School Assistant – Front Office

Emmaus Christian College is a multi-campus, non-denominational school, providing quality, distinctly Christian education from ELC to Year 12.

We are passionate about delivering exceptional, biblically-based education, and want to partner with you as we outwork our vision of Inspiring Hearts and Inspiring Minds.

Our aim is that our students will graduate as confident and compassionate young adults, well-equipped to take their place in the world. We seek to foster a commitment to Jesus Christ and a passion to live life in such a way as to bring honour and glory to God, in staff and students alike.

• Create a positive first impression of the College through warm and friendly service, with a can-do attitude and team-focussed approach to work.

• Ensure the efficient operation of the front office and related areas, including managing incoming telephone, email, and other enquiries, welcoming visitors, receiving and processing deliveries, acting as the first point of contact for vendors/contractors, and ensuring tidiness of shared staff workspaces.

• Support College compliance activities, including maintaining compliance register and regular verification of compliance documentation.

• Oversee office supplies and stationery stock, processing regular orders as required.

• Monitor equipment and coordinate regular office maintenance as required.

For further information regarding the position, please view the full position description available on our website at https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment

• A committed Christian with a deep desire to serve Jesus Christ as Lord and a demonstrated passion for biblically-based Christian education.

• Commitment to the Christian ethos of the College and the Statement of Faith.

• Warm, approachable presence that ensures all visitors feel important and welcome.

• Passion for providing exceptional customer service and care, in particular supporting school-aged children and their families.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent telephone manners.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, with the clear ability to establish good working relationships with students, parents, staff and the broader College community.

• Flexibility in prioritising and effectively managing a wide range of tasks at any given time, remaining calm under pressure and/or in emergency situations.

• Strong initiative, self-motivation and ability to work autonomously.

• Ability to work confidentially, with tact and discretion.

• Willingness to learn and demonstrated ability to adapt well to changes of systems and processes.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google applications.

• A current Working With Children’s Check and RRHAN-EC Certificate, or willingness to obtain.

• A current Provide First Aid in an Education or Care Setting certificate, or willingness to obtain.

• Demonstrated experience working in a similar role in a school or other environment would be highly favourable.

At Emmaus Christian College, we value our employees beyond the workplace. As a member of our Christ-centred community, your unique gifts and talents will be cherished. We are united in our commitment to serve Jesus and inspire young people through high-quality education. 

We recognise that we are blessed with staff who are dedicated and skilled, we offer the following to further nurture our team’s wellbeing, development and success.

• A distinctly Christian organisation with a unified mission for Christian education, including regular staff devotions and worship.

• Staff member discounts on student fees.

• Staff Team Building Day and professional development opportunities.

• Strong culture of hospitality with social events and celebrations throughout the year.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Competitive salaries and benefits.

If you have a passion for actively contributing to growing God’s kingdom and seeing young people thrive, we invite you to apply!

Closing Date: 9:00am Monday 31st August 2026

Applicants should provide:

1. A written application that addresses the above selection criteria.

2. Curriculum Vitae which provides full personal details, qualifications, previous employment and experience.

3. A completed ‘Application for Non-Teaching Position Form’ available via our website emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment.

Application submissions must be sent to ***********@emmauscc.sa.edu.au and include all three documents to be considered. In the subject line of your application, please state the Job ID 260803.

For further information, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8292 38***or ***********@emmauscc.sa.edu.au. 

Please Note: We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time employment. Please specify your preferred FTE in your application.