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.

Applications:

Suitable applicants should apply by submitting an application which clearly provides detail about each of the following:

• Candidate Statement: A brief Statement of Application (no more than one page) outlining what the candidate feels he/she brings to the position, and what he/she would expect to accomplish in the role.


• Response to the Selection Criteria: In no more than two pages, candidates are asked to respond to each of the Selection Criteria, taking into account experience, past roles and expertise.

Applications close COB Monday, 16 November 2026

Applications are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Suitable candidates
may be interviewed prior to the closing date, and the College reserves the
right to appoint before applications officially close.