Occupation

131231 Engineering Manager

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

131231 Engineering Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the engineering and technical operations of an organisation. Oversees teams of engineers, related professionals and support personnel to deliver engineering projects in a range of industries and engineering disciplines.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Asset Managers (Property) and ICT engineering managers are excluded from this occupation. Asset Managers (Property) are included in Occupation 223531 Asset Manager (Property). ICT engineering managers are included in Unit Group 1132 ICT Managers.

Specialisation

  • Infrastructure Asset Manager

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Determines, implements and monitors engineering strategies, policies, plans and technical operations, while ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and safety standards
  • Manages and assigns tasks to engineering teams and oversees their schedules, activities and budgets
  • Monitors and evaluates the performance of engineering teams and individuals
  • Provides guidance on all technical issues related to engineering projects and requests advice from specialist engineers when required
  • Oversees, plans, controls and evaluates engineering projects, and instructs engineering teams throughout the project's operation
  • Collaborates with other departments, represents the organisation in engineering related matters, and liaises with stakeholders to achieve organisational goals