In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this minor 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).

• determining and setting the overall direction and objectives of organisations
• determining and formulating policies, rules and regulations to govern the overall operations of organisations
• directing and controlling the overall operations of organisations to ensure objectives are met
• monitoring and evaluating the overall performance of organisations 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 areas of responsibility
• determining, planning and formulating government policies, laws, rules and regulations
• investigating matters of concern to the public and electorate, and proposing government action

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).

• determining objectives, strategies, policies and programs for organisations
• providing overall direction and management to organisations
• authorising material, human and financial resources to implement organisational policies and programs
• monitoring and evaluating performance of organisations against organisational objectives and strategies
• consulting with senior subordinate staff and reviewing recommendations and reports
• preparing, or arranging for the preparation of, reports, budgets and forecasts and presenting them to governing bodies
• representing the organisation at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums, and liaising between areas of responsibility
• selecting, or approving the selection of senior staff
• ensuring the organisation complies with company laws and other relevant legislation

• 111111 Chief Executive or Managing Director

Alternative Title:

• Chief Executive Officer

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.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

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

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).

• 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

• 111211 Corporate General Manager
• 111212 Defence Force Senior Officer

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

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)

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).

• developing national, state, territory or local government policy, and formulating, amending and repealing legislation and by-laws
• helping constituents with a range of problems particularly with regard to matters concerning government and local agencies
• investigating matters of concern to the public and to particular persons and groups
• introducing proposals for government action and representing public and electoral interests
• issuing policy directions to government departments and exercising control over local government authorities
• attending community functions and meetings of local groups to provide service to the community, gauge public opinion and provide information on government plans
• may serve as a member on parliamentary committees and inquiries
• may present petitions on behalf of concerned groups

• 111311 Local Government Legislator
• 111312 Member of Parliament
• 111399 Legislators nec

Alternative Titles:

• Alderman
• Councillor

Represents the interests of people in a constituency as their elected member of a local government authority.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Community Board Member (NZ)
• Mayor

Alternative Title:

• Parliamentarian

Represents the interests of people in a constituency as their elected member to national, state or territory parliament.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Chief Minister
• Government Minister
• Member of the Legislative Assembly
• Member of the Legislative Council
• Premier
• Prime Minister
• Senator

This occupation group covers Legislators not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

• Aboriginal Community Council Member
• Councillor, Aboriginal Land Council