Administration Officer/Receptionist

Administration Officer/Receptionist

Marist Schools Australia - Melbourne

Melbourne, VIC

Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 27 April 2026

Marist Schools Australia Limited is seeking an experienced Administration Officer/Receptionist to be the first point of contact at the Marist Centre Melbourne in Parkville, offering professional administrative support within a vibrant, mission driven Catholic education community.

• Full time position, Mon- Fri 8.30am to 4.30pm ($65,000 p.a.)
• Working for a not-for-profit organisation in the Catholic education sector
• Dynamic role in friendly and supportive environment
• Modern office with excellent end of trip facilities
• Starting immediately

About Us

Marist Schools Australia Limited (MSA Ltd) is a not-for-profit Catholic organisation. Our purpose is to advance education and religion, specifically to make ‘Jesus Christ known and loved’ and to ensure quality Catholic education in the Marist tradition through our schools across Australia.

MSA Ltd has offices in NSW, QLD and Victoria to support the needs of 12 governed schools and 43 member schools across all Australian mainland states and territories.

About the position

Join Marist Schools Australia as the welcoming face of the Marist Centre Melbourne, supporting a vibrant, mission driven Catholic education community. This dynamic Administration Officer / Receptionist role combines frontline reception, diverse administrative support, event coordination and facilities oversight, working closely with senior leaders and a range of Marist ministries. Ideal for a proactive, people focused professional, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a value centred organisation.

About You

You enjoy working in a professional, welcoming and values led environment and take pride in delivering high quality administrative and customer service support. As a polished and organised professional, you bring strong attention to detail, sound judgement and a calm, capable approach to your work.

You are proactive, adaptable and committed to supporting a well functioning office through effective organisation, clear communication and confidentiality.

You will bring:

• Experience in administration, reception or business support, with a strong customer service focus
• Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills
• Advanced computer skills across Microsoft 365 suite and video‑conferencing platforms
• A positive, self‑motivated and professional approach
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Willingness to work within a faith‑based and values‑led organisation

Additional Information for Applicants

The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will be required to provide a Working with Children Check or a suitable Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

Application Instructions

Submit a current resume along with a cover letter responding to the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. Only candidates who respond to the selection criteria will be considered for this position. Address your application to: Mr Darren McGregor, MSA Regional Director (Vic / SA /WA) via email to eva.brennan@marists.org.au

Closing date for applications: Monday 27 April 2026 at 9am

Interviews scheduled for: Thursday 30 April