Receptionist - Executive Assistant

Araluen Christian College - Araluen (see more jobs from this school)

Araluen, NT 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 25 March 2025


About this role Do you thrive in a busy environment, and like to work with a fun team? Join us as the Receptionist-Executive Assistant at Araluen Christian College! Reporting directly to the Principal, this role entails being the primary contact for all stakeholders and visitors. Seeking someone with exceptional judgment, strong administrative skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.

<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p><ul><li>A minimum of ten (10) weeks annual leave</li><li>11% Super Contribution on top of salary</li><li>Long Service Leave pro-rata after five (5) years of continuous service (as opposed to ten)</li><li>Fifteen (15) days per year of personal, sick and carers leave</li><li>Up to eight (8) weeks paid maternity leave for eligible employees in addition to government maternity leave</li><li>Continued professional development</li><li>Tuition Discounts for your children if they attend an NTCS schools*</li><li>Eligibility to be redeployed to another one of our regional or remote campuses</li><li>Salary Sacrificing</li><li>Access to counselling assistance with the employee wellbeing program</li></ul><p>All employees for NT Christian Schools are to be committed to ensuring child safety, health and wellbeing practices are followed and upheld. These practices are embedded in NT Christian Schools policy and culture as guided under current legislation.</p><ul><li>To effectively witness to the beliefs articulated in the Company's Policies of NT Christian Schools by modelling an authentic life of faith lived in accordance with those beliefs, and</li></ul><p>with general Christian principles.</p><ul><li>To contribute to the spiritual life of the school by leading or otherwise assisting in the conduct of religious services and otherwise engaging in religious practices and observances (including, but not limited to, leading prayers or devotions and sharing testimonies).</li><li>To model an appropriate Christian lifestyle in and out of school, acting at all times consistently with the beliefs articulated in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools.</li><li>Demonstrate excellent communication skills, written and verbal.</li><li>Maintain the capacity to be an active team member and work collaboratively.</li><li>Experience in, or willingness to learn, technology including computers, online platforms and data management software.</li><li>Administer first aid and demonstrate high level duty of care to students.</li><li>Coordinate the enrolment process.</li><li>Establish and follow work health and safety procedures, including first aid and fire warden responsibilities, maintaining inventory, office cleanliness and event planning.</li><li>Manage staff meeting minutes, marketing communications and teacher resource orders.</li><li>Perform a variety of other administrative or support services as directed.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Selection criteria</strong></p><p><i><strong>Essential:</strong></i></p><ul><li>A committed Christian actively involved in your local church.</li><li>Prove an ability to effectively model Christian values as expressed in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools and to give an authentic witness to those values.</li><li>Demonstrate or be willing to develop, the ability to draw upon the beliefs articulated in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools to prepare an environment and culture of biblical perspective enhancing significant outcomes for students.</li><li>Must have at least 3 years' experience as a receptionist EA or similar.</li><li>Maintains a high-level confidentiality and discretion with information.</li><li>Have the ability to multitask, prioritize complex demands and maintain composure under stress.</li><li>High-level written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate and liaise effectively, respectfully and with respect to confidentiality at all levels, both internally and externally.</li><li>Advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, Zoom Meeting and Social Media platforms.</li><li>Ability to balance and prioritize conflicting priorities and work to deadlines.</li><li>Has a friendly, pleasant and engaging demeanour with the ability to demonstrate resilience, compassion and integrity in approach to work, colleagues and guests.</li><li>Is self-motivated and pro-active with ability to identify issues and problem solve.</li></ul>