Receptionist | Melbourne

Purple Patch Consulting; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Patch Consulting is seeking a friendly, proactive receptionist to welcome visitors, manage the front desk and support the team in Melbourne. The role covers call handling, scheduling, mail, couriers and general admin tasks, offering exposure to a dynamic client environment.

Ideal candidates have reception or hospitality experience, strong communication skills, a neat appearance and reliable punctuality. Permanent full-time position with room for growth.

Qualifications

• Reception, customer service or hospitality experience.
• Clear, friendly communication in person and on the phone.
• Confident with Microsoft 365 and booking systems.
• Well presented, punctual and unflappable.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and managing the front desk.
• Answering and transferring calls on a busy switchboard.
• Managing bookings, couriers and mail.
• Keeping reception and meeting rooms looking sharp.
• General admin support for the wider team.

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

First impressions matter, and a good receptionist makes them count. We're keen to meet warm, switched on people for front of house roles around Melbourne.

What the work usually involves

• Greeting visitors and managing the front desk
• Answering and transferring calls on a busy switchboard
• Managing bookings, couriers and mail
• Keeping reception and meeting rooms looking sharp
• General admin support for the wider team

What our clients look for

• Reception, customer service or hospitality experience
• Clear, friendly communication in person and on the phone
• Confident with Microsoft 365 and booking systems
• Well presented, punctual and unflappable

Pay

Typically $60,000 to $70,000 plus super for permanent roles, or around $31 to $35 an hour plus super for temp work, depending on the client.

You’ll need the right to work in Australia. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities. If you need any adjustments to apply, just let us know.

Additional information

• Corporate, medical and trade businesses
• Permanent, temp and part-time work
• $60k to $70k + super, role dependent