Job Description
St Francis Of Assisi College, 260 Twentyfirst Street, Renmark, South Australia, Australia
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Posted Monday 24 August **** at 3:00 pm | Expires Friday 11 September **** at 2:59 pm
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The Prospect
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St Francis of Assisi College is seeking a warm, capable, and highly organised Office Administrator / School Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our school.
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Working under the direction of the Principal (or delegate) with minimal day-to-day supervision, you'll be the first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors, and a key part of keeping our front office running smoothly.
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This is a hands-on, people-focused role for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys solving problems on the spot, and takes pride in delivering a professional, caring service to a busy school community.
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Key responsibilities include;
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Providing a professional, friendly front-of-house experience, managing the flow of people, phone calls, and enquiries through the school office
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Delivering high-level administrative support to school leaders, including diary and calendar management, correspondence, minute-taking, and preparation of meeting papers
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Coordinating enrolments, recruitment support (job listings, interview scheduling, applicant communication), and current staff/volunteer inductions
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Maintaining accurate student and staff records, generating reports, and preparing Government and Statutory Authority returns
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Managing Working with Children Clearance and Volunteer Register compliance in line with CESA requirements
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Acting as a designated First Aid Officer, maintaining First Aid facilities, records, and student Medical Emergency Plans
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About You
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We are seeking someone who:
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Has demonstrated experience in a busy administrative or front-office role, ideally within a school or similarly fast-paced environment
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Brings excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine ability to connect with children, families, and colleagues from all walks of life
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Is highly organised, able to juggle competing priorities, and stays calm and solutions-focused under pressure or in unexpected situations
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Is confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and can quickly pick up new systems and databases
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Works well independently and exercises sound judgement, while also being a supportive, collaborative team member
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Is committed to confidentiality, professionalism, and upholding the Catholic ethos and safeguarding standards of our school community
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Certificate IV in Administration or Business (or equivalent demonstrated experience)
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Holds a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance to work in Catholic Education South Australia (or willing to undertake)
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Holds a current certification in Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect in Education and Care Settings (or willing to undertake)
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Holds a First Aid Qualification (or willing to undertake) as directed by the school
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St Francis of Assisi College is a College on the rise — small enough that you're known by name, and ambitious enough to offer real scope for professional growth, leadership and innovation.
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Backed by Catholic Education South Australia (CESA), including the SA Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement, Country Teaching Incentives for regional roles, and access to CESA's professional learning programs
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A distinctive College culture built around our House System and Rowing Program, plus the Riverland's relaxed pace, riverside living and affordable cost of living
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Genuine opportunities to help shape our school culture and new College traditions as part of a still‐growing school community
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St Francis of Assisi College is a young and growing Years 7–12 Catholic secondary college in the heart of South Australia's Riverland region.
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Opened in **** and guided by our motto Growing in Harmony, we are inspired by the life of St Francis of Assisi and grounded in the theology of Integral Ecology — a deep respect for the dignity of every person, for community, and for the earth we share.
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Every student at Assisi is known, valued and welcomed, and our staff sit at the heart of that promise.
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As a College still finding its shape, we offer our people genuine opportunities to lead, innovate and build lasting traditions, within a close‐knit, mission‐driven community proud of its Catholic identity and its connection to the Riverland.
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Catholic Education South Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.
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St Francis Of Assisi College, 260 Twentyfirst Street, Renmark, South Australia, Australia

📌 Admin Eso3 - Office Administrator / School Receptionist (South Australia)
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