Chief Executives and Managing Directors play a crucial role in determining, formulating, and reviewing the general policy programs and overall direction of organizations within the framework established by boards of directors and similar governing bodies.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group require a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. However, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances, additional relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required alongside the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Determining objectives, strategies, policies, and programs for organizations.
• Providing overall direction and management to organizations.
• Authorizing material, human, and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs.
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of organizations against organizational objectives and strategies.
• Consulting with senior subordinate staff and reviewing recommendations and reports.
• Preparing, or arranging for the preparation of, reports, budgets, and forecasts and presenting them to governing bodies.
• Representing the organization at official occasions, negotiations, conventions, seminars, public hearings, and forums, and liaising between areas of responsibility.
• Selecting, or approving the selection of, senior staff.
• Ensuring the organization complies with company laws and other relevant legislation.

Occupation:

• 111111 Chief Executive or Managing Director

Alternative Title:

• Chief Executive Officer

A Chief Executive or Managing Director determines, formulates, and reviews the general policy program and overall direction of an organization within the framework established by a board of directors or similar governing body.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Director-General
• Executive Director
• Secretary (Government Department)