Receptionist

**Position Vacant**

**RECEPTIONSIST - SENIOR SCHOOL**
**PERMANENT PART-TIME
**Cranbrook School is seeking a part-time Receptionist for our Senior School campus at
Bellevue Hill.

**ABOUT THE POSITION**

The Senior School Receptionist is the key first point of contact for Cranbrook Senior School,
and is responsible for delivery of a friendly, efficient, and professional Reception service.

The role includes all front desk administration and first contact responsibilities, including
answering and redirecting telephone calls, assisting to resolve direct enquiries, meeting,
greeting and assisting visitors, visitor registration, managing incoming and outgoing courier
position also includes assisting the Facilities Department with some administrative tasks.

The Receptionist will work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 12pm to 5pm and is
required to work during the school holidays.

**ABOUT YOU**

You have experience in a reception or similar customer service role and an appetite for a
busy but key supportive position in a dynamic educational setting. With a professional
demeanour, and exceptional interpersonal skills, you have a demonstrated customer service
- based approach in all interactions, and the ability to think clearly and remain calm under
pressure.

You have a confident, polite, and friendly manner. You are diligent, punctual, reliable, well
organised, and professional in all dealings with a wide range of people and tasks.

**SELECTION CRITERIA**

- Experience in a reception or similar customer service role
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills
- A friendly, kind and courteous manner
- Discretion in managing confidential information
- Ability to undertake a range of administrative duties
- Good problem-solving skills
- Database management skills
- Confident with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to multi-task and work in a busy environment
- A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when

engaging with children.

Experience within a school setting will be highly regarded. Flexibility to be available at times
to cover leave for the morning Receptionist would also be an advantage.

**CLOSING DATE: Friday 1 November 2024**

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applications should include a resume and a
cover letter addressing the selection criteria
and reasons for your interest in the position.
Details of at least three referees will be
requested from the successful applicant.

**ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL**

Cranbrook is an Anglican, independent day
and boarding school, Pre-school to Year 12.

Our vision is to be a world class school which
encourages and enables all of our students
to explore, enjoy and fulfil their potential.
We lead our students to discover and make
the most of their talents, to thrive in, and
love the pursuit of, excellence. As a school
we energise the educational environment by
offering a rich and distinctive schooling both
within and beyond the curriculum and give
powerful pastoral support. Cranbrook builds
resilience and confidence so that each
student can face the challenges of the
twenty-first century with personal
confidence, intellectual versatility, academic
hunger and optimism.

Cranbrook is an International Baccalaureate
(IB) World School, and is accredited as an IB
Continuum School, offering the PYP, MYP
and IB Diploma Programme.

Cranbrook School is a child safe
organisation. We actively promote the safety
and wellbeing of all students and are
committed to protecting our students from
abuse and harm.

**WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK,**
**VACCINATION AND WORKING RIGHTS**

The successful applicant for this position will
be required to hold a current NSW Working
with Children Check clearance and be fully
vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or
permanent resident or hold a visa with
appropriate working rights.