OSCA occupation

162133 Post Office Manager

Organises and controls the operations of a post office.

Major group: 1 Managers
Unit group: 1621 Retail Managers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 2

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 142115 Post Office Manager Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Organises and controls the operations of a post office.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 2
Major group: 1 Managers
Sub-major group: 16 Hospitality and Retail Managers
Minor group: 162 Retail Managers
Unit group: 1621 Retail Managers

Tasks

Manages the day-to-day operations of a post office
Oversees mail and parcel delivery and collection
Ensures compliance with postal and work health and safety regulations
Manages staff in a post office
Provides postal and retail services to customers
Responds to customer enquiries and resolves issues
Monitors postal supplies and equipment inventories
Prepares financial reports and manages budgets

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Compare OSCA 162133 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code162133 Post Office Manager	162131 Retail Manager (General)	162132 Antique Dealer
Official role definition	Organises and controls the operations of a post office.	Organises and controls the operations of a general retail trading establishment.	Organises and controls the operations of an antiques business, including buying and selling antiques such as furniture, art, jewellery and china.
Skill level	Skill Level 2	Skill Level 2	Skill Level 2
Key tasks	Manages the day-to-day operations of a post office Oversees mail and parcel delivery and collection Ensures compliance with postal and work health and safety regulations Manages staff in a post office	Manages the daily operations of retail establishments Manages and supervises staff, including hiring, rostering, training and performance evaluation Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations Monitors and analyses sales and financial data	Manages the daily operations of an antiques business Sources and acquires antiques such as furniture, art, jewellery and china, for sale Inspects and evaluates the condition and authenticity of antiques Researches and appraises antiques to determine their market value
Alternative titles	Not stated	Retail Store Manager Shop Manager	Not stated

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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