<p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p> <p>Marian Catholic College is seeking applicants for a <strong>Temporary Receptionist / Student Receptionist</strong> role to cover upcoming staff leave, with the opportunity for ongoing casual work.</p> <p>The initial block of leave will be working Mondays and Tuesdays from Monday 4 May 2026 to Tuesday 2 June 2026, from 8:30am to 3:00pm (12 hours per week), covering the Receptionist role.</p> <p>A second block of leave will be required from 14 September 2026 to 16 December 2026, working Monday to Wednesday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, covering the Student Receptionist role.</p> <p>This is a front-facing role within a welcoming school community, providing high-level front office support to students, staff and families in a fast-paced school environment. While the Receptionist and Student Receptionist roles have some differences, there is overlap, and the successful applicant will be required to work across both areas.</p> <p>Availability to work across both leave blocks and provide additional relief coverage throughout the year will be highly regarded. For the right candidate, there may also be additional casual or temporary relief opportunities throughout the year.</p> <p>This role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion and the ability to exercise sound judgement in a dynamic school setting.</p> <p>This position is accountable for a wide range of professional support, administration, secretarial and clerical duties, including but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>reception duties (responding to email and phone enquiries from parents, staff, the general public and students)</li> <li>acting as the primary first aider and managing sick bay</li> <li>assisting with student enrolments</li> <li>maintaining student records and database information</li> <li>photocopying and general administrative support</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>You will demonstrate alignment with the core purpose and values of Marian Catholic College along with:</p> <ul> <li>the ability to multitask in a busy office environment, often dealing with students, visitors, phones and staff simultaneously</li> <li>proven ability and confidence to act as the primary first aider in a variety of situations</li> <li>the ability to listen and communicate with empathy and compassion</li> <li>professionalism and patience at all times</li> <li>initiative and a proactive approach to supporting team members</li> <li>the ability to quickly adapt and respond to the needs of the school</li> <li>strong IT skills</li> <li>excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>strong attention to detail</li> <li>flexibility in undertaking a range of duties as required</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience and Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>valid Working with Children Check clearance (essential)</li> <li>current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certificate and demonstrated first aid experience (essential)</li> <li>demonstrated experience using Compass (Student Database) is essential – applicants must already be trained and confident in its use, including entering sick bay chronicles, signing students in/out and managing attendance inconsistencies without supervision</li> <li>experience with the following essential: <ul> <li>Google applications (Gmail, Docs, Sheets)</li> <li>Google Drive</li> </ul></li> <li>experience and/or training in the following is highly desirable but not essential: <ul> <li>Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)</li> <li>TechOne</li> <li>Matthew</li> <li>Edval</li> </ul></li> <li>tertiary qualifications in administration (highly desirable)</li> </ul> <p>Only applicants with relevant experience and demonstrated proficiency in Compass will be considered.</p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Marian Catholic College Kenthurst is a caring community with a family atmosphere linking parents, students and staff. We are a co-educational, comprehensive Catholic secondary school in the Diocese of Parramatta, catering for over 1000 students across Years 7 to 12. The Marian teaching community aims to deliver an innovative curriculum designed to meet the interests and needs of our students.</p> <p>We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a rapidly changing world. With over 5,000 passionate employees across 83 primary and secondary schools, we are dedicated to transforming learning and unlocking the full potential of each of our 40,000+ students.</p> <p><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including a valid Working with Children Check, and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.</p> <p>Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full-time employee, must be classified with CSPD. If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration process via the CSPD website.</p> <p>CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</p> <p>Applicants from non-Catholic or non-religious backgrounds are encouraged to apply; however, you must be willing to support the Catholic ethos of the school.</p> <p><i>Please note: We reserve the right to consider candidates as applications are received and therefore encourage early applications.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>