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Every day, we work to bring God into people’s lives by training and equipping Christian disciples for future ministries.
When you come to work at BST, you're spending your time with dedicated, passionate people who love to see God's name glorified and disciples trained for kingdom service. We're all in it together!
Our first priority is to nurturing and growing our students on their ministry journey. When you work at BST, no matter the role, you're part of shaping the next generation of pastors, leaders, and missionaries...
We know that our staff have a life outside the office, which is why we prioritise flexibility, work-from-home options, and a mix of part-time and full-time roles.
Are you ready to join us?
Every day, we work to bring God into people’s lives by training and equipping Christian disciples for future ministries. If this sounds like your passion and you have the skills and experience to match, then joining our team could be a life-changing opportunity for you.
We will list any current vacancies below. If nothing is listed at this time, please check back again soon or contact us to be considered for roles in the future.
Receptionist
Brisbane School of Theology is seeking a Receptionist (4 days/week) to contribute to an organisational culture that serves our mission of providing excellent education and support to students, and maintaining constructive relationships with stakeholders and the public. The successful candidate will have a commitment to hospitality, be well-organised, able to manage competing priorities, work cooperatively with the team, and demonstrate effective skills in written and spoken communication.
About BST
BST is Christ-centred, interdenominational Bible college, accredited by the Australian University of Theology, and committed to equipping Christians for a lifetime of service. For over 80 years, we’ve been forming Christian leaders for maturity, ministry, and mission.
About the position
The position is intended to assist the Principal, by optimising office communications and operations, and overseeing internal processes, supplies and equipment. The role facilitates the journey of students from initial enquiry through to graduation and supports the relationship of the college with stakeholders, supporters and alumni. It also supports the Principal, by arranging appointments and maintaining diaries. Applicants will be asked to sign the BST Code of Conduct, if successful.
Responsibilities
- Open the office; greet visitors warmly; answer and redirect phone calls; manage mail, and deliveries; send and respond to emails; manage printing and copying
- Oversee standard office equipment and supplies (such as printer, ink, toner, and paper), and report any malfunctions to the appropriate person or supplier
- Arrange booking of meeting rooms and organise catering, as required
- Type up minutes of staff meetings, memos, letters, reports, forms, incident reports and similar content
- Maintain calendars, coordinate schedules, prioritise meeting requests and logistics, and arrange travel, when requested
- Liaise with the BST Board, Australian University of Theology, mission partners and other stakeholders
- Establish and maintain record-keeping system for contracts, attendance, files, and employee records, in compliance with the privacy policy
- Serve as First Aid Officer (with First Aid allowance; training at college expense)
- Receive and process bank payments
Skills and qualifications
Essential
- Experience as a receptionist
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and manage time effectively
- Competence in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and willingness to acquire competence in Clarety, Paradigm and Moodle
Desirable
- Qualification in business administration
- Experience in higher education setting
Role Details:
Part-time (4 days/week)
Reports to: Principal
Location: BST campus, 1 Cross Street, Toowong
Working hours by negotiation with the Principal.
Salary & Conditions
Starting salary is $56,290.33 (pro rata, Higher Education Industry–General Staff Award 2020, Level 6.1), with annual reviews based on performance.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing your suitability for the role, and the names of three referees, to the Principal, by sending an email to info@bst.qld.edu.au.
Applications close Friday 5th September, 2025.
