Reception/Administration Assistant - Senior School

Reception/Administration Assistant - Senior School

St Peters is seeking a dedicated and organised Receptionist and Administration Assistant to support our Senior School on a full time, term time basis.

About the Role

St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and organised Receptionist and Administration Assistant to join our Senior Years team. You will be the first point of contact for Senior School student and parent queries and provide efficient administration services as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a professional first point of contact by handling phone calls, visitor sign ins, parent enquiries, mail services and reception operations.
• Maintain accurate attendance records through data entry, absentee reporting, late arrivals and departures processing, and attendance database management.
• Assist students with day-to-day requirements, including passwords, lockers, messages from parents, Health Centre referrals, and student identification processes.
• Investigate attendance anomalies, communicate with parents regarding unexplained absences, and liaise with teachers and school leaders to address attendance concerns.
• Deliver administrative assistant across the College, including stationery procurement, bulk communications, service call coordination, excursion transport bookings, and portal updates.
• Coordinate reception relief staff, maintain office systems and resources, undertake assigned administrative tasks, and comply with College policies, procedures, and workplace safety requirements.

About Us

St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.

What You Bring

• Must have at least 2-3 years’ experience in a front desk or Receptionist position; and/or Certificate III in Business Administration or similar discipline would be an advantage.
• Must have strong communication skills - both oral and written (ability to relate well on phone and in person with parents, students and employees at all levels of the College)
• Must have strong computer skills in all Microsoft applications and database experience in updating and retrieving data for reports (with excellent accuracy).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to the College’s Christian ethos and values.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 10 AM on Tuesday 21 July 2026.

The Panel will be shortlisting actively as applications are submitted. The College reserves the right to close the role earlier or extend the process as required.

If you have any questions, please contact People and Culture on 07 3377 6583 or at peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au

A copy of the Position Description can be found below.

For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au