Occupation

121131 Chief Executive or Managing Director

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
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121131 Chief Executive or Managing Director

Determines, formulates, and reviews the general policy program and the overall direction of an organisation within the framework established by a board of directors or similar governing body.

Alternative title

  • Chief Executive Officer

Specialisations

  • Director-General
  • Executive Director
  • Secretary (Government Department)

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Determines objectives, strategies, policies, and programs for organisations
  • Provides overall direction and management to organisations
  • Authorises material, human, and financial resources to implement organisational policies and programs
  • Monitors and evaluates performance of the organisation against organisational objectives and strategies
  • Consults with senior staff, and reviews recommendations and reports
  • Approves and presents reports, budgets, and forecasts to major stakeholders, such as governing bodies and boards of directors
  • Represents the organisation at official events, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings, and forums
  • Selects or approves the selection of senior staff