This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
Explore all careersOffice Managers supervise office staff, manage hiring, develop procedures, and ensure compliance with regulations and timely submissions.
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In Australia, a full time Office Manager generally earns $1,550 per week ($80,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the role.
There are currently 166,600 Office Managers employed in Australia right now and this job role has increased significantly over the past 5 years. Office Managers work in all industries and employment sectors — from SMEs through to large corporations and enterprises.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Office Managers need to have worked in an office and have a good understanding of the office environment, documents, and systems. To further develop your business administration skills and leadership experience try the Diploma of Business Administration or the Advanced Diploma of Business. Vendor certifications in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint Presentations, and Database applications may also be helpful.
Office Managers oversee the operations of the office and administrative support team. They are usually in charge of the organisation’s clerks, reception staff, accounting and payroll team, secretaries and interns - supervising their work performance and managing the hiring.
As an Office Manager you’ll be responsible for the development of office procedures, documentation and records systems — ensuring that all work complies with government legislation and mandatory returns are submitted on time.