Receptionist/Admin Assistant

Location
Melbourne VIC 3000
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Annual leave
Subscriptions
Transportation links
 
Full job description
Diverse and fast paced position
Be our first point of contact for our customers, clients, and employees!
Permanent position | Melbourne CBD based

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful


At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.


About the role

This is a unique opportunity to join the Workplace Experience team based in our Sydney office. Reporting to the Workplace Experience Coordinator this is a highly diverse role with a focus on creating a positive experience for anyone that enters and uses Origin's workplace. The role will be office-based Monday - Friday.


Your responsibilities will include:


Acting as the face of the business and overseeing reception duties
Meeting and greeting employees, contractors and customers.
Meeting room operations and bookings, communications, emergency and security management, mail, events and catering
Providing an interface between your back of house/operational peers and the business
Visitor and contractor controls
Taking pride in the physical workplace and the experience of it

What will you bring?

You’ll need to be an exceptional communicator with a strong history of problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

To be selected for an interview you will need to demonstrate:

Previous experience working as a receptionist or administrative assistant highly regarded.
The ability to prioritise a diverse workload.
The ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing and competing demands.
An excellent telephone manner with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
Intermediate computer skills across the Microsoft suite of products
Experience delivering excellent customer service in a large organisation

If you’re passionate about creating a positive experience and bringing good energy every day, then we want to hear from you!


So why join us?

20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth
Enjoy a central CBD location with access public transport.
Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee
Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

Origin - Where good change happens


At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.


We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.


Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.


Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.


Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.


Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.