Administration Assistant:
Usually offered as an entry-level type role with a strong emphasis on providing generalist administrative support. Great role to get your foot in the door. Some of these roles are offered as a Traineeship, therefore have a very different salary structure.
Key skills: Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point. Typing speed of 35-40 minimum (good accuracy), strong customer service skills, IT knowledge, team worker, ability to work unsupervised.
Education: Qualifications range from HSC/VCE equivalent through to Degree. Candidates with a broad skill base are usually preferred. Business College qualifications are often acceptable.
Sportspeople Tip: Candidates with broad skill and experiences are usually highly regarded for general Administrative Assistant roles. Think about upgrading your skills in IT, learning some basic accounting software (MYOB) and developing your database management skills.
Salary Range: Usually in the range of $27,000 to $35,000 per annum, plus superannuation. Traineeships will usually be at a lower "adult-wage" while some employers pay above market to get the best candidates.
Similar roles: Receptionist; Administrative Coordinator.
Centre Manager:
Employment opportunities exist primarily in community-based organisations and local government. Some centres offer a range of facilities and activities across the full spectrum of health, fitness, leisure and aquatics while others are very tailored to a specific market segment.
Key skills: Team leadership; budget management; strategic and operational planning and delivery; marketing, communication skills and experiences are often bundled into these roles.
Education: Degree or equivalent is usually highly regarded and commonly requested. A major in venue management is highly regarded.
Salary Range: There is significant variance in salary for Centre Managers, largely depending on the scale of the venue. Typically the salary for a Centre Managers would range between $60,000 to $90,000 per annum.
Similar roles: Programs Manager. Venue Manager.
Sportspeople Tip: Visit the Venue Management Association website ? www.vma.org.au
Executive Assistant:
An Executive Assistant provides high level executive and administrative support usually to the CEO or senior managers. Primary duties include scheduling and diary management, preparation and management of Board materials, as well as specific secretariat and project management responsibilities. Most roles of this nature would require 5+ years experience in a similar position, possibly gained inside a sporting organisation or in the corporate sector.
Key skills: Superior administration skills. At a minimum it would be expected you would have Advanced MSWord 2003, MSExcel 2003, Powerpoint 2003 and 50wpm (97% accuracy). Strong people relationship skills; An appreciation of tact, diplomacy and discretion when dealing with confidential matters; A keen sense of awareness and political savvy when dealing with key stakeholders, including government agencies and corporate supporters.
Education: Qualifications range from HSC/VCE equivalent through to Degree.
Salary range: Candidates in this occupation can typically expect to earn in the range $45,000 to $60,000 per annum plus superannuation.
Similar roles: Personal Assistant.
Membership Officer:
Usually responsible for providing administrative support and services to the membership and stakeholder group and acting as a primary contact person for membership enquiries. Depending on the role most employers require experience of 2+ years. Some roles have a requirement for membership sales.
Key skills: Sound administration, organisation and finance skills; previous experience in customer services and database management; strong communication skills - both verbal and written; thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint; good understanding of the structure of sport and leisure; team worker, ability to work unsupervised; time management skills.
Education: Degree or equivalent is usually highly regarded and commonly requested.
Salary Range: Usually in the range $35,000 to $40,000 per annum, plus superannuation.
Similar roles: Membership Coordinator.
Recreation Officer:
Good prospects for employment opportunity through local government agencies, community-based organisations and University sport and leisure organisations. Employers often require minimum of 2-3 years experience. Responsibilities include managing a broad range of activities; working with sporting and community clubs; managing competitions and events.
Key skills: Sound administration, organisation and finance skills; strong communication skills - both verbal and written; thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point; good understanding of the programming and timetabling; team worker, ability to work unsupervised; time management skills.
Education: Degree or equivalent is usually the minimum requirement. Human Movement degree is often a stated requirement.
Salary Range: Usually in the range $35,000 to $40,000 per annum, plus superannuation.
Similar roles: Programs Officer.
General Enquiries for remuneration benchmarking can be made by contacting Sportspeople:
FREECALL 1800 634 388 (if calling from within Australia)
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Telephone: (02) 9555 5000 +61 2 9555 5000
