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Receptionists

ANZSCO 5421

Employed

181,300

Part-time share

57%

Female share

89%

Median weekly earnings

$1,229

Median age

36 yrs

Employment outlook

Declining

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Receptionists receive and welcome visitors, patients, guests and clients, and respond to inquiries and requests.

What they typically do

  • Greeting and welcoming visitors, and directing them to the appropriate person
  • Arranging and recording details of appointments
  • Answering inquiries and providing information on the goods, services and activities of the organisation
  • Answering, connecting and transferring telephone calls
  • Receiving and resolving complaints from clients and the public
  • Receiving and distributing correspondence, facsimile messages and deliveries
  • Maintaining the reception area
  • Advising on and arranging reservations and accommodation
  • May perform other clerical tasks such as word processing, data entry, filing, mail despatch and photocopying

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.6%
VIC
27.9%
QLD
22.1%
WA
9.6%
SA
6.2%
TAS
1.9%
ACT
1.6%
NT
1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Receptionists.

  • Certificate III in Health Administration

    HLT37315 · AQF 3 · 49 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting

    HLT47715 · AQF 4 · 5 providers

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