111111 Chief Executive or Managing Director

1111 CHIEF EXECUTIVES AND MANAGING DIRECTORS

CHIEF EXECUTIVES AND MANAGING DIRECTORS determine, formulate and review the general policy programs and the overall direction of organisations within the framework established by boards of directors and similar governing bodies.
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
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 Include:

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