Office Administrator (VIC)

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. Develop and Use Complex Spreadsheets (BSB Unit)
  2. Medical Practice Administration (Training Program)
  3. Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology *
  4. Certificate III in Business Administration *
  5. Certificate III in Frontline Management *
  6. Certificate IV in Business *
  7. Certificate IV in Business Administration *
  8. Certificate IV in Frontline Management *
  9. Certificate IV in Government - School Support Services
  10. Certificate IV in School Support Services
  11. Diploma of Business *
  12. Diploma of Business Administration *
  13. Diploma of Information Technology *
  14. Diploma of Management *
  15. Advanced Diploma of Business *
  16. Bachelor of Arts *
  17. Bachelor of Arts - Chinese / Bachelor of Commerce
  18. Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Economics *
  19. Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws *
  20. Bachelor of Business *
  21. Bachelor of Business - Management *
  22. Bachelor of Business Administration *
  23. Bachelor of Business and Commerce
  24. Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws *
  25. Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Computer Systems / Bachelor of Commerce
  26. Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering / Bachelor of Commerce
  27. Bachelor of International Business

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 (Victorian Division)

www.aiop.com.au

Australian Services Union Victorian and Tasmanian Authorities and Services Branch

(03) 9342 3400
www.asuvictas.com.au

Innovation and Business Skills Australia

www.ibsa.org.au

Information for other states and territories: