Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

MANAGERS plan, organise, direct, control, coordinate and review the operations of government, commercial, agricultural, industrial, non-profit and other organisations, and departments.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this major group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:
Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1); or
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:
Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1); or
NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

setting the overall direction and objectives of organisations and departments within organisations;
formulating, administering and reviewing policy and legislation to ensure organisational and departmental objectives are met;
directing and coordinating the allocation of assets and resources;
directing, controlling and coordinating the activities of organisations and departments, either personally or through senior subordinate staff;
monitoring and evaluating overall organisational and departmental performance, and adjusting policies, rules and regulations to ensure objectives are met;
representing the organisation at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums, and liaising between areas of responsibility.

Occupations in this major group are classified into the following sub-major groups:

11 Chief Executives, General Managers and Legislators
12 Farmers and Farm Managers
13 Specialist Managers
14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers