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Executive Assistants provide administrative support and secretarial services to senior managers and company executives. They usually work directly for one executive assisting them with correspondence, appointments, meetings, social media, and travel bookings.
As a Executive Assistant you’ll be in charge of your executive’s calendar, helping them manage their day productively and ensuring critical documents are in place. You’ll screen their calls, carry out background research before meetings, and sometimes represent them at official engagements when they cannot attend in person.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become an Executive Assistant.
Possible job outcomes:
The BSB30120 Certificate III in Business prepares you for an administrative role. You’ll gain essential communication and teamwork skills, then specialise in an area that supports your career aspirations. Specialty areas include: technology and IT, business competence, teamwork and relationships, customer service, accounts, medical administration, records management. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
Get the skills you need to become an accounts or payroll officer with the FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to design spreadsheets, use computerised accounting and payroll applications, process financial transactions, produce interim reports, balance accounts and ledgers, communicate with co-workers and supervisors. The course also covers: payroll, records management, reconciliations and more. Enquire now for entry requirements, the full list of study units, and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your area..
In Australia, a starting salary for Executive Assistants is $1,432 per week ($74,464 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the role.
There are currently 52,500 Executive Assistants employed in Australia right now and this job has been in decline over the past 5 years. Executive Assistants work in all industries and employment sectors.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Executive Assistants need highly developed business administration and organisational skills. They also need to be competent typists and able to use a broad range of software and social media applications. Get started with the Diploma of Business Administration and vendor certifications in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Graphic Design, and Digital Presentations.
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Here are some potential career pathways within business administration. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Business Administration
Administration Officer
$770 weekly pay
Administrative Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Appointment Setter
$1,040 weekly pay
Business Support Officer
$1,250 weekly pay
Data Entry Clerk
Executive Assistant
Intern
Salary not available
Office Assistant
Receptionist
Trainee
Administration Manager
Business Administrator
$1,150 weekly pay
Information Officer
Office Manager
Operations Coordinator
Personal Assistant
Procurement Officer
$1,340 weekly pay
Scheduler
$1,350 weekly pay
Team Administrator
Business Leader
$1,635 weekly pay
Contracts Manager
$1,900 weekly pay
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