Hotel Front Office Receptionist

PRIMARY DETAIL

We are looking for a dynamic Hotel Front Office Attendant to join our growing hotel team. This will be a great opportunity to work within a strong team to develop your career in hospitality.
- Salary Package: $62,830 per annum plus employer's superannuation
- Appointment Type: Full time, continuing appointment
- Location: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde.

THE ROLE

Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Front Office Attendant to join our growing hotel team. This will be a great opportunity to work within a strong team to develop your career in hospitality.

You will be the first point of contact for guests and play a pivotal role in creating a positive and memorable experience.

Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the front office reception to ensure smooth daily operations.- Responding to accommodation inquiries and processing reservations.- Performing guest check-ins and check-outs efficiently and professionally.- Handling payments, accounts, and general administrative tasks.- Providing exceptional customer service at every interaction.- Addressing guest complaints and concerns promptly and effectively.- Demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and maintaining a proactive approach to ensure guest satisfaction.- Assisting with other hotel departments as required to support overall operations.

ABOUT YOU

You are someone who believes the core of hospitality is customer service. You are great at multi-tasking, have excellent communication skills and can think on your feet to solve problems. To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous front office, customer service and/or sales experience (within hospitality industry preferred).- Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.- Well-presented with keen attention to detail and cultural sensitivity/awareness.- Strong time management and problem-solving skills.- Cash handling and transaction processing experience.- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of programs and knowledge of Opera Property Management System is desirable- Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)- Opera PMS / Cloud experience is highly regarded.
- Please note:_ This role requires the ability to work across AM, PM, weekend and occasional night shifts. Full flexibility is essential._
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Criminal History Check and must hold valid working rights in Australia._

ABOUT US

Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre, an award-winning venue situated on the picturesque grounds of Macquarie University at North Ryde. The 40 Room hotel offers A la carte restaurant, café and impressive conference and event facilities featuring state of the art technology.

Lakeside employees enjoy access to extensive Macquarie University facilities including a high-tech library, private teaching hospital, gym and pools, a campus train station and Macquarie Centre shopping complex next door.
- Benefits of Working for Lakeside Hotel & Conference Centre_- Complementary Macquarie University Sport & Aquatic Centre gym access- Staff discounts at Campus Life operated hospitality and retail outlets- Ongoing development and mentoring opportunities- Generous leave entitlements- Access to our staff wellbeing program and staff support services- Working on a vibrant parkland campus, with a huge variety of food & beverage outlets, and general practice & hospital amenities- Access to discounted corporate health insurance and free employee flu shot program.

How to Apply

For role-specific queries, contact Saad Khan, Hotel Front Office Manager at


General Recruitment Enquiries: Please contact Mirna Alaaiddin, Talent Acquisition Officer, at

Applications Close: Friday 14 Nov 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (AEDT)

If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Applications Close:
14/11/2025 11:59 PM

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Flexible Work
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