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139111 · ANZSCO 2021

Commissioned Defence Force Officer

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Managers

Classification

Major group
1Managers
Sub-major group
13Specialist Managers

Description

Provides high level management to support the running of an organisational unit within the Australian or New Zealand Defence Forces.

Specialisations

  • Air Defence Officer (Air Force) (Aus)
  • Ground Defence Officer (Air Force) (Aus)
  • Military Police Officer (Air Force) (NZ)
  • Security Police Officer (Air Force) (Aus)
  • Armoured Corps Officer (Army)
  • Artillery Officer (Army)
  • General Service Officer (Army) (Aus)
  • Infantry Officer (Army)
  • Military Police Officer (Army)
  • Special Service Officer (Army) (Aus)
  • Military Police Officer (Navy) (NZ)
  • Observer (Navy)

Unit group

1391 · Commissioned Officers (Management)

Description

Commissioned Officers (Management) provide high level management to support the running of organisational, geographical and operational units and sections within the defence forces and fire and police services.

Skill level

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).

Occupation skill level 1

Tasks

Tasks include

  • establishing administrative and operational procedures by taking account of the organisation's operating environment
  • making policy decisions and accepting responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets and adherence to budgets, standards and procedures
  • establishing lines of control and delegating responsibilities to subordinate staff
  • representing the organisation in dealings with other organisations and the public
  • controlling the collection and interpretation of management information to monitor performance
  • controlling the use of, and accounting for, the assets and facilities of the organisation
  • preparing budgets and other management plans
  • preparing reports, authorising the release of information, and handling public relations activities

Occupations in this unit group

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