OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Early childhood
Salary range
Closing date
25 September 2026
Posted 18 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College
School type
Co-educational
Year range
T-12
School staff (FTE)
104
38 teaching · 66 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
467
Indigenous students
98%
Language other than English
98%
Girls vs boys
231 girls · 236 boys
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
We are seeking a friendly, organised, and reliable Office Receptionist to join our school in Wadeye. You'll greet visitors, answer phone calls, and provide general administrative support to help our front office run smoothly.
Initially, this will be a fixed-term contract for Term 4 2026 (Oct – mid Dec 2026), with a view to extending to an ongoing/permanent position.
Why work with us?
- SALARY: $78,366 - $89,307 + SUPER
- Full-time, fixed-term with long-term potential
- Generous leave entitlements in line with the CENT Enterprise Agreement
- Funded annual professional development opportunities
- Discounted tuition for children attending Catholic schools
-
Access to the Employee Assistance Program
The School
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College (OLSHT) is the sole provider of compulsory education in the remote Aboriginal community of Wadeye, 430 km south-west of Darwin. With enrolments of 450–550 students from Preschool to Year 12, OLSHT is a bilingual and bicultural school, integrating Thamarrurr culture and the Murrinhpatha language across all aspects of learning.
Key responsibilities include:
- Greeting and assisting visitors, staff, students, and parents.
- Answering and directing phone calls and general enquiries
- Managing incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
- Maintaining student and staff records and filing systems
- Assisting with data entry and general administrative support
- Coordinating appointments and bookings as required
- Supporting front-office financial tasks (e.g. invoicing) as needed
- Maintaining a welcoming, professional, and organised reception area
How …