Skip to main content
ANZ Migrate
← Back to occupation search
52 · ANZSCO V1.3

Personal Assistants and Secretaries

Classification
Sub-Major

Classification

Description

SUB-MAJOR GROUP 52 PERSONAL ASSISTANTS AND SECRETARIES PERSONAL ASSISTANTS AND SECRETARIES perform organisational, clerical, secretarial and other administrative tasks in support of Managers and Professionals.

Skill level

Australia

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

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.

Tasks

Tasks include

  • liaising with other staff about a range of matters relating to the organisation's operations
  • drafting and preparing documents such as briefing notes, memoranda and correspondence
  • maintaining appointment diaries and making travel arrangements
  • processing mail, filing correspondence and maintaining records
  • answering telephone calls and inquiries
  • taking and transcribing dictation of letters and other documents

Sources