Position Details

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Guildford Road, St Columba’s School Bayswater is a true hidden gem. We provide a supportive and enriching setting for just over 500 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Year 6, under the guiding principles of the Sisters of Mercy. Our school culture is deeply rooted in our Mercy Values: Faith, Wisdom, Respect, Compassion, and Peace.

These values guide every aspect of our community, embraced by students, staff, and parents alike, creating a nurturing atmosphere where mutual respect and strong relationships flourish.

At St Columba’s, we offer a range of specialist classes including Music, Technology, Physical Education, Science, and Italian, ensuring a well-rounded education. We are also proud of our dedicated Outside of School Hours Care program, which provides a safe and engaging environment before and after school, as well as during school holidays.

The Promoting Literacy

Development (PLD) Program is embedded across the school and the school has recently become a URSTRONG and Berry Street Education Model inspired school.

We are seeking a friendly, approachable, and professional, Receptionist to join our Administration Team. The successful applicant will be a collaborative team member who values positive relationships and is committed to providing outstanding service to students, families and staff. This is a part time position and the successful applicant must be available Friday, 7.45 am - 3.45 pm, during school term time.

Selection Criteria The cover letter should address the following criteria:

- Support the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education.
- Understanding of child safeguarding requirements and a commitment to child-safe practices.
- Demonstrated experience in a reception role, preferably within a school setting.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills,



with the ability to communicate professionally, courteously, and confidentially with students, parents, staff, visitors, and external agencies.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands, and work effectively in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in administrative tasks.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel.
- Knowledge of school administration programs such as SEQTA, Administration of Schools and SEESAW.
- Effective problem-solving skills and initiative, with the capacity to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage student health and wellbeing needs, including administering first aid.
- Current First Aid Qualification, or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications Required

- Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School or willing to work towards.

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.

Applicants should email their current CV/Resume and a cover letter (up to 3 pages) that addresses the selection criteria to Principal Gina Burns at [email protected]. Only applications that address the selection criteria will be considered.

Applications close Friday 30 October @ 4.00pm.

📌 Receptionist (Reception) (City of Bayswater)
🏢 Catholic Education Western Australia
📍 City of Bayswater