Receptionist & Business Services Assistant

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

End of Year Leave

Parental leave 22 weeks

Mental health framework

Life insurance

Annual leave loading

Rewards and discounts

Job summary

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers is recruiting a Receptionist & Business Services Assistant to join our Sydney office on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be the go-to person in a busy office, greeting clients and supporting business services, facilities and administration.

In this hybrid role, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the firm, help plan meetings and events, and contribute to a professional, welcoming environment while developing your skills in a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Previous reception/administration experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Be the welcoming first contact for clients, visitors and colleagues.
• Support day-to-day office operations and respond to general business services inquiries.
• Assist with meeting rooms, functions, events and conferences; ensure spaces are ready.
• Coordinate office supplies and maintain shared spaces and facilities.
• Liaise with building management on tenancy, access and security matters.
• Assist with court filing, document collections, banking and other business services tasks.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider office and Business Services team.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication

Events support

Job description

Receptionist & Business Services Assistant

• Full-time
• Team: RC&ES

We welcome fearless thinkers.

For over 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has stood up for those who need us most. With courage and compassion, we extend access to justice to countless Australians. We look beyond the immediate challenge to support people in moments that matter across their lives, and continually push for better solutions for our clients. We invest in and empower our people to stand up for what we believe in and go fearlessly forward together.

We work on real cases, achieving important and positive results in real people’s lives, which is why we are one of Australia’s mostrespected law firms.Maurice Blackburn, experience you can count on.

About the role

Are you someone who enjoys being the go-to person in a busy office, loves helping others and takes pride in creating a great first impression?

We are looking for a Receptionist & Business Services Assistant to join our Sydney office on a full-time, permanent basis.

As a key member of our Business Services team, you’ll be at the heart of the day-to-day running of the office. From welcoming clients and visitors to supporting our people with business services, facilities and office administration, you’ll help create a professional, welcoming and well‑organised environment.

It’s a varied, hands‑on role where no two days are quite the same. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the firm and have plenty of opportunity to build your skills and make the role your own.

Key responsibilities

• Be a welcoming first point of contact for clients, visitors and colleagues, providing professional and friendly reception support
• Support the day‑to‑day operation of the office and respond to general business services and facilities enquiries
• Assist with meeting rooms, functions, events and conferences, ensuring spaces are organised and ready to go
• Coordinate office supplies and help ensure shared spaces and facilities are well maintained
• Liaise with building management and internal teams on tenancy, access and security matters as required
• Assist with court filing, document collections, banking and other business services tasks
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the wider office and Business Services team

The experience we are looking for

You’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys helping people and can confidently juggle competing priorities in a busy environment. You’ll also bring:

• A friendly, professional and approachable manner with a positive, can‑do attitude
• Strong customer service skills and confidence communicating with a wide range of people
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• The ability to take initiative, stay organised and adapt when priorities changeA collaborative approach and willingness to pitch in wherever needed
• Previous reception, administration, office services or customer‑facing experience would be highly regarded
• Experience supporting events or conferences would be beneficial
• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities
• End of Year leave, 1 day first year, 4 days after 2 years
• Comprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year)and $299 reimbursement
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back‑to‑work transition policy
• Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts
• A hybrid flex working model
• Salary Continuance & Life Insurance
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

… just to name a few. *T's & C's apply

Our shared values represent what we stand for and guide how we act, with Courage; Compassion; Collaboration; Fairness and Tenacity.

We love that you have a life outside of work and we’re happy to support yours. We provide you a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, backed by inclusive leaders and progressive people policies, where you can be your authentic self and thrive. Here we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, enriched by differences in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age and family arrangements. Applications from First Nations People are encouraged.

Are you ready to join us on a journey to extend access to justice to more Australians, in an organisation and role in which every action you take makes a difference?

Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we’re committed to responding to every applicant.

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace