Receptionist

Proteqt; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Proteqt in Hawthorn, Victoria, is seeking a polished Corporate Receptionist for a 3-week temporary assignment at its head office on Glenferrie Road. You will be the first face clients see and will manage calls, greet visitors, and support meeting room coordination.

Hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, onsite. The role emphasizes professional presentation, strong organisational skills, and a can-do attitude to assist senior executives and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Previous corporate reception or front-of-house experience.
• Great personal presentation and a polished, professional manner.
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, confident personality.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence in managing calls, enquiries and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and general office systems.

Responsibilities

• Directing incoming calls and responding professionally to all enquiries.
• Welcoming clients, visitors and senior stakeholders, delivering an exceptional front-of-house experience.
• Coordinating meeting room bookings, boardroom preparation, refreshments and catering requirements.
• Providing front-of-house and hospitality support to senior executives.
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries and correspondence.
• Coordinating office supplies, stationery and kitchen requirements.
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors and internal departments.
• Maintaining immaculate presentation standards across reception, meeting rooms and shared areas.

Skills

Front-of-house experience

Professional presentation

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Outlook proficiency

Team support

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

3-Week Temporary Assignment commencing Monday 12th October to 30th October for a Corporate Head office, in Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn.

Are you a polished, professional and passionate about delivering exceptional front-of-house service?

We have a fantastic short-term opportunity for an experienced Corporate Receptionist to join a well-established national business at its head office in Hawthorn. As the face of the business, you'll be responsible for creating a professional and welcoming first impression for clients, visitors and senior executives, while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the reception area.

About the role: This is a varied, hands-on corporate reception position where no two days are quite the same. Your responsibilities will include:

• Directing incoming calls and responding professionally to all enquiries.
• Welcoming clients, visitors and senior stakeholders, delivering an exceptional front-of-house experience.
• Coordinating meeting room bookings, boardroom preparation, refreshments and catering requirements.
• Providing front-of-house and hospitality support to senior executives.
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries and correspondence.
• Coordinating office supplies, stationery and kitchen requirements.
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors and internal departments.
• Maintaining immaculate presentation standards across reception, meeting rooms and shared areas.

About you: We're looking for someone who takes pride in their professional presentation and enjoys being the first point of contact in a corporate environment.
You will need to have:

• Previous corporate reception or front-of-house experience.
• Great personal presentation and a polished, professional manner.
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, confident personality.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence in managing calls, enquiries and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and general office systems.
• A proactive, flexible attitude and genuine willingness to support others

Details:
Hours: 8:30-5:00pm onsite Monday to Friday
Location: Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn - close to Glenferrie St. with onsiteparking available
Hourly Rate: Market competitive