You can complete a Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication (BSB42415) or a Diploma of Marketing and Communication (BSB52415) at TAFE or through a private college. These take between 6 months and 2 years to complete, depending on the course.
Consider complete a Bachelor of Marketing, a Bachelor of Marketing and Communication, or a Bachelor of Advertising. The courses will take 3 years full-time, and can be delivered in a classroom or online. University education will require you to have completed year 12 or gain special admission.
You may be able to find a role without qualifications as an Administrative Assistant and work your way up through the ranks as you gain knowledge and experience.

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Bachelor of Business

This degree will help to build a foundation in business studies. There may also be the option to specialise in one or more fields of business.

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Bachelor of Communication

This degree provides you with skills in communication theory and practice which can be applied to a range of industries.

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How do Marketing Assistants rate their role?

Latest reviews from 6 Marketing Assistants surveyed on SEEK

Work-life balance

4.2

Job satisfaction

3.8

Career progression opportunities

4.2

Job security

3.8

Pay / Salary

3.8

Variety of work

4.2

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Aug 2019

Can be intense workloads and short deadlines but rewarding and you can easily see the impact of your contribution

Reviewer's Qualification

Bachelor of Business

Experience

1 – 4 years

Organisation size

Small (1-19 employees)

Specialisation

Agency

The good things

Job isn't autonomous, there is constant learning which keeps you on your toes! Requires variety of skills, including being analytical and applying data in a creative way which is unique. Meeting lots...

The challenges

Can often be dished out the boring tasks as it's usually an entry level or early career role. Having little experience your thoughts can often be overlooked by more experienced employees.

Aug 2019

Service assistants gain great people skills

Reviewer's Qualification

Bachelor of Arts

Experience

5 – 9 years

Organisation size

Small (1-19 employees)

Specialisation

Graphic design

The good things

It gives you life experience, and teaches good people skills!