Lead Receptionist

Compass Group Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Discounts for staff

Career development

Above award wages

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Rapport is a leading Marketing & Media organisation seeking a Corporate Lead Receptionist to join our onsite team with a premium corporate client in South Eveleigh, near Redfern Station. You will be the face of the business, delivering exceptional front‑of‑house and high‑level reception services for clients, visitors and staff.

This full‑time role runs Monday to Friday, with a baseline salary up to AUD 80k plus superannuation, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a client service or corporate environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office, calendar and diary management.
• Excellent communication and professional presentation.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• Background check and Australian working rights required.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for catering and event space bookings.
• Ensure reception area and meeting rooms are professionally presented.
• Book meeting rooms and update bookings as required.
• Diary management, mail distribution and general admin & switchboard duties.
• Support to the catering team when needed.

Skills

Client service

Microsoft Office

Diary management

Communication

Presentation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Calendar software

Job description

up to $80k per annum plus superannuation (based on experience)

• Leading Marketing & Media organisation!
• Full time Monday - Friday! Get back your weekends!
• Career growth opportunities!

At Rapport we believe that every guest experience should be unique. We are specialists in providing a range of fully managed front and back-of-house guest services including reception and concierge. Our Ambassadors key focus is to ensure clients and guests enjoy a remarkable experience; anticipating their needs – even before they do, saving precious time and enhancing the guest experience.

We are currently seeking a Corporate Lead Receptionist to join our team onsite with one of our premium corporate clients, located in South Eveleigh, just a short walk from Redfern Station. In this role, you will be the face of the business, delivering exceptional front-of-house and high-level reception services while creating a professional and welcoming experience for clients, visitors, and employees.

THE POSITION:

• Act as the primary point of contact for catering and event space bookings, including catering requirements, room setup, and last-minute changes
• Ensure Reception area and meeting rooms are professionally presented at all times
• Book meeting rooms and facilitate booking updates as required
• Diary management, mail distribution and general administrative & switchboard duties
• Support to the catering team on occasion

THE PERSON:

• Experienced in a comparable client service / corporate environment
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office, calendar and diary management skills
• Excellent communication skills and Impeccable personal presentation
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
• Discreet, ethical and committed to maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
• Holds a current National Police Check (or ability to obtain)

**Due to the setting of this position, a baseline background check will be completed prior to starting, therefore full-time Australian working rights with permanent residency or citizenship is a mandatory requirement**

THE BENEFITS:

• Paid parental leave
• Multiple salary packaging options to make your dollar go further
• Easy access to 100+ retail discounts
• Opportunity to learn new skills and move to different internal roles
• Above award wages
• A chance to join an ecologically and socially forward operation