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Assistant Manager

An Assistant Manager leads a team and supports other managers, requiring strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

How do I become a assistant manager

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

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Assistant Manager generally earns $1,560 per week ($81,120 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 working in this field has decreased in recent years. There are currently 43,900 people employed in this sector in Australia and many of them specialise as an Assistant Manager. Assistant Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as an Assistant Manager. This course will develop your leadership skills and cover topics including workplace relationships and operations management. A Diploma of Leadership and Management may also be appropriate.

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Assistant Manager careers

An Assistant Manager performs a leadership role at a business or organisation. You might have designated duties such as managing a team or you might provide general assistance to other managers. Assistant Managers work across a range of industries and may have various levels of responsibility. You may have to deal with any problems that arise with customers or staff.

Assistant Managers should have strong leadership skills and be able to communicate well with staff and customers. It’s important that you are organised and can handle several tasks at one time. Assistant Managers require excellent problem solving abilities and should have good customer service skills.