Occupation

121231 Corporate General Manager

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

121231 Corporate General Manager

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.

Alternative title

  • Chief Operating Officer

Specialisations

  • Assistant Commissioner (Police)
  • Hospital Administrator
  • Hotel General Manager
  • Managing Editor
  • Trade Union Secretary

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Plans policies and sets standards and objectives for organisations
  • Provides day-to-day direction and management of organisations
  • Directs and endorses policies to fulfil objectives, achieve specific goals, and maximise profit and/or efficiency
  • Consults and liaises with departmental heads on matters such as finance, sales and human resources
  • Implements and oversees organisational policies and programs
  • Selects senior staff and manages their performance
  • Ensures and encourages compliance with organisational policies and protocols, and relevant legislation
  • Represents the organisation at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums
  • May prepare or arrange for the preparation of reports, budgets and forecasts