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135111 · ANZSCO 2022

Chief Information Officer

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Managers
Assessing authority
Not specified in supplied data

Classification

Major group
1Managers
Sub-major group
13Specialist Managers
Minor group
135ICT Managers

Description

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the ICT strategies, plans and operations of an organisation to ensure the ICT infrastructure supports the organisation's overall operations and priorities.

Alternative titles

  • Chief Technology Officer

Specialisations

  • Chief Information Security Officer

Unit group

1351 · ICT Managers

Description

ICT Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of computer and telecommunication systems 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

  • analysing information needs and specifying technology to meet those needs
  • formulating and directing information and communication technology (ICT) strategies, policies and plans
  • directing the selection and installation of ICT resources and the provision of user training
  • directing ICT operations and setting priorities between system developments, maintenance and operations
  • overseeing the security of ICT systems

Occupations in this unit group

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