Operations Officer

An Operations Officer is essential for maintaining efficient organisational processes across various sectors. Key responsibilities include coordinating activities, managing schedules, and monitoring performance metrics to ensure compliance with policies and operational goals.

Operations Officers are engaged in strategic planning, data analysis, and implementing improvements to enhance productivity while ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards​

 

Future demand Low
Average yearly income $59,800
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a operations officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Operations)
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Supervisor Team Leader
Business Support Officer Operations Officer Operations Specialist Operations Analyst Project Coordinator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Supervisor Team Leader Business Support Officer Operations Officer Operations Specialist Operations Analyst Project Coordinator + 5 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)
Blended, Online
12 - 14 months
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Operations Manager Operations Coordinator
Business Support Officer Operations Officer Operations Specialist Supply Chain Manager Logistics Manager Production Manager Warehouse Manager
+ 7 more
FNS50922

Diploma of Banking Services Management
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $10,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Lending Officer Loan Administrator
Banking Officer Customer Relationship Manager Credit Analyst Operations Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Lending Officer Loan Administrator Banking Officer Customer Relationship Manager Credit Analyst Operations Officer + 4 more
MSS40322

Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Officer Inventory Controller Quality Controller
Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor Warehouse Supervisor Logistics Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Officer Inventory Controller Quality Controller Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor Warehouse Supervisor Logistics Coordinator + 3 more
TLI42622

Certificate IV in Train Driving
On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$1,962 - $8,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Train Driver Vehicle Operator Operations Officer
Train Controller Technical Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Train Driver Vehicle Operator Operations Officer Train Controller Technical Officer + 2 more
FBP40321

Certificate IV in Food Processing
Traineeship
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Manager Food Production Supervisor Bakery Production Operator
Food Engineer Process Technician Food Technologist Operations Coordinator Operations Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Manager Food Production Supervisor Bakery Production Operator Food Engineer Process Technician Food Technologist Operations Coordinator Operations Officer + 5 more
MAR50320

Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck)
Blended, On Campus
8 - 12 months
$0 - $6,247
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Watchkeeper Deck Officer Ship Mate Safety Officer
Operations Officer Marine Surveyor Operations Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Watchkeeper Deck Officer Ship Mate Safety Officer Operations Officer Marine Surveyor Operations Coordinator + 3 more
MAR50320

Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master less than 500 GT)
Blended, On Campus
8 - 12 months
$0 - $7,425
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Master Mariner Ship Master Ship Mate
Operations Officer Marine Surveyor Operations Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Master Mariner Ship Master Ship Mate Operations Officer Marine Surveyor Operations Manager + 3 more
TLI50822

Diploma of Customs Broking
On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$1,568 - $5,460
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customs Broker Compliance Officer Compliance Analyst
Logistics Coordinator Compliance Manager Operations Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customs Broker Compliance Officer Compliance Analyst Logistics Coordinator Compliance Manager Operations Officer + 3 more

Bachelor of Business (Management)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Operations Manager Project Manager
Area Manager Operations Officer Board Member Customer Service Manager Cluster Manager Strategy Consultant Marketing Project Manager Business Architect
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Operations Manager Project Manager Area Manager Operations Officer Board Member Customer Service Manager Cluster Manager Strategy Consultant Marketing Project Manager Business Architect + 8 more
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