Careers
What’s Coming Up in Careers at Boorowa Central
HSC Key Dates
- Personalised written exam timetable released: 1 May 2026
- HSC written exams start: Tuesday 13 October 2026
- HSC written exams finish (no later than): Thursday 5 November 2026
- HSC results released: Wednesday 16 December 2026
UAC Key Dates
- UAC applications are now open
- Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) applications close: 5 September 2026
- Early bird application fee deadline: 30 September 2026
- Educational Access Scheme (EAS) applications close (for December Round 2): 19 November 2026
- ATARs released: 16 December 2026
- December Round 2 offers released: 23 December 2026
Career Spotlight:
Career Spotlight: Personal Assistant (PA)
Are you highly organised, enjoy working with people, and love keeping everything running smoothly? A career as a Personal Assistant (PA) could be the perfect fit. Personal Assistants play an essential role in supporting executives, managers, business owners, and professionals by helping them manage their day-to-day responsibilities.
What Does a Personal Assistant Do?
A Personal Assistant provides administrative and organisational support to ensure their employer can work efficiently. Daily tasks may include:
- Managing calendars and scheduling appointments
- Organising meetings and preparing agendas
- Answering phone calls and responding to emails
- Booking travel and accommodation
- Preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence
- Maintaining confidential records and documents
- Liaising with clients, staff, and external organisations
- Coordinating events and projects
No two days are the same, making this a varied and rewarding career.
How Do You Become a Personal Assistant?
There are several pathways into this career:
After Year 12:
- Apply for entry-level administration or receptionist positions and gain experience on the job.
Study Options:
- Certificate III in Business
- Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
- Diploma of Business
- Diploma of Leadership and Management
These qualifications are available through TAFE NSW and other Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
Where Can You Work?
Personal Assistants are employed in almost every industry, including:
- Government departments
- Schools and universities
- Hospitals and health services
- Law firms
- Accounting and finance
- Construction companies
- Mining and engineering
- Real estate agencies
- Small businesses and large corporations
- Not-for-profit organisations
Skills You'll Need
Successful Personal Assistants are:
- Highly organised
- Excellent communicators
- Professional and trustworthy
- Good at managing their time
- Confident using computers and Microsoft Office programs
- Able to prioritise tasks and solve problems
- Adaptable and able to work under pressure
Career Progression
A career as a Personal Assistant can lead to many exciting opportunities, including:
- Executive Assistant (EA)
- Office Manager
- Executive Officer
- Project Coordinator
- Human Resources Officer
- Operations Manager
- Business Manager
Many Executive Assistants support CEOs and senior executives and can earn excellent salaries while working in leadership environments.
Why Choose This Career?
- Opportunities in almost every industry
- Strong demand for skilled administrative professionals
- Flexible career options and excellent career progression
- Develop highly transferable skills valued by employers
- Work closely with leaders and decision-makers
If you're organised, enjoy helping others, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, a career as a Personal Assistant could be an excellent pathway. Speak to the Careers Adviser to learn more about business qualifications, traineeships, and local employment opportunities.