Front Office Receptionist

Ausenco; Perth; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellness program

Accessible leadership

Job summary

Ausenco in Perth is seeking a Front Office Receptionist to create an exceptional experience for clients and visitors. You will be a trusted, approachable presence who connects people, anticipates needs and helps our busy office run smoothly.

You’ll welcome guests, manage calls, coordinate spaces and support travel and finance teams as needed, while maintaining a warm, professional atmosphere and a proactive, can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in admin, reception or a client-facing role.
• People-first approach and ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Confidence, adaptability and a cool head in busy times.
• Proactive attitude with strong organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Be a welcoming, professional and engaging first point of contact for clients, visitors and colleagues.
• Build relationships across teams, respond with tact and solutions-focused approach.
• Own front-of-house experience; organise meeting rooms and shared spaces.
• Manage incoming calls, inquiries, deliveries, couriers and mail discreetly.
• Coordinate office supplies and PPE; help maintain a well-presented workplace.
• Provide light coordination support to travel and finance teams as needed.
• Notice what needs doing, resolve day-to-day issues and know when to escalate.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organisation & time management

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

We are looking for a Front Office Receptionist to create an exceptional experience at our Perth office. This is more than a traditional reception role: you will be a trusted, approachable presence who connects people, anticipates needs and helps our busy office run smoothly.

About the role

As our Front Office Receptionist, you will:

• Be a welcoming, professional and engaging first point of contact for clients, visitors and colleagues.
• Build strong working relationships across teams, responding to requests with tact, confidence and a solutions-focused approach.
• Take ownership of the front-of-house experience, ensuring meeting rooms and shared spaces are organised, welcoming and ready for use.
• Manage incoming calls, enquiries, deliveries, couriers and mail efficiently and discreetly.
• Coordinate office supplies, stationery and PPE, and help maintain a well-presented workplace.
• Provide practical, light-touch coordination support to the travel and finance teams as needed.
• Notice what needs doing, resolve day-to-day issues and know when to elevate matters.

About you

You’ll bring:

• Experience in admin, reception or a client-facing role, ideally in a professional services environment
• A people-first approach – you connect easily and build great relationships at all levels.
• Confidence, adaptability and a cool head when things get busy.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with great organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and everyday business systems.

Above all, you’re someone who enjoys being the go-to person, takes pride in creating a welcoming and well‑organised environment, and understands that great service is built on genuine relationships.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package, we offer:

• Career development - Be supported in your ongoing development.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Ausenco is a leading global provider of engineering, consulting and project delivery services for the minerals & metals and industrial sectors

As a member of our team, you’ll be encouraged to embrace challenges and discover innovative solutions to each and every project. For that, you’ll receive a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to pursue your career path.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.