Fairbridge WA Limited (Fairbridge) is seeking a passionate and dedicated School Officer - Receptionist for a permanent, full-time position completing 38 hours per week, commencing as soon as possible.
The role of School Officer / Receptionist – This position is responsible for providing high level of administrative support demonstrating a high level of self-initiative, flexibility, attention to detail, autonomy and dependability whilst adhering to the College Privacy, Record Management and Record Retention Policies.
What you'll be doing
· Provide a safe and secure environment to all students and have a strong personal commitment to uphold the Mission and Values of Fairbridge College.
· Accurately manage onboarding, offboarding and student attendance and detail student notes via TASS software and generate any required reports.
· Daily use of SharePoint for accessing and storage of documentation.
· Use ID Capture to issue Student Smart rider cards.
· Regular teams for daily school related communication.
· Provide a professional and friendly first point of contact for students, families and visitors, including monitoring daily arrival and departures.
· Use a high level of initiative to receive, respond, direct and if necessary, diffuse a range of enquires.
· Perform reception duties, including filing, archiving, responding / directing incoming phone and email communication from Fairbridge and college stakeholders.
· Coordinate the College’s incoming and outgoing mail including the collation and distribution of student reports, permission forms and other letters.
· Support College operations through SMS.
· Publish the College newsletter and other publications as required.
· Undertake administration area housekeeping and coordinate and place orders for various supplies.
· Issue and control student medication in accordance with College policy.
· Support with the delivery of College events.
· Any other duties as directed by the principal.
Selection Criteria:
· Maintain a current Western Australia Working with Children
· Previous experience of working within a school environment .
· Holder of / willing to acquire: First Aid qualifications.
· Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva, SharePoint as well as the capacity to learn the student management systems TASS & ID Capture
· High level interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate appropriately, effectively and professionally with a range of stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds.
· Proven time management skills.
· High level of written and oral communication skills.
· High level of ICT literacy to undertake the responsibilities of the position.
· Ability to build trust with young people and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
· The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for a child related environment.
What we offer At Fairbridge
We are committed to providing a supportive and flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including:
Access to our employee assistance program.
Staff discount on Fairbridge short break accommodation
About us
Fairbridge is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people and families through education, training and community engagement. Fairbridge is committed to;
•Supporting disengaged and vulnerable young people through tailored programs and schools that prioritise wellbeing, dignity, and personal growth.
•Delivering transformational education through practical, hands-on learning and pathways to work.
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this exciting School Officer - Receptionist position via the Fairbridge website on the following link - Expression of Interest - Fairbridge