Admin assistant
Leocata's Transport

A local, family owned business that has been in the industry for over 30 years. They now employ 50 staff and run 22 trucks, ranging from local, interstate, intrastate, general freight and refrigerated transport. This Admin Assistant placement allows students to be based at the Tatura depot and work alongside the admin team and general manager. Students will gain an insight into general business activities and learn the day-to-day operations within a successful local company.

Skills You Might Learn

Students can attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Initiative and enterprise
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
- Learning
- Technology

Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will gain experience in general reception duties, invoicing, filing and following up loose ends within the office. The student will also have an opportunity to learn workplace communication, safe work practices and how to cooperative effectively as part of a skilled local team. Duties may include;
- Identify and adhere to OHS procedures relevant to the industry and organisation
- General admin duties
- Assist the business team with daily activities
- Use of relevant software and equipment
- Cleanup of office as required

Student Requirements

A genuine interest in business services or a passion for local industry are ideal. The student will be willing to learn new skills and take pride in tasks undertaken. The employer values good communication skills, teamwork, punctuality and initiative.

Dress Requirements

Business attire and neat and tidy appearance are required in the office.

Special Transport Requirements

Students will require own transport. Public transport to Tatura will need to be researched.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22480VIC - Certificate II in Small Business (Operations / Innovation)
• BSB20115 - Certificate II in Business
• BSB30115 - Certificate III in Business
• BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business
• VCE20116 - Industry & Enterprise
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies