Career pathway
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.
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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
