Parent Receptionist – Thomas Hassall Anglican College Middleton – Grange NSW 2171

Parent Receptionist

Position Title Receptionist
Commencement Date Term 1 2025
Hours Permanent Full time, term time only

8:00am – 4:00pm

Thomas Hassall Anglican College is a vibrant P-12 independent College located with close
access to the M5 and M7 in the growing southwest of Sydney. We are committed to
challenging our students to look beyond boundaries and to use their gifts and talents to make a
difference in the world. We are guided by our vision – Growing and Nurturing Excellence in
Learning, Wisdom and Service.

The College is seeking to employ a receptionist to be the initial face of the College to all
visitors, contractors, students, parents and new employees during term time. The receptionist
will be proactive, punctual and reliable, maintain a well-groomed and business-like appearance
and enjoy dealing with people daily, being tolerant and polite but assertive.

Key Selection Criteria
The successful applicant for the above position must be able to provide evidence to support
the following criteria:

• Strong personal Christian faith and be a regular and practising member of a Bible-based

Christian Church

• Strong administration skills, organised, thorough, with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Work collaboratively, establishing rapport and maintaining effective working

Skills & Qualifications

• High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
• Excellent levels of computer literacy and touch-typing skills
• Previous customer service experience
• A First Aid Certificate would be desirable

should include the names, addresses and phone numbers of three confidential referees.
One of these needs to be from a Christian Minister.

• Resume outlining experience relevant to the position
• Valid NSW Working with Children details (WWCC)

Thomas Hassall Anglican College is dedicated to maintaining a child-safe environment and is
committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people entrusted to
our care. Our Child Safe Program includes A Child Safe Policy developed in alignment with the
Child Safe Standards, background screening and reference checks. We have a zero-tolerance
for child abuse and are committed to doing what we can to keep students safe from harm.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 2 December 2024

Please note applicants will be considered for interview upon receipt of application.
Appointments may be decided before the closing date.

Please forward your application to employment@thac.nsw.edu.au
Attention: Cathie Graydon – Director of Staff Services

Please visit our website for a full role description.

Parent Receptionist

Primary Purpose:
The Parent Receptionist is the first face to the College and the positions primary purpose is to
manage reception and all enquiries coming into the College in a friendly and professional
manner.

Accountable to:
The Principal through the Business Manager

Directly reports to:
Business Manager

Relates to:

1. All members of staff
2. Prospective and Existing Parents
3. Students
4. Contractors and Visitors

Major Responsibilities
The Parent Receptionist is the initial face of the College to all visitors, contractors, students,
parents and new employees. The Parent Receptionist is part of the College Administration
Team and is responsible to the Principal through the Business Manager. Duties will include but
are not be limited to the following: 

Answer incoming calls and transfer or take messages for relevant staff 
Greet and assist all visitors, contractors, students, parents and volunteers arriving at

the College 
Ensuring all visitors are accounted for whilst on the premises with appropriate name

tags and Working with Children clearances 
Provide lunch cover for Student Reception and College Clinic 
Cover the role of Student Reception or College Clinic in the case of an absence 
Responsible for mail, including incoming email, packages and their distribution 
Maintain a clean and professional front reception area 
Arrange couriers as required 
Other administrative assistance as required

The Parent Receptionist is expected to be present at: 

all mandatory College events, 
all mandatory professional development activities

This role description is underpinned by the College Policies, Procedures and Guidelines