Position DetailsMater Dei College has the opportunity for a permanent Receptionist to become an integral part of the College’s Administrative Department, ideally commencing Term 4 as soon as practicable.

Position DetailsMater Dei College has the opportunity for a permanent Receptionist to become an integral part of the College’s Administrative Department, ideally commencing Term 4 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.

Selection CriteriaYou 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 professional 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 environment.
- 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.

Qualifications RequiredTerms of Employment

- Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWC).
- Hold a National Police Clearance with the Department of Education.
- Hold, or be working towards completion of, Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School.
- Annually complete Child Protection Procedures and Mandatory Reporting Training.

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📌 Receptionist (Reception) (Western Australia)
🏢 Catholic Education Western Australia
📍 Western Australia