Receptionist

Everykid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Government Department in Parramatta is seeking a Receptionist - Business Support to provide a professional front-of-house experience and a range of reception, customer service and general business support services.

The role is full-time temporary with ASAP start, assignment through to February and potential extension. You will report to the Business Services Manager and work 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, in Parramatta.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office administration or reception role.
• Professional presentation and an approachable manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong customer service focus and ability to build rapport.
• A proactive, autonomous approach and sound judgement.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact, delivering a welcoming and professional reception service.
• Greet and assist visitors, guests and staff.
• Provide a broad range of admin support to various teams.
• Direct calls and respond to enquiries promptly.
• Monitor the reception inbox and prepare correspondence.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, including catering and equipment.
• Manage visitor access, security procedures, swipe cards and inductions.
• Raise purchase orders and process invoices.
• Maintain accurate records and data, ensuring confidentiality.

Skills

Office administration

Reception experience

Professional presentation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Autonomy

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Receptionist - Business Support

• NSW Government Department
• Parramatta location | $36ph
• ASAP start | Assignment through to February, with the possibility of extension

Our client is the NSW Government's land and property development organisation, recognised globally for its commitment to sustainability. Its mission is to create more affordable and sustainable communities, working alongside government, private and not-for-profit sectors to deliver housing projects that provide social and economic benefits to the people of NSW.

About the Role

An opportunity is available for a highly professional and engagingindividual to join the team in Parramatta on a full-time temporary basis. Reporting to the Business Services Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a professional front-of-house experience while providing a range of reception, customer service and general business support services.

The assignment is expected to run through to February, with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact, delivering a welcoming and professional reception service.
• Greet and assist visitors, guests and staff.
• Provide a broad range of admin support to various teams
• Directing calls and responding to enquiries in a timely manner.
• Monitor the reception inbox and prepare correspondence.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, including catering, equipment and meeting room presentation.
• Manage visitor access, security procedures, swipe cards and inductions.
• Raise purchase orders and process invoices.
• Maintain accurate records and database information, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You will bring

• Previous experiencein an office administration or reception position
• Professional presentation and a polished, approachable manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong customer service focus and the ability to build rapport with a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to work autonomously and use sound judgement.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• A positive, adaptable and team-oriented attitude.
• Good computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience.
• Flexibility to work between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
• Availability to commence ASAP and commit to the assignment through to February.