Office Administrator
A career for those who are well-organised and good communicators.
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- What's it like to be an Office Administrator?
- How to become an Office Administrator
- Latest Office Administrator jobs
- Top skills and experience for Office Administrators
- Is Office Administrator the right role for you?
- Office Administrator role reviews
What's it like to be an Office Administrator?
Office Administrators carry out various functions within an office environment to ensure the administrative duties required by the employer are carried out smoothly. The role and duties vary widely depending on the organisation, but Office Administrators tend to be well-organised and good communicators.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Help with office communication, which may include answering and making phone calls and maintaining correspondence.
- Coordinate space and office organisation.
- Purchase and manage office supplies and equipment.
- Greet visitors that come to the office; direct and help resolve information requests that come through reception.
How to become an Office Administrator
There are no formal training requirements to become an Office Administrator. As Office Administrators perform a wide variety of roles that are often specific to different organisations, there is often a significant amount of on-the-job training.
- There are a number of vocational courses that develop business skills including the Certificate III in Business Administration (BSB30120) and Certificate IV in Business Administration (BSB40120).
- Additional study may help you move up in the industry. There are a number of courses that will help you expand your skillset and knowledge, for example, Diploma of Business (Operations) (BSB50120).
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Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Office Administrators.Latest Office Administrator jobs on SEEK
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Office Administrator employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Office Administration
Invoicing
Administrative Support
Data Entry
Reception
Xero Accounting Software
Microsoft Office
Phone Etiquette
Call Taking
Email
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Latest Office Administrator reviews
Aug 2019
Being an Office Administrator can be full on, but I love its diversity and the opportunity to chat to everyone in the business and have really grown my career through positions like these.
Reviewer's QualificationAdvanced Diploma of Business
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationProcurement
The good thingsAn Office Administrator role sounds like a vague and ambiguous title, however, the role itself is full of diverse responsibilities that help you understand how a business functions in its entirety and...
The challengesThe challenges of a role like an Office Administrator one, actually bounce off of the benefits. Because you are the liaison between different departments, you can sometimes get overwhelmed with work a...
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Aug 2024
Office Administrator roles are important.
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Business
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeI'm self-employed
SpecialisationAdministration & Office Support
The good thingsI find you need skills in listening and never be scared to ask if your manager can provide little extras for your comfort at your desk. A desk that you can stand up to when you need to stretch and a f...
The challengesNothing. I love the variety and look for a role that has a little bit on something that you may not have done before as a challenge.
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