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ANZSCO 142115Skill level 1Version 5Updated 2026-04-26

Post Office Manager

A Post Office Manager oversees the daily operations of an Australia Post retail outlet, managing postal services, banking products, licensing services, and retail merchandise sales.

Indicative salary range
$55,000 - $90,000 (2025 indicative)

Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.

Labour market demand

Moderate demand; regional post offices often have vacancies given the challenges of attracting managers to smaller communities.

Occupation list membership

Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.

  • ROLRegional Occupation List

    Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.

Assessing authority

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Visa pathways

Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.

State nominations

States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.

CodeState / TerritoryDetails
WAWestern AustraliaView nomination →
SASouth AustraliaView nomination →

Key duties

  • Manage post office operations, staff, and customer service
  • Oversee banking, licensing, and government services on behalf of Australia Post
  • Manage stock, security, and cash handling procedures
  • Ensure compliance with Australia Post operational standards

Skills required

  • Postal and retail operations management
  • Customer service and transactions processing
  • Cash handling and financial reconciliation
  • Staff supervision and training

Typical qualifications pathway

Certificate III or IV in Retail or equivalent management experience is typical. VETASSESS assesses qualifications for migration.

Visa & occupation list information

Listed on the ROL only, eligible for subclass 491. Regional placement is effectively mandatory given the list classification For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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