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An Operations Specialist coordinates the daily operations of a business or organisation. You’ll ensure systems and procedures are operating effectively and attend to any problems that arise. Operations Specialists make sure staff are performing productively and may make recommendations for team improvements.
Operations Specialists should have excellent problem solving skills and strong analytical abilities. It’s important you can communicate well with team members and understand the goals of your organisation. Operations Specialists must be highly organised and be able to manage several tasks at one time.
In Australia, a full time Operations Specialist generally earns $1,540 per week ($80,080 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry is likely to see stable employment numbers in coming years. There are currently 18,200 people working in this sector in Australia and many of them are employed as an Operations Specialist. Operations Specialists may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as an Operations Specialist, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Information Technology. This course will prepare you for a range of corporate roles managing information technology systems. You’ll cover topics including coding, user-centric design, systems configuration and modelling.
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Business Data Analyst
Business Development Consultant
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$2,300 weekly pay
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$2,675 weekly pay
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Global Supply Chain Manager
$2,410 weekly pay
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International Business Strategist
International Trade Specialist
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Project Management Consultant
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