Administrative Assistant

An Administrative Assistant performs a range of administrative duties for an organisation or business. You might work at the front desk or provide administrative support for a particular department or work unit. Administrative Assistants carry out tasks such as filing, answering phone calls, making appointments or preparing documents and paperwork.

Administrative Assistants should have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. You’ll need to be able to follow correct procedures and work to given instructions. Administrative Assistants should have excellent time management skills and be able to handle multiple tasks at one time.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $60,008
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a administrative assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Administration)

Online
12 months
$2,880 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)

Blended, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $1,299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB20120

Certificate II in Workplace Skills

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$0 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB10120

Certificate I in Workplace Skills

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 weeks
$0 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Trainee Intern Administrative Assistant

Associate Degree in Business

On Campus
24 months
$0 - $27,826
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPPSS00076

Administration Management/Office Support

Blended
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSBSS00120

Administrative Assistant Skill Set

Online
1 day
$720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FSK10119

Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways (Customer Service Skill Set)

Online
3 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FSK10119

Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways (Digital Literacy Skill Set)

Traineeship
5 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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