Office Manager
Run the workplace so a team can get on with its work. You look after people, premises, suppliers and the systems that connect them. Whether you are learning the ropes or running the whole show, you are the glue that holds the office together.
The work
Part host, part administrator, part problem solver. Here is what office managers actually do.
Pick up the office routines, software and supplier contacts alongside the existing team.
Plan and review how the office works, and set priorities for the services it provides.
Track office spending, approve purchases and keep supplier accounts in order.
Arrange maintenance, safety checks and equipment, and keep the workplace safe.
Onboard new staff, assign admin work and review how the team is going.
Maintain files, accounts and policies so they are accurate and easy to find.
The outlook
Room for 11,500 more people in office management by 2035 ▲ and it is not slowing down.
The field grew 2.2% in the year to February 2026, adding about 3,000 workers. Most of the jobs are in NSW and Victoria, with Queensland third.
Source: JSA · ABS, 2025-26
Projections: JSA (Jobs and Skills Australia) Employment Projections (May 2025 base). Growth and states: ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Labour Force via JSA, February 2026. ANZSCO 5121.More about our sources: How we check our factsGetting in
There is no single way in. 35% trained through VET, 22% hold a degree.
Both paths are common in this field. These are the nationally recognised courses for this career, with the number of registered training providers that offer each one.
Source: JSA · training.gov.au
Education split: Jobs and Skills Australia occupation profile, using ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Census data, ANZSCO 5121. Provider counts: training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, October 2026. Provider counts include every current registered training provider (private providers and TAFE institutes) with the course on its scope.More about our sources: How we check our factsNationally recognised training
Providers are shown in A-Z order. A listing is not a recommendation.
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