24/7 call handling for community hotlines, escalation management and lone worker safety
Australian-based agents
Calls can always be answered by local agents, with customer data on-shore at all times, depending on your plan.
24/7 answering service
We can look after customer enquiries or emergencies any time, including after hours, weekends and public holidays.
Conditional scripting
We can use multi-level, conditional scripting so complex call flows are consistently managed every time.
Custom IVR services
Utilise custom IVR developed for your preferred call flow, so your callers get to the right place, first time.
Fast speed of answer
Even at high volumes, your calls are answered in an average of 15 seconds or less, which is industry-leading.
1300 & 1800 numbers
Convey a nationwide presence by promoting a 1300 or 1800 number, or several local numbers, to your callers.
How our mining answering service works

We answer in less than 4 rings
We take great pride in answering calls in less than 15 seconds on average, which means you avoid losing frustrated callers to your competitors.

We answer in less than 4 rings
We take great pride in answering calls in less than 15 seconds on average, which means you avoid losing frustrated callers to your competitors.

We answer in
less than 4 rings
We take great pride in answering calls in less than 15 seconds on average, which means you avoid losing frustrated callers to your competitors.
Why mining companies choose OfficeHQ
Your community hotline, always answered
Mining operations carry significant responsibility to the communities and stakeholders around them. Whether it’s a community information line, a general enquiries hotline or a high-volume inbound service, we handle every call professionally at any hour.
We handle calls for:
- Community hotlines and information lines
- General site and operational enquiries
- Contractor and supplier call handling
- After-hours and overflow call management
Every call is answered by a real person, ensuring your community and stakeholder relationships are handled professionally around the clock.
Escalation and lone worker safety
Remote mining operations come with unique safety obligations. When something goes wrong on site, the response needs to be immediate and structured.
We can follow your custom escalation protocols to contact the right people fast, with our lone worker safety monitoring providing an additional layer of protection for staff working in isolated or high-risk environments.
Our escalation process includes:
- Custom scripting to assess call urgency
- SMS and phone call escalation to on-call staff
- Roster-based routing so the right person is always contacted
- Automatic escalation if the first contact doesn’t respond in time
We work to your schedule, your SLAs and your safety requirements, whether you have a single on-call manager or a rotating emergency response team.

Use your preferred tools
Our receptionists work with whatever platform your operation already uses. There’s no need to change your systems or processes, we slot in alongside the way your team already operates.
We use your scheduling tools to manage:
- Message delivery and call record management
- Appointment handling
- Incident logging
- Cancellations, reschedules and diary updates
No double-handling, no communication gaps, and no missed calls regardless of time or call volume.
Why mining companies choose OfficeHQ

Your community hotline, always answered
From community information lines to high-volume inbound services, we handle every call professionally at any hour.
We handle calls for:
- Community hotlines and information lines
- General site and operational enquiries
- Contractor and supplier call handling
- After-hours and overflow call management
Every call is answered by a real person, ensuring your community and stakeholder relationships are handled professionally around the clock.

Escalation and lone worker safety
Remote operations come with unique safety obligations. We can follow your custom escalation protocols to contact the right people fast, with our lone worker safety monitoring providing an additional layer of protection for staff working in isolated or high-risk environments.
Our escalation process includes:
- Custom scripting to assess call urgency
- SMS and phone call escalation to on-call staff
- Roster-based routing so the right person
- Automatic escalation if the first contact doesn’t respond in time
- Lone worker check-in monitoring with missed check-in escalation
We work to your schedule and your SLAs, whether you have one technician on call or a rotating team.
Works with your
existing systems
We work with whatever platform you already use — no need to change a thing.
We use your scheduling tools to manage:
- Message delivery and call record management
- Appointment handling
- Incident logging
- Cancellations, reschedules and diary updates
Stay in control of your reception
Stay in control of your reception
Every live call answering service includes full access to our customer portal
Access Anywhere
Manage your communications wherever work happens. The portal works seamlessly on your desktop, laptop or mobile so you stay connected in the office or on the move.
- Desktop & mobile compatible
- Accessible from multiple devices
- Multi user access
- Real time updates
No extra setup or learning curve required.
Our call answering solutions
*Plus GST. Additional charges may apply for add-ons. Refer to Terms & Conditions.
Our call answering solutions
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- Fully customised greeting
- Unlimited contacts/departments
- 5 details requested
- Warm call transfers
- Advise business hours and location
- Answer common questions
- Personalised greeting
- Single contact/department
- 3 details collected
- Fully customised greeting
- Unlimited contacts/departments
- Unlimited details taken
- Advise business hours and location
- Answer common questions
- Scripted questions and responses
- Quote fees and take payments
- CRM input or submit online forms
- Outbound calling
- Fully customised greeting
- Unlimited contacts/departments
- Unlimited details taken
- Warm call transfers
- Advise business hours and location
- Answer common questions
- Scripted questions and responses
- Quote fees and take payments
- CRM input or submit online forms
- Outbound calling
- Appointment scheduling
- Diary management
*Plus GST. Additional charges may apply for add-ons. Refer to Terms & Conditions.
Complementary business solutions
Phone numbers
Set up virtual inbound numbers for different locations, a 1300 number or free-call 1800 number.
Automated messaging
Have voicemails instantly emailed to you for convenience and ensure no important communications are ever missed.
Virtual address
Choose a virtual business address to expand your presence geographically, without expensive overheads.
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customers love
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Want to try our call answering services for free?
Put Australia’s leading outsourced call answering solution to the test! We’re ready to answer your phone FREE for 7 days.
Want to try our call answering services for free?
Put Australia’s leading outsourced call answering solution to the test! We’re ready to answer your phone FREE for 7 days.
What does the free trial include?
Our free trial is based on our MyReceptionist service, which allows for messages to be taken and calls to be transferred based on your availability settings.


Professional call handling built for complex operations
Mining operations require a level of call handling that goes well beyond taking a message. From community information hotlines managing stakeholder enquiries to high-volume inbound services handling contractor and supplier calls, the demands placed on a reception function are significant.
For operations running around the clock, having every call answered professionally and accurately is not optional, it is a core part of how the business operates.
Community hotlines that reflect your operation
Many mining companies operate dedicated community hotlines to manage enquiries, concerns and information requests from local residents, landowners and community groups. These calls require a consistent, professional and informed response at any hour.
Our receptionists are briefed on your operation, your messaging and your protocols, ensuring every community interaction reflects the standards your business holds itself to. Tailored packages are available for operations requiring in excess of 1,000 calls or incoming minutes each month.
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When something goes wrong on site, response time matters
Remote mining operations carry unique safety obligations that standard call handling simply cannot meet. When an incident occurs or an urgent situation develops on site, the response needs to be immediate, structured and traceable.
We follow your custom escalation protocols to contact the right people fast, working through your on-call roster via SMS and phone call until the appropriate person is reached.
Lone worker safety monitoring
For staff working in isolated or high-risk environments, our lone worker safety monitoring service provides an additional and critical layer of protection. Regular check-in calls are monitored against your required schedule, and if a check-in is missed, escalation begins immediately according to your protocols. This service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, giving your operation and your people the assurance that someone is always monitoring their safety.


When something goes wrong on site, response time matters
Remote mining operations carry unique safety obligations that standard call handling simply cannot meet. When an incident occurs or an urgent situation develops on site, the response needs to be immediate, structured and traceable. We follow your custom escalation protocols to contact the right people fast, working through your on-call roster via SMS and phone call until the appropriate person is reached.
Lone worker safety monitoring built in
For staff working in isolated or high-risk environments, our lone worker safety monitoring service provides an additional and critical layer of protection. Regular check-in calls are monitored against your required schedule, and if a check-in is missed, escalation begins immediately according to your protocols. This service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, giving your operation and your people the assurance that someone is always monitoring their safety.
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High-volume call handling without compromise
Australian mining operations often generate call volumes that far exceed what standard answering services are built to handle. Our infrastructure and team are designed to manage complex, high-volume inbound traffic without sacrificing speed of answer or quality of handling.
For operations requiring tailored packages in excess of 1,000 calls or incoming minutes each month, we work directly with you to build a solution that fits your operational requirements.
Works with your existing systems and workflows
Our receptionists work with whatever platforms and systems your operation already uses. There is no need to change your processes, we slot in alongside your existing workflows to manage incident logging, contractor call handling, scheduling coordination and message delivery.
Every interaction is handled consistently, accurately and in line with the protocols your operation depends on.
Start your 7-day virtual receptionist free trial
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- No Credit Card Required
- Australian Receptionists
- 25,000+ Happy Customers
- Plans From $25 Per Month Post-Trial
- No Lock-In Contracts
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The free trial is based on our MyReceptionist service, the most popular of our live call answering solutions.
By starting a free trial, you are agreeing to the Terms & Conditions.
By starting a free trial, you are agreeing to the Terms & Conditions.
Your free trial will be based on our MyReceptionist service, the most popular of our various live call answering solutions.
