Career
Personal Assistants
Administration & Office Support
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Career stats
Weekly pay
$1,486
Prospects
Medium
Employed in Australia
51,000
Growth
Decline
Overview
Personal Assistants perform liaison, coordination and organisational tasks in support of Managers and Professionals
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- liaising with other staff on matters relating to the organisation's operations
- researching and preparing reports briefing notes memoranda correspondence and other routine documents
- maintaining confidential files and documents
- attending meetings and acting as secretary as required
- maintaining appointment diaries and making travel arrangements
- processing incoming and outgoing mail filing correspondence and maintaining records
- screening telephone calls and answering inquiries
- taking and transcribing dictation of letters and other documents
- may supervise other secretarial and clerical staff
Training & Qualifications
Vocational education & training (VET)
- Certificate III in Business Administration
- Certificate IV in Business Administration
* Can apply for a personal assistant role without formal qualifications
Industry
Administration & Office Support
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