Requirements

National government administrator - requirements

As a national government administrator, you’ll use your great organisational skills to complete administrative and clerical tasks in a national government department. Learn more about a career in government administration, find out what it involves and what you’ll need to study and do to get a role.

Know what you'll need to land a job below.

What qualifications do you need to in a national government administrative occupation?

A degree in any subject will help but one in business or administration will prove most useful. Subjects to consider include:

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Do you need a postgraduate qualification to be in a national government administrative occupation?

Although it’s not essential to do a postgraduate course, it can help develop your skills and increase your career opportunities.

Examples of taught MScs, MPhils and research degrees at postgraduate level include:

Archives and records management
Arts management
Business management
Computing
Data analysis and information systems
Higher education management
Information systems management

What skills do you need to be a national government administrator?

As a national government administrator, you’ll understand the need to handle data securely, be confident with office systems and IT software and show great attention to detail.

Hard skills usually include:

Accounting
Auditing
Finance
Information privacy
IT software packages
Procurement
Risk analysis

Soft skills include:

Communication
Customer service
Detail orientated
Enthusiasm
Leadership
Management
Research
Self-motivation

Do you need work experience to be in a national government administrator?

Although it’s not essential to have done some work experience, it will help your application stand out. Placements are often part of relevant degree courses or you could contact your local authorities or local government departments to see whether they’ll offer you some job experience.