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Receptionist & Administration Assistant
We’re partnering with a highly regarded independent school in Sydney’s Inner West to find an experienced Receptionist & Administration Assistant to join their team. This is a front-facing, full-time permanent, working 7:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with excellent staff benefits and a competitive salary on offer.
  
You'll play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the school, managing the main reception area and providing administrative support to senior leaders. The role offers variety, structure, and a warm, collaborative workplace culture.
  
We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills, a professional and warm approach and previous reception, administration or customer service experience.
  
The role: 

• Creating a warm and welcoming first impression for all visitors, parents, and staff
• Acting as the central point of contact for phone, email, and in-person enquiries
• Supporting relief staff, contractors, and school visitors with clear and friendly communication
• Coordinating couriers and managing day-to-day front desk operations
• Accurately maintaining student attendance and responding to absence notifications using TASS
• Using internal systems to locate students and assist with daily logistics
• Providing high-level administrative support to leadership and teaching teams
• Assisting with events, catering, and office coordination
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail, and handling the distribution of assessments
• Supporting with data entry, document formatting, and archiving tasks
• Coordinating Year 12 documentation, references, and orientation materials

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in a similar front facing reception role
• Experience in an education or front office environment is ideal but not essential
• Warm and professional communication style
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and time management
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Proactive attitude and flexible approach to daily tasks
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  
What’s in it for you?

• Supportive, friendly team culture
• Regular professional development each term
• 40% discounted school fees
• Access to on-site sports and fitness facilities
• Convenient public transport access
• Competitive salary
• Hours 7.30am to 3.30pm

  
Tidal Recruitment Partners have been contracted to recruit this role. Please apply or contact Katie at Katie@tidalrecruitmentpartners.com.au for more information.

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