Receptionist Job in Australia

Job Description

The Receptionist job in Australia with a Private Advertiser is a full-time role for a friendly and organized candidate. The job involves welcoming visitors, answering calls, handling mail, managing office supplies, preparing meeting rooms, supporting travel and new staff onboarding, and providing basic IT help. Candidates should have good communication, customer service, organisation, and Microsoft Office skills. Previous reception or office administration experience is preferred.

About the Role

As the first point of contact for visitors and stakeholders, you will provide excellent front-of-house service and help keep office operations running smoothly. Your duties will include managing calls, mail, couriers, visitor registrations, meeting rooms, office supplies, travel bookings, and administrative records.

You will also support new employee onboarding, workspace setup, fleet and asset administration, and routine IT or audio-visual enquiries. The role offers exposure to different areas of the business and opportunities to develop your administrative career.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors, clients, and stakeholders professionally.
• Answer incoming calls and direct enquiries.
• Manage mail, couriers, and visitor registrations.
• Maintain office, stationery, and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare meeting rooms and support office events.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and meetings.
• Assist with fleet vehicles and office assets.
• Provide basic IT and audio-visual support.
• Support onboarding and new starter administration.
• Maintain office records, reports, and documents.

Skills and Requirements

Applicants should have previous experience in reception, office administration, front-of-house, or a similar role. Strong communication, organisation, customer service, and time-management skills are important.

You should also have:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities.
• A reliable and proactive approach.
• Experience with office operations, travel, facilities, or onboarding is an advantage.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Workplace Benefits

The position offers a CBD office location with an onsite wellness centre, a supportive team environment, monthly team events, and opportunities for professional growth. Employees can also gain valuable experience across office operations and different business functions.

How to Apply

If you are organised, professional, and enjoy helping create a positive workplace experience, you can apply through the job listing. Submit your CV and cover letter to be considered for the Receptionist / Office Administrator position.