Occupation

522131 Secretary (General)

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

522131 Secretary (General)

Performs secretarial, clerical, organisational and administrative tasks in support of daily office operations.

Company Secretaries, Executive Assistants and Legal Secretaries are excluded from this occupation. Company Secretaries are included in Occupation 223931 Company Secretary. Executive Assistants are included in Occupation 522231 Executive Assistant. Legal Secretaries are included in Occupation 521235 Legal Secretary.

Skill level: 3

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