Administration officer

Administration officer

Administration officers oversee the administrative activities in offices. They may schedule meetings, manage files and provide information to office staff, clients or visitors.

Also known as

Administrative assistant, executive assistant, administrator, office assistant, office administrator, arts administrator, sports administrator

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work part time, evenings or weekends
  • Usually work in offices
  • Need to be accurate, methodical and communicate well

Typical tasks

  • Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information
  • Discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons
  • Refer customers to appropriate personnel
  • Greet customers, patrons, or visitors
  • Operate computers or computerised equipment
  • Enter information into databases or software programs
  • Execute sales or other financial transactions
  • Collect deposits, payments or fees
  • Operate office equipment
  • Report maintenance or equipment problems to appropriate personnel

Salary information

$50K-$99K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$55K-$79K$99K

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