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553 Receptionists

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

553 Receptionists

Receive and welcome visitors, guests and clients, and respond to enquiries and requests.

Medical Receptionists are excluded from this minor group. Medical Receptionists are included in Occupation 552131 Medical Receptionist.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Unit Group

5531 Receptionists (General)

Greet clients and visitors, and respond to personal, telephone, email and written enquiries and requests.

Hotel and Motel Receptionists and Medical Receptionists are excluded from this unit group. Hotel and Motel Receptionists are included in Occupation 553231 Hotel or Motel Receptionist. Medical Receptionists are included in Occupation 552131 Medical Receptionist.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

553131 Receptionist (General)

Greets clients and visitors, and responds to personal, telephone, email and written enquiries and requests.

Skill level: 4

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
Unit Group

5532 Hotel and Motel Receptionists

Greet and check in guests, and look after their needs on arrival and during their stay in hotels and motels.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

553231 Hotel or Motel Receptionist

Greets and checks in guests, and looks after their needs on arrival and during their stay in a hotel or motel.

Specialisation

  • Hotel Night Auditor

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Welcomes guests and checks them in upon arrival
  • Provides information to guests about hotel facilities, services and local attractions
  • Handles guest enquiries and resolves any issues or complaints
  • Takes and processes guest reservations and cancellations
  • Handles cash and credit card transactions for guest payments
  • Coordinates with housekeeping and maintenance staff to ensure guest rooms are clean and in good condition
  • Maintains guest records and updates information in the establishment's booking system