Receptionist

We are somewhat different

Hannover Re employs more than 4,000 people across locations worldwide. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other to achieve more.

Our purpose? Beyond risk sharing - we team up to create opportunity. Delivering innovative, customised solutions in an environment where yesterday's answers may not meet tomorrow's challenges. This mindset has made us one of the world's leading and most profitable reinsurance groups and a trusted, reliable employer.

In Australia and New Zealand, Hannover Re is a major player in the Life & Health reinsurance market. Locally, we combine the agility of a small, nimble team with the financial strength and global reach of one of the world's largest reinsurers.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to join our team in our beautiful office in Barangaroo on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Executive Assistant, this permanent, part-time role is part of our Finance team. As a Receptionist, 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.

You can look forward to
• Providing professional reception services, including answering phones, greeting visitors, managing deliveries and keeping the reception, break and meeting room areas clean and tidy
• Coordinating daily office operations such as mail distribution, courier services and management of legal documents and subpoenas
• Organising and maintaining meeting and breakout rooms and the kitchens, including scheduling, set-up, catering and cleaning proactively
• Overseeing office supplies and equipment, ensuring stationery, kitchen and maintenance needs are met efficiently
• Supporting administrative functions across departments (Finance, HR, Retail, Group business) and assist the Executive Assistant as required
• Monitoring and actioning email inboxes, managing visitor registrations and handling logistics for external meetings and catering arrangements

You come equipped with
• Intermediate level MS Office suite skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Secretarial, Administrative or Customer Service qualification or experience
• Related reception or administrative experience minimum 2 years in a corporate office environment
• 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 with a track record of making continual improvements and using AI and technology solutions where possible to improve tasks and or the customer experience
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team

Applicants must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia (Australian citizenship or permanent residency only can be considered).

What do we offer you:
Are our values, Responsibility, Drive and We Spirit aligned with yours?

Culture & environment
You'll join an international organisation with short decision paths, an open feedback culture, and a strong sense of community built on respect, collaboration and mutual support.

Benefits
We value our people and their contribution to our shared success. Our benefits include structured onboarding an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and modern offerings focused on professional development, wellbeing and engagement.

Career development
You'll bring your specialist expertise and in return we offer continuous learning, exposure to global perspectives, and the opportunity to contribute ideas, innovate and shape your career.

Only together can we achieve our objectives.

To learn more about Hannover Re Australia, visit our careers site: https://www.hannover-re.com/de/local-offices/australia/career/

We don't just offer a job and a title. If you're looking for an organisation that genuinely values its people and is Somewhat Different, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now!