Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School offers high quality, non-denominational education to students from Kindy to Year 12 (co-education from Kindy to Year 6, girls only Years 7-12). Established in 1892, the School is one of eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland. The School aims to educate students to become confident, well-educated young women, girls and boys and we pride ourselves on providing a personalised, holistic education with a focus on academic excellence.THE OPPORTUNITYA short 30-minute drive from Brisbane, the School’s, heritage-listed campus is conveniently located in the middle of Ipswich.  We offer the opportunities of a large city, with the quiet feel of a smaller town.The School is seeking a highly capable and efficient Receptionist to support the secondary school campus on a fixed-term (2024 School Year) part-time basis (45 hrs per fortnight) working 7.30am - Midday, Monday to Friday.This is a busy position which focuses managing and directing all telephone communications and visitors to the School in a courteous and professional manner, as well as supporting specific student related administrative activities.This is a varied role, where no two days will be the same.  Duties include:Greeting parents, students, and visitors to the School as well as managing a very active switchboard.Undertaking administration duties assigned to the role as well as managing ad hoc tasks for the Deputy Principal.Support Student Services with absenteeism and other student facing requirements.Monitor school mail deliveries and dispatches, including receiving mail and deliveries and distributing to the appropriate departments.Provide additional support to administration staff during busy periods such as reporting and mail outs to parents.For further details regarding key focuses and responsibilities, please visit the Careers section of the School website Careers at IGGS/IJGSWHAT YOU WILL BRINGTo be successful in this role, you will be a highly motivated and skilled Receptionist who is keen to utilise your administrative experience, with the ability to demonstrate:Demonstrated experience (ideally 1+ years) in a similar role and, whilst not required, experience in a School environment would be highly regarded.Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and confidence using standard office equipment.Accurate keyboard skills (word processing, data entry) and basic database management skills.Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people and groups to ensure best collective outcomes.Proactive, well organised, excellent time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and find solutions for unexpected situations.High level of oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate at all levels within the School.Provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as mandated by the Queensland Government for all staff working in a School environment.Eligibility to work in Australia and be a holder of, or can obtain, a Working with Children Suitability Card (Blue Card).Culture fit and attitude are also highly important to us, so a passion for the work you do and the ability to understand and work within our vision, mission and values is paramount to your success in this role.APPLY NOW If this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, click the APPLY NOW button via SEEK and provide a copy of your CV, three referees, and a cover letter addressed to the Deputy Principal outlining your experience as it relates to this role.We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. We assess every application and will contact you directly if you are successful in moving to the next stage. The successful candidate will benefit from our above award conditions, access to Salary Sacrificing benefits including additional superannuation opportunities, amazing professional development opportunities and EEC staff days, wellness initiatives (e.g., onsite fitness centre), onsite parking and a supportive and engaging work environment.We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. We assess every application and will contact you directly if you are successful in moving to the next stage.POSITION DESCRIPTION AUD Ipswich 4305

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