Research and Development Manager
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Managers
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
Classification
- Major group
- 1Managers
- Sub-major group
- 13Specialist Managers
- Minor group
- 132Business Administration Managers
- Unit group
- 1325Research and Development Managers
Description
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates research and development activities within an organisation.
Unit group
1325 · Research and Development ManagersDescription
Research and Development Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate research and development activities within organisations.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 1
Australia
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).
New Zealand
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
Tasks include
- determining, implementing and monitoring research and development strategies, policies and plans
- developing and implementing research projects, priorities and targets to support commercial and policy developments
- leading major research projects and coordinating activities of other research workers
- assessing the benefits and monitoring the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities
- interpreting results of research projects and recommending associated product and service development innovations
- providing advice on research and development options available to the organisation
- monitoring leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assessing implications for the organisation
- may publish results of significant research projects
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
Core Skills Occupation List
| Occupation | MLTSSL | CSOL | ROL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Development Manager · 132511 | Not listed in supplied data | Listed | Not listed in supplied data |