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Team Leader

Team Leaders oversee small teams, manage daily outputs, provide training, and handle admin tasks across various industries.

How do I become a team leader

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

Common questions

In operations and similar fields, the average weekly salary for a Team Leader is approximately $1,750 to $2,200. This can be higher in specific sectors such as customer service, where Team Leaders can earn around $1,850 to $2,000 per week. We suggest checking for specific job roles within your employment sector or industry group.

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There is no clear data for Team Leaders active in Australia at the this time. We suggest checking for specific job roles within your employment sector or industry group. Team Leaders work for businesses and non-profits of all sizes — across all industries and employment sectors.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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Team Leaders need administration and leadership skills. Try the Certificate IV in Work Skills for Career Enhancement and Management, the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, or the Certificate IV in Business Administration. These courses can be completed in under a year. Vendor qualifications in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and G-Suite will also help.

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Further reading

What Makes a Good Team Leader?

30th November 2022

The Power Of Delegation

1st June 2019

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management?

5th July 2021

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Team Leader careers

Team Leaders manage small work teams and generally work alongside their subordinates. They are employed by factories, manufacturing plants, construction companies, hospitality venues, offices, laboratories, and service centres.

As a Team Leader you’ll be responsible for the daily output of your team and may be required to fill shifts when someone is sick or on holidays. You’ll provide on-the-job coaching and training, as well as complete routine paperwork and admin tasks.