Location: Toogoolawa School, Ormeau
Contract: Maternity Leave Contract (with the potential to transition to ongoing employment)
Toogoolawa School is a Special Assistance School that provides a supportive, relationship‑based environment for young boys who thrive with additional guidance, calm structure and personalised support. We are looking for an energetic and welcoming Receptionist who enjoys meaningful work, variety, and being part of a compassionate and student‑centred team.
Key Responsibilities
Day‑to‑Day Duties
* Answering, directing and managing incoming phone calls, including message taking
* Monitoring and maintaining shared email inboxes
* Reception duties: greeting visitors, assisting students, uniform sales, photocopying, scanning and printing
* Calendar maintenance across platforms, including scheduling and invitations
* Basic accounts support
* Student sign‑in/sign‑out and front‑office assistance
* Processing absence messages and entering data into Sentral, ensuring roll‑marking deadlines are met
* Providing basic first aid
* Collecting risk assessments and maintaining the daily activity schedule
* Providing administrative support to the Principal as required
* Providing and collecting staff leave forms
Additional (Frequent) Duties
* Purchasing and ordering supplies
* Uniform ordering, stock control and maintenance
What We’re Looking For
* Friendly, calm and confident communicator who can work well with staff, students and families
* Ability to multitask and remain composed in a dynamic school environment
* Strong administration and organisational skills
* Proficiency with technology and office systems
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively
* Current Blue Card (P) – essential
* Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
* Alignment with Toogoolawa’s values of compassion, patience, respect and relational practice
About Toogoolawa School
Toogoolawa is a Special Assistance School that supports students who may have experienced challenges in mainstream schooling. Our environment is warm, and relationship‑focused.
This role will suit someone who is adaptable, kind, well‑organised and enjoys making a positive difference in the daily lives of young people.
Child Safety Commitment
Toogoolawa School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every student. The successful applicant will be required to comply with the school’s Child Safety Policies and Procedures, including mandatory reporting obligations.