Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

BUSINESS, HUMAN RESOURCES AND MARKETING PROFESSIONALS perform analytical, conceptual and practical tasks to provide services in financial accounting and transaction matters, human resources development, public relations and marketing, and conduct studies of the economy, organisational structures, methods and systems.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this sub-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:

collecting, analysing and interpreting information on the financial viability, cost structures and trading effectiveness of organisations;
conducting audits, preparing financial statements and controlling treasury systems for organisations;
developing and reviewing financial plans and strategies, executing buy and sell orders, and negotiating the purchase and sale of commodities;
developing, implementing and evaluating staff recruitment, training and development programs;
researching, developing and implementing marketing and public relations campaigns;
studying and developing methods and policies to improve and promote government and business operations and effectiveness;
developing and managing record and archival systems for retention and destruction of legal, administrative, evidential, historical and other records.

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

221 Accountants, Auditors and Company Secretaries
222 Financial Brokers and Dealers, and Investment Advisers
223 Human Resources and Training Professionals
224 Information and Organisation Professionals
225 Sales, Marketing and Public Relations Professionals