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Interns are office trainees or volunteers who support administration, sales and marketing teams with typing, filing, data entry, photocopying and graphic design. They receive on-the-job training and are often employed permanently at the end of their internship.
As an intern you could be answering the phone, photocopying reports, collecting the mail, designing a graphic for social media, or scheduling marketing emails. Being resourceful and willing to help out when things get frantic will improve your changes of securing a permanent role.
There are 21 courses available for people who want to become an Intern. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
A Certificate III in EAL (Access) will help you improve your English skills so you can find employment or enrol in further study. This course is designed for people learning English as an additional language and it addresses speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. A Certificate III in EAL (Access) will help you with casual conversations, understanding verbal directions and reading instructions. The Certificate III in EAL (Access) covers a range of topics to prepare you for work or study. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including Australian history, art and culture, using social media tools and using simple mathematical formulae. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..
Average duration: 3 months.
If you have special learning needs the 22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education will help you transition from school into the workforce. Under the guidance of an experienced and qualified trainer you will develop your own career goals and prepare for employment. The course covers: job seeking, workplace communication, using digital technologies, safety in the workplace, personal management skills for work. Enquire now for entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and enrolment information..
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Get the skills you need to enter the workforce or enrol at TAFE with the 11009NAT Certificate I in Access to Work and Training. Under the supervision of a qualified instructor, you will learn how to read and understand simple workplace documents, use the internet, plan your career, identify job opportunities, use office applications, live more independently, improve your spelling, write simple documents, apply maths to everyday life, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and training providers in your area that offer this qualification..
Average duration: 12 months.
The 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults is a nationally recognised qualification that prepares you for the workplace or academic studies. If you missed a lot of school or didn’t have access to consistent teaching, this is the course for you. You’ll establish career goals, assemble a portfolio, learn how to research a project — and gain other real work skills in reading, writing, public speaking, maths calculations. PLEASE NOTE: this course also has a module of defence force entrants. Enquire now for the next batch intake dates and the list of special interest electives..
The Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) (22476VIC) teaches basic reading, writing, maths and communication skills. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that focuses on the tasks you may be struggling with, either at home or at work. During 6 months of you study you’ll learn how to work with numbers and money, take measurements, follow street maps, understand written instructions, create simple documents, and use computers. Enquire now for upcoming intake dates and training centres..
In Australia, junior administration officers generally earn $982 per week ($51,064 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain experience and secure a full-time role in administrative support you can expect a higher salary. It is important to remember that some interns are not paid.
Once you finish your internship you can look for permanent roles in office administration. There are currently 282,400 Administration Officers employed in Australia right now and this job role grew very strongly over the last 5 years. Administration Officers work in all industries and employment sectors — from small business through to large corporations.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Get started as an Intern with the Certificate II in Business or the III in Business Administration — though many internships include nationally recognised qualifications as part of the program. 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
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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