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General Clerk

OSCA 561131·ANZSCO 531111

Employed

252,700

Part-time share

44.1%

Female share

86.4%

Median age

44 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

General Clerk is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate II in Government, Certificate III in Local Government, Certificate III in Government, and Certificate II in Workplace Skills.

Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for General Clerk. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.

There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to General Clerk. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.

About this career

Performs a range of clerical and administrative tasks.

What they typically do

  • Records, prepares, classifies and files information
  • Sorts, opens and sends mail
  • Copies, sends and files documents
  • Prepares routine correspondence and reports
  • Maintains office supplies and equipment
  • Answers and transfers telephone calls, or takes messages
  • Schedules appointments
  • Provides information to customers about services

Where they work

Public Administration and Safety

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a General Clerk.