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Office Assistants (also known as clerks) provide administrative support to a team of professionals. They assist with typing, filing, opening and distributing mail, photocopying, and faxing — plus distributing office correspondence (reports, letters, and brochures).
As an Office Assistant you’ll be expected to know everything about the office including the location of files. You could be asked to fix the photocopier, grab coffees and the occasional lunch order, or reformat a company document. You’ll sometimes be answering the phone and responding to front desk enquiries.
There are 6 courses available for people who want to become an Office Assistant. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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 run a busy office or work in the administration department with the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Administration). This nationally recognised qualification delivers a full range of administrative skills including business writing and spreadsheets, IT and digital technologies, workplace information systems, business compliance, communication strategies, WHS programs, business meetings, and project work. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective choices, and enrolment opportunities near you..
The BSBSS00095 Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set is a nationally recognised short course for business, sales, and admin workers who need the skills to minimise the risk of infection in the workplace. The course will teach you how to identify infection related hazards in your work area, then take steps to minimise and control the risk. Competencies include: cleaning and sanitising work areas, personal hygiene, using masks and PPE, hand-washing and social distancing, COVID-19 controls. You’ll also learn to respond to non-compliance incidents and submit the correct reports. Enquire now for the full list of WHS competencies and the next available training dates..
Average duration: 1 day.
A Certificate II in Competitive Systems and Practices will help you become more effective in your role at work. This qualification is designed for individual job roles and looks at strategies for increasing overall efficiency. You’ll explore a range of techniques for integrating competitive systems and practices in various industries. The Certificate II in Competitive Systems and Practices covers topics that are applicable in a range of different work roles. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover subjects including applying cost factors to work practices, undertaking root cause analysis and implementing continuous improvements based on standardised work practices. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..
The BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills delivers the skills and confidence you need to get your first job, or re-enter the workforce after an extended break. Over 6-12 months of training you will gain communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to use a range of business software and technologies. The course also covers: customer service, teamwork, and problem solving. Enquire now for entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 3 months.
In Australia, a full time Office Assistant generally earns $1,073 per week ($55,796 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 industry.
There are currently 282,400 Office Assistants employed in Australia right now and this job role grew very strongly over the last 5 years. Office Assistants work in all industries and employment sectors, often employed by big business and government organisations.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
You can get started as an Office Assistant with the Certificate III in Business Administration (keyboarding and basic admin skills) or the Certificate IV in Business (presentation and writing skills). 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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