Job Description

Receptionists / Administration Assistants

Large multi-campus Christian school

Casual positions

Pakenham or Drouin campuses

Job Ref: DP2202

Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with 1,700 Kinder to Year 12 students attending five picturesque campuses in West and South Gippsland, the Latrobe Valley and the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne.

Our mission is to provide excellence in Christ-centred education in partnership with families within a caring Christian community. In doing this, we aim to prepare students thoroughly for further study, careers, service and life in general.

We are currently seeking the services of dedicated Receptionists / Administration Assistants to be available on a casual basis to work at our Drouin or Pakenham campuses. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a caring Christian environment and assist with all aspects of campus reception, as well as providing support for a range of general office administration tasks.

Some key responsibilities will include:

• providing a godly example to students and fellow staff members through their practice, manner, relationships and general lifestyle;
• professionally managing incoming telephone calls;
• dealing with visitor, parent, student and staff member queries and requests; and
• performing general administration duties to support everyday office requirements.

Having obtained relevant experience in office administration, the successful candidate will also possess the following important characteristics:

• Demonstrated commitment to the school's Statement of Faith
• Qualifications in office administration (desirable)
• Level 2, anaphylaxis and asthma first aid qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Friendly and professional demeanour
• Excellent people and communication skills
• High standard of computer literacy, including MS Word and Excel, and keyboard skills
• Attention to detail with high proof-reading skills and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

The safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process, Chairo undertakes rigorous reference and background checking including, Working with Children checks. Before applying, applicants are requested to review Chairo's Child Safety booklet.

Please note that under the current Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Facilities) Order 2022 authorised by the Minister of Health of the Victorian Government, all staff members employed to work at Chairo Christian School are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Applications for this position should be made by completing an online application and submitting this, together with your covering letter and resume, at .

The closing date for applications is Sunday 6 March.

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