Group
Occupation
553131 Receptionist (General)
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
553131 Receptionist (General)
Greets clients and visitors, and responds to personal, telephone, email, and written enquiries and requests.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience
Main tasks
- 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