Careers at CSPD

Catherine McAuley Westmead is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic and dynamic School Receptionist to support the business and clerical requirements of the school on a permanent full time basis, commencing as soon as possible. 

As a School Receptionist, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and organised environment for students, parents, and staff. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, and your professionalism and customer service skills will be essential in creating a positive impression of our school. This position offers an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of our school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist visitors, parents, and students with a friendly and professional demeanour

• Answer and direct incoming calls and enquiries to the appropriate department or staff member

• Responding to enquiries from students, parents, employees, and the general public;

• A wide range of professional support, administration, secretarial and clerical duties, including typing, word processing, data entry, maintaining email and computerised records

• Google applications, electronic rolls, attendance records, student enrolments, student information

• Assisting with basic follow up of WHS issues and implementation of WHS management system, including checking licenses of onsite contractors;

• Word processing of routine correspondence, including internal and external publications, teacher programs and teaching aids;

• Providing assistance in various financial management tasks, including receipting payments and completing End of Day Procedures.

• Maintain a clean and organised reception area

About you:

• Previous experience in a receptionist / customer service role is preferred

• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment

• Knowledge of Technology One financial system or willing to learn

The Organisation:

Catherine McAuley Westmead, is a Catholic systemic school offering a comprehensive education for girls from Years 7 to 12 in the Mercy tradition. Inspired by our founder, Venerable Catherine McAuley, we aspire to a God-created way of life which respects and affirms the dignity of each person.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD'S Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. 

For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.

Applicants wishing to work in any of  the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, must be classified with the CSPD.  If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD website.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

Apply today!