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What this job is

A Data Entry Operator transfers information from source documents, forms, or verbal instructions into computer systems. The core task is accuracy: getting the right data into the right field, in the right format, at the right time. This role appears across many sectors, from healthcare and finance to logistics and government. It is often an entry point into broader administrative or records management careers. The work is largely computer-based and follows set procedures, so attention to detail and consistent concentration matter more than creative thinking.

Pay

A$1,371 a week

This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.

Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.

What this role asks for

  • Attention to Detailcore
  • Confidentiality and Privacy Compliancecore
  • Data Entry and Accuracycore
  • Data Entry and Verificationcore
  • Digital Literacycore
  • Electronic Document Managementcore
  • Microsoft Excel Data Managementcore
  • Microsoft Office Suite Proficiencycore
  • Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
  • Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
  • Record Managementcore
  • Time Management and Prioritisationcore
  • Workflow Queue Managementcore
  • Continuous Learning and Upskilling
  • CRM System Operation
  • Email Management
  • Multitasking
  • Process Documentation
  • Regulatory and Legislative Awareness
  • Verification and Authentication
  • Workload Self-Management
  • Written Communication

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