Office Manager Salary

$88,085

APS 5 Year 1 (Entry Level)

$143,500

EL 1 Maximum Pay Point

$94,702

Est. Take Home: $2,800/fortnight

$111,388

Est. Take Home: $3,237/fortnight

$131,425

Est. Take Home: $3,761/fortnight

15.4%

Adds $17,154/yr (at APS 6 mid)

Salary Inputs

1. Office Operations Coordination

Overseeing daily office functions, coordinate security badges, managing mail facilities, and supervising administrative assistants.

2. Facilities & Workplace Management

Interfacing with building management, coordinating corporate fit-outs, scheduling maintenance, and managing parking allocations.

3. Budget Administration & Invoicing

Monitoring administrative budgets, tracking credit card acquittals, coding utility invoices, and preparing simple financial reports.

4. Procurement & Vendor Coordination

Purchasing office supplies, negotiating contracts with local vendors (catering, couriers), and processing purchase orders.

5. Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)

Conducting regular office safety risk audits, coordinating fire warden rosters, and ensuring compliance with WHS guidelines.

6. Business Continuity Planning

Supporting division heads to maintain disaster recovery rosters, office emergency contact databases, and facilities continuity plans.

Leadership

Managing and directing administrative team workloads.

Budget Management

Accurate tracking of office expenses and purchasing.

Procurement

Raising official purchase orders and coding invoices.

Problem Solving

Resolving facility maintenance and office logistics issues.

Risk Management

Conducting office health & safety checks.

Software Skills

Proficiency in MS Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.

15.4% Superannuation

Employer superannuation contribution paid directly to your accumulation fund on top of base salary.

Flexible & Hybrid Work

Generous WFH models (typically 2 days per week) depending on onsite facilities coordination needs.

Flex-Time & TOIL

Earn flex hours or time-off-in-lieu (TOIL) for managing facilities operations outside standard core bands.

APS 4 Admin Officer

A$77,865+

Filing, processing invoices, facilities logistics.

APS 5 Office Manager

A$88,085+

Office facilities coordination, procurement, safety audits.

APS 6 Senior Office Manager

A$100,190+

Team leadership, managing supplier contracts, budget monitoring.

EL 1 Operations Manager

A$120,750+

Strategic operations management, divisional budget coordination.

EL 2 Business Manager

A$147,380+

Overseeing corporate operations and governance boards.

Q1. What does an Office Manager earn in the APS?

Wages vary based on classification. Base salaries for Office Managers at the APS 5 level typically range from $88,085 to $102,500. Senior Office Managers (APS 6) earn between $100,190 and $123,500, while high-level Operations Managers (EL 1) earn between $120,500 and $143,500.

Q2. Which APS level is an Office Manager?

Office Manager is a functional job title. The role is typically classified at the APS 5, APS 6, or EL 1 classification levels depending on the size and complexity of the department office.

Q3. Can an Office Manager become an Executive Officer?

Yes, absolutely. Managing office operations builds deep expertise in procurement, budget coordination, facilities, and staff leadership, making office managers excellent candidates for Executive Officer (EL 1/EL 2) positions.

Q4. Which department pays the highest Office Manager salary?

Central policy and national security agencies like the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) and the Treasury sit at the top of the pay scale, with EL 1 operations managers earning up to $143,500 base salary.

Q5. What qualifications are required?

No specific university degrees are mandatory. Hiring departments prioritize strong organizational capabilities, leadership skills, experience in procurement budgets, and the ability to obtain a Baseline or NV1 security clearance.

Q6. Can Office Managers work from home?

Yes, although hybrid work models apply. Because facilities and front-of-house operations require physical coordination, office managers typically split time between office and home.

Q7. Is overtime paid to Office Managers?

Yes, for employees at the APS 5 and APS 6 classifications under active collective agreements. EL 1 operations managers are generally ineligible for overtime but receive executive loading or TOIL.

Q8. Do Office Managers receive the 15.4% superannuation rate?

Yes, all APS administrative employees receive the 15.4% employer superannuation contribution paid directly on top of their base salary.