Administration officers and why they love their jobs
Administration officers help look after duties that help maintain an office setting.
What does a successful administration officer look like
Good communication skills
Communication is important for the success of any business. In administration you are generally dealing with customers or other stakeholders on a regular basis, therefore it is important to be able to communicate clearly in this role.
Highly organised and great at time management
This job often involves a lot of scheduling so it is important to be organised. To clarify, in this job you are likely to have many different responsibilities, we suggest having a task list to prepare yourself daily.
Anticipate solutions before there is a problem
This role requires problem solving skills and quick solutions.
Moreover, being able to anticipate those problems and have a solution ready is a great attribute to have.
Prove and demonstrate resourcefulness
Resourcefulness is a persons wilfulness to to find efficient and innovative ways to overcome challenges.
What’s to love
Building relationships
You communicate a lot with various stakeholders (clients, customers and employees). This also works in your favour if you eventually plan for a promotion, as you already have the foundations and connections in the business world.
Building relationships skills
Plenty of opportunities
In this role, there is plenty of room for career growth.
In addition, there is also plenty of room to take on more responsibilities if you wish to and in some cases opportunity to work from home.
Opportunities
Helps you learn the ins and outs of the industry
Administration roles allow you to work with people in all different positions of a company so you get a good insight on the industry as a hole. This is particularity helpful if you plan on starting your own business or simply moving into another role.
Industry learning
Interesting and challenging
You defiantly come across many interesting scenarios in this role and there are also some real challenges.
If you are someone who likes challenges, you should love this role.
Challenge
Administrative officers are in demand
With the changing working economy, administration officers are in high demand. Particularly relating to working from home positions, working from home has proven to be a success during the COVID-19 pandemic and is much cheaper for employees; therefore business’s are growing there staffing in administration at home offices.
Jobs in demand
The pay is good
The average administration officer earns AU$54,095 a year !
Pay is good
Skills needed – Administration Officers
You generally need a qualification to become a administration officer, however sometimes if you already have experience you might be considered for a job position in a business.
For entry level positions a Certificate IV in Business is what you will require. Secondly, for management level positions a Diploma of Business will be useful and similarly for senior positions a Advanced Diploma of Business is preferable.
