About the Role:

Mater Dei College has the chance for a permanent Receptionist to become an integral part of the College’s Administrative Department, commencing in Term 4 or as soon as practicable.

We are seeking a proactive, friendly, bubbly, highly organised and detail-oriented individual who is committed to creating a welcoming and positive environment, ensuring that students, parents, staff and visitors of the College have a favourable experience.

The Receptionist will be in attendance from Monday’s to Friday’s, 8:00am to 4:00pm for 45 weeks per year (Term time plus 5 weeks worked over the school holiday period).

The Receptionist will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are inclusive of, but not limited to:

- Being the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

- Greeting and assisting visitors by welcoming students, parents, teachers, and other visitors to the school, providing them with information, directions or assistance as needed.

- Answering and directing telephone calls to the appropriate staff member, take messages and maintain office change notifications.

- Providing administrative support to school staff, including photocopying, filing, data entry and other office tasks.

- Managing school-related financial transactions, maintaining and reconciling collection of money, including end of day reconciliation and banking.

- Maintaining an inventory of office supplies, ordering supplies when needed and ensuring office equipment is in working order.

About You:





The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism whilst supporting the Catholic ethos and values of the College.

You will

- Have demonstrated experience in a reception, administration, customer service or similar front-facing role.

- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to provide a professional, welcoming and helpful first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors.

- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including qualified and confident telephone manners.

- Have strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively in a busy and fast-paced workplace.

- Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when maintaining records, processing information and completing administrative tasks.

- Exercise discretion, professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive student, staff and College information.

- Be highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with experience working within a school, education or similarly regulated workplace is considered highly desirable.

About us:

Mater Dei College, Edgewater,



is a Catholic Co-educational Secondary College established in 1993 to serve communities in the northern suburbs.

The College offers a supportive and enriching educational environment for students in Years 7-12, based on the pillars of Faith, Community, Service and Learning. As well as the traditional core areas, the College offers an extensive curriculum, particularly in performing and creative arts, sports, design and technology, languages and learning technologies.

Mater Dei College is well resourced with contemporary facilities to enhance the emerging trends in education and to facilitate effective learning. With a strong focus on pastoral care, at Mater Dei College we continue always to strive for a culture of personal excellence based upon high expectations.

Throughout its 33-year history, Mater Dei College has enjoyed an excellent reputation for quality Catholic secondary education forged on strong pastoral care and individual attention given to its students.

How to Apply:

To apply, please visit the College website at www.mdc.wa.edu.au -> ‘Discover’ -> ‘Employment’ and include the following:

- A covering letter addressing the specific Responsibilities and Duties required for the positions listed in the .

- A detailed curriculum vitae.

- A completed Mater Dei College Application for Employment Form

- Relevant licences, registrations and qualifications.

Applications close:

Tuesday 6th October 12:00pm.

Enquiries regarding the application process:

Alexia Giorgi

Human Resources

Tel: 9405 4777 Email: *****@mdc.wa.edu.au

📌 Receptionist (Edgewater)
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