Education Manager Career Pathway
Education managers work in learning institutions. Their roles are primarily administrative and include supervising staff, organising programs, and obtaining funding for their institutions. Much of their time is spent preparing schedules for teaching staff and completing staff evaluations. 1
What does an Education Manager do?
Some of their tasks include (but are not limited to) the below:
- Coordinate the educational, administrative and financial affairs of an educational institution or department of an institution
- Research, develop, implement and review educational and administrative policy
- Provide advice on policy and procedures to staff and students
- Liaise between educational institutions, parents and the wider community
- Research and monitor new developments in educational systems
- Consult with academic and administrative staff to coordinate educational programs
- Identify present and future needs for staff development, and develop and deliver training programs for teachers
- Research and report on students needs arising from curriculum implementation
1 Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) 2nd Edition, ABS Catalogue No. 1220.0, p131.
Career outlook at a glance
49
Median age of Australian Education Managers (in years)
14,500
Education Managers workforce in Australia
$2,640
Median weekly earnings in Australia
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia. 2024.
Where do Education Managers work?
Education managers work in offices from Monday to Friday business hours. 84% of education managers work on a full-time basis.
According to Jobs and Skills Australia, the average weekly hours worked is 44 hours.
How much does an Education Manager earn?
Education Managers earn an annual average salary of $120,000-$140,000. Industries include healthcare and medical, education and training, and sales.1
1 Seek. September 2024. Education Manager Salary
Specialisations
Departmental education managers working within a university or tertiary education institution may specialise in a particular faculty or subject area. Regional managers may have responsibilities that cover a group of educational institutions, or institutions in a specific region.
Related job titles
- Faculty head
- Dean (University)
- Regional education manager
- TAFE registrar
- University Registrar
SCU Online courses
If you want to pursue a career as an education manager, Southern Cross University offers related postgraduate courses available 100% online for those looking to take the next step in their teaching career.
What education do you need?
A bachelor degree or higher, and at least five years of relevant experience is usually needed to work in this job. Sometimes, employers require both a formal qualification and vocational experience. Around 52% of education managers have a postgraduate degree.
