1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, 2006

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UNIT GROUP 1325 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate research and development activities within organisations.

Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

determining, implementing and monitoring research and development strategies, policies and plans
developing and implementing research projects, priorities and targets to support commercial and policy developments
leading major research projects and coordinating activities of other research workers
assessing the benefits and monitoring the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities
interpreting results of research projects and recommending associated product and service development innovations
providing advice on research and development options available to the organisation
monitoring leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assessing implications for the organisation
may publish results of significant research projects

Occupation:

132511 Research and Development Manager

132511 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates research and development activities within an organisation.

Skill Level: 1