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ANZSCO 542113Updated 2026-01-29

Hotel or Motel Receptionist

National shortage level: Low

ANZSCO 542113OSCA 553231

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 46k
Weekly earnings: AUD 880
Salary range: AUD 41k-AUD 50k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

28.2%
NSW
26.5%
QLD
19.5%
VIC

Education mix

23.2%
year 12
20.6%
bachelor degree
16.7%
certificate iii/ iv

Role overview

Hotel or Motel Receptionists greet and check in guests, and look after their needs on arrival and during their stay in a hotel or motel.

What you do
  • Greets and welcomes visitors, and directs them.
  • Arranges and records details of appointments.
  • Answers inquiries and provides information on the goods, services and activities of the organisation.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: year 12 (23.2%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Advises on and arranges reservations and accommodation.
    • Answers inquiries and provides information on the goods, services and activities of the organisation.
    • Answers, connects and transfers telephone calls.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 880
    Annual median: AUD 46k
    Range: AUD 41k-AUD 50k