Front Desk Receptionists for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
- Customer Service
- 10%
- Front Desk
- 8%
- Cash Handling
- 5%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 45%
- Master's degree
- 21%
- Vocational or technical training
- 21%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Europcar
- Fun Stay Inn
- SNUG HARBOUR BAR AND GRILL
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 67%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 347 profiles for Front Desk Receptionists in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 26 Oct 2026
Front Desk Receptionist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $63,027 yearly
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Receptionist
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceRCGRSASkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceFront DeskFront Desk Agent
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationRSACPR CertificationSkills
Guest ServicesCash HandlingPOSEnglishSpanishPortugueseFRONT OFFICE MANAGER
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVCertificate III in Fitness (SIS30321)First Aid CertificationBusinessCertificate IIINational Police Check+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsCash HandlingFinancial Data ReconciliationInvoice ReconciliationHotel Receptionist & Guest Services
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver LicenceRCGFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
Reception DutiesFront DeskHotel and Accommodation Guest Check-InHotel and Accommodation Guest Check-OutPhone AnsweringCorrespondence ManagementAdministrative Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckNational Police CheckCPR CertificationSkills
Time ManagementRecord-KeepingFinancial Record MaintenanceBookkeepingMicrosoft OfficeConflict ManagementNight Auditor / Front Desk Receptionist
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardRCGConstruction Induction Card (White Card)RSASkills
Time ManagementRCGBed MakingBed Linen ChangeCleaningBathroom Cleaning
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What's the average time to fill a front desk receptionist role?
The average time to fill a front desk receptionist role is 406 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do front desk receptionists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a front desk receptionist include: customer service, front desk and cash handling.
What licenses or certifications are common for front desk receptionists?
Common licenses or certifications for front desk receptionists include: RSA, First Aid Certification and Driver Licence.
What are some job titles related to front desk receptionists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to front desk receptionists include: receptionist, front desk agent and hotel receptionist & guest services.
What level of education is common for a front desk receptionist?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a front desk receptionist in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a front desk receptionist?
Most front desk receptionists have 7 years of professional experience.
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