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Personal Assistants

Overview

Personal Assistants perform liaison, coordination and organisational tasks in support of Managers and Professionals.

Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • liaising with other staff on matters relating to the organisation's operations
  • researching and preparing reports, briefing notes, memoranda, correspondence and other routine documents
  • maintaining confidential files and documents
  • attending meetings and acting as secretary as required
  • maintaining appointment diaries and making travel arrangements
  • processing incoming and outgoing mail, filing correspondence and maintaining records
  • screening telephone calls and answering inquiries
  • taking and transcribing dictation of letters and other documents
  • may supervise other secretarial and clerical staff

Job Titles

  • Personal Assistant 

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