Office Manager

What does an Officer Manager do?

Office managers are responsible for the office running smoothly. This means organising resources and facilitating things like system administration and staffing.

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What skills do you need to be an Office Manager?

Office managers must be highly organised, as they have many responsibilities related to both human resources and the management of physical facilities.

• Oversee the office workflow and delegate tasks
• Set priorities and targets for the office
• Manage records and accounts
• Ensure the space is in compliance with OHS regulations
• Work productively and professionally with all team members
• Conduct performance reviews

How to become an Office Manager 

The typical pathway in becoming an Office Manager is to gain practical experience. You'll also need to have excellent knowledge of software applications to support business operations functions.

Qualifications which have a strong focus in business, IT, management, or HR are usually recommended if you want to become a skilled Office Manager. 

Qualifications such as the BSB40120 - Certificate IV in Business (Administration) or BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business (Administration) are relevant in helping you build skills in office administration. 

If you want to advance your skills in office management, you can also consider studying the BSB50420 - Diploma of Leadership and Management or BSB50120 - Diploma of Business (Operations) as other opportunities for further study.