How do I become a duty manager
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Duty Manager generally earns $1,800 per week ($93,600 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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This industry has seen strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 69,400 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Duty Manager. Duty Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If a career as a Duty Manager interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Hospitality. This course will prepare you for a supervisory role in the hospitality industry with topics including customer service, venue hygiene and team leadership. A Diploma of Hospitality Management or a Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage) may also be appropriate.
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Further reading
Career spotlight: Hospitality professionals
17th September 2019
What can you do with a Diploma of Business?
3rd March 2021All duty manager courses
- Associate Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management
- AVI50115 Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control)
- Bachelor of Hospitality Management
- Graduate Certificate of International Hotel Leadership
- Master of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management
- MLPLCA002 Manage Premises for the Sale, Supply and Service of Liquor
- PUAFER005 Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation
- SIT40313 Certificate IV in Hospitality
- SIT40316 Certificate IV in Holiday Parks and Resorts (Front Office)
- SIT40416 Certificate IV in Hospitality
- SIT40422 Certificate IV in Hospitality
- SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management
- SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management (Operations Strand)
- SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
- SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management (Hotel Services)
- SIT60316 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
- SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
- SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
- SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Hotel Services)
Duty Manager careers
A Duty Manager supervises a shift at a restaurant, bar or other hospitality venue. You’ll ensure operations are running smoothly and deal with any issues that arise. Duty Managers might liaise with customers, make sure staff have everything they need and attend to special events, private bookings or functions.
Duty Managers should have strong leadership skills and must be able to communicate well with their team. Customer service skills are important and you should be able to call on your problem solving abilities when required. Duty Managers should be organised and able to manage their time well. You’ll probably have to work irregular hours such as nights, weekends and holidays.
