Career guide
How to Become an Administration Manager in Australia
What does a Administration Manager do?
Administration managers oversee the administrative and support functions of organisations — managing office operations, facilities, administrative teams, records management, and business support services. The role exists across every industry and is often a stepping stone to broader operations management.
Key responsibilities
- Manage administrative teams and office operations
- Oversee records management and filing systems
- Manage office procurement and facilities
- Ensure administrative processes are efficient and compliant
- Coordinate business events, travel, and logistics
- Support senior management with administration and reporting
Qualifications for this role
Nationally recognised qualifications most commonly held by Administration Managers in Australia.
Typical career progression
- 1Receptionist / Administrator → Senior Administrator
- 2Senior Administrator → Administration Coordinator
- 3Administration Coordinator → Administration Manager
- 4Administration Manager → Operations Manager
Skills in demand
AI impact on this role: High
AI and workflow automation are significantly reducing the volume of manual administrative tasks. Administration managers who develop team leadership and operational management skills will remain relevant; those focused on repetitive administrative processing face high automation risk.
Salary data: SEEK Salary Insights 2025. Figures are indicative and vary by employer, state, sector, and experience level.
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