Corporate General Manager

Overview

Plans, organises, directs, controls and reviews the day-to-day operations and major functions of a commercial, industrial, governmental or other organisation through departmental managers and subordinate executives.

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

• planning policy, and setting standards and objectives for organisations
• providing day-to-day direction and management of organisations, and directing and endorsing policy to fulfil objectives, achieve specific goals, and maximise profit and efficiency
• assessing changing situations and responding accordingly by issuing commands and directives to subordinate staff
• consulting with immediate subordinates and departmental heads on matters such as methods of operation, equipment requirements, finance, sales and human resources
• authorising the funding of major policy implementation programs
• representing the organisation at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums, and liaising between areas of responsibility
• preparing, or arranging for the preparation of, reports, budgets and forecasts, and presenting them to governing bodies
• selecting and managing the performance of senior staff
• may undertake responsibility for some or all of accounting, sales, marketing, human resources and other specialist operations

Alternative Titles

• Chief Operating Officer

Specialisations

• Assistant Commissioner (Police)
• Hospital Administrator
• Managing Editor
• Trade Union Secretary

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