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Performance Manager

A Performance Manager evaluates staff or team performance, provides improvement guidance, recognises achievements, and ensures effective communication.

How do I become a performance manager

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

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In Australia, a full time Performance Manager generally earns $2,096 per week ($108,992 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 field is expected to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 13,500 people working in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Performance Manager. Performance Managers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re interested in a career as a Performance Manager, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Business. This course will allow you to specialise in an area of interest such as leadership, human resources, entrepreneurship, accounting, marketing, finance, analytics and sustainability. A Bachelor of Commerce or a Bachelor of Business Administration may also be suitable.

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Performance Manager careers

A Performance Manager assesses and evaluates the work of staff at a business or organisation. You might look at individual performances or examine the performance of work teams or departments. Performance Managers provide guidance and make recommendations on ways to improve. You might also recognise and reward high achieving employees or teams.

Performance Managers should have strong leadership skills and excellent motivational abilities. It’s important you can communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds and understand individual circumstances. Performance Managers must be able to manage their time well and manage several tasks at one time.