Receptionist
We are somewhat different
Hannover Re - more than 3,500 employees at locations all over the world.
Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other.
Our purpose? Beyond risk sharing – we team up to create opportunity
As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world as well as a reliable employer.
We are a major player in the Life & Health reinsurance market in Australia and New Zealand and we have the benefit of being small and nimble but with the financial backing of one of the largest reinsurers in the world. We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Life & Health subsidiary in Sydney which plays a major part in the success of Hannover Re globally.
We are seeking a Receptionist to join our team. The role will be a permanent position reporting directly to our Executive Assistant.
You can look forward to
About the role
As a Receptionist you will be full time in our beautiful office located in Barangaroo where you will be responsible for ensuring that reception and the phones are managed effectively and professionally and to provide administration support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide professional reception services, including answering phones, greeting visitors, managing deliveries, and keeping the reception area tidy.
• Coordinate daily office operations such as mail distribution, courier services, and management of legal documents and subpoenas.
• Organize and maintain meeting and breakout rooms and the kitchens, including scheduling, set-up, catering, and cleanling.
• Oversee office supplies and equipment, ensuring stationery, kitchen, and maintenance needs are met efficiently.
• Support administrative functions across departments (Finance, HR, Retail, Group business), and assist the Executive Assistant as required.
• Monitor and action email inboxes, manage visitor registrations, and handle logistics for external meetings and catering arrangements.
You come equipped with
About You:
Experience & Qualifications:
• Intermediate level MSOffice suite skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Secretarial, Administrative or Customer Service qualification or experience
• Related reception or administrative experience minimum 2 years
• Relationship management skills with the ability to liaise at Board and senior level
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to prioritise effectively
• Clear and effective communication both written and verbal
• Exceptional customer service skill and focus
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
Personal Qualities:
• Strategic
• Resourceful
• Highly self-motivated
• Professional
• Versatile
• Diplomatic
It is a requirement that all applicants have unlimited rights to work in Australia i.e. must either be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency.
What do we offer you:
Are our values “Responsibility”, “Drive” and “We-Spirit” aligned with yours? We foster a culture of respect in our workplace, supporting and encouraging respectful communication and behaviours, acknowledging differences and honouring the people we interact with, taking the time to understand their needs and perspectives.
Atmosphere: You will find an international working environment with short decision channels, an open feedback culture and a sense of community shaped by mutual respect and a readiness to help.
Benefits: We value every individual and consider our people to be important to the success of our business with each of us working together to contribute to a common success. Structured onboarding, EAP as well as modern offers for personal development and wellness activities, we prioritise employee wellbeing and engagement.
Prospects: You contribute your specialist and methodological expertise, and we offer you fresh input and the opportunity to further develop your potential – including room to come up with innovative ideas and act on them!
Only together can we achieve our objectives.
Would you like to find out more about Hannover Re Australia? Visit our careers site: https://www.hannover-re.com/de/local-offices/australia/career/
We not only offer a job and a title, but if you are looking for an organisation which values its people and is “Somewhat Different”, then we want to hear from YOU! All you need to do is hit apply.
No agencies please.