School Receptionist

School Receptionist

St Martins Lutheran College - Mount Gambier

MOUNT GAMBIER, SA

Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 14 December 2025

Are you someone who enjoys working in a dynamic school environment, loves working with children, and thrives on using your initiative? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking experienced, enthusiastic, and professional Receptionists to join our welcoming school community. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, student-centred environment by providing exceptional front-of-house support to students, staff, families, and visitors.

Why Join Us?

• Training Provided – No prior school reception experience required, we’ll support you in getting up to speed!
• Perfect for Confident Friendly Communicators – If you’re not afraid of answering a ringing phone and enjoy helping others, this is the role for you!
• Supportive & Friendly Team – Be part of a caring school community.
• Varied & Engaging Work – Every day is different, from greeting families to handling calls and supporting staff.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcoming visitors and creating a warm, friendly school environment
• Answering calls and providing information to parents and staff
• Assisting with student attendance and general school administration
• Providing first aid to students

Who We’re Looking For

• Friendly and approachable personality
• Comfortable working with children and families
• Quick thinker who takes initiative in a fast-paced setting
• Willing to learn and adapt to different tasks
• Confident in handling a multi-line switchboard and answering the phone

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application including:

• A cover letter (no more than two pages) responding to the selection questions below
• A current resume, including the contact details of two referees

As part of your cover letter, please address the following:

1. What interests you about working as a Receptionist in a school environment, and what strengths would you bring to this role?
2. Describe a time when you had to work closely with others who had different communication or working styles. How did you maintain positive working relationships while also confidently advocating for yourself when needed?
3. How do you ensure your communication remains warm, professional, and clear when speaking with a wide range of people—such as parents, staff, and students?
4. Please outline any experience you have with administrative tasks, customer service, or handling phone enquiries.

Applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) a Working with Children Check for paid employment and HLTAID012 First Aid qualification.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position of 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week, worked across 45 weeks per year. Due to the operational requirements of the role, including the need for consistent front-of-house service and continuity for students, families, and staff, the College requires the position to be performed by one employee on a full-time basis. As such, the role is not available as a part-time arrangement.

Applications close 14 December 2025.

Commencement

This position will commence on 12 January 2026.

Enquiries

Tahnee Wilson

Executive Assistant to the Principal

Ph: 08 8725 1430

Email: twilson@stmartins.sa.edu.au

Applications

Mandy Taylor

HR & Compliance Manager

Email: hr@stmartins.sa.edu.au

The appointment of a successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including a current working with children check. St Martins Lutheran College has a zero-tolerance approach regarding harm to children and young people and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

St Martins Lutheran College - Mount Gambier

MOUNT GAMBIER, SA

http://www.stmartins.sa.edu.au/

Principal:

Mr Alan Connah

Affiliation: Lutheran

Teaching Level: Combined

Gender: Coed

827 Students

71 Teaching Staff

45 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Martins is a growing R to 12 Co-educational Christian College with an enrolment of 786 students. The College is located in the beautiful city of Mt Gambier, South Australia's premier regional centre. We are a family friendly community with well-qualified staff, supportive parents and nice students. Our campus has modern facilities & pleasant grounds. Our purpose is to be a welcoming, caring, Christ-centred learning community where students grow, flourish & are inspired to make a difference.