Office Administrator

Find out how to become an office administrator and work in the administration & business industry. Discover information on salary, growth, stability and occupational expectations.

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The current average salary of an Office Administrator is $53,500 - 70,900 annually

What does an Office Administrator do?

Office administrators perform a wide range of administrative support roles to professionals in a range of occupations. They may have particular project responsibilities.

Read more about the administration and business industry.

What skills do you need to be an Office Administrator?

Office administrators are responsible for the smooth running of a number of administrative and support tasks. Their work supports a range of people in professional roles.

Use relevant equipment and software to audio and copy type letters, reports, emails and other documents
Take and deal efficiently with enquiries via telephone, email or letter
Organise and collate paperwork according to requirements
Ensure that filing systems are used accurately and comply with legal requirements
Organise resources for meetings and take notes as required
Manage budgets, statistical data and office financial systems including petty cash

How to become an Office Administrator

Office Administrators generally receive on-the-job training specific to an organisation or business, so having formalised qualifications are not needed.

However, if you want to develop some useful business skills that can help you excel in this role, studying qualifications such as the BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business (Administration) or BSB40120 - Certificate IV in Business (Administration) is recommended.

Interested in moving up the career ladder in office administration? Upskilled also has qualifications such as the BSB50120 - Diploma of Business (Operations) that can help expand your skill set and knowledge in the field.

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