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134 Education, Health and Welfare Services Managers

ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Reference period
2022

134 Education, Health and Welfare Services Managers

Education, Health and Welfare Services Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the provision of childcare, health, welfare and education services.

Indicative Skill Level:

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).

Tasks Include:

  • formulating policies and plans for the operation of childcare, health, welfare and educational establishments, and setting standards and objectives
  • developing and implementing programs and services to meet the needs of clients
  • directing and coordinating the allocation of resources
  • liaising with parents, boards, funding bodies, the community and educational institutions to discuss areas of cooperation and coordination
  • directing administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, monitoring and controlling expenditure, and student admissions
  • selecting, developing and managing the performance of staff
  • preparing, or arranging for the preparation of, reports, budgets and forecasts
  • representing the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums
Unit Group

1341 Child Care Centre Managers

Child Care Centre Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the activities of childcare centres and services including physical and human resources.

Indicative Skill Level:

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).

Tasks Include:

  • developing and implementing programs to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children
  • providing care for children in before-school, after-school, day, and vacation care centres
  • directing and supervising Child Carers in providing care and supervision for young children
  • ensuring the centre is a safe area for children, staff and visitors
  • complying with relevant government requirements and standards
  • liaising with parents
  • maintaining records and accounts for the centre
  • recruiting staff and coordinating professional development

Occupation:

  • 134111 Child Care Centre Manager

134111 Child Care Centre Manager

Alternative Titles:

  • Child Care Centre Director
  • Child Care Coordinator

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the activities of a childcare centre or service including physical and human resources.

Skill Level: 1

Unit Group

1342 Health and Welfare Services Managers

Health and Welfare Services Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the professional and administrative aspects of health and welfare programs and services. Nurse Managers are excluded from this unit group.

Nurse Managers are included in Unit Group 2543 Nurse Managers.

    Indicative Skill Level:

    In Australia and New Zealand:

    Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least five years of relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

    Registration or licensing may be required.

    Tasks Include:

    • providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organisation or centre
    • developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and standards for medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff
    • coordinating and administering health and welfare programs and clinical services
    • monitoring and evaluating resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training and other community facilities and centres
    • controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure on supplies, equipment and services
    • liaising with other health and welfare providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss areas of health and welfare service cooperation and coordination
    • advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities
    • representing the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums
    • controlling selection, training and supervision of staff

    Occupations:

    • 134211 Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent
    • 134212 Nursing Clinical Director
    • 134213 Primary Health Organisation Manager
    • 134214 Welfare Centre Manager
    • 134299 Health and Welfare Services Managers nec

    134211 Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent

    Alternative Title:

    • Medical Manager

    Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates medical programs and clinical services in a hospital or other health service facility, maintains standards of medical care, provides leadership to ensure an appropriately skilled medical workforce, and contributes to health service planning.

    Skill Level: 1

    Specialisations:

    • Director of Clinical Services
    • Director of Medical Services

    134212 Nursing Clinical Director

    Alternative Titles:

    • Director of Nursing
    • Senior Nurse Manager

    Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates nursing programs and clinical services in a hospital, aged care or other health service facility, maintains standards of nursing care, provides leadership to ensure an appropriately skilled nursing and midwifery workforce, and contributes to health service planning. Registration or licensing may be required.

    Skill Level: 1

    Specialisations:

    • Assistant Director of Nursing
    • Deputy Director of Nursing
    • Executive Director of Nursing

    134213 Primary Health Organisation Manager

    Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates a primary health organisation that provides a broad range of out-of-hospital health services.

    Skill Level: 1

    134214 Welfare Centre Manager

    Alternative Title:

    • Welfare Project Manager

    Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates a centre, program or project concerned with social welfare support.

    Skill Level: 1

    134299 Health and Welfare Services Managers nec

    This occupation group covers Health and Welfare Services Managers not elsewhere classified.

    Skill Level: 1

    Occupations in this group include:

    • Director of Pharmacy
    • Director of Physiotherapy Services
    • Director of Speech Pathology
    • Disability Services Program Manager
    • Manager of Allied Health Services
    Unit Group

    1343 School Principals

    School Principals plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the educational and administrative aspects of primary, middle or intermediate, and secondary schools including physical and human resources.

    Indicative Skill Level:

    In Australia and New Zealand:

    Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least five years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

    Registration or licensing is required.

    Tasks Include:

    • determining educational programs based on curricula set by educational authorities
    • implementing systems and procedures to monitor school performance and student enrolments
    • directing administrative and clerical activities concerning student admissions and educational services
    • preparing school budgets and maintaining budgetary controls
    • promoting the educational program, and representing schools in the wider community
    • supervising the maintenance of school facilities
    • enforcing a disciplinary code to create a safe and conducive environment for students and teachers
    • organising and implementing methods of raising additional funds in conjunction with parent groups
    • controlling selection, training and supervision of staff
    • may teach students

    Occupation:

    • 134311 School Principal

    134311 School Principal

    Alternative Title:

    • Headmaster/mistress

    Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the educational and administrative aspects of primary, middle or intermediate and secondary schools including physical and human resources. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 1

    Specialisations:

    • Middle or Intermediate School Principal
    • Primary School Principal
    • Secondary School Principal
    Unit Group

    1344 Other Education Managers

    Other Education Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate educational policy, and provide advice and educational and administrative support to staff and students in educational institutions.

    Indicative Skill Level:

    In Australia and New Zealand:

    Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least five years of relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

    Tasks Include:

    • coordinating the educational, administrative and financial affairs of an educational institution or department within the institution
    • researching, developing, implementing, reviewing and evaluating educational and administrative policy
    • liaising between educational institutions, parents and the wider community
    • providing advice on policy and procedures to staff and students
    • consulting with academic and administrative staff to coordinate educational programs
    • identifying and addressing present and future needs for student and staff development
    • researching educational systems and monitoring and evaluating new developments
    • researching and reporting on students' needs arising from curriculum implementation
    • developing and delivering training programs for teachers

    Occupations:

    • 134411 Faculty Head
    • 134412 Regional Education Manager
    • 134499 Education Managers nec

    134411 Faculty Head

    Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the educational and administrative aspects of a department, faculty or school within a university or other tertiary education institution.

    Skill Level: 1

    Specialisations:

    • Dean (University)
    • Head Teacher (TAFE)

    134412 Regional Education Manager

    Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates educational approaches and policy, and curriculum resources and development for preschool, primary, middle or intermediate school, secondary, TAFE or polytechnic teachers and administrators.

    Skill Level: 1

    Specialisation:

    • School Administrator

    134499 Education Managers nec

    This occupation group covers Education Managers not elsewhere classified.

    Skill Level: 1

    Occupations in this group include:

    • Polytechnic Registrar
    • Project Coordinator (Education)
    • TAFE Registrar
    • University Registrar