Team Assistant / Receptionist
in Sydney
The Goethe-Institutis the cultural institution of the Federal Republic of Germany operating worldwide. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. Our international field of activity requires great openness to other cultures and a high intercultural competence.
The Goethe-Institut is seeking to fill the position of a Team Assistant / Receptionist in Sydney from April 1, 2026, or as soon as possible.
The scope of employment is part-time, 19 hours ( 50%) per week (Monday-Thursday, afternoons to early evenings)
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Team Assistant / Receptionist
- Welcome visitors, language students and partners at the reception
- Telephone switchboard, answering general questions about language courses, events and services of the Goethe-Institut by phone and email in English and German
- Customer/ partner database management
- Events/ Auditorium: booking register and general assistance as required
- Organisation of the internship program
- Coordination of freelancers (reception and venue hall)
- Assistance as required with internal audits and public relations
- General support of all departments and events
- General office duties
- Friendly and service-oriented personality
- Strong organisational skills
- Team player
- Fluency in English plus a good grasp of German or the willingness to take German classes at the Goethe-Institut
- Very good Microsoft Office skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours
Remuneration: approx. AUD 28,000 per anno plus 12% superannuation.
Further benefits: 25 days annual leave, 25 days personal leave, 17.5% leave loading
Please send your application including the usual documents in electronic form no later than 29th of March, 2026 to recruiting-australia@goethe.de
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
