So you want to be a business administrator? This qualification reflects the role of someone who applies a range of administrative competencies in different work contexts. An administration or office trainee works in various size organisations, carrying out desk work to assist and support other members of the organisation. Besides all the administration work you are basically a manager of business operations and support the implementation of company activities. Administration can be seen as the overall task but besides that it involves a lot organising employees and the company to make sure everything works efficiently, on time and on budget.
Tasks:
- Produce documents including writing text from notes or taking shorthand
- Assist other staff in general duties
- Handle internal or external enquiries
- Maintain databases
- Manage records and basic accounts
- Distribute incoming mail, manage outgoing mail and faxes
- Photocopying
- Filing and banking
- Support Business Managers
Requirements:
The position requires an enthusiastic, confident and well skilled person who is able to multi-task and prioritise effectively. This role may suit someone who is looking for a kick start into a Business Management role. Specific requirements include:
- Language knowledge in writing and vocal
- Strong MS Office skills on all applications
- Ideally have experience in the Finance Industry
Future Careers
One of the best benefits of completing an apprenticeship in business administration is the numerous job options available to you once you’ve finished your apprenticeship. Some jobs you could consider once you’ve completed your apprenticeship include:
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Data Entry Operator
- Junior Personal Assistant
- Receptionist
- Office Administration Assistant
- Office Administrator
- Word Processing Operator
You can also ensure a nice, healthy work-life balance as the normal working week in this industry is 38 hours per week, most likely 9:00am to 5:00pm, Mondays to Fridays.
Common Business Administrator Traineeship/Apprenticeship Wages
Wage as an Trainee Business Administration Cert lll: Clerks— (MA000002) Private Sector Award 2010
| Classification | Per week $ |
| Level 4 | 710.00 |
| Level 5 | 740.00 |
| Call centre technical associate | 813.00 |
Your Earning Potential
It is difficult to know what to expect from a business administration salary, as the discipline opens up many possible career paths, each with varying levels of supply and demand. Here’s some standard salary ranges in jobs you could end up with after completing a business administration apprenticeship or traineeship, according to this Business Administration Salary Chart:
| Job | Entry Level | Mid Level | Senior Level |
| Sales Management | $29,000 – $49,000 | $63,000 – $88,000 | $120,000 – $166,000 |
| Retail Management | $33,000 – $44,000 | $48,000 – $64,000 | $99,000 – $137,000 |
| Accounting | $30,000 – $60,000 | $41,000 – $93,750 | $61,324 – $358,750 |
| Finance | $25,000 – $110,000 | $47,000 – $375,000 | $67,000 – $1,000,000+ |
| Human Resources | $30,000 – $32,750 | $48,000 – $80,000 | $75,000 – $200,000+ |
| Hospitality Management | $31,730 – $36,688 | $43,629 – $55,000 | $61,000 – $75,000 |
| Health Care Administration | $31,000 – $50,000 | $41,000 – $67,000 | $92,000 – $105,000 |
| Marketing | $41,000 – $53,000 | $55,000 – $74,000 | $87,000 – $180,000 |
Get Started with an Apprentiecship or Traineeship
apprenticepower offers apprenticeships in business administration among many other fields. Contact us today to see how we can help you get your career started. We regularly have apprenticeship and traineeship positions we are trying to fill; check out our current vacancies here and apply online today!
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