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1112 General Managers

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ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Reference period
2021
Released
23/11/2021

1112 General Managers

General Managers plan, organise, direct, control and review the day-to-day operations and major functions of commercial, industrial, government and defence organisations through departmental managers and subordinate executives.

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:

  • planning policy, and setting standards and objectives for organisations
  • providing day-to-day direction and management of organisations, and directing and endorsing policy to fulfil objectives, achieve specific goals, and maximise profit and efficiency
  • assessing changing situations and responding accordingly by issuing commands and directives to subordinate staff
  • consulting with immediate subordinates and departmental heads on matters such as methods of operation, equipment requirements, finance, sales and human resources
  • authorising the funding of major policy implementation programs
  • representing the organisation at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums, and liaising between areas of responsibility
  • preparing, or arranging for the preparation of, reports, budgets and forecasts, and presenting them to governing bodies
  • selecting and managing the performance of senior staff
  • may undertake responsibility for some or all of accounting, sales, marketing, human resources and other specialist operations

Occupations:

  • 111211 Corporate General Manager
  • 111212 Defence Force Senior Officer

111211 Corporate General Manager

Alternative Title:

  • Chief Operating Officer

Plans, organises, directs, controls and reviews the day-to-day operations and major functions of a commercial, industrial, governmental or other organisation through departmental managers and subordinate executives.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

  • Assistant Commissioner (Police)
  • Hospital Administrator
  • Kaiwhakahaere (NZ)
  • Managing Editor
  • Trade Union Secretary

111212 Defence Force Senior Officer

Alternative Titles:

  • Air Force Senior Officer
  • Army Senior Officer
  • Navy Senior Officer

Plans, organises, directs, controls and reviews the day-to-day operations and major functions of organisational units of the Australian or New Zealand Defence Forces through subordinate officers.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

  • Air Chief Marshal (Air Force)
  • Air Commodore (Air Force)
  • Air Marshal (Air Force)
  • Air Vice Marshal (Air Force)
  • Group Captain (Air Force)
  • Wing Commander (Air Force)
  • Brigadier (Army)
  • Colonel (Army)
  • General (Army)
  • Lieutenant Colonel (Army)
  • Lieutenant General (Army)
  • Major General (Army)
  • Admiral (Navy)
  • Captain (Navy)
  • Commander (Navy)
  • Commodore (Navy)
  • Rear Admiral (Navy)
  • Vice Admiral (Navy)
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