Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools

The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3,500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18,000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.

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Receptionist Traineeship

Three (3) positions available

Based at our Tweed Heads NSW office, or Lismore NSW office, or Coffs Harbour NSW office

Full-time, 12-month contract commencing 19 January 2026, with the potential for an extension, or permanency

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The Rewards:

• Salary: 12-month full-time paid traineeship. Salary applicable under the Clerks - Private Sector Award
• Working hours: 7-hour working day, 35-hour week, with paid study time 
• Benefits: Receive a free nationally recognised qualification, a work laptop, access to our Employee Assistance Program, free annual flu vaccinations, and discounted gym and aquatic memberships through our Fitness Passport 

Launch your career with a Cert III in Business at the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools. 
Gain real-world experience and a qualification that opens doors in the professional world.

Position Purpose: 

We are inviting applications from current Year 12 school leavers, or recent school leavers for one of three (3) Traineeship opportunities.

The successful candidates will study a Certificate III in Business while working primarily as a Receptionist. Candidates will have paid study time each week to assist with the completion of study/course requirements.

What you'll be doing: 

• greeting and welcoming clients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner;
• handling incoming calls, emails, and enquiries, and directing them to the appropriate team member;
• providing general administrative support, including appointment setting, filing, and document preparation;
• maintaining a well-organised and presentable reception and meeting room/office space;
• ordering and maintaining kitchen and stationery supplies;
• booking catering;
• events management; and
• performing other ad-hoc administrative duties as required, or as directed by the Executive Assistant, Regional.

Key Capabilities:

• strong work ethic and the motivation to complete a 12-month traineeship, along with the ability to pass relevant study requirements;
• demonstrate initiative, and attention to detail;
• ability to use a range of Google and Microsoft Office products (or willingness to learn);
• ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences (a customer service background is desirable).
• respect and uphold the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the Employer.

Your cover letter should address the Key Capabilities listed above, and you will be required to upload a resume. 

Applications close: 9am, Thursday 13 November 2025

Enquiries: recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au   

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Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.

Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.