Front Office Assistant

Front Office Assistant

St Lucy's School (see more jobs from this school)

WAHROONGA, NSW

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Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 8 April 2026

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We are seeking an experienced Front Office Assistant working 38 hours per week during term-time plus an additional two days during non-term time. This is a temporary contract commencing from approximately 11 May 2026 to the end of Term 1, 2027.

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ABOUT US

St Lucy’s School is a Catholic Independent School in the Dominican tradition, a community enriched by difference; inspiring learning for a life of purpose.

Our School values are Joy, Community, Courage and Truth. The Spirit is ever present here as we embrace the Joy of moments. We foster Community through connections, relationships and collaboration. We act with Courage to inspire risk taking for growth. We see to understand, respect and believe in Truth. We live Joy, foster Community, act with Courage, pursue the Truth.

We are committed to being a leading school in the education of children with disabilities, and to ensuring that our families receive the best support throughout their educational journey.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Front Office Assistant working 38 hours per week during term-time plus an additional two days during non-term time. This is a temporary contract commencing from approximately 11 May 2026 to the end of Term 1, 2027.

St Lucy's front reception area is the most vital point of enquiry into the School. The role is responsible for answering telephones and redirecting calls, meeting and greeting all visitors to the school, making them feel welcome and valued in a calm and welcoming environment.

ABOUT YOU

The School’s core values are Joy, Community, Courage and Truth. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values.

To be successful for this role, the following experience, skills and attributes are essential.        :

• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills with demonstrated ability to build rapport and interact effectively at all levels of the school.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Calm and well presented with a professional, positive and welcoming disposition.
• Operate effectively in a collaborative team environment by building rapport and strong relationships.
• Minimum of one year's experience in a similar role, ideally within a school environment.
• High level of integrity and trust, professional demeanor, understanding of the importance of confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Senior First Aid Training.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check.
• A preparedness to embrace the ethos and values of St Lucy’s School.

EXTRA BENEFITS OF WORKING AT ST LUCY’S

• As a Public Benevolent Institution, we can offer to package up to $15,899 of your salary as a tax-free fringe benefit and this will increase your take home salary.
• We offer Novated Leasing, this is a financial arrangement used to salary package a motor vehicle.
• Fitness Passport Program membership opportunities.
• Close to public transport on Sydney’s beautiful North Shore. Onsite Car Parking available
• Personal Well-Being Initiatives and access to Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Plans
• Other Employee Benefits

HOW TO APPLY

For more information, please see the position description.

To apply for this position, please email hr@stlucys.nsw.edu.au the following documentation:

• Resume
• Covering Letter addressed to the Principal, David Raphael (no longer than two pages) which addresses:
  • The reason for your interest, and
  • Your demonstrated experience and skills in relation to the role.

The school is committed to the National Safeguarding Principles for Child Safe Organisations.  To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all successful applicants will be required to have a current Working with Children Check.  In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.

St Lucy's School policy requires staff to have received two (2) Covid-19 vaccine doses.

Applications close Wednesday 8 April 2026.

St Lucy's School (see more jobs from this school)

WAHROONGA, NSW

<http://www.stlucys.nsw.edu.au>

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

248 Students

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St Lucy’s School is a Catholic primary and secondary school in the Dominican tradition for students with disabilities. We are a community enriched by difference; inspiring learning for a life of purpose.
At St Lucy's School we work with each student individually in order to unlock their unique potential and to encourage them to become independent. We provide a holistic education, offering outstanding academic programs taught by special educators with the support of our dedicated therapy team.