Business administrator traineeship
Kickstart your career with hands-on experience, nationally recognised qualifications, and endless opportunities for growth as a business administrator.
What does a business administrator do?
Business administrators help with file preparation, task coordination, appointment scheduling, and customer service. Because there are so many different tasks, there is always something to organise, someone who requires assistance, documents to deal with, messages to respond to, and processes to keep track of.
Those working in business administrator roles let their communication and organisational skills shine as they support the day-to-day activities of the business. You’ll find administrative staff in offices supporting teams, leaders and looking after reception.
Average salary
$63,600
Career perks
Work-life balance, variety
Where you’ll work
In the office or remotely, at any sized business
A day in the life of a business administrator
A day in the life of a business administrator is full of variety and opportunities to make a real impact to your organisation.
You may start your morning by organising couriers and sending out mail, ensuring everything runs smoothly. You'll spend time preparing files on the computer, filing, photocopying, and scanning important documents to keep the office organised and efficient. Throughout the day, you're the friendly voice on the phone and the helpful presence answering emails, assisting customers with service information, processing payments, and scheduling appointments.
Every task plays a vital role in keeping the business running like clockwork!
A career in business administration would suit someone who is:
- Organised
- Adaptable
- Resistant to stress
- Great with customers
- Proactive at problem solving
- Computer-savvy
- Detail oriented
FAQs
With on-the-job mentoring from experienced professionals, and a Certificate III in Business (Administration), you'll get the hang of the skills needed to complete day-to-day tasks.
You’ll also learn how to:
- Answer telephone calls, make bookings, direct calls and follow up messages
- Manage diaries, schedules, and correspondence
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents
- Design and manage business documents with Microsoft 365
- Handle customer service inquiries and resolve issues
- Keep accurate records and maintain databases
- Auditing and ordering stationary
- Process client EFT payments
It's easy to apply for a business administrator traineeship through MEGT’s job board.
Step 1. Click “Job Board” in the top right-hand corner of our website
Step 2. Search for ‘business administrator’ or ‘business admin’ and ‘trainee’ on our Jobs Board
Step 3. Apply for one of the many traineeship opportunities online
Step 4. Study and work as a business administrator trainee for 12 months
Step 5. Land a job! Remember to use your new industry contacts and MEGT's job ready support
After finishing your traineeship with MEGT, which includes a Certificate III in Business (Administration), you’ll be qualified to work as a business administrator. Once you’ve gained some experience, you can specialise in different areas.
Certificate II refers to a nationally recognised qualification that prepares you for the workplace or academic studies. While it’s not required, it may help you to prepare for a Certificate III.
Ready to start your traineeship?
Why do a traineeship?
Earn while you learn
No student debt, just real-world, paid experience.
Get hands on training
Work alongside skilled workers in a business and get the hang of the day-to-day tasks
