All occupations in this major group should have a level of skill commensurate with the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree or higher qualification. Managers must have at least 5 years experience in senior management.
Manager and Administrators head government, legislative, industrial, commercial, agricultural and other establishments, or departments within these organisations. Managers and administrators determine the policy of an organisation or department, direct its functioning through other managers, and coordinate economic, social, technical, legal and other policies.
As per Australian Standards: Tasks performed by Managers and Administrators typically include:
- Formulating, administering and reviewing the policy and legislation which determine the direction to be taken by the organisation they head;
- Controlling, directing and participating in the activities of that organisation personally and through a hierarchy of managers and supervisors;
- Establishing operational and administrative procedures; and
- Controlling the selection of senior staff and the allocation of resources.
Skilled Occupation List |
Managers and Administrators |
Occupations |
Child Care Co-ordinator [Child Care Centre Director, Child Care Centre Manager] |
Company Secretary |
Construction Project Manager [Building and Construction Manager] |
Director of Nursing [Senior Nurse Manager] |
Education Managers (not elsewhere classified) [Project Coordinator (Education), Registrar (University or TAFE)] |
Engineering Manager |
Environment, Parks and Land Care Manager |
Finance Manager [Finance Director, Financial Controller, Chief Accountant, Credit Manager, Divisional Finance Manager, Treasurer (except Government)] |
General Manager [Chief Executive, Commissioner (Emergency Services), Director-General, Head of Armed Forces, Hospital Administrator, Managing Editor, Medical Superintendent,Secretary(Government Department), Trade Union Secretary] |
Human Resource Manager [Personnel and Employee Relations Manager, Occupational Health and Safety Manager, Organisation and Methods Manager, Training and Development Manager] |
Information Technology Manager [Computer Services Manager] |
Laboratory Manager |
Medical Administrator [Medical Manager, Director of Medical Services, Medical Superintendent] |
Policy and Planning Manager [Public Policy Manager, Corporate Planning Manager, Strategic Planning Manager, Policy Development Manager] |
Production Manager (Manufacturing) [Plant Manager (Manufacturing),Works Manager (Manufacturing)] |
Production Manager (Mining) [Mine Manager, Mine Superintendent] |
Project Builder [Professional Builder] |
Regional Education Manager [Schools Director] |
Research and Development Manager |
Sales and Marketing Manager [Advertising Manager, Market Research Manager] |
Sports Administrator |
Supply and Distribution Manager |
Welfare Centre Manager [Welfare Project Manager] |