Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

SPECIALIST MANAGERS plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate special functions within organisations such as advertising and sales, financial, human resources, production and distribution, education, health and welfare, and ICT.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this sub-major 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 Include:

developing, implementing and monitoring strategies, policies and plans for their area of control;
establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures;
directing and coordinating the allocation of resources;
monitoring work progress and performance, and adjusting processes and resources to keep goals on track;
controlling budget planning and report preparation, and monitoring and controlling expenditure for their area of control;
controlling selection, training and performance of staff;
representing the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums.

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

131 Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Managers
132 Business Administration Managers
133 Construction, Distribution and Production Managers
134 Education, Health and Welfare Services Managers
135 ICT Managers
139 Miscellaneous Specialist Managers