Business Administration

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Credit Officer

A Credit Officer processes loan applications, assesses risks, analyses financial data, and recommends approval, requiring strong analytical, banking, and customer service skills.

Avg yearly income $69,992
Skill level Advanced

Intern

Interns assist teams in administration, sales, and marketing with tasks like data entry, graphic design, and phone support, often leading to permanent roles.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistants support senior managers by managing calendars, correspondence, and travel arrangements for efficient operations.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Beginner

Administration Officer

Administration Officers manage office tasks, fix equipment, handle supplies, and format reports, requiring strong communication skills.

Avg yearly income $59,696
Skill level Advanced

Data Entry Operator

Data Entry Operators input data into systems, maintain records, run reports, and ensure data integrity, requiring fast keyboarding and accuracy.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Beginner

Office Assistant

An Office Assistant provides administrative support by managing correspondence, filing, photocopying, and handling office inquiries.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Receptionist

A Receptionist manages the front desk, greets visitors, answers calls, handles emails, takes bookings, supports admin, and maintains reception cleanliness.

Avg yearly income $54,548
Skill level Beginner

Personal Assistant

A Personal Assistant supports managers by handling correspondence, scheduling, travel arrangements, and preparing for meetings.

Avg yearly income $79,976
Skill level Beginner

Office Manager

Office Managers supervise office staff, manage hiring, develop procedures, and ensure compliance with regulations and timely submissions.

Avg yearly income $80,600
Skill level Advanced

Procurement Officer

A Procurement Officer manages purchasing by planning acquisitions, monitoring inventory, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring quality compliance.

Avg yearly income $75,816
Skill level Advanced

Information Officer

Information Officers respond to queries about their organisation's products and services via phone, email, and social media, while also managing records and follow-ups.

Avg yearly income $75,400
Skill level Beginner

Trainee

A Trainee works in an entry-level role, performs basic tasks, gains skills with supervision, and may study outside regular hours to support their development.

Avg yearly income $52,520
Skill level Beginner

Appointment Setter

An Appointment Setter arranges meetings by contacting potential customers, generating interest in products, and coordinating consultations with sales staff.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Operations Coordinator

An Operations Coordinator manages daily operations, staffing, resources, and finances, ensuring efficiency, problem-solving, and strong customer service.

Avg yearly income $80,600
Skill level Advanced

Administration Manager

An Administration Manager oversees administrative processes, manages staff, ensures efficiency, and solves issues while maintaining organisation.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Business Administrator

A Business Administrator manages various administrative tasks, including budgeting, scheduling, and communication with clients and stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $75,920
Skill level Beginner

Contracts Manager

A Contracts Manager coordinates, negotiates, and oversees contract agreements, ensuring compliance and resolving issues while managing stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $143,000
Skill level Advanced

Business Support Officer

A Business Support Officer provides administrative assistance, manages tasks, supervises staff, and liaises with clients and stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Team Administrator

A Team Administrator supports departmental tasks, manages operations, and ensures timely task completion while communicating effectively with the team.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Scheduler

A Scheduler coordinates appointments, sets meetings, follows up leads, and communicates effectively to support sales and client engagement.

Avg yearly income $74,984
Skill level Beginner

Administrative Assistant

An Administrative Assistant manages tasks like filing, scheduling, and communication, ensuring team support, time management, and multitasking.

Avg yearly income $60,008
Skill level Beginner

Business Leader

Business Leaders oversee operations and strategy in organisations, guiding teams while managing finances and representing the company externally.

Avg yearly income $114,140
Skill level Advanced

Recruitment Manager

Recruitment Managers oversee hiring to attract top talent, collaborating with departments and candidates to meet staffing goals through strategic recruitment.

Avg yearly income $114,400
Skill level Advanced

Strategy Consultant

Strategy Consultants advise organisations on improving performance and achieving long-term goals by analysing markets, assessing strengths and weaknesses, and developing strategies.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

Managing Director

A Managing Director leads a company's operations and strategy, focusing on policies, staff management, and financial stability to achieve growth.

Avg yearly income $239,980
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in business administration

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$972 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Business Support Officer Project Officer
Administration Manager Business Administrator Operations Coordinator Executive Assistant Team Leader Office Manager Public Service Officer
+ 7 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
10 - 24 months
$1,250 - $7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Workplace Trainer Supervisor Team Leader
Operations Coordinator Service Manager Project Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Workplace Trainer Supervisor Team Leader Operations Coordinator Service Manager Project Coordinator + 3 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business
Online, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Real Estate Receptionist E‑commerce Assistant
Business Support Officer Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Office Assistant Receptionist Personal Assistant Customer Service Officer
+ 7 more
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
8 - 24 months
$1,250 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Manager
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources Administrator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Manager Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources Administrator + 2 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Office Assistant Human Resources Assistant
Administration Officer Executive Assistant Assistant Underwriter Business Support Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Office Assistant Human Resources Assistant Administration Officer Executive Assistant Assistant Underwriter Business Support Officer + 4 more
BSB50320

Diploma of Human Resource Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Compensation and Benefits Manager
Talent Acquisition Manager Organisational Development Consultant Recruitment Manager HR Business Partner Employee Relations Manager
+ 5 more
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology
Online
12 months
$2,880 - $4,424
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Entry Operator Help Desk Support Service Desk Analyst
Software Tester IT Technician IT Support Officer ICT Support Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Entry Operator Help Desk Support Service Desk Analyst Software Tester IT Technician IT Support Officer ICT Support Officer + 4 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,499 - $6,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Development Manager Operations Manager Administration Manager
Project Officer Team Leader Office Manager Customer Service Manager Executive Assistant Engagement Manager Business Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO)
+ 8 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Operations)
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $3,420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Analyst Team Leader Supervisor
Office Manager Operations Officer Project Coordinator Operations Specialist Business Support Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Analyst Team Leader Supervisor Office Manager Operations Officer Project Coordinator Operations Specialist Business Support Officer + 5 more
BSB60120

Advanced Diploma of Business
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$2,199 - $4,595
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Procurement Specialist Digital Business Strategist
HR Business Partner Creative Entrepreneur Executive Director PMO Manager Senior Business Analyst General Manager Account Director Business Administrator
+ 8 more
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Procurement Specialist Digital Business Strategist HR Business Partner Creative Entrepreneur Executive Director PMO Manager Senior Business Analyst General Manager Account Director Business Administrator + 8 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,499 - $3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Warehouse Manager Operations Officer Production Manager
Logistics Manager Business Support Officer Operations Specialist Operations Coordinator Supply Chain Manager Operations Manager Project Coordinator
+ 7 more
CPC40320

Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator)
Online
12 months
$5,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Supervisor Contract Administrator Project Administrator
Procurement Officer Construction Site Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Supervisor Contract Administrator Project Administrator Procurement Officer Construction Site Manager + 2 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management)
Online
14 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Records Manager Office Manager Team Leader
Compliance Officer Archivist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Records Manager Office Manager Team Leader Compliance Officer Archivist + 2 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Administration)
Online
12 months
$4,361
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Administrator Administrative Assistant Ticketing Coordinator
Customer Service Officer Receptionist Executive Assistant Data Entry Operator Administration Officer Business Administrator Accounts Clerk Local Government Administration Officer
+ 8 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction)
Online
12 months
$4,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Site Manager Project Scheduler Quality Assurance Manager
Health and Safety Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Supervisor Construction Manager Contracts Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Site Manager Project Scheduler Quality Assurance Manager Health and Safety Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Supervisor Construction Manager Contracts Manager + 5 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Procurement)
Online
12 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Procurement Officer Contract Administrator Head of Procurement
Buyer Procurement Specialist Purchasing Officer Contract Specialist Vendor Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Procurement Officer Contract Administrator Head of Procurement Buyer Procurement Specialist Purchasing Officer Contract Specialist Vendor Manager + 5 more
BSB50320 & BSB50120

Dual Diploma of Human Resource Management & Diploma of Business (Operations)
Online
12 months
$5,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HR Business Partner Human Resources Officer Human Resources Administrator
Human Resources Manager Recruitment Consultant Operations Coordinator Operations Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HR Business Partner Human Resources Officer Human Resources Administrator Human Resources Manager Recruitment Consultant Operations Coordinator Operations Manager + 4 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Power System Fundamentals for Non-Electrical Engineers
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Engineer Asset Manager Building Services Engineer
Procurement Officer Mechanical Engineer Project Manager Facilities Manager Operations Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Engineer Asset Manager Building Services Engineer Procurement Officer Mechanical Engineer Project Manager Facilities Manager Operations Manager + 5 more

Certified Salesforce Professional (Administrator)
Online
5 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salesforce Administrator Salesforce Developer Customer Success Manager
IT Support Officer Customer Relationship Manager Operations Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salesforce Administrator Salesforce Developer Customer Success Manager IT Support Officer Customer Relationship Manager Operations Coordinator + 3 more

Business Admin Essentials
Online
6 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant
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What can you do with a Certificate IV in Business Administration?

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More about business administration courses

Business Administration courses are essential for those looking to build a solid foundation in various business processes and management skills. With 181 courses available in Australia, including both beginner and advanced levels, learners can choose from a range of options that suit their experience and learning goals. For beginners, popular courses such as the Certificate III in Business and Certificate III in Business (Administration) provide essential skills needed to thrive in the business world. These courses are offered by various providers including NIET and Churchill Education.

For those with prior experience or qualifications, advanced courses like the Certificate IV in Business and the Diploma of Business equip students with the skills necessary to take on supervisory and management roles. Other notable options include the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management and the Diploma of Human Resource Management. Providers such as IIA and Times Academy are well-regarded for their offerings in major cities across Australia.

The versatility of Business Administration courses opens doors to numerous job roles such as Business Analyst, Business Process Analyst, and Customer Success Manager. With a solid business education, students can confidently transition into positions like Compliance Analyst or Operations Coordinator. These roles are integral in ensuring that organisations operate efficiently and effectively.

Students in the local area can benefit from on-campus learning experiences at training providers such as Victoria University for courses like the Diploma of Library and Information Services or MHR for the Diploma of Human Resource Management. Face-to-face interactions with instructors and peers create a collaborative learning environment that can enhance the educational experience significantly.

Exploring the full range of courses and job opportunities available in Business Administration can lead to a fulfilling career. With options for all levels of experience and flexible study modes, including online and on-campus formats, there's never been a better time to embark on this educational journey. To learn more, visit the Business Administration page on Courses.com.au and discover the future that awaits you in the business landscape.

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