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1212 General Managers and Defence Force Senior Officers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

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
Occupation

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
Occupation

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