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ANZSCO 542111Updated 2026-01-29
Receptionist (General)
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 542111OSCA 553131
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
28.5%
NSW
25.4%
VIC
22.5%
QLD
Education mix
29.2%
year 12
20.4%
certificate iii/ iv
12.2%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Receptionists (General) greet clients and visitors, and respond to personal, telephone, email and written inquiries and requests.
What you do
- • Greets and welcomes visitors, and directs them to the appropriate person.
- • 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 (29.2%)
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