<p>Avondale School is a Preschool to Year 12 independent School, owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. With a history of providing quality Christian education for over 120 years, our mission continues to see the school strive to provide opportunities for students to know Christ, develop their full potential and cultivate a love of learning.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and details focused Receptionist/Accounts Assistant to join our business office in January 2026. The position is responsible for the day-to-day running of reception including answering of calls, emails, general enquiries, data entry and general administration tasks. Basic accounts work is also required such as receipting of payments and assisting customers with account enquiries. This is a customer focused role and requires the ability to provide quality solution focused outcomes, a high level of communication skills, attention to detail, emotional intelligence, organisational and time management abilities. The successful applicant will:</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Model and nurture an active relationship with Jesus and have a knowledge of and commitment to supporting the ethos and mission of Avondale School.</li> <li>Have strong attention to detail and highly accurate data entry skills</li> <li>Possess excellent people skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders, and work as part of a cohesive team.</li> <li>Have a high level of emotional intelligence and solution focused customer service skills</li> <li>Have the ability to follow procedures and processes</li> <li>Have the ability to work unsupervised&nbsp;</li> <li>Possess strong written &amp; verbal communication skills</li> <li>Have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality&nbsp;</li> <li>Have strong technology and computer skills</li> <li>Have the ability to meet deadlines and work within tight time restraints</li> <li>Be punctual&nbsp;</li> <li>Hold current Paid Working With Children Check</li> </ul> <p>The successful applicant will be provided with access to the Staff Handbook that sets out the expectations and requirements of employment at the school. The position is subject to stand down periods during non-school terms. Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening. Avondale school supports the principles of equal opportunity employment and encourages diversity in the workplace. Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion.</p> <p>Applications including a covering letter and resume addressing the essential criteria can be forwarded to Mrs Debra Cooper at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:admin@avondaleschool.nsw.edu.au?subject=Receptionist%2FAccounts%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>admin@avondaleschool.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=Receptionist%2FAccounts%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:admin@avondaleschool.nsw.edu.au?subject=Receptionist%2FAccounts%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">admin@avondaleschool.nsw.edu.au</a></u> . Applications close Monday, 15 December 2025.</p>