Group
Major group
1 Managers
ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Reference period
2013, Version 1.3
Released
5/11/2019
Managers plan, organise, direct, control, coordinate and review the operations of government, commercial, agricultural, industrial, non-profit and other organisations, and departments.
Indicative skill level:
Most occupations in this major group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
- Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1); or
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand:
- Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1); or
- NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. areas of responsibility
Tasks include:
- setting the overall direction and objectives of organisations and departments within organisations
- formulating, administering and reviewing policy and legislation to ensure organisational and departmental objectives are met
- directing and coordinating the allocation of assets and resources
- directing, controlling and coordinating the activities of organisations and departments, either personally or through senior subordinate staff
- monitoring and evaluating overall organisational and departmental performance, and adjusting policies, rules and regulations to ensure objectives are met
- representing the organisation at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums, and liaising between