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ANZSCO 134213Updated 2026-01-29

Primary Health Organisation Manager

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 141k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2720
Salary range: AUD 127k-AUD 156k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
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State distribution

29.3%
VIC
22.6%
NSW
20.3%
QLD

Education mix

39.1%
Post graduate
30.5%
bachelor degree
11.7%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Primary Health Organisation Managers manage primary health organisations that provide a broad range of out-of-hospital health services.

What you do
  • Provides overall direction and management for the service, facility, organisation or centre.
  • Develops, implements and monitors the procedures, policies and standards for medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff.
  • Co-ordinates and administers health and welfare programs and clinical services.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (39.1%)

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    Tasks

    • Advises government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities.
    • Co-ordinates and administers health and welfare programs and clinical services.
    • Controls administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure on supplies, equipment and services.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 2720
    Annual median: AUD 141k
    Range: AUD 127k-AUD 156k