Receptionist

Sheldon College (see more jobs from this school)

Sheldon, QLD 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 18 August 2025


Sheldon College is seeking a professional and welcoming College Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our vibrant College

<ul> <li>Industry leading benefits package and facilities</li> <li>Be a part of the Local School Community</li> <li>Collaborative team and supportive leaders</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Sheldon College is seeking a professional and welcoming College Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our vibrant school community. This important role is central to creating a positive first impression for visitors, students, and staff alike.</p> <p>The Receptionist provides exceptional customer service and high-level administrative support in a dynamic school environment. Key responsibilities include managing front desk operations, maintaining clear communication, and supporting the efficient daily operations of the College.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Why work at Sheldon College?</strong></p> <p>Sheldon College has proudly been named an <strong>Employer of Choice in Education for 2025</strong>—a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding, and dynamic workplace. We believe that <strong>People Make the Difference</strong>, and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family, and Professional Growth.</p> <p>Our benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>Above Award remuneration</li> <li>Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution</li> <li>College-paid Parental Leave</li> <li>24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families</li> <li>Corporate discounts including Health Insurance and Optometry</li> <li>Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College</li> <li>Coffee &amp; Cake Days each term, with regular team BBQs and lunches</li> <li>Staffroom essentials: bread, raisin toast, condiments, tea, coffee, milk</li> <li>Funded Professional Development with supported release time</li> <li>Subsidised Staff Study and Scholarship Program</li> </ul> <p>Join a team where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported, and your professional journey is nurtured.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About you</strong>&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated experience in a front office or receptionist role, ideally in a school or service-focused environment.</li> <li>Demonstrated high-level interpersonal skills and a customer service mindset with the ability to engage positively with students, parents, staff, and the College Community and visitors.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.</li> <li>Advanced written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel and mail merge) and school administration systems - TASS (or the ability to learn quickly).</li> <li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks over a day.</li> <li>Ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.</li> <li>Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong>&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Sheldon College</strong>&nbsp;is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College situated in Redland City, catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.</p> <p>Our staff are our most valuable investment. Every member of our team plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of&nbsp;<strong>Love, Laughter and Learning</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>To Apply</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Provide application via the APPLY button.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>