Senior School Receptionist

Loreto Kirribilli; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School nurse onsite

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Flexible salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Loreto Kirribilli invites applications for a Senior School Receptionist to join our Front Office team. You will be the first point of contact for the school community, providing welcoming, efficient service and confidential support across daily operations in a term-time, permanent full-time role.

The successful candidate will have reception/administration or customer service experience, strong interpersonal skills, excellent organisational ability and a calm, professional approach aligned with

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a reception, administration or customer service role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling information.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming students, parents, staff and visitors in a professional manner.
• Managing calls, messages and correspondence efficiently and confidentially.
• Supporting daily Front Office operations.
• Maintaining attendance records and directing enquiries to staff.
• Keeping reception and visitor areas clean and well-presented.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Loreto Kirribilli seeks a warm, professional and highly organised Senior School Receptionist to join our Front Office team. As the first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, this role is integral to creating a welcoming, efficient and supportive environment within our vibrant school community..

As a leading Catholic girls' school in the Mary Ward tradition, Loreto Kirribilli is dedicated to offering an education that liberates, empowers and motivates young women to use their gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity in service of others.

About Loreto Kirribilli

Loreto Kirribilli places students at the centre of all that we do. We are committed to developing ethically minded, socially just and globally aware learners who grow in confidence through high-quality teaching, collaboration and ongoing professional growth.

Guided by the values and traditions of Mary Ward, we foster a culture of excellence, compassion, inclusion and service. Our staff are supported within a collaborative and welcoming environment where professional growth and wellbeing are highly valued.

About the Role

The Senior School Receptionist is responsible for the effective and smooth operation of the Senior School Front Office and provides a welcoming space for all visitors to the School. This permanent full-time, term-time position plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the School and ensuring exceptional service is provided to students, parents, staff and visitors.

• Welcoming and assisting students, parents, staff and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Managing incoming calls, enquiries, messages and correspondence efficiently and confidentially.
• Supporting the daily operations of the Front Office team.
• Monitoring and maintaining student attendance records and assisting with attendance follow-up processes.
• Monitoring school email inboxes and directing enquiries to the appropriate staff members.
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail and maintaining reception administration systems.
• Ensuring reception and visitor areas are presented to a high standard at all times.
• Providing general administrative support and assisting with front office operations as required.
• Maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
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About You

You are an organised, approachable and service-oriented professional who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys supporting a school community.

You will bring:

• Previous experience in a reception, administration or customer service role.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A professional, calm and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues across the School.
• Commitment to Catholic education and the Loreto tradition.

Why Join Loreto Kirribilli?

• Permanent full-time, term-time position.
• Meaningful work supporting the education and wellbeing of young women.
• Supportive culture where every staff member's contribution is valued.
• Beautiful harbourside campus with well-resourced facilities.
• Close proximity to trains, ferries and buses (five minutes' walk).
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Flexible salary sacrifice options.
• School nurse onsite; annual flu vaccinations.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all staff.
• Staff Wellbeing framework with weekly morning tea and regular social events.

Loreto Kirribilli is committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and will be subject to appropriate employment screening. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.