General Manager
111211 · Sedentary Career data Verified
General managers plan, direct or oversee the operations of companies or organisations. They make policies, manage daily operations, and plan the use of materials and human resources.
Most common salary $82k – $169k
Upper salary up to $242k
Training 0-2 years
Description
Plans, organises, directs, controls and reviews the day-to-day operations and major functions of a business operation through subordinates.
Typical work tasks
- Plans policy, and sets standards and objectives for the organisation; provides direction and management of the organisation, and directs and endorses policy to fulfil objectives, achieve specific goals, and maximise profit and efficiency; assesses situations and responds accordingly by issuing commands and directives to subordinate staff; consults with immediate subordinates and departmental heads on matters such as methods of operation, equipment requirements, finance, sales and human resources; authorises the funding of major policy implementation programs; represents the organisation at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums, and liaises between areas of responsibility; prepares, or arranges for the preparation of, reports, budgets and forecasts, and presents them to governing bodies; selects and manages the performance of senior staff; may undertake responsibility for some or all of accounting, sales, marketing, human resources and other specialist operations.
Typical work environment
- Works indoors in offices and meeting rooms.
- Occasionally works outdoors when travelling to other venues, organisations, on information gathering trips or when giving a presentation.
- Constantly in adequately heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.
Typical physical and mental demands
- This is sedentary work requiring frequent to constant 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 requirement of the role.
- Bending, squatting or crouching is not a significant requirement.
- There are occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements required when using pens, calculators, keyboard and mouse.
- Occasional to frequent use of office equipment such as phones and computers.
- Driving is not typically 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.
Entry signal Reviewed
Requires a substantial formal qualification.
Entry barrier Formal qualification
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready No
How this was determined (model-generated): General Manager: same substantial threshold; not next-day; no licence gate. Upheld.
Entry Requirements
- 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.
Further Comments
- There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.