Receptionist/Finance Assistant

The Hutchins School is seeking a warm, organised and professional Receptionist / Finance Assistant to join our team at the Senior School campus.

As the welcoming face and voice of the School, this role plays a vital part in creating a positive first impression for students, families, staff and visitors. Alongside reception duties, the position also provides valuable support to the Finance team, assisting with daily financial administration and ensuring the smooth operation of Senior School Reception.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a vibrant school environment, thrives in a busy front-of-house role and takes pride in delivering exceptional service to a community.

About the Role

This role will support both reception operations and the finance team.

Key responsibilities include

Reception

• Providing a warm, professional welcome to students, parents, staff and visitors
• Answering and directing incoming phone calls
• Managing the visitor sign-in system and issuing visitor identification
• Assisting with student absentee records
• Receiving and distributing deliveries and mail
• Supporting student wellbeing by providing first aid assistance when required

Finance & Administration

• Processing over-the-counter and telephone payments
• Managing petty cash and floats
• Daily bank statement processing and reconciliation
• Supporting staff with credit card expense submission processes
• Providing backup support to Accounts Payable during leave periods
• Managing stationery orders and office supplies
• Assisting with facility hire administration
• Maintaining organised reception and staffroom spaces

About You

You are someone who enjoys being the hub of activity and supporting a team to operate smoothly. You take pride in being organised, approachable and professional.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A welcoming and customer-focused approach
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to multitask and prioritise in a busy environment
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Experience in a busy reception or administration environment and a first aid qualification are highly desirable.

Why Join Hutchins?

At The Hutchins School you will be part of a supportive and collegial community that values professionalism, service and respect. Our staff contribute to a welcoming school environment where students and families feel connected and supported.

All staff are expected to model the School’s values of humility, kindness, courage and respect.

Safeguarding Children

The Hutchins School is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for children and young people. All employees are required to hold or obtain a Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (RWVP), a National Police Check, and undergo Safeguarding Children training prior to commencement.

Applications

Please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter (2 pages maximum), addressing the “About You” criteria above.

Your resume should include names and contact details for two professional referees.

To view the position description for this role, please click here or download this link to your browser - https://hutchins.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/hutchins/files/PD%20-%20Receptionist_Finance%20Assistant%202026.pdf. 

Applications for this role will close at 5.00pm Thursday 26 March 2026.

The Hutchins School humbly and respectfully acknowledge the Muwinina people of the South East Nation as the original custodians of the unceded kreewer lands on which Hutchins stands. As a school, we commit to walking together with Tasmanian Aboriginal people to pursue healing through Voice, Treaty and Truth-Telling.