Senior School Receptionist: Front Desk Lead

Canberra Grammar School; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13.5% superannuation

Professional development funding

Salary packaging

Onsite health clinic

Parental leave

School fee concessions

Barista coffee

Job summary

Canberra Grammar School is seeking a friendly Senior School Receptionist for the Red Hill campus (Years 7–12). You will greet students and families, manage calls, sign in visitors and contractors, and provide a confidential, professional front-office service.

The role requires business administration or related experience, strong MS Office skills, and knowledge of school information systems. A calm, discreet manner and multitasking ability are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualification in business administration or related field, or equivalent reception experience.
• Experience in reception or customer service with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation; able to multitask.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with databases or school information systems.
• Clear written and spoken English with strong interpersonal skills.
• Calm, welcoming manner and ability to relate to students and families.
• Experience in a school reception or front office and visitor management.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures (warden role) and child-safe practices.
• Awareness of ACT Working with Vulnerable People and police checks.

Responsibilities

• Greet students, families, staff and visitors in person and by phone.
• Sign in visitors and contractors and manage sign-out.
• Answer and direct calls for the Senior School (Years 7–12).
• Provide a confidential, efficient and professional service at all times.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

English skills

Discretion

School systems

Visitor management

Emergency procedures

Child safety

Education

Business administration qualification

Tools

Visitor management system

Databases

School information systems

Job description

Canberra Grammar School is seeking a friendly Senior School Receptionist for the Red Hill campus (Years 7–12). You will greet students and families, manage calls, sign in visitors and contractors, and provide a confidential, professional front-office service.

The role requires business administration or related experience, strong MS Office skills, and knowledge of school information systems. A calm, discreet manner and multitasking ability are essential.