How to become an Office Manager

Organises and controls the functions and resources of an office, such as administrative systems and office personnel.

Main tasks

• Contributes to the planning and review of office services and standards
• Allocates human resources, space and equipment
• Assigns work and monitors work performance of staff
• Manages office records and accounts
• Ensures office equipment and supplies are maintained
• Ensures office compliance with work health and safety regulations
• Ensures work complies with relevant government legislation, policies and procedures
• Coordinates personnel activities such as hiring, promotions, performance management, payroll, training and supervision

Ways in

• TAFE and VET: Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB60420); Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB40520); Diploma of Business (BSB50120); Certificate IV in Nursery Operations (AHC40624); Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420); Advanced Diploma of Program Management (BSB60720); Certificate III in Accounts Administration (FNS30322); Certificate IV in Business (BSB40120)

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $89,960 a year
• About 136,600 people work in this job group now, and about 148,100 are projected by 2035. (+8.4%)
• AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

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Questions people ask

How do I become an Office Manager?

Ways in include: Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management; Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.

How much does an Office Manager earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $89,960 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is an Office Manager a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 8% by 2035, from about 136,600 to about 148,100 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become an Office Manager?

Usually not. Only 22% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management; Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.

Will AI change the work of an Office Manager?

AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04