<p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p> <p>Marian Catholic College is seeking applicants for a <strong>Temporary Student Receptionist&nbsp;</strong>role to cover staff leave. This position will be required to work <strong>Mondays and Tuesdays from Monday 4 May 2026 to Tuesday 2 June 2026</strong>, from <strong>8:30am to 3:00pm</strong> (12 hours per week).</p> <p>This is a front-facing role within a welcoming school community, supporting students, staff and families in a busy office environment.</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 etc.&nbsp;</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><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><strong>Please note:</strong> We reserve the right to consider candidates as applications are received and therefore encourage early applications.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>