Receptionist - part-time, ongoing in Maryborough

Be at the heart of our community – the first person students, families and visitors meet, and a valued part of the College.

• An opportunity to be the welcoming first point of contact for Highview College and a vital part of our growing community

• Commencing Thursday 28 January 2027

• Ongoing, part-time position - 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)

• General Staff, Category B, Level 3 under the Highview College Enterprise Agreement

ABOUT HIGHVIEW COLLEGE

• A Year 7-12 College of approximately 500 students in Maryborough and serving the Central Goldfields region, where staff, students and families form one connected community

• Ready for Life is our guiding ethos - we prepare every student for what comes after school, not just ATAR, through flexible pathways spanning VCE, VCE Vocational Major, VET and School-Based Apprenticeships

• Our GRACE values - Growth, Respect, Aspiration, Compassion and Excellence -drive us as a College, and are what we expect of every member of our community, every day

• Founded in 1974 when four Maryborough churches joined together to establish the first ecumenical school in Australia; that spirit of collaboration and welcome to people of all backgrounds and faiths continues today

• A significant number of staff remain at Highview for decades rather than years, including former students who have returned to our community to build their careers with us

WHY HIGHVIEW?

• Be at the heart of our community - the first person students, families and visitors meet, and a valued part of College events, open days and information evenings

• Competitive remuneration, an Employee Assistance Program, and great staff culture

• A friendly, collaborative Reception team, with shared processes and handovers so you are always supported

• Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements, including part-time work and job-sharing, negotiated to suit you and the College's operational needs

• A close-knit regional lifestyle in Maryborough, with Ballarat and Bendigo each under an hour's drive

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a warm and well-organised Receptionist to be the first point of contact for the Highview College community. This role:

• is the friendly first face and voice of the College, warmly welcoming, triaging and directing phone calls, emails and in-person enquiries from students, families, staff and visitors

• keeps our campus welcoming and safe by managing visitor sign-in, supporting the College's emergency management procedures and providing first aid

• keeps the day running smoothly with daily administrative support - recording student attendance, sending parent communications, handling mail and generating reports on request - as part of a collaborative Reception team reporting to the Business Manager

For the full scope of the role, please refer to the Position Description on our Careers page.

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated experience in a reception, customer service or administrative role

• Current Working with Children Check (or capacity to obtain prior to commencement)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a warm, professional phone and in-person manner

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and interruptions, and confident use of everyday software such as Office 365

• Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to work towards it), experience in a school setting, and familiarity with SEQTA or EdSmart are highly regarded.

• A Working with Children Check (or eligibility) is required for this position.
• Current and ongoing right to work in Australia is required.
• Applications close Friday 6 November 2026.

Highview College is committed to child safety and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and faiths.

Applications Close: 06 Nov 2026

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