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139 Miscellaneous Specialist Managers

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

139 Miscellaneous Specialist Managers

This minor group covers Specialist Managers not elsewhere classified. It includes Commissioned Officers (Management), and Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Members.

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).

Unit Group

1391 Commissioned Officers (Management)

Commissioned Officers (Management) provide high level management to support the running of organisational, geographical and operational units and sections within the defence forces and fire and police services.

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:

  • establishing administrative and operational procedures by taking account of the organisation's operating environment
  • making policy decisions and accepting responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets and adherence to budgets, standards and procedures
  • establishing lines of control and delegating responsibilities to subordinate staff
  • representing the organisation in dealings with other organisations and the public
  • controlling the collection and interpretation of management information to monitor performance
  • controlling the use of, and accounting for, the assets and facilities of the organisation
  • preparing budgets and other management plans
  • preparing reports, authorising the release of information, and handling public relations activities

Occupations:

  • 139111 Commissioned Defence Force Officer
  • 139112 Commissioned Fire Officer
  • 139113 Commissioned Police Officer

139111 Commissioned Defence Force Officer

Provides high level management to support the running of an organisational unit within the Australian or New Zealand Defence Forces.

This occupation includes the following ranks:

  • Air Force: Flight Lieutenant, Flying Officer, Pilot Officer, Squadron Leader
  • Army: Captain, Lieutenant, Major, Second Lieutenant
  • Navy: Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, Midshipman, Sub Lieutenant

This occupation excludes Commissioned Defence Force Officers performing duties for which there is a civilian equivalent. These officers are included with the civilian occupation, for example, Nursing Officers are included in Unit Group 2544 Registered Nurses, in Occupation 254499 Registered Nurses nec.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

  • Air Defence Officer (Air Force) (Aus)
  • Ground Defence Officer (Air Force) (Aus)
  • Military Police Officer (Air Force) (NZ)
  • Security Police Officer (Air Force) (Aus)
  • Armoured Corps Officer (Army)
  • Artillery Officer (Army)
  • General Service Officer (Army) (Aus)
  • Infantry Officer (Army)
  • Military Police Officer (Army)
  • Special Service Officer (Army) (Aus)
  • Military Police Officer (Navy) (NZ)
  • Observer (Navy)

139112 Commissioned Fire Officer

Provides high level management to support the running of a geographical or operational section of a fire service.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

  • Fire Investigator
  • Inspector (Fire Services)

139113 Commissioned Police Officer

Provides high level management to support the running of a geographical or operational section of a police service.

Skill Level: 1

Unit Group

1392 Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Members

Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Members implement and enforce directives of commissioned officers of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces.

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:

  • supervising a small group of subordinates
  • maintaining discipline of subordinates
  • monitoring the morale, welfare and behaviour of subordinates, and advising commanding officers accordingly
  • instructing subordinates in dress, deportment, demeanour, behaviour, drill and devotion to duty to maintain military standards
  • conducting military drills and inspections
  • teaching military traditions and customs

Occupation:

  • 139211 Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member

139211 Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member

Implements and enforces directives of commissioned officers of the Australian or New Zealand Defence Forces.

This occupation includes the following ranks:

  • Air Force:
    • Flight Sergeant
    • Sergeant
    • Warrant Officer
    • Warrant Officer of the Air Force
  • Army:
    • Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army
    • Sergeant
    • Warrant Officer Class 1
    • Warrant Officer Class 2
  • Navy:
    • Chief Petty Officer
    • Petty Officer
    • Warrant Officer
    • Warrant Officer of the Navy

Skill Level: 1

Unit Group

1399 Other Specialist Managers

This unit group covers Specialist Managers not elsewhere classified. It includes Arts Administrators or Managers, Environmental Managers, Laboratory Managers, Sports Administrators, Quality Assurance Managers and Regulatory Affairs 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. 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).

Occupations:

  • 139911 Arts Administrator or Manager
  • 139912 Environmental Manager
  • 139913 Laboratory Manager
  • 139915 Sports Administrator
  • 139916 Quality Assurance Manager
  • 139917 Regulatory Affairs Manager
  • 139999 Specialist Managers nec

139911 Arts Administrator or Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls, coordinates and promotes artistic and cultural policies, programs, projects and services.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

  • Art Gallery Director
  • Community Arts Centre Manager
  • Cultural Centre Manager

139912 Environmental Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the development and implementation of an environmental management system within an organisation by identifying, solving and alleviating environmental issues, such as pollution and waste treatment, in compliance with environmental legislation and to ensure corporate sustainable development.

Skill Level: 1

139913 Laboratory Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a research or production laboratory.

Skill Level: 1

139915 Sports Administrator

Plans, organises, directs, controls, coordinates and promotes sport and recreational activities, and develops related policies.

Skill Level: 1

139916 Quality Assurance Manager

Alternative Title:

  • Quality Facilitator

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the deployment of quality systems and certification processes within an organisation.

Skill Level: 1

139917 Regulatory Affairs Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls, coordinates and promotes adherence to regulatory frameworks and strategies within an organisation. Monitors regulatory environment and enables compliance.

Skill Level: 1

139999 Specialist Managers nec

This occupation group covers Specialist Managers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

  • Airport Manager
  • Ambassador
  • Ambulance Services Manager
  • Archbishop
  • Bishop
  • Harbour Master
  • Security Manager (Non-ICT)