Data Entry Operator

What does a Data Entry Operator do?

Data entry operators provide a variety of services related to the manual processing of information such as text or codes. The workforce has been fairly stable over the past five years and is expected to decrease slightly from 57, 700 in 2017 to 55, 000 by 2022. It is anticipated that 34, 000 job openings will be available over this period.

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What are the key skills of a Data Entry Operator?

Data entry officers are skilled in clerical work. Depending on their job role they may perform tasks such as transcribe verbal information, proofread and correct copy, code data or maintain data storage systems.

• Strong computer literacy including the ability to navigate databases
• Attention to detail
• Create data backups
• Assist authorised co-workers to access information within the database or storage
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Good grammar, punctuation and numeracy skills.

How to become a Data Entry Operator

Formal requirements are not essential to become a Data Entry Operator, however, it's recommended to study a computer or business course to build the relevant skills.

Studying a ICT30120 - Certificate III in Information Technology can be a great qualification to study as it can give you the skills needed to perform the role.