Receptionist

Since 2002, KordaMentha has been entrusted with some of the region's most complex and sensitive commercial situations. We are an advisory and investment firm at heart, helping corporations, financiers, lawyers, private investors and government clients to grow, protect and recover value.

But we are so much more than that.

Fiercely independent, strategically local, and with a bias for action to get things done, we focus on doing what is right by our clients, our people, and the wider community. Our diverse experience – from finance and real estate to law enforcement and the c-suite – enables us to make a difference for our clients across financial crime, forensic, performance improvement, real estate, public sector and restructuring.

We provide bold and impactful solutions delivering growth, certainty, and value. There is strength in difference. And we are different.

In response to sustained growth, we are seeking a Receptionist in our Brisbane office support team. We are looking for a motivated, professional, and enthusiastic candidate to join our team.

Hands-on involvement is a key part of your journey, as your responsibilities include, providing administrative assistance to the KordaMentha Brisbane office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Open reception and client meeting rooms, collect newspaper, restock fruit/milk, turn over dishwasher and ensure kitchen is clean and tidy
• Answer incoming calls and transferring to appropriate staff member and taking detailed messages where required
• Greet and announce visitors and clients and make tea and coffee to serve at meetings
• Ensure reception, kitchen, and meeting areas are kept clean and tidy at all times. Clean coffee machine at the end of each day and additional parts clean required each Friday
• Manage meeting rooms, including: setting up of all teleconference / video conferencing and equipment facilities, ensuring all equipment and facilities are in working order and stationery stock is available;
• Ensure the provision of adequate staff/client consumables, placing orders with suppliers as required, including a full stock take of stock prior to placing every order
• Prompt ordering of ASIC/PPSR searches and Title Searches via the Equifax website
• Regularly discussing upcoming administration requirements with other department and groups
• Assist staff and Executive Assistant with preparation of large mailouts, including mail merging of labels and franking of envelopes
• Back up to Executive Assistants for all document finishing tasks - scanning, photocopying, faxing and binding of reports and documents
• Back up to EA's and Document Formatting team with inserting electronic signatures to documents and secure pdfing

• 1 - 2 years' experience in a similar role is required
• Excellent telephone manner
• High level of professionalism
• Client service oriented
• PC literate including Intermediate Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to manage areas of responsibility and take initiative
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a busy and dynamic team
• Desire to take ownership of tasks assigned
• Strong verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility, in relation to working hours, as well as being able to change priorities and tasks as required
• Detail orientated
• Proactive and forward thinking
• Ability to adopt a 'hands on' approach

At KordaMentha, we believe there is strength in difference. Our entrepreneurial spirit expands the possibilities for action. We approach situations, challenges, and opportunities with optimism, curiosity, and diversity of thought. We seek novel solutions to problems and encourage unconventional and innovative approaches.

Our team's diverse skillsets, backgrounds and experiences fuel KordaMentha's different mindset. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, recognising that talent and potential extend beyond traditional qualifications. Our selection process values diverse perspectives and considers each applicant's unique strengths and capabilities.