Join Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College as an Office Receptionist in Wadeye. Provide reception and administrative support by greeting visitors, handling calls, managing records, and assisting office operations.

We are seeking a friendly, organised, and reliable Office Receptionist to join our school in Wadeye. You'll greet visitors, answer phone calls, and provide general administrative support to help our front office run smoothly.

Initially, this will be a fixed-term contract for Term 4 2026 (Oct – mid Dec 2026), with a view to extending to an ongoing/permanent position.

Why work with us?
SALARY: $78,366 - $89,307 SUPER
Full time, fixed-term with long-term potential
Generous leave entitlements in line with the CENT Enterprise Agreement
Funded annual professional development prospects
Discounted tuition for children attending Catholic schools
Access to the Employee Assistance Program

The School

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College (OLSHT) is the sole provider of compulsory education in the remote Aboriginal community of Wadeye, 430 km south-west of Darwin.



With enrolments of 450–550 students from Preschool to Year 12, OLSHT is a bilingual and bicultural school, integrating Thamarrurr culture and the Murrinhpatha language across all aspects of learning.

Key responsibilities include:
Greeting and assisting visitors, staff, students, and parents.
Answering and directing phone calls and general enquiries
Managing incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
Maintaining student and staff records and filing systems
Assisting with data entry and general administrative support
Coordinating appointments and bookings as required
Supporting front-office financial tasks (e.g. invoicing) as needed
Maintaining a welcoming, skilled, and organised reception area

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to: @nt.catholic.edu.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Applications close: 25th September 2026 (appointment asap)

The Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College reserves the right to close this advertisement early or extend it beyond the closing date.

📌 Office Receptionist Wadeye
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