Receptionists Temporary Assignments

Immediate Starts Short & Medium-Term Assignments Canberra

Are you an experienced receptionist looking for your next temporary opportunity? We are seeking professional, personable and reliable Receptionists to join our temporary workforce for a range of upcoming assignments across Canberra. We partner with organisations across a variety of industries who require experienced reception support for planned leave, short-term cover, busy periods and additional team support. Assignments can vary in length, making these opportunities ideal if you enjoy variety and flexibility in your work.
Your temporary assignment
Depending on the organisation, your responsibilities may include:

- Meeting and greeting visitors and providing a professional first point of contact
- Managing busy switchboards and incoming enquiries
- Coordinating meeting rooms, appointments and calendars
- Managing incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
- Maintaining reception and front-of-house areas
- Providing general administrative and data entry support
- Liaising with clients, customers and internal stakeholders
- Assisting the wider team with ad hoc administrative tasks

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for candidates who can confidently step into a new environment and quickly become a reliable part of the team. You will ideally have:

- Previous reception,



front-of-house or customer service experience
- Professional presentation and a warm, confident communication style
- Strong telephone manner and customer service skills
- Valuable Microsoft Office skills and confidence in learning new systems
- Robust organisation and attention to detail
- The ability to adapt quickly to different workplaces and priorities
- Availability for temporary assignments, with immediate availability highly regarded
- Experience within medical, allied health, professional services, community services or corporate reception environments will also be highly regarded

What you'll get in return

- Access to a variety of temporary reception opportunities across Canberra
- Short and medium-term assignments to suit different availability
- Competitive hourly rates
- The opportunity to gain experience across different industries and organisations
- Support from your Hays consultant throughout your assignment

What you need to do now
If you're an experienced receptionist looking for temporary work in Canberra, click 'Apply Now' to submit your application, or contact the Hays Canberra office for a confidential discussion.
Candidates who are immediately available or open to short-notice assignments are strongly encouraged to apply.

📌 Receptionist (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 Hays
📍 Australian Capital Territory