Office Administrator (NSW/ACT)

State/Territory Specific Information

Education and Training:

You can work as an office administrator without formal qualifications. However, you would usually need to gain extensive administrative experience at a lower level before moving into the role of office administrator. Entry to this occupation may be improved if you have VET qualifications in business or administration. As subjects and prerequisites can vary between institutions, you should contact your chosen institution for further information.

You can also become an office administrator through a traineeship in Business Administration. Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Additional Information:

Once you are employed, you may be able to develop, and have recognised, additional skills under the Business Services Training Package that will expand your career opportunities within this industry.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

  1. Contribute to Workplace Innovation (BSB Unit)
  2. Designing and Managing Documents and Files in an Office Environment *
  3. Develop and Use Complex Spreadsheets (BSB Unit) *
  4. Develop, Implement and Promote Effective Workplace Communication (CHC Unit)
  5. Introduction to Computers (Training Program)
  6. Using Advanced Software Functions in an Office Environment *
  7. Work Effectively in a Business Environment (BSB Unit)
  8. Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology *
  9. Certificate III in Business *
  10. Certificate III in Business Administration *
  11. Certificate III in Frontline Management *
  12. Certificate IV in Business *
  13. Certificate IV in Business Administration *
  14. Certificate IV in Frontline Management *
  15. Certificate IV in Government - School Support Services *
  16. Certificate IV in Professional Practice Management
  17. Certificate IV in Small Business Management *
  18. Diploma of Business *
  19. Diploma of Business Administration *
  20. Diploma of Information Technology *
  21. Diploma of Management *
  22. Advanced Diploma of Business *
  23. Advanced Diploma of Business Administration
  24. Advanced Diploma of Commerce
  25. Advanced Diploma of Management *
  26. Bachelor of Accounting *
  27. Bachelor of Arts *
  28. Bachelor of Biotechnology / Bachelor of Business
  29. Bachelor of Business *
  30. Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts *
  31. Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies / Bachelor of Commerce
  32. Bachelor of Economics *
  33. Bachelor of Organisational Leadership

Employment Opportunities:

Office administrators are employed across all industries and in all types of organisations.

Experienced office administrators may work freelance or on temporary placements.

For Further Information:

Australian Institute of Office Professionals (NSW Division)

1300 734 755
www.aiop.com.au

Innovation and Business Skills Australia

www.ibsa.org.au

Information for other states and territories: