Receptionist

Rashi Joshi; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 47,733 - 67,984; Full time

Job summary

This South Australian organisation is seeking a customer-focused Front of House Officer / Receptionist for an initial 8-week temp assignment with potential extension. You will create a welcoming experience for visitors, manage reception, coordinate rooms and assist with scheduling in a busy, community-facing environment.

Hours are 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. The role requires previous reception or customer service experience, strong interpersonal skills, calm professionalism in sensitive

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a reception, front-of-house or customer service role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A professional, welcoming and empathetic approach
• Experience interacting with people from diverse backgrounds
• The ability to remain calm and professional in sensitive situations
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• A current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors and attendees
• Managing reception and front-of-house enquiries
• Coordinating meeting rooms and attendee arrivals
• Providing information and directing visitors appropriately
• Assisting with scheduling and administrative tasks
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external community members
• Supporting the smooth running of meetings, conferences and hearings

Skills

Front-of-house experience

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your new company

This leading South Australian organisation provides an important service to the community, supporting people through formal meetings, hearings and decision-making processes. Working in a professional and fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming experience for visitors while supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the front-of-house function. The organisation regularly facilitates conferences, hearings and appointments involving a diverse range of community members and stakeholders.

Your new role

An exciting opportunity exists for a customer-focused Front of House Officer / Receptionist to join a professional team on an initial 8-week temporary assignment, with the potential for extension.

Key responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors and attendees
• Managing reception and front-of-house enquiries
• Coordinating meeting rooms and attendee arrivals
• Providing information and directing visitors appropriately
• Assisting with scheduling and administrative tasks
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external community members
• Supporting the smooth running of meetings, conferences and hearings

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm

What you’ll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a reception, front-of-house or customer service role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A professional, welcoming and empathetic approach
• Experience interacting with people from diverse backgrounds
• The ability to remain calm and professional in sensitive situations
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• A current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain one

What you’ll get in return

• $42 per hour + Super
• Immediate start opportunity
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
• Convenient CBD location
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful community-focused service
• Potential for contract extension