Primary School Receptionist

• Fixed term - 38 hours per week
• Term time + 2 weeks
• Collaborative environment

THE POSITION

The Receptionist performs general receptionist and front office duties in the Primary School. This role reports directly to the Head of Primary in the first instance and ultimately to the Principal and CEO and Executive Principal.

Moreton Bay College is committed to the safeguarding of our students with a focus on the continuous improvement of our safeguarding culture.

All staff need to be supportive of the values, Christian ethos and Ethical Statement of this Uniting Church Day school for girls from EL-12.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Receptionist Duties

• Answers incoming telephone calls, determines purpose of calls, and forwards to appropriate personnel or department.
• Retrieves messages from voice mail and forwards to appropriate personnel.
• Answers questions and provides relevant information about the College and College events to families, students, staff and visitors.
• Monitors and greets visitors to school, determines nature of business, issues passes when required and directs visitors to destination.
• Receives, sorts and forwards communication to the appropriate personnel.
• Signs for delivery of products.
• Orders, receives, and maintains office supplies.

Office Duties

• Performs clerical duties as needed.
• Reads and comprehends instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence, bulletins, memorandums and other material.
• Maintains accurate student rolls
• Uses (or learns to use) TASS competently.
• Files student reports and other school records.
• Maintains calendar of primary school events.
• Responds to emerging needs as required.
• Supports the leadership team in emergency situations.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Ability to communicate effectively with all College stakeholders.
• Ability to manage a busy office environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of TASS.
• Efficient and effective time management skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Exceptional personal presentation in dress and manner.
• Demonstrates a cheerful disposition.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Qualifications from TAFE, Business College or a recognised training provider, or related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Hold or an ability to obtain a Working with Children's Suitability Card prior to commencing is essential.
• Certificate III or IV in Education would be desirable but not essential.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment includes a purpose built reception desk in an air-conditioned office.
• The majority of the duties for this job are performed while seated at a desk.
• Occasional lifting of light weight items such as computer paper is required.
• Specific vision is required for all computer related tasks.

CONDITIONS AND SALARY

• Position to commence ASAP and concluding July 2026.
• Hours of Duty: 7.45am – 3:45pm
• Work Status: Term time + 2 weeks (total 40 weeks)
• Salary and conditions are in keeping with the Moreton Bay College Enterprise Agreement.

APPLICATION

Suitable applicants should apply by submitting ONE PDF DOCUMENT that combines each of the following:

• a complete personal profile and contact details;
• details regarding experience, particularly in relation to the above skills and abilities;
• any additional information you may wish to submit;
• the names and contact details of two professional referees.

Please note :

All applicants must declare

• any pre-existing injuries or medical conditions that would prevent you from performing this job
• any convictions of any criminal offences
• that all information supplied is accurate and complete

Applications close at 9 am Monday, 1 September 2025