Office Assistant

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.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a office assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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.
FNS30322

Certificate III in Accounts Administration

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $5,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11040NAT

Certificate III in Career Advancement

Blended
4 months
$6,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Assistant Receptionist
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.
MSS20316

Certificate II in Competitive Systems and Practices

Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSBSS00095

Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set

Online, Traineeship
1 day
Unavailable
  • 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 (Business Administration)

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • 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 (Business Administration)

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
39282QLD

Certificate I in Core Skills for Employment and Training - Communication

On Campus
6 months
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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