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Office Managers

ANZSCO 5121

Employed

140,600

Part-time share

34%

Female share

81%

Median weekly earnings

$1,730

Median age

47 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Office Managers organise and control the functions and resources of offices such as administrative systems and office personnel.

What they typically do

  • Contributing to the planning and review of office services, and setting priorities and office service standards
  • Allocating human resources, space and equipment
  • Assigning work to and monitoring work performance of staff
  • Managing records and accounts of the office
  • Liaising with professionals to coordinate office business and to facilitate resolution of problems
  • Managing physical facilities and ensuring buildings and equipment are maintained
  • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
  • Ensuring work complies with relevant government legislation, policies and procedures
  • Coordinating personnel activities such as hiring, promotions, performance management, payroll, training and supervision

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
28.9%
VIC
25.5%
QLD
20.7%
WA
10.8%
SA
7.8%
ACT
2.5%
TAS
2.4%
NT
1.5%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Office Managers.

  • Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

    BSB40520 · AQF 4 · 566 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Business

    BSB40120 · AQF 4 · 463 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Artificial Intelligence for Business

    11358NAT · AQF 4 · 2 providers

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