As office managers work for many different organisation types, they may work anywhere throughout the state, from large office buildings in Perth's bustling CBD through to smaller offices in country towns. Their work is almost always indoors and may involve the use of computers or forms of information management like filing systems or databases. As offices are almost always group environments, office managers require the skills needed to work with a range of people from different backgrounds. Long hours may be required and/or travel may be required.

Managers work in offices, and are therefore required to be familiar with computers, photocopiers, fax machines, telephone and messaging systems, and other generalised office equipment. They will also generally require experience with a range of software, including word processing software, data processing and spreadsheet software, and any other programs that may be relevant to their area of business.