Corporate Receptionist And Administrator

A dynamic Reception and Administrative Assistant position widely respected by all staff as a critical role to this prestigious School's operations.

About the school
Established in 1875, this School holds a prestigious reputation for being one of Australia's leading independent girls' schools. It establishes the educational foundation for young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination and integrity. The School prides itself on its reputation of academic excellence, robust co-curricular programs, an emphasis on student care, and a community of respected staff, students, parents and alumnae.
About the role
Reporting directly to the Executive Assistant (EA) to the Principal, this role will provide exceptional customer service to all visitors, staff and students of the school, and to assist with a broad range of high level administrative tasks. This is a full time, permanent position to start immediately, or at the earliest available date of the successful candidate. Key accountabilities are outlined below:

• Front-of-House Reception
  • Respond to visitor enquiries professionally and efficiently
  • Direct incoming calls and redirect email enquiries appropriately
  • Cordially welcome visitors to the school and manage the sign-in/sign-out process
  • Manage distribution of mail and correspondence
• Administrative Support to EA
  • Provide senior-level administrative support to the EA to the Principal including - composing written correspondence and timely responses
  • Assist with various projects, including research and presentation preparation
  • Contribute to planning and organising Principal events whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Procedural and Information Management
  • Maintain the reception procedures manual
  • Keep abreast upcoming school activities and programs to ensure accurate information is provided to parents, students and clients

Skills and experience required

• Demonstrated experience in providing exceptional customer/client service in a professional environment
• Senior administrative support experience where attention to detail and organisational skills are critical to your success
• First class communication and interpersonal skills - demonstrating a high level of emotional maturity and professionalism in assisting a wide range of stakeholders
• Computer software proficiency - Microsoft Office skills and the ability to pick up new software and databases
• Polished and corporate presentation – taking pride in being the first point of contact for one of Australia’s most prestigious girls’ schools

Benefits and perks
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a reputable girls’ school where staff members are valued and their contributions influence the betterment of young women's learning outcomes. You will play a vital part in the operations of the school and work within a high-performing, dedicated team of likeminded professionals. This is a highly sought-after School to work for due to some of the benefits on offer outlined below:

• Highly attractive salary reflective of the senior administrative experience required, and increased superannuation of 13.75%
• Inner Brisbane CBD location with a dedicated car park
• Enjoy working on the School's stunning campus grounds with state-of-the-art facilities
• Be a part of a thriving staff culture that promotes collaboration, shared knowledge and excellence in performance
• The significance of this position is widely acknowledged by the entire School staff due to its critical role in the School’s operations
• Genuine work-life balance

Please Apply Now, or to have a confidential discussion, contact Laila Sultan at Sintra Recruitment on 07 3040 0111