Administration Manager
Oversee and manage complex administrative tasks in an office.
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- What's it like to be an Administration Manager?
- How to become an Administration Manager
- Latest Administration Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Administration Managers
- Is Administration Manager the right role for you?
- Administration Manager role reviews
What's it like to be an Administration Manager?
Administration Managers are responsible for managing complex administrative tasks and supervising the administrative team of an office. Overseeing the work of Administration Officers, who are sometimes assigned to one person or a whole team of people, Administration Managers coordinate a high volume of activities across a range of functions to come together seamlessly.
Tasks and duties
- Supervising administrative team and their operations.
- Hiring, training, coaching and managing employees.
- Developing, improving and implementing administrative policies.
- Running regular work-in-progress meetings and providing company updates.
- Ensuring the office is fully stocked with equipment and reordering when necessary.
- Planning, coordinating and supporting office meetings and functions.
- Overseeing complex activities, such as reporting, budget management and sensitive document handling.
How to become an Administration Manager
Formal qualifications are not required to become an Administration Manager, but may be an advantage.
- Gain experience as an Administration Officer and work your way up with time into an Administration Manager role.
- In the meantime, consider completing a Certificate III In Business Administration (BSB30120) or a Certificate IV in Business Administration (BSB40120) to build on your knowledge of business administration processes.
- Alternatively, consider completing higher-level qualifications with a Diploma of Business (Operations) (BSB50120) at TAFE or a registered training organisation, or a Bachelor of Business with a major in Business Administration at university.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Administration Manager employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Accounts Payable
Office Management
Payroll
Invoicing
Administrative Support
Xero Accounting Software
Administration Management
Microsoft Office
Organised
Thoroughness
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Latest Administration Manager reviews
Apr 2025
As an Administration Manager you need enthusiasm that is shared with your staff. Courage to speak your mind to benefit others.
Reviewer's QualificationPostgraduate Diploma in Education
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationAccounting
The good thingsAdministration Manager
What a terrific job, has a lot of variety and challenges. People are the most important asset the company has, they need to be treated as such. People matter, of course they h...
The challengesThe staff - they are people too
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Mar 2024
It is gratifying to be able to support all areas of the company and know a little about each area.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Science
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationEducation & Training
The good thingsIf you are an organized person, who likes to deal with employees and help them in the organization, this is the ideal position. You are responsible for the administration of the company's human resour...
The challengesIt's a difficult and somewhat stressful full-time job, but you learn to love it.
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