Salary Range: $75,935 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time | 12-month contract
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.

About the Role

The Receptionist is responsible for providing a warm, professional, and welcoming first point of contact between the College and the wider community. As the face of the College, this role plays a vital part in creating a positive experience for students, parents, staff, visitors, and external stakeholders. The successful applicant will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to manage a diverse range of administrative responsibilities in a busy school environment. In this role, you will confidently respond to enquiries, greet visitors, manage incoming calls and correspondence, support day-to-day administrative operations, and contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the College. You will demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail while building positive relationships with members of the College community.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee on leave.

Benefits and Opportunities

Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
Support for professional development and study opportunities
Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the College, please visit our website. Information about CACGEL can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Michael Wilkie on 02 6258 1055 or via michael.wilkie@sfx.act.edu.au
Application queries: Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au

Position Description

Advertised: 14 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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