Receptionist

Temporary Receptionist role offering competitive hourly pay and an immediate start in Townsville.

Your new company

A large, well‑established organisation based in Townsville is seeking a professional and reliable Receptionist to join their team on a temporary basis.

This role offers full‑time hours, Monday to Friday, with responsibility for supporting the daily operations of the office. Acting as the first point of contact, the successful candidate will deliver a high standard of front‑of‑house service while providing administrative support to the wider team.

Your new role

In this position, you will:

  • Deliver high‑quality front‑of‑house and administrative support

  • Act as the first point of contact, providing a professional and welcoming experience.

  • Manage incoming phone calls, emails, and general enquiries

  • Provide ongoing administrative assistance to support the office

  • Coordinate correspondence and maintain accurate records and documentation

  • Assist with general office tasks to support smooth day‑to‑day operations

  • Work confidently in a fast‑paced professional environment

What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative support role

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • Excellent organisational abilities and high attention to detail

  • Confidence managing multiple tasks in a busy office environment

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel

  • A professional, calm, and approachable manner

  • Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team


What you'll get in return

  • Full‑time hours in a temporary role, Monday to Friday

  • Attractive hourly rate of $33–$35 per hour + super, depending on experience

  • Professional office environment within a large and well‑structured organisation

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Georgia.Mathews@hays.com.au, or call us now on +61 7 4417 1135.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Location
QLD - Townsville
Specialism
Office Support
Ref:
2995462

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Georgia Mathews, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Townsville
Level 6, Suncorp Tower, 61-73 Sturt St

Telephone: +61 7 4417 1135

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