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Personal Assistants (also known as PAs) support managers and professional work teams. They take care of business correspondence, appointments, travel arrangements for their manager, as well as maintain confidential files and documents.
As a Personal Assistant you’ll be preparing your manager for meetings and conferences, often carrying out background research and making briefing notes. At times you may attend meetings along with your manager to take minutes or setup presentation materials. You’ll also be answering the phone and screening their calls.
There are 4 courses available for people who want to become a Personal Assistant.
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Step into a supervisory or management role with the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business. This nationally recognised qualification will level up your use of digital technologies and develop your critical thinking, business relationships and communication strategies. Even better you can choose from one of nine specialisation areas — leadership, administration, operations, sustainability, big data, cyber security, finance, records and information management, or procurement. Graduate with an arsenal of skills that support your actual job role. Enquire now for the list of study units in each specialisation and enrolment opportunities near you. Learn more.
The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Leadership) will help you develop confidence as a team leader and demonstrate strong leadership in the workplace. You will learn how to lead difficult conversations, articulate and present your ideas, make presentations, mentor and develop your team members, and manage your own professional development. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, study unit choices, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Operations) is perfect for small business owners or managers who need hands-on operational skills in all facets of the business. This nationally recognised qualification covers: business planning, recruitment and onboarding, marketing and sales, customer service, risk management and governance, policy development, supplier negotiation, social media and the organisation’s website. Enquire now for the full list of study unit choices, graduation outcomes, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.
The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Records and Information Management) will teach you how to develop and implement a records system and co-ordinate data management at your small business or enterprise. This nationally recognised qualification also delivers a range of skills in digital technologies, business writing, workplace information systems, and communication strategies. Perfect for small business owners or administration professionals. Enquire now for entry requirements, elective specialisation choices, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Personal Assistant generally earns $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 Personal Assistants employed in Australia right now and this job has been in decline over the past 5 years. Personal Assistants work in all industries and employment sectors — from small business through to large corporations.
Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020
Personal Assistants need outstanding word processing, keyboarding and communication skills. A Certificate III in Business Administration will develop your keyboarding skills, and a Certificate IV In Business will develop your organisational skills — plus introduce you to a range of computer applications. These courses take 6-12 months to complete. Vendor qualifications in various Microsoft and Adobe Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Illustrator) may also be helpful.
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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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