General Manager 1112-11
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Job description
Plans, administers and reviews the major functions of industrial, commercial and government organisations either independently or through subordinate executives.
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Skill level
The entry requirement for this occupation is at least 5 years relevant experience. In most instances a bachelor degree or higher qualification is also required.
Note: If you are seeking a skills assessment for skilled migration purposes, different skill level requirements may apply. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration puposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Australian Institute of Management (AIM)
The Australian Institute of Management (AIM) is Australia's largest professional body for managers, and is recognised as the voice of management in this country. The Institute is best known as Australia's largest private provider of management training and consultancy services.
For the purposes of migration, guidelines have been established setting out the level of qualifications, training and work experience for a manager assessed by AIM. To satisfy these requirements applicants must have held a senior management position for a minimum of five years.
Australian Institute of Management
Management Skills Assessment Unit
PO Box 200
SPRING HILL QLD AUSTRALIA 4004
Phone: +61 7 3227 4874
Fax: +61 7 32 2497
Email: migration@aimqld.com.au
Website: www.aim.com.au/migration
State registration is not compulsory. Membership is for professional development and networking purposes and can be obtained through AIM state offices. See below. It is important to note that membership is a separate process to obtaining a skills assessment for migration purposes.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
New South Wales
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in New South Wales.
Victoria
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Victoria.
Queensland
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Queensland.
South Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in South Australia.
Western Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Western Australia.
Tasmania
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Tasmania.
Northern Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the Northern Territory.
Australian Capital Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the ACT.
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
Australian Institute of Management - NSW/ACT
215 Pacific Highway
North Sydney NSW 2060
Telephone: 61 2 9956 3030
Fax: 61 2 9922 2210
Website: http://www.aimnsw.com.au
Victoria
Australian Institute of Management - VIC
181 Fitzroy St
St Kilda Vic. 3182
Telephone: 61 3 9534 8181
Fax: 61 3 9534 5050
Email: enquiry@aimvic.com.au
Website: www.aimvic.com.au
Queensland
Australian Institute of Management
Cnr Boundary & Rosa Sts,
Spring Hill Qld 4000
Postal Address:
PO Box 200
Spring Hill QLD 4004
Telephone: 61 7 3227 4828
Fax: 61 7 3832 0953
Email: bhankinson@aimqld.com.au
Website: www.aimqld.com.au
South Australia
Australian Institute of Management - SA
224 Hindley St,
Adelaide SA 5000
Telephone: 61 8 8239 3820
Fax: 61 8 8231 2414
Email: aimsa@aimsa.com.au
Website: www.aimsa.com.au
Western Australia
Australian Institute of Management - WA
76 Birkdale St,
Floreat WA 6014
Telephone: 61 8 9383 8088
Fax: 61 8 9387 6171
Email: aimwa@aimwa.com
Website: www.aimwa.com
Tasmania
Australian Institute of Management - VIC
181 Fitzroy St
St Kilda Vic. 3182
Telephone: 61 3 9534 8181
Fax: 61 3 9534 5050
Email: enquiry@aimvic.com.au
Website: www.aimvic.com.au
Northern Territory
Australian Institute of Management
Cnr Boundary & Rosa Sts,
Spring Hill Qld 4000
Postal Address:
PO Box 200
Spring Hill QLD 4004
Telephone: 61 7 3227 4828
Fax: 61 7 3832 0953
Email: bhankinson@aimqld.com.au
Website: www.aimqld.com.au
Australian Capital Territory
Australian Institute of Management ACT
Level 3, Engineering House,
11 National Circuit,
Barton ACT 2600
Telephone: 61 2 6273 2766
Fax: 61 2 6273 3212
Email: admin@aimcan.com.au
Website: http://www.aimcan.com.au
Managers and Professionals Association
ACT Branch
7 Napier Close
Deakin ACT 2600
Telephone: 61 2 6281 5311