Receptionist
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
29 October 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout St Francis Xavier College
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
160.5
115.9 teaching · 44.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,323
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
13%
Girls vs boys
581 girls · 742 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Salary Range: $75,935 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time | 12-month contract
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable
About St Francis Xavier College
St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.
About the Role
The Receptionist is responsible for providing a warm, professional, and welcoming first point of contact between the College and the wider community. As the face of the College, this role plays a vital part in creating a positive experience for students, parents, staff, visitors, and external stakeholders. The successful applicant will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to manage a diverse range of administrative responsibilities in a busy school environment. In this role, you will confidently respond to enquiries, greet visitors, manage incoming calls and correspondence, support day-to-day administrative operations, and contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the College. You will demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail while building positive relationships with members of the College community.
This appointment is temporary to replace an employee on leave.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Extensive train…