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Administration and Office Support
Brisbane
Hire Receptionists in Brisbane
The first voice a client hears and the first face a visitor sees shapes how they see the whole business. This page covers what receptionists do across Brisbane's businesses, what the role pays, and how we keep professional, reliable receptionists matched to the teams that need them.
Brisbane & Surrounds
Temporary, Contract & Permanent
Front of House Role
High Demand Role
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ABOUT THIS ROLE
Receptionists serve as the first point of contact for clients, visitors and staff, managing incoming calls, greeting visitors, coordinating meeting room bookings and providing broader administrative support to keep front-of-house operations running smoothly.
The role includes handling mail and deliveries, maintaining the presentation of the reception area, updating contact lists and assisting with travel arrangements and event coordination. It’s a role where professionalism and a genuinely welcoming manner matter just as much as administrative competence, since the receptionist often forms a visitor’s first impression of the entire business.
In Brisbane, receptionists work across corporate offices, medical and allied health practices, professional services firms and a wide range of other businesses where a front desk presence is essential. Demand is steady, and businesses consistently value candidates who bring genuine warmth and composure alongside the administrative basics.
Our recruitment guide on hiring administration and office support staff in Brisbane explains why good candidates are harder to find right now, and what separates a receptionist who represents the business well from one who doesn’t.
What We Screen For
Demonstrated Reception or Front-of-House Experience
Candidates should have hands-on experience in a reception, front desk or customer-facing administrative role.
Professional Phone Manner and Communication
Strong, clear communication skills are essential, including a professional phone manner and the ability to manage calls and enquiries calmly.
Presentation and Customer Service
The role is the face of the business. Candidates need to present professionally and provide a genuinely welcoming experience for clients and visitors.
Multitasking Under Pressure
Reception desks rarely have quiet moments. Candidates need to juggle calls, visitors and administrative tasks without losing composure.
Proficiency with Office and Booking Systems
Confident use of Microsoft Office and common booking or calendar systems is expected, along with the ability to learn business-specific software quickly.
Reliability and Punctuality
A reception desk needs to be covered consistently. Candidates need a reliable attendance record, since their absence is immediately visible to clients and visitors.
Licenses and Tickets
- No specific licences required for most placements
- First Aid Certificate. Advantageous
- Medical Terminology knowledge. Advantageous for medical reception roles
Where We Place Receptionists
Receptionist is one of the most consistently requested administrative roles we fill across Brisbane, since the position directly shapes how clients and visitors experience a business. We maintain active relationships with experienced receptionists across Brisbane and can move quickly when a vacancy arises.
Temporary Staffing
When you need reception coverage fast, whether for an unplanned absence, leave or a busy period, we deploy screened candidates quickly.
Contract Staffing
For fixed-term requirements or a trial period before committing long-term, we supply experienced receptionists on a contract basis with terms confirmed upfront.
Permanent Recruitment
For businesses building a long-term front-of-house presence, we source and place permanent receptionists who bring the professionalism and reliability the role demands.
Pay Rates for Receptionists in Brisbane
Receptionist salaries in Brisbane typically range from $50,000 to $69,000 per year, depending on experience, industry and the scope of the role.
General market averages sit between $54,000 and $55,000, with entry-level roles starting closer to $50,000 and experienced receptionists in corporate or medical settings reaching the higher end of the range.
Medical and specialist reception roles, or positions requiring broader administrative responsibility, typically attract rates at the upper end. Temporary and contract placements are quoted separately based on assignment length and scope.
Core Industry
Administration and Office Support Brisbane
Receptionists work across corporate offices, medical practices and professional services firms, providing the front-of-house presence that shapes a business’s first impression with every client and visitor.
