Do you love meeting people, keeping things organised and being at the heart of a busy community? Barker College is looking for a warm, professional and enthusiastic Receptionist to join our amazing Administration team.

As one of the first people our visitors, parents, students and staff meet, you'll help create a welcoming and positive experience from the moment someone walks through the door or picks up the phone. No two days are the same, and you'll play a key role in keeping the School running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing

Welcoming visitors with a smile and providing exceptional customer service

Answering and directing phone calls and email enquiries

Supporting staff, students and families with day-to-day enquiries

Assisting with administrative tasks across the School

Being a trusted and professional ambassador for Barker College

Our Main Reception operates:

Term Time

7:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Term Breaks

9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

You will be working in rotation following shifts:

7:30am to 12:30pm, and or 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Working approximately half of each term break period as part of the reception team roster

About You

You are someone who:

Loves helping people and delivering great customer service

Thrives in a busy environment where every day is different

Has excellent communication and organisational skills

Is confident using Microsoft Office and administration systems

Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a confidential close-knit team

Brings a positive, can-do attitude and a welcoming presence





A full Position Description for this role is linked HERE.

With more than 350 teaching staff and 250 professional services staff, Barker College is a diverse, vibrant, and dynamic professional environment.

ABOUT BARKER COLLEGE

Barker is a leading independent coeducational school at the forefront of educational thought, visionary leadership and excellence. An Anglican Day and Boarding School, originally established in 1890 Barker is situated in Hornsby on the leafy Upper North Shore of Sydney.

Barker College is a fully coeducational school from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. We also have four satellite campuses:

An Outdoor Education facility at The Grange, Mount Victoria, NSW

A Special Assistance Marri Mittagar Humanitarian campus in Hornsby, NSW (established 2024).

Please view our Careers video from the Head of Barker College and Deputy Head (People & Culture) below.

Further information about Barker College can be found on our website

WHY WORK AT BARKER COLLEGE

At Barker, we aim to be an engaging place of work where all staff are valued and nurtured through a dynamic professional learning community.



We encourage and support all our teaching and support staff to be lifelong learners, to be inspired and be supported to thrive in their roles through ongoing professional learning, research and self-reflection. Quality teaching and learning drives the pursuit of supporting the School’s strategic vision of being a leading educational institution that inspires global hope. Staff are highly aligned to the School values of Commitment, Compassion, Courage, Integrity and Respect and take pride in making a positive contribution to student life within and beyond the classroom.

We provide a range of benefits to support the ongoing wellbeing of all our staff and these advantages are outlined here.

CANDIDATE EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants will be expected to support the Mission, Vision and Values of the School.

Barker College is an Anglican School and applicants for this position will need to demonstrate sympathy with and support for the School’s Christian values.

Barker College is a child safe organisation and all statutory checks and references are required prior to confirmation of employment. A NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check will be required.

Barker College is committed to a safe work environment and all staff members work within our WHS Policy & Procedures and other relevant documentation.

Referees will only be contacted after initial interviews have been carried out.

Applications close: Thursday 1 October 2026 at 10am.

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📌 Receptionist (Hornsby Shire)
🏢 Barker College
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