Business Administrator
Support all administrative, financial and operational activities for an organisation.
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- What's it like to be a Business Administrator?
- Latest Business Administrator jobs
- Top skills and experience for Business Administrators
- Business Administrator role reviews
What's it like to be a Business Administrator?
Business Administrators are responsible for making sure that businesses run smoothly and effectively. They often manage and coordinate business operations, making company decisions, and developing strategic plans for growth and improvement. Their responsibilities often extend to overseeing staff, budgeting and organising workflow. Business Administrators can find employment across many industries, including technology, finance, retail and healthcare.
Tasks and duties
- Acting as a link between different departments within an organisation.
- Managing and coordinating administrative tasks for efficient operation of a business.
- Planning and arranging meetings, preparing agendas and ensuring all necessary materials are available.
- Participating in the development of strategic business plans.
- Analysing and interpreting financial data and reports.
- Overseeing the management of office inventory, including purchasing and supply orders.
- Ensuring adherence to business policies and procedures for operational efficiency.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Business Administrator employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Microsoft Office
Minute Taking
Administrative Support
Xero Accounting Software
Reception
Thoroughness
Multitasking
Document Management
Invoicing
Administration
Payroll
Data Entry
Computer Literacy
Purchase Orders
Accounts Payable
Communication Skills
Business Operations
Organised
Quality in Health Care
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Latest Business Administrator reviews
Feb 2024
How rewarding it is depends on how invested you are in your colleagues and your industry.
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationEducation & Training
The good thingsIn my experience, being a business administrator means that you're a resource for everyone else in your team. If you enjoy being seen as a resource and having expertise that's helpful for the rest of ...
The challengesBeing a business administrator involves enforcing rules, but you often don't have full authority over your colleagues. For example, I can reject a reimbursement request that violates the rules, but I ...
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Aug 2024
Describe your overall experience as a Business Administrator in one sentence
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationAdministration & Office Support
The good thingsWhat I enjoy most about my role as an admin is greeting parents and kids each morning, building connections, and being able to help them with their needs.
The challengesOne aspect of my work that I find challenging is balancing multiple tasks at once, especially when unexpected issues arise and require immediate attention.
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