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Job Title


School Officer and Receptionist


Company : Fairbridge Western Australia


Location : Pinjarra, Australia


Created : 2026-03-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 doingProvide 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 Colleges 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 CriteriaMaintain a current Western Australia Working with Children check.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.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 FairbridgeWe 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 accommodationAbout usFairbridge 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr