The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Receptionist who takes genuine pride in being the first point of contact? Do you thrive in a fast paced, professional environment where your presence, communication style and attention to detail truly make a difference?
We are seeking an experienced Receptionist to play a pivotal role in supporting our Brisbane office. This is a key front of house position where you will set the tone for the firm, ensuring every client, visitor and team member is welcomed with professionalism, warmth and confidence.
This role is ideally suited to someone who has built a career in reception or front of house operations and is passionate about delivering consistent, high quality service in a busy professional services environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
As the central point of our Brisbane reception, you will be responsible for ensuring front of house operations run seamlessly and to a high standard. Your day to day responsibilities will include:
- Answering and directing incoming calls with professionalism and warmth
- Greeting clients and visitors and ensuring a polished, welcoming experience (including offering refreshments)
- Coordinating meeting room bookings and ensuring rooms are well presented at all times
- Supporting the Office Manager with ad hoc administrative tasks
- Maintaining the presentation of reception, meeting rooms and shared spaces
You will interact with a broad range of stakeholders across the firm, so strong interpersonal skills, discretion and the ability to remain calm and composed in a busy environment are essential.
Required Experience:
- Previous experience as a Receptionist in a fast paced professional or corporate environment (legal or professional services strongly preferred)
- Confident Microsoft Office skills and accurate typing ability
- Exceptional personal presentation with a friendly, mature and professional demeanour
- A proactive, reliable approach with strong attention to detail
- A genuine interest in building a long term career in reception or front of house operations
This role is critical to maintaining our high standard of client service and first impressions and we are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys and values this responsibility.
Why Join Us?
At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we are committed to creating an environment where people feel supported, valued and proud of the work they do. In return for your contribution, you’ll enjoy:
- A competitive salary package
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- The opportunity to work with a respected national firm
- A workplace that values diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity
About McInnes Wilson Lawyers
We are a full-service firm with 61 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.
When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that truly values people. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition by Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.
Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:
- Progressive paid parental leave policy
- Access to our firmwide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
- Flexible working arrangements
- Reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies
- Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions
Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.
Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team, recruitment@mcw.com.au.
