PERSONAL ASSISTANT

ANZSCO Code: 521111

Performs liaison, coordination and organisational tasks in support of Managers and Professionals.

Skill Level

3

Group: PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

ANZSCO Code: 5211

PERSONAL ASSISTANTS perform liaison, coordination and organisational tasks in support of Managers and Professionals.

Indicative Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In Australia

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand

NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Tasks Include
  • liaising with other staff on matters relating to the organisation's operations
  • researching and preparing reports, briefing notes, memoranda, correspondence and other routine documents
  • maintaining confidential files and documents
  • attending meetings and acting as secretary as required
  • maintaining appointment diaries and making travel arrangements
  • processing incoming and outgoing mail, filing correspondence and maintaining records
  • screening telephone calls and answering inquiries
  • taking and transcribing dictation of letters and other documents
  • may supervise other secretarial and clerical staff