Student Receptionist - Mt Maria College, PETRIE

Job Reference 24023_05/12/24
Closing date January 16, 2025
Location Armstrong Street, Petrie QLD, Australia
Status Permanent

About this job

Estimated start date:  January 2025
Position tenure:  Permanent | Part Time - school terms only (holidays unpaid)
Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 35 Hours Per Week
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Support Officer Level 3(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement


Mt Maria College Petrie is a systemic co-educational secondary college within the Brisbane Catholic Archdiocese. Our Vision is to provide a holistic Catholic Christian education that inspires, motivates and challenges students and empower them to be life-long learners, who actively contribute to the transformation of our world through example, service and leadership. As a member of the Marist Schools Australia Network, the College embeds the Marist Charism across all areas or our College community.

The College is conveniently located to public transport and UniSC. Mt Maria College, Petrie offers multiple educational opportunities and pathways and prides itself on the strong sense of community and family spirit. Promoting the Catholic faith, personal formation and building confidence and self-esteem are paramount within our college community.

The College motto, Lead by Example, also shapes the culture of teaching and learning at the school. We aim to embed in our students a love of learning through a dynamic and responsive curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students inclusive of those with tertiary aspirations and vocational educational pathways. We are a Positive Behaviour for Learning school, with a strong focus on building resilience, accountability, and wellbeing to maximise learning in the classroom. This is to equip our students with strong minds and compassionate hearts to make a positive difference in their lives and the lives of others.

Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Holistic Catholic education In the Marist Tradition: Presence, Love of Work, Family Spirit, Simplicity and In the Way of Mary

We are looking for a motivated person to join our Administrative Team in the role of Student Receptionist.  This position is responsible for providing effective and efficient administrative support services in a variety of tasks to maintain and enhance the effective operation of our College.  This person will be required to use various software applications to effectively process and maintain accurate records.  They will also be responsible for maintaining filing and records, communication with students and parents in our community, and the monitoring of attendance.  Previous experience with Eminerva would be an advantage, along with experience in First Aid and Student Medication management. Training will be provided in above mentioned areas.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

  • hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
  • be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
  • have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
  • Have a commitment to Safeguarding
    • The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. 

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Contact:   Jo Wilcock
Contact number:   32855500
Contact email:   spetrie@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date:     16-Jan-2025