School Receptionist (Casual)
Employment
Casual, Temporary
Subject
General
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Early childhood
Salary range
Closing date
23 October 2026
Posted 1 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
68.1
41.8 teaching · 26.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
9.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
413
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
8%
Girls vs boys
192 girls · 221 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Orana Steiner School is seeking reliable and experienced administration staff to join our team as a School Receptionist on a casual basis.
Role Overview
As the School Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for staff, parents, students, and members of the public in responding to inquiries and providing relevant information and managing administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of the school. You will also perform the important duty of serving our First Aid Bay for students.
Working Hours
Weekday, School Term: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break).
Please note the casual nature of employment. Shifts will be available on an ad-hoc basis which will vary from time-to-time and may be at short notice.
Remuneration
The salary and conditions of employment are determined by the Independent Schools ACT (Professional and Operational Staff) Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.
The position is classified at Level 1 to 3 of the Clerical and Administration category, based on the experience of the candidate. Casual Hourly rate of $45 - $55.
Training
Successful candidates will receive a day of paid group training to ensure a smooth transition into the role.
Key Accountabilities
The primary responsibilities are:
- Enquiry Triaging and response (phone, email and in person) from parents, staff, students and external stakeholders.
- Handling sick-bay presentations and administering first aid.
- Administering student medication.
- Processing student absences, signing in and out late arrivals/early departures using school systems.
- Sending regular communications to …