1391 Commissioned Officers (Management)

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).

• 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

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

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)

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

Skill Level: 1