Group
Occupation

121133 Non-executive Board Member

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
Next release Unknown
First release

121133 Non-executive Board Member

Oversees and determines the overall direction and policies of an organisation through board participation, while providing strategic oversight and governance without involvement in day-to-day management.

Chief Executives and Managing Directors, Chief Information Officers, Company Secretaries, Corporate General Managers and Finance Managers are excluded from this occupation. Chief Executives and Managing Directors are included in Occupation 121132 Chief Executive or Managing Director. Chief Information Officers are included in Occupation 113131 Chief Information Officer. Company Secretaries are included in Occupation 223931 Company Secretary. Corporate General Managers are included in Occupation 121231 Corporate General Manager. Finance Managers are included in Occupation 111231 Finance Manager.

Specialisation

  • Non-executive Director

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Provides objective strategic oversight and governance to organisations without day-to-day management involvement
  • Participates in board meetings to fulfil fiduciary duties regarding strategy, risk compliance and oversight
  • Evaluates and challenges executive decision-making independently of management
  • Monitors and responds to conflicts of interest in board decisions and executive conduct
  • Forms independent opinions on strategy, performance and accountability
  • Provides broad business advice and external insights to complement internal perspectives
  • Oversees the investigation of complaints and internal governance issues
  • May evaluate executive leadership remuneration and performance
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