Personal Assistant Courses
A Personal Assistant supports managers by handling correspondence, scheduling, travel arrangements, and preparing for meetings.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Personal Assistant
Get qualified to work as a Personal Assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
BSB30120
Duration
10 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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.
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Duration
10 weeks - 24 months
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Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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BSB30120
Study mode
On Campus, Online
The BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Upgrade) offers updated units for students who have completed the course, ensuring they stay current with their certification. The units are mapped, identifying necessary gap training, with special classes for a smooth transition to the superseded qualification. This qualification reflects roles in Business Services, where individuals perform routine tasks requiring technology and business skills, apply broad competencies with discretion and judgement, and may pro...
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On Campus, Online
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BSBTEC303
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The BSBTEC303 Create Electronic Presentations enables participants to design, produce, and deliver effective presentations using diverse applications and platforms. It is tailored for individuals across various work environments, including those in administrative support roles or responsible for producing their own presentations.
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Blended, On Campus
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BSBSS00094
Duration
4 weeks - 12 weeks
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
The BSBSS00094 Cyber Security Awareness Skill Set focuses on enhancing skills and knowledge to improve cyber threat awareness and mitigate cyber risks in diverse industry settings. Participants learn strategies to assist organisations in understanding and safeguarding against potential cyber threats.
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Duration
4 weeks - 12 weeks
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
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Common questions
How much do Personal Assistants earn?
In Australia, a full time Personal Assistant generally earns $1,538 per week ($79,976 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.
What are the job opportunities for Personal Assistants?
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 Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Personal Assistant?
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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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.
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