Receptionist – Student Services
Melbourne Grammar School has an exciting opportunity for Receptionist - Student Services to join our South Yarra Campus. This role is a primary customer service contact for School and maintains accurate records of student attendance and provides administrative support to the key members of staff. The role involves working closely with the Heads of House assisting with ad hoc administration contributing to the effectiveness of the Student Services programming and events.
The Receptionist – Student Services is responsible for the efficient delivery of administrative procedures, ranging from database maintenance and accurate recording of student absences. through to general administrative support. This position will require excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain relationships with key members of the School and broader community.
As a key point of contact within the School, the role ensures a welcoming and professional reception service, managing enquiries, coordinating visitors, and supporting general office operations. Through these combined responsibilities, the position contributes to a well-organised, responsive, and student-focused environment.
You will:
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Provide administrative support and assist the Head of Student Development Assisting Heads of House (HOH) with administrative support related to Student Services programs and events
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Prepare and distribute a consolidated list of students who missed one or more classes for the previous day, checked against a list of known/notified absences, provide Heads of House and Administration Tutors with accurate information about student absences with supporting evidence
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Communicate with parents regarding students who have missed class or who are enquiring about absence from school
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Enter Excursions into Synergetic and distributing weekly Student Absences/Excursion report
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Be a professional and informed point of contact for callers and direct to the appropriate person or take messages as required.
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Attend to the reception desk duties, assisting all visitors including parents, staff, students, etc.
Must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current Employee Working with Children Clearance.
Our School is a place of extraordinary possibilities.
Melbourne Grammar School is one of Australia's leading independent schools that believes in the holistic education of young people. This role is based at our South Yarra campus where our Senior School welcome around 869 boys in Years 9 – 12 each day and our Wadhurst campus, comprises 408 boys in Years 7 and 8 where they make the transition from primary to secondary education in an environment designed with their needs in mind.
We believe that education can create extraordinary possibilities in the lives of young people and the communities in which they live. We engage talented people and want them to create possibilities for themselves and for others. Teaching and learning at Melbourne Grammar School strikes a balance between the best of traditional approaches and contemporary practice. We are focused on growth and active participation, and our work is supported by expert and dedicated teachers, outstanding resources and learning spaces purpose-built for young learners.
To learn more about what it’s like working at Melbourne Grammar School, please click here to discover what our staff have to say.
Applying for the role
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Applications close: Sunday 7 June 2026
Melbourne Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Applicants should familiarise themselves with Melbourne Grammar Schools Child Safety policies and procedures and the values available on our website.
For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via [email protected]
