Receptionist

2 days ago

East Melbourne Victoria, Australia c9a387df-2365-438b-bead-944e74f2c406 Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Full time, ongoing role - commencing January 2026
  • Salary commensurate with experience: $60,000- $65,000 per annum, plus super
  • Generous salary packaging options available

The role

The Receptionist role supports the day-to-day running of the office by delivering high-quality administrative and operational support. The position is responsible for managing reception services, handling enquiries, coordinating mail and deliveries, maintaining supplies, and ensuring that CERA's reception, offices, and shared spaces are well-presented and welcoming.

The role also assists with providing building access and inductions, coordinating maintenance requests, supports internal and external events, and provides general administrative assistance to the Laboratory and Facilities Operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, has strong organisational and communication skills, and takes pride in creating a professional and positive environment for colleagues and visitors alike.

This position is expected to commence in January 2026.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly, welcoming approach
  • Sound organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage time effectively
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other administrative systems
  • Experience in a front desk, facilities, administrative, or customer service–focused role
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment while maintaining a high level of customer service
  • A proactive attitude and confidence to engage with a diverse range of people.

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

About CERA

The Centre for Eye Research Australia is a not-for-profit and an international leader in eye research with real world impact. We are an independent Medical Research Institute closely affiliated with the University of Melbourne within the discipline of ophthalmology in the Department of Surgery, Melbourne Medical School. Our staff and students are located at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.

To learn more about our work, please visit our website.

Employee benefits

  • Family-friendly workplace with flexible working
  • Supportive culture which encourages career development and fosters innovation
  • Generous salary packaging options including general expenses, meals and entertainment and novated car leasing (Salary packaging allows staff to reduce the amount of tax they pay, thereby increasing their take home salary)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Leave loading of 17.5%
  • Annual flu vaccinations
  • Weekly fruit boxes in the office.

How to apply

Please submit a current resume and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role via our website

For further information about the position, you can view the position description on our website or contact us at

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with CALD backgrounds, people with a disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and women and gender diverse people.

If you require an adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our HR team.

Applications close 11:59pm on 30th November 2025

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