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

• Determines and sets the overall direction and objectives of organisations; determines and formulates policies, rules and regulations to govern the overall operations of organisations; directs and controls the overall operations of organisations to ensure objectives are met; monitors and evaluates the overall performance of organisations and adjusting policies, rules and regulations to ensure objectives are met; represents the organisation at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums, and liaises between areas of responsibility; determines, plans and formulates government policies, laws, rules and regulations; investigates matters of concern to the public and electorate, and proposing government action.

• Works indoors in government offices and meeting rooms or indoors in other organisations or venues.
• Occasionally works outdoors when travelling to other venues, organisations, on information gathering trips or when giving a presentation to the public and/or media.
• Constantly works in adequately heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.

• Sedentary work constantly sitting in offices or in meetings.
• Stands and walks occasionally from office to office. Stands occasionally for brief periods of time when speaking in public.
• Lifting, carrying or pulling is not a significant component of the job.
• Bending, squatting or crouching is unlikely to be required.
• Repetitive hand and finger movements are not significant components of the job but are occasionally required when using hand-held objects/equipment including pens, telephones and calculators and using a keyboard and mouse.
• Driving of cars may be required but is not a significant component of the job.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with communication, listening, and organisational, planning and decision-making capabilities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.