Administrative Officer - Reception
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Salary range
Closing date
15 November 2026
Posted 5 Nov 2026
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Role description
Location: Catholic Education Office, Wollongong
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Interim Executive Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for this permanent full-time position (35 hours per week) of Administrative Officer - Reception.
Reporting to the Operations and Administrative Services Manager - Wollongong, this position exists to support the front counter administrative requirements of Reception Services within the Diocese of Wollongong across its various locations, including at the Catholic Education Office (CEO) and the Office of the Bishop located in Wollongong. Applicants will be supportive of the ethos and mission of the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong and understand the key purpose of this position as a focused customer service role.
YOUR IMPACT
As the face of the front counter, you will be responsible for:
- Administrative support and front-of-house reception duties as required
- Answering the main phone line, assisting with front office parking, preparing and submitting weekly stationery orders, overseeing daily office mail processing, and assisting with room calendar bookings and management
- Stock management and inventory control
- Providing event support including room bookings, catering support, and event setup and pack down where required
- Supporting the effective and efficient operation of the central office whilst working collaboratively with staff across CEO Service Areas, schools, Diocesan Pastoral Works, and external suppliers in the delivery of event services
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Minimum Certificate III in Business/Administrat…