Administration Support Officer
Provide administrative support to senior and executive staff within an organisation.
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- What's it like to be an Administration Support Officer?
- How to become an Administration Support Officer
- Latest Administration Support Officer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Administration Support Officers
- Is Administration Support Officer the right role for you?
- Administration Support Officer role reviews
What's it like to be an Administration Support Officer?
Administration Support Officers provide secretarial, administrative and reception support to senior and executive staff within organisations, in addition to supporting office staff and general employees. Administration Support Officers are an essential part of many organisations, and individuals who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills make ideal employees.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Responding to incoming phone, email or in-person queries from employees and clients in a timely and professional manner.
- Providing administrative support as required, including organising meetings and appointments, maintaining filing systems, managing office supplies and data entry.
- Updating office policies and adhering to broader agency policies and procedures.
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 (BSB30120) or a Certificate IV in Business Administration (BSB40120). 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 (Operations) (BSB50120) and working towards becoming an Office Manager or Business Manager.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Administration Support Officer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Administrative Support
Data Entry
Reception
Administration
Microsoft Office
Phone Etiquette
Customer Service
Database Systems
Thoroughness
Records Management
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Latest Administration Support Officer reviews
Jan 2025
Rewarding and Challenging
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationGovernment & Defence
The good thingsReview of a Senior Business Support Officer Role
The role of a Senior Business Support Officer is both rewarding and challenging, offering a dynamic mix of responsibilities that require strategic thi...
The challengesChallenges in the Role of a Senior Business Support Officer
While the role of a Senior Business Support Officer has many rewarding aspects, there are also challenges that can make it difficult at tim...
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Oct 2025
Excellent
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Arts
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationAdministration & Office Support
The good thingsI enjoy my role as an administrative professional because it allows me to be at the heart of the organization’s operations. I take pride in keeping the office well-organized and ensuring smooth commun...
The challengesI enjoy my role as an administrative professional because it allows me to be at the heart of the organization’s operations. I take pride in keeping the office well-organized and ensuring smooth commun...
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