AddressSimonds Catholic College is a Secondary School of 400 boys, located in West Melbourne. Our Vision is to develop confident, well-rounded young men who have hope for their future.
The Role Description
The School Receptionist is a multiskilled administrative position required to deliver friendly, efficient customer service and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our College Community. The School Receptionist is primarily responsible for providing dedicated customer support services to parents, staff and students of the College and to uphold and maintain a high level of confidentiality and discernment, in the undertaking of their role. The person will have an empathy with the Catholic ethos of the College and will actively support and give leadership in this area.
The position is for a Fixed Term of 12 months.
Attributes & Competencies:
The School Receptionist is expected to exhibit the following qualities and competencies:
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to promoting the School and providing excellent customer service.
- High level of computer literacy in Office 365 including Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Confident in multi-tasking and taking on new challenges.
- Professionally presented.
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills and a friendly disposition.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple and often competing deadlines.
The School Receptionist reports to the Business Manager.
Specific Duties:
The School Receptionist is the first point of contact for the College, providing courteous and efficient customer service. The role encompasses skills in managing front desk enquiries, incoming phone calls, the preparation of communications to parents, updating of information for access by students, parents, and staff, working with the following information systems; SIMON, PAM, Synergetic and ICON, registering student attendances and other general administrative tasks. This role is also required to provide First Aid to students.
Remuneration
This position will be a full-time Fixed Term parental leave replacement position. Depending upon qualifications and experience, the salary will be in the range of a Level 2 Education Support Employee Category C under the Victorian Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022. Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata of 7 weeks annual leave.
How to Apply
Please email your combined letter and resume to Angela McGuire, PA to Principal via ********@sccmelb.catholic.edu.au
A current Working with Children Check is essential.
Applications Close – Wednesday 8 May 2024 at 4.00 pm.
A Position Description and more information about our college is available on our website - www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au
Please note, preliminary interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
Child Protection
Our College Community is committed to the protection, wellbeing and inclusion of all the children in our care.
Applicants should have a
- Strong commitment to boys' education and the values and ethos of Catholic education, including providing a safe environment for our students.
- Thorough understanding and adherence to Ministerial Order 1359 on Child Safety, as it pertains to the college's Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, and practices.
- Commitment to upholding a zero-tolerance attitude towards child abuse and ensuring the provision of a safe and inclusive environment for all students, regardless of background or ability.
- Understanding of strategies that promote cultural safety, accessibility, and wellbeing for Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and children with disabilities.
