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Reception and Administration Officer
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 15 August 2025
We are a Catholic Coeducational Secondary College with two campuses, set on approximately 20 hectares of beautiful gardens and playing fields. MacKillop is an innovative learning community offering contemporary facilities, a vibrant curriculum and supportive wellbeing programs that are respectful and responsive to the individual needs of approximately 1,730 students from Years 7-12.
<p>MacKillop College invites administrators with reception experience who can be a role model of courtesy and professionalism to apply for this valued role in our College community. </p>
<p>As the first point of contact for students, staff, families and visitors, you will be the welcoming face and play a pivotal role in shaping the way our community experiences the College. We are looking for someone with genuine people skills who will communicate with clarity and integrity. </p>
<p>Working within a dynamic environment, we need a person who can remain composed in the busyness; be confident to work independently; to curate and disseminate information accurately; respond to incoming phone calls, emails and enquiries in a timely manner; support our students and families with discretion and; collaborate with the whole administration team to support College operations. </p>
<p>The successful candidate will be a proactive person who can establish trusted relationships with a variety of people and who is organised, approachable with the ability to prioritise and problem solve effectively. </p>
<p><strong>This is a permanent, full-time role, commencing in September 2025. </strong><br>
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<p><strong>Our ideal Candidate will have</strong></p>
<p>• an ability to build and cultivate respectful relationships between students, staff and families<br>
• demonstrated experience in a reception and/or administration role<br>
• exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage positively<br>
• highly developed organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and multitask<br>
• excellent systems-based knowledge and skills connected to reception and administrative work <br>
• demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-based environment<br>
• a commitment to working in a Catholic Education environment. </p>
<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>
<p>• our staff are invited to regularly reflect upon and strengthen their skills and practice.<br>
• our welcoming and supportive culture based on Gospel Values<br>
• our pastoral approach towards educator and student wellbeing<br>
• contemporary learning facilities, across two campuses<br>
• future career opportunities with our new K-12 campus in Wyndham Vale, opening 2027</p>
<p><strong>Application</strong></p>
<p>To apply for this role please visit <a href="https://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/information/employment/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/information/employment/</a> and obtain an application form and position description. Applications must include:</p>
<p>• MacKillop College application for employment form<br>
• a current Curriculum Vitae<br>
• a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the position</p>
<p>Completed applications can be emailed to <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:employment@mackillop.vic.edu.au?subject=Reception%20and%20Administration%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>employment@mackillop.vic.edu.au</a>?subject=Reception%20and%20Administration%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:employment@mackillop.vic.edu.au?subject=Reception%20and%20Administration%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">employment@mackillop.vic.edu.au</a> <br>
Applications close: <strong>15 August 2025</strong></p>
<p>Further information: Please contact Michael Trainor, Director People & Culture on 0439 560 092.</p>
<p><i><strong>MacKillop College promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all students</strong></i></p>