I am currently partnering with a well-established organisation based in Richmond who are looking for a friendly, personable and professional Receptionist to join their team on an initial temporary basis, with a genuine view to becoming permanent in the New Year.
Your new role
This is a traditional front-of-house position where you'll be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, while also providing general administrative and office support to a busy team of approximately 50 employees. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing reception and warmly welcoming visitors
- Operating the telephone switchboard and directing incoming calls
- Managing incoming emails and general enquiries
- Booking meeting rooms and managing room calendars
- Sorting and distributing incoming mail, couriers and deliveries
- Completing general administration, clerical and word-processing tasks
- Managing on-site car park allocations and responding to parking enquiries
- Keeping reception, meeting rooms and communal areas presentable
- Assisting with kitchen duties, including unpacking deliveries and emptying dishwashers
- Providing general support to the wider business where required
What you'll need to succeed
This role will suit someone who genuinely enjoys being the face of an office and creating a positive experience for employees and visitors.
You'll ideally be:
- A candidate with previous reception experience working in a professional environment
- Confident communicating with people at all levels
- Professional and well presented
- Organised with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working autonomously and using your initiative
- Able to remain calm and qualified when handling challenging enquiries
- Reliable and looking for a longer-term opportunity
- Happy working five days per week in the office
- Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen
What you'll get in return
- Location: Richmond
- Initial arrangement: Temporary with a genuine view to permanent
- Start: ASAP after interview
- Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm initially, likely moving to 8:00am-4:00pm
- Working arrangement: Five days per week on site
- Hourly rate of $37 - $40 per hour plus super, depending on experience
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to secure a long-term reception position within an established organisation and become an integral part of the office!
What you need to do now
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