Overview of this occupation
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.
What they do:
- Analyse data to assess operational or project effectiveness
- Analyse operational data to evaluate processes, identify issues, and inform decisions or activities
- Communicate organisational standards, policies, guidelines, programs, or procedures
- Communicate with others to arrange, coordinate, or conduct activities
- Direct department or organisational activities
- Direct fundraising or financing activities
- Direct or manage financial activities or operations
- Direct sales, marketing or customer service activities
- Liaise between departments or other groups to improve function or communication
- Manage administrative, clerical, or support services
- Manage human resources activities
- Resolve employee or contractor problems
What technology tools they use:
- Accounting and financial management systems
- Audio/video conferencing software
- Business intelligence and decision support software
- Flow chart and diagram software
- Human resources software
- Procurement and supply chain management systems
- Project management software
- Statistical and data analysis software
Source: Australian Skills Classification, job and Skills Australia, Commonwealth of Australia. Used under Creative Commons BY 4.0 licence and Jobs and Skills Australia, ABS Census 2016, Customised Report.
Quick facts
Chief Executive or Managing Director
All employees nationwide 1
The number of people employed in an occupations as their main job across all Australian states.
Projected growth 2
The projected increase in employment in Australia from May 2023 to May 2028.
Working in NSW 3
The distribution of people employed in an occupation in NSW.
Median age of all workers 5
This shows the median age of all workers in this occupation.
Part-time workers 6
Those who usually work less than 35 hours per week.
See footnotes for source details and additional information.
Skills and knowledge
What are they good at?
This table lists skills and knowledge categories according to how relevant they are for this occupation.
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Source: Australian Skills Classification, Jobs and Skills Australia, Commonwealth of Australia. Used under Creative Commons BY 4.0 licence.
Education and qualifications
Chief Executive or Managing Director – Skill level 1
Occupation at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree of higher qualification .
At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification
Source: Conceptual basis of ANZSCO, ABS Survey, Release Nov 2021.
Qualifications in this workforce
This table shows the distribution of employment by highest qualification completed (in any field of study).7
Year 12 and below
Certificate III or IV
Diploma or Advanced Diploma
Bachelor`s degree
Post-graduate
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Use this as a guide for understanding what qualifications are the most common in this field. For personalised support on your education journey, talk to a Careers NSW specialist.
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