Receptionist Trainee

MEGT; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

MEGT is offering a Trainee Receptionist position across Lilydale and Berwick, VIC, providing hands-on experience in a professional law office while undertaking a Certificate III in Legal Services. You will work with the reception team, develop client-facing communication skills and support the wider legal staff.

The role emphasizes professional presentation, reliability, and willingness to learn, with potential travel between sites as needed in a supportive trainee environment.

Qualifications

• Professional, mature and confident communication with clients and visitors.
• Friendly, approachable manner with a strong customer service focus.
• Reliable, punctual and well-presented with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Comfortable interacting with clients in a professional office environment.
• Vehicle travel between Lilydale and Berwick is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional customer service to clients and visitors.
• Answer and transfer phone calls and assist with enquiries.
• Greet clients and prepare meeting rooms.
• Maintain a clean and organised reception area and manage office supplies.
• Support general administration and the wider legal team.

Skills

Professional communication

Customer service

Punctual and well-presented

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III in Legal Services

Job description

Are you a motivated, professional and reliable individual looking to kick-start your career in the legal industry? MEGT has a fantastic opportunity with one of our clients for a Trainee Receptionist based across Lilydale and Berwick, VIC.

JoinMEGT as a Receptionist Trainee !

Are you a motivated, professional and reliable individual looking to kick-start your career in the legal industry? MEGT has a fantastic opportunity with one of our clients for a Trainee Receptionist based across Lilydale and Berwick, VIC.

About the role:

This traineeship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional law office while completing a Certificate III in Legal Services.

Working as part of the reception team, you will develop valuable skills in:

• Providing professional customer service to clients and visitors.
• Answering and transferring phone calls and assisting with enquiries.
• Greeting clients and preparing meeting rooms.
• Maintaining a clean and organised reception area and managing office supplies.
• Supporting general administration and the wider legal team.

As you progress, you may have the opportunity to assist with additional legal administration tasks, including supporting different teams and assisting with the signing of wills, depending on your skills and development.

What we're looking for - Skills & Experience:

• Professional, mature and confident communication skills.
• A friendly and approachable manner with a strong customer service focus.
• Reliable, punctual and well-presented with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Comfortable interacting with clients and working in a professional office environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• A vehicle is highly desirable due to travel between locations

What can you expect from us?

• Personalised one-on-one coaching and support throughout your traineeship.
• A nationally recognised Certificate III in Legal Services qualification.
• Valuable hands-on experience within a professional legal environment.
• Exposure to a range of legal services and administration.
• Weekly pay.
• Comprehensive training and support throughout your career journey.
• The opportunity to potentially continue your career with the organisation after completing your traineeship.

About the company:

Our client is a professional and established legal organisation providing services to clients across a range of areas of law. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain your first experience in a legal office, develop your professional skills and build a strong foundation for a career in the legal industry.

The successful candidate will initially be based at Lilydale, with the opportunity to work across both the Lilydale and Berwick offices as the traineeship progresses. You will receive day-to-day mentoring and support from the reception team while working in a professional and welcoming environment.

Previous trainees have successfully progressed into ongoing employment with the organisation, providing a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to build a long-term career within the business.

At MEGT, we enable people to start their careers through Apprenticeships and Traineeships and support large and small businesses to recruit, train and grow careers. Our purpose is to provide life changing, lifelong learning and employment solutions for all. We invite you to be part of our story. By applying, you agree to receive information about other MEGT employment and education opportunities.

MEGT is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm, or abuse. We have a culture that values safety, diversity, and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, genders, protected veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities, to apply.