As a government administrative assistant, you work in government offices, delivering duties like supporting local government departments and assisting the public. There are different departments like housing, education, etc that you will be assigned to. Your work nature varies according to the different departments that you work for.

Daily duties can include answering queries - face to face, over telephone or via mails/post. You will also deal with administration tasks like maintaining cash flow, preparing letters and sorting communications. Sometimes, you will also work as a secretary for a manager. The job title is also known by names like clerical officer, customer service assistant, etc.