Are you an organised and personable admin professional looking to put your skills to use in a highly rewarding environment?

Tombolo Academy is seeking an organised, proactive, and friendly admin professional to join our supportive and experienced team.

• Part-time, with potential to increase hours.
• School hours.
• ASAP start.
• Initially looking for Tues & Fri.
• As a registered charity, we offer attractive salary packaging benefits.

At Tombolo Academy, we strive to re-engage the disengaged by providing meaningful learning opportunities, forming purposeful relationships, and improving student outcomes by adopting an innovative approach.

About Tombolo Academy

Tombolo Academy is a unique specialist setting that caters for highly capable neurodiverse (twice exceptional) students aged 8-16 who have previously found it challenging to learn and engage in a mainstream setting.

We provide a calm, safe and stimulating learning environment where students feel comfortable to fail and face their challenges with the support of caring and understanding staff members.

About the role

As the first point of contact for anyone visiting or calling the school, this position plays a crucial role in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere within our school community.

Duties include:

• Managing the reception area of the School, including general administrative tasks to ensure the smooth function of Reception.
• Welcoming and greeting all appointments, visitors, and guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answering incoming calls and emails, responding to inquiries, and directing calls as necessary.
• Maintaining a clean and organised reception area, ensuring a presentable and welcoming environment.
• Providing administrative support to various departments within the school as required.
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with utmost professionalism.

The ideal applicant will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• A friendly and approachable demeanour.
• Excellent administration and customer service skills.
• Strong prioritisation, multitasking and organisation skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
• The ability to form strong and meaningful relationships with families and students.
• A high standard of personal presentation.

Tombolo Academy can offer you

• Competitive salary and a range of benefits including NFP salary packaging.
• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year.
• A focus on work-life balance, with team building and wellbeing days scheduled in.
• An Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and immediate family members.
• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming team.
• Professional development opportunities and role diversity.

Essential requirements

• Previous experience in a receptionist or front desk role.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Current Working with Children Clearance
• Current Criminal Record Check
• Legally entitled to work in Australia.

Desirable

• Experience working in a school environment.
• Experience using associated school systems (Compass, Sam4Schools, etc.)

Tombolo Academy is committed to being a child-safe organisation.

Please apply by submitting a current CV and cover letter below, via the Apply Now link.

If you are interested in learning more about twice exceptional students or Tombolo Academy, please explore our website at tombolo.vic.edu.au.