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Administration Manager

An Administration Manager oversees administrative processes, manages staff, ensures efficiency, and solves issues while maintaining organisation.

How do I become a administration manager

Get qualified to work as a administration manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Administration Manager generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 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 you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people employed in this sector has decreased over the last five years. There are currently 43,900 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Administration Manager. Administration Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re planning a career as an Administration Manager, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Business. This course will prepare you for a range of roles in business administration and will develop your communication and teamwork skills. The Certificate III in Business allows you to specialise in an area of interest including business competence, customer service or teamwork and relationships. A Certificate IV in Business may also be suitable.

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Further reading

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Business Administration?

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What can you do with a Certificate IV in Business (Administration)?

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What can you do with a Certificate III in Business (Administration)?

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Administration Manager careers

An Administration Manager coordinates all administrative processes for a business or organisation. You’ll oversee administration tasks and ensure administrative systems are working efficiently. Administration Managers may supervise a team of staff and deal with any issues that arise.

Administration Managers should have excellent time management skills and be able to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds. Organisational skills are important and you’ll need to able to follow correct procedures. Administration Managers should be good leaders and must have strong problem solving skills.