521111 – Personal Assistant
Description
Performs liaison, coordination and organisational tasks in support of Managers and Professionals.
Skill Level
2
Skills Assessment Authority
VETASSESS
Caveats
No caveats apply to this occupation.
Group: 5211 Personal Assistants
Description
perform liaison, coordination and organisational tasks in support of Managers and Professionals.
Tasks
- 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
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand:
NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification