1212 General Managers and Defence Force Senior Officers
1212 General Managers and Defence Force Senior Officers
Plan, organise, direct, control and review the strategic directions, day-to-day operations and major functions of commercial, industrial, government and defence organisations through departmental managers and subordinate executives and officers.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
121231 Corporate General Manager
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.
Alternative title
- Chief Operating Officer
Specialisations
- Assistant Commissioner (Police)
- Hospital Administrator
- Hotel General Manager
- Managing Editor
- Trade Union Secretary
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Plans policies and sets standards and objectives for organisations
- Provides day-to-day direction and management of organisations
- Directs and endorses policies to fulfil objectives, achieve specific goals, and maximise profit and/or efficiency
- Consults and liaises with departmental heads on matters such as finance, sales and human resources
- Implements and oversees organisational policies and programs
- Selects senior staff and manages their performance
- Ensures and encourages compliance with organisational policies and protocols, and relevant legislation
- Represents the organisation at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums
- May prepare or arrange for the preparation of reports, budgets and forecasts
121232 Defence Force Senior Officer
Plans, organises, directs, controls and reviews the strategic direction, day-to-day operations, and major functions of organisational units of the Australian Defence Force through subordinate officers.
This occupation includes the following ranks:
- Navy: Admiral, Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, Commodore, Captain
- Army: General, Lieutenant General, Major General, Brigadier, Colonel
- Air Force: Air Chief Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Vice-Marshal, Air Commodore, Group Captain.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Provides strategic direction and management, and develops operational plans for the Defence Force
- Consults with other senior officers and directs subordinate officers to organise and coordinate the deployment of personnel and resources for Defence Force operations
- Assesses situations, reviews recommendations and reports, and responds accordingly by issuing commands and directives to subordinate officers
- Reviews and evaluates the performance of subordinate officers and Defence Force units, and directs and oversees the training and development of personnel
- Decides or approves Defence Force appointments
- Represents the Defence Force at negotiations and official events or engagements, and liaises with external stakeholders