Chief Executive or Managing Director

Overview

Determines, formulates and reviews the general policy program and the overall direction of an organisation within the framework established by a board of directors or similar governing body.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks

• determining objectives, strategies, policies and programs for organisations
• providing overall direction and management to organisations
• authorising material, human and financial resources to implement organisational policies and programs
• monitoring and evaluating performance of organisations against organisational 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 organisation at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums, and liaising between areas of responsibility
• selecting, or approving the selection of senior staff
• ensuring the organisation complies with company laws and other relevant legislation

Alternative Titles

• Chief Executive Officer

Specialisations

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