Schools Officer Student Reception

**Estimated start date**:Commencing ASAP
**Weeks worked**:School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (overtime considered during school holiday breaks as negotiated from time to time)
**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:$33.17 per hour + super(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

St Josephs College Coomera is a Brisbane Catholic Education master planned co-educational College that opened in January 2019. Our first Seniors will graduate in 2024. The College is located in Coomera on the Northern Gold Coast, 40 minutes south of the Brisbane CBD.

St Joseph’s College, and its staff, are committed to the creation of an authentic Catholic community centred on learning growth and the encouragement, excellence and development of each childs character, intellect and spirit.

Our College community is focused on nurturing the “St Joseph’s Graduate”. This concept is a clearly articulated statement that outlines our intention in educating young people in a Catholic school in the Josephite tradition. Our education is dynamic and shaped by the leadership and action of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, a woman of courage, faith and an irrepressible desire to change the lives and journey of the children.

**Explore **our school website** to learn more about us.**

We are seeking a welcoming, professional and forward-thinking Student Receptionist to join our college administration team. You will work collaboratively as part of a team in our busy office, serving the needs of students and families at St Joseph's College Coomera.

**Typical duties include**:

- Answering phone calls; handling enquiries and reception counter; student, parent and staff liaison;
- Direct visitors students and parents in a friendly manner;
- Handle incoming calls, provide information, and redirect calls as necessary;
- Sort lost property items;
- Keep the reception area clean, organised, and presentable at all times;
- Assist students with questions regarding schedules, school events, and general inquiries.
- Assist with filing, photocopying, and data entry as needed;
- Follow up student attendance in accordance with the BCE Policy;
- Provide logístical support such as setting up rooms, preparing materials, ordering catering and greeting attendees.
- Providing first aid assistance to students
- Additional tasks as required to support the smooth operation of the College.

**Skills required**:

- A high level of communication and interpersonal skills.
- Hold or be prepared to obtain a First Aid Certificate.
- You **MUST** hold a valid Working with Children Blue Card.
- Ability to problem solve in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work in a team environment.

**To be eligible to be considered for this role you will**:

- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
- Have a commitment to Safeguarding
- The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.**Contact**: Julie Lalor
**Contact number**: 07 5670 5500

**Closing date**:22-Sep-2024

Position Description - School Support Officer