Group
Occupation
522131 Secretary (General)
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
522131 Secretary (General)
Performs secretarial, clerical, organisational, and administrative tasks in support of daily office operations.
Executive Assistants are excluded from this occupation. Executive assistants are included in Occupation 522231 Executive Assistant.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Assists with document management, archiving, and file maintenance
- Organises and manages appointments and schedules
- Manages enquiries, calls, messages, and document preparation
- Welcomes and directs visitors and clients
- Assists with copying, scanning, emailing, notetaking, and booking travel
- Performs other general clerical duties as requested
- May manage petty cash, maintain office supplies, and coordinate equipment maintenance