How do I become a administration officer
Get qualified to work as a administration officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Administration Officer generally earns $1,148 per week ($59,696 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.
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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 SMEs through to large corporations and enterprises.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
Get started as an Administration Officer with the Certificate III in Business or the Certificate IV in Business Administration. Vendor certifications in word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, database, and digital presentations will also be helpful.
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Further reading
What can you do with a Certificate IV in Business Administration?
1st June 2021
What can you do with a Certificate III in Business Administration?
30th July 2019All administration officer courses
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Administration Officer careers
Administration Officers are the office all-rounders that fix the photocopier, keep the kitchen well-stocked, and make sales reports and business letters look amazing. They arrange the formatting of key presentations and keep the office filing system in order.
As an Administration Officer you could be be typing business correspondence for the sales team, placing an order for stationery and office supplies, or booking the meeting room for company executives. You’ll need excellent keyboarding and communication skills.
