About La Trobe Financial
La Trobe Financial is Australia’s leading alternative asset manager, helping Australians build better futures for over 70 years. With $23 billion in assets under management and the trust of 160,000 customers, we’ve grown through a commitment to service, innovation, and putting people first.
We don’t just deliver retirement income – we shape lives, careers, and communities. Our culture is built on trust, excellence, accountability, and a shared purpose: to make a meaningful difference every day.
Build your future with us.
The Opportunity
Within the People & Marketing division at La Trobe Financial, the Corporate Receptionist supports the end-to-end delivery of internal and external events, activations and industry engagements, ensuring all logistical, administrative requirements are managed efficiently and to a high professional standard. Additionally, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the conference room diary and managing about front of house guests.
Your commitment to upholding La Trobe Financial standards is crucial, as you play a key role in ensuring these benchmarks are consistently adhered to in all daily procedures and interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet clients and visitors with a warm and professional demeanour;
- Maintain a clean and organised reception area;
- Handle client appointments and bookings efficiently;
- Assist in scheduling meetings and appointments and assisting with catering requirements;
- Notify employees of client arrivals and maintain a visitor log; and
- Support the coordination of events and meetings held on La Trobe Financial premises
- Manage event RSVPs and ticketing, including issuing invitations, tracking responses, sending calendar confirmations and providing regular attendance updates.
- Prepare event materials such as name badges, place cards and attendee lists.
- Audit, request and maintain appropriate levels of event supplies, including drinks, glassware, plates, napkins and related items.
- Coordinate merchandise requirements, including projections, ordering, distribution, inventories and stocktakes.
- Support the coordination of events and meetings held on La Trobe Financial premises
- Manage event RSVPs and ticketing, including issuing invitations, tracking responses, sending calendar confirmations and providing regular attendance updates.
- Prepare event materials such as name badges, place cards and attendee lists.
- Audit, request and maintain appropriate levels of event supplies, including drinks, glassware, plates, napkins and related items.
- Coordinate merchandise requirements, including projections, ordering, distribution, inventories and stocktakes.
- Maintain and update promotional materials on the Event Hub (Rothfield), ensuring all content is current and accurate.
- Maintain and update promotional materials on the Event Hub (Rothfield), ensuring all content is current and accurate.
About You
The successful applicant will possess experience in a receptionist or customer service role with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Additional skills and expertise required include:
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities;
- Proficient in using office equipment and computer applications;
- Maintains a professional, courteous and respectful demeanour at all times;
- Ability to work independently and take initiative;
- Highly organised and detail-focused; and
- High level of proficiency with MS Office, Microsoft Word Skills and Excel.
Employee Benefits
We’re all about balance – delivering great work and enjoying the journey. Alongside a competitive salary, here are some perks that make working with us even better:
- Celebrate your birthday – with a paid day off, just for you!
- Give back – with paid volunteer days to support causes you care about;
- More time for you – purchase additional annual leave when you need it;
- Support for families – 18 weeks paid primary carer parental leave plus superannuation contributions;
- Wild perks – free annual membership to Taronga Zoo and Collingwood Football Club!
- Wellbeing first – access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
- Keep growing – with ongoing training and development opportunities;
- Unforgettable socials – from team events to celebrations you’ll actually want to attend! and
- Retail therapy – enjoy discounts through Reward Gateway.
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and safe. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and proudly support an inclusive recruitment process and work environment. If you require adjustments at any stage of the process, please let us know, we’re here to help.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted