Office Manager
An Office Manager oversees the day-to-day administrative functions of an office or business, including coordination of support staff, facilities management, and business processes. In Australia, office managers are employed across all industry sectors wherever administrative support operations require coordination.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Stable and consistent demand across all sectors that operate physical or hybrid office environments.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
Key duties
- Supervise administrative and clerical staff and coordinate office workflows
- Manage office facilities, supplies, and vendor relationships
- Oversee business correspondence, filing systems, and records management
- Support senior management with scheduling, reporting, and compliance documentation
Skills required
- Administrative management and people supervisory skills
- Proficiency with office management software and business systems
- Organisational and time management skills
- Communication and problem-solving in an office environment
Typical qualifications pathway
A Certificate IV or Diploma in Business Administration is typical, although extensive practical experience is often equally valued. VETASSESS is the assessing authority for migration purposes.
Visa & occupation list information
This occupation appears on the CSOL. Eligible Australian skilled visa pathways include subclasses 186, 482, and 494. State nominations are available from nominating states and territories. For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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