Office Manager

Overview

Office Managers organise and control the functions and resources of offices such as administrative systems and office personnel.

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.

You need relevant industry experience to work as an Office Manager. Formal qualifications might be useful but aren't essential. Office Managers sometimes have Vocational Education and Training (VET) or university qualifications in business management or a sector specific qualification.
Take a Diploma of Business Administration