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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 3 courses available for people who want to become an Executive Assistant.
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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. Learn more.
If you have been out of the workforce for a while or looking to upskill, try the 10585NAT Certificate III in Career Advancement. In this 6 month nationally recognised training course you will develop strategies for career progression and gain a range of skills including writing business documents, negotiating and persuading, attending interviews, carrying out measurements and calculations. Enquire now for upcoming course enrolment dates and the list of elective selections. Learn more.
A Certificate III in Accounts Administration FNS30317 is ideal for accounts clerks working in a range of industries. Students gain practical skills in payroll as well as general ledger administration: they graduate able to perform financial calculations, produce spreadsheets, and prepare financial reports. Enquire now for a full list of units and to see if you are eligible for government funding. Learn more.
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 Job Outlook 2020
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
Data Entry Clerk
Executive Assistant
Intern
Salary not available
Office Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Receptionist
Trainee
Information Officer
$1,250 weekly pay
Office Manager
$1,150 weekly pay
Personal Assistant
Procurement Officer
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