Receptionist (General)
OSCA 553131·ANZSCO 542111
71,200
54.8%
93.8%
38 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Greets clients and visitors, and responds to personal, telephone, email and written enquiries and requests.
What they typically do
- Greets and welcomes visitors, customers or clients, and directs them to the appropriate person or department
- Arranges and records details of appointments, including the management of changes, cancellations and rescheduling where necessary
- Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail and packages
- Maintains and organises the reception desk and waiting areas
- Answers enquires and provides information on the goods, services and activities of the organisation
- Relays messages or information between staff and departments
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Receptionist (General).
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.