Administration Support Officer
Provide administrative support to senior and executive staff within an organisation.
Job opportunities
1,647
Jobs on SEEK right now
Job growth
4.6%*
Projected job growth in 5 years
Salary
$55k
Most common salary
Job satisfaction
4.3
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What can I earn as an Administration Support Officer?
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The most common annual salary in AUS for an Administration Support Officer is between $50k and $60k
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How to become an Administration Support Officer
While formal qualifications are not required to become an Administration Support Officer, relevant training may be highly regarded by employers
- Consider undertaking a certificate-level qualification in business, such as a Certificate III in Business Administration (BSB30415) or a Certificate IV in Business Administration (BSB40515). These are usually completed through a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
- There are many opportunities for Administration Support Officers wishing to further their career, such as completing higher-level qualifications, such as a Diploma of Business Administration (BSB50415) and working towards becoming an Office Manager or Business Manager.
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SEEK users who have worked as an Administration Support Officer have studied these qualifications.
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Certificate III in Business Administration
This qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to complete a range of administrative roles across a range of contexts.
Certificate IV in Business Administration
With this qualification you will develop your administrative skills and learn to provide leadership and guidance to others.
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How do Administration Support Officers rate their role?
Latest reviews from 10 Administration Support Officers surveyed on SEEK
Work-life balance
4.2
Job satisfaction
4.3
Career progression opportunities
3.1
Job security
3.7
Pay / Salary
3.4
Variety of work
3.8
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Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Business Management
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
Specialisation
International Education
The good things
Being in the role for not such a long time may not be financial rewaarding however to see that you able to put smile and on each client's faces whenever you render assistance to them is priceless. Be...
The challenges
An eye to see every circumstances in a bigger picture, an active and readily available ears to listen to your customer, acceptance of any shortcomings with the objective to reduce or avoid the inciden...
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I enjoy working in the areas of disability & child welfare.
Reviewer's Qualification
Certificate IV in Youth Work
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Front counter & switchboard
The good things
Rewarding to assist staff, clients & families of clients. Good variety of work, ability to work with not too much supervision, I work with a fantastic team. Pay is good.
The challenges
Sometimes it's challenging as I need to update my computer skills/software knowledge. Sometimes families of client's or client's behaviour can be confronting.
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