Occupation: 139913 - Laboratory Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a research or production laboratory.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 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: 212111 - Artistic Director

Determines and oversees implementation of artistic policies for a performing arts organisation such as a theatre company, dance company, music ensemble, festival or venue.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is to have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least 5 years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Artistic Directors and Media Producers (excluding Video) require relevant experience in addition to the formal qualification. Radio and Television Presenters require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualification and experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• managing artistic and media productions to meet quality, cost and timing specifications
• formulating and developing organisations' artistic policies and selecting and planning organisations' artistic programs
• hiring and managing artistic staff
• controlling the use of media production facilities such as studios and editing equipment, stage and film equipment and rehearsal time
• directing the formulation of media production strategies, policies and plans
• introducing programs, music, entertainment items, guests and celebrities
• preparing and reading news bulletins, making special announcements and providing commentary for sports and other events
• presenting opinions on sports, politics, and social and economic matters
• researching, investigating and compiling stories and programs

Occupation: 212415 - Technical Writer

Researches and writes technical information-based material and documentation for articles, manuals, text books, handbooks, or multimedia products, usually for education or corporate purposes.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 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 Include:

• determining advertising approach by consulting clients and management, and studying products to establish principal selling features
• writing advertisements for press, radio, television, cinema screens, billboards, catalogues and shop displays
• making decisions about the specific content of publications in conjunction with other senior editors and in accordance with editorial policies and guidelines
• reviewing copy for publication to ensure conformity with accepted rules of grammar, style and format, coherence of story, and accuracy, legality and probity of content
• collecting and analysing facts about newsworthy events from interviews, printed matter, investigations and observations
• writing news reports, commentaries, articles and feature stories for newspapers, magazines, journals, television and radio on topics of public interest
• researching and writing technical, information-based material and documentation for manuals, text books, handbooks and multimedia products
• critically discussing daily news topics in the editorial columns of newspapers and reviewing books, films and plays

Occupation: 222213 - Stockbroking Dealer

(Sharebroker, Stockbroker)

Buys and sells stocks and bonds on behalf of clients.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 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). Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• obtaining information on securities, market conditions, government regulations and financial circumstances of clients
• interpreting data from securities reports, financial periodicals and stock-quotation viewer screens
• analysing financial markets and financial market products
• providing information and offering advice on financial market matters, market conditions and the history and prospects of corporations
• executing buy and sell orders in the market place on behalf of clients
• relaying trade information to clients such as the number of contracts bought and sold and the price
• monitoring futures prices and market changes, and bidding for commodity futures contracts
• recording and transmitting buy and sell orders
• calculating and recording costs of transactions

Specialisation:
Trading Floor Operator (Stock Exchange)

Occupation: 224412 - Policy Analyst

(Policy Adviser)

Develops and analyses policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government or commercial operations and programs.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 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 Include:

• determining organisational and client intelligence requirements
• organising, collecting, collating and analysing data, and developing intelligence information such as electronic surveillance
• compiling and disseminating intelligence information using briefings, maps, charts, reports and other methods
• ascertaining the accuracy of data collected and reliability of sources
• conducting threat and risk assessments and developing responses
• liaising and consulting with program administrators and other interest parties to identify policy needs
• reviewing existing policies and legislation to identify anomalies and out-of-date provisions
• researching social, economic and industrial trends, and client expectations of programs and services provided
• formulating and analysing policy options, preparing briefing papers and recommendations for policy changes, and advising on preferred options
• assessing impacts, financial implications, interactions with other programs and political and administrative feasibility of policies

Occupation: 131112 - Sales & Marketing Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the sales and marketing activities within an organisation.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 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 quallification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)

ICT Business Development Managers are excluded from this occupation. ICT Business Development Managers are included in Unit Group 2252 ICT Sales Professionals, in Occupation 225212 ICT Business Development Manager.

Tasks Include:

• formulating and implementing policies and plans for advertising, public relations, sales and marketing in consultation with other Managers
• directing the development of initiatives for new products, marketing and advertising campaigns
• organising and controlling sales activities by setting product mix, geographical sales areas and customer service standards
• directing merchandising methods and distribution policy by coordinating the work of salespersons, and organising agents and distributors
• directing sales methods and arrangement s by setting prices and credit arrangements

Specialisations:
Business Development Manager
Market Research Manager

Occupation: 134212 - Nursing Clinical Director

(Director of Nursing, Senior Nurse Manager)

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates nursing programs and clinical services in a hospital, aged care or other health service facility, maintains standards of nursing care, provides leadership to ensure an appropriate skilled nursing and midwifery workforce, and contributes to health service planning.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 years of relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

• providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organisation or centre
• developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and standards for medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff
• coordinating and administering health and welfare programs and clinical services
• monitoring and evaluating resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training and other community facilities and centres
• controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure on supplies, equipment and services
• liaising with other health and welfare providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss areas of health and welfare service coorperation and coordination
• advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities
• representing the organisation in negotiation, and at conventions, seminar, public hearings and forums
• controlling selection, training and supervision of staff

Specialisations:
Assistant Director of Nursing
Deputy Director of Nursing
Executive Director of Nursing

Occupation: 139914 - Quality Assurance Manager

(Quality Facilitator)

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the deployment of quality systems and certification processes within an organisation.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 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: 212112 - Media Producer (Excluding Video)

Plans, administers and reviews activities concerned with publishing, or the production of films, television or radio programs, theatre, music, festivals or other artistic activities.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is to have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least 5 years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Artistic Directors and Media Producers (excluding Video) require relevant experience in addition to the formal qualification. Radio and Television Presenters require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualification and experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• managing artistic and media productions to meet quality, cost and timing specifications
• formulating and developing organisations' artistic policies and selecting and planning organisations' artistic programs
• hiring and managing artistic staff
• controlling the use of media production facilities such as studios and editing equipment, stage and film equipment and rehearsal time
• directing the formulation of media production strategies, policies and plans
• introducing programs, music, entertainment items, guests and celebrities
• preparing and reading news bulletins, making special announcements and providing commentary for sports and other events
• presenting opinions on sports, politics, and social and economic matters
• researching, investigating and compiling stories and programs

Specialisations:
Executive Producer
Film Producer
Stage Producer
Television Producer

Occupation: 212416 - Television Journalist

(Television Reporter)

Collects and analyses facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation and observation and writes stories for television news or current affairs programs.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 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 Include:

• determining advertising approach by consulting clients and management, and studying products to establish principal selling features
• writing advertisements for press, radio, television, cinema screens, billboards, catalogues and shop displays
• making decisions about the specific content of publications in conjunction with other senior editors and in accordance with editorial policies and guidelines
• reviewing copy for publication to ensure conformity with accepted rules of grammar, style and format, coherence of story, and accuracy, legality and probity of content
• collecting and analysing facts about newsworthy events from interviews, printed matter, investigations and observations
• writing news reports, commentaries, articles and feature stories for newspapers, magazines, journals, television and radio on topics of public interest
• researching and writing technical, information-based material and documentation for manuals, text books, handbooks and multimedia products
• critically discussing daily news topics in the editorial columns of newspapers and reviewing books, films and plays

Occupation: 222299 - Financial Dealers NEC

This occupation group covers Financial Dealers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 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). Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

• obtaining information on securities, market conditions, government regulations and financial circumstances of clients
• interpreting data from securities reports, financial periodicals and stock-quotation viewer screens
• analysing financial markets and financial market products
• providing information and offering advice on financial market matters, market conditions and the history and prospects of corporations
• executing buy and sell orders in the market place on behalf of clients
• relaying trade information to clients such as the number of contracts bought and sold and the price
• monitoring futures prices and market changes, and bidding for commodity futures contracts
• recording and transmitting buy and sell orders
• calculating and recording costs of transactions

Occupations in this group include:
Equities Analyst
Investment Dealer

Occupation: 224511 - Land Economist

(Property Economist)

Provides advice on the administration and use of land and property. Registration or licensing maybe required.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least 5 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 Include:

• providing advice on land and property financing and valuation matters
• researching and advising on the administration and use of land and property
• developing and implementing sales and have leasing proposals for commercial land and property
• providing asset management services for the administration and use of land and property
• analysing land and property investments
• managing land and property portfolios and commercial property developments
• calculating values by considering market demand, condition of items, future trends and other factors
• examining property, selecting methods of valuation, and submitting written assessments
• giving evidence in legal proceedings, mediating on valuation matters and providing rental determinations for arbitration purposes

Specialisation:
Asset Manager (Land and Property)

Occupation: 132211 - Finance Manager

(Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director, Financial Controller)

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the financial and accounting activities within an organisation.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instance relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• determining, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating budgetary and accounting strategies, policies and plans in consultation with other Managers
• providing financial information and interpreting the implications for business performance and funding needs
• coordinating the development, implementation and monitoring of accounting systems
• directing the preparation of financial reports summarising and forecasting the organisation's financial position such as income statements, balance sheets and analyses of future earnings and income
• assessing capital finance proposals and the financial status of operational projects
• advising on investment strategies, sources of funds and the distribution of earnings
• delivering long range profit forecasts, budgeting and financial reporting
• ensuring compliance with financial legislation and standards

Occupation: 134213 - Primary Health Organisation Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates a primary health organisation that provides a broad range of out-of-hospital health services.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 years of relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

• providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organisation or centre
• developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and standards for medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff
• coordinating and administering health and welfare programs and clinical services
• monitoring and evaluating resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training and other community facilities and centres
• controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure on supplies, equipment and services
• liaising with other health and welfare providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss areas of health and welfare service coorperation and coordination
• advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities
• representing the organisation in negotiation, and at conventions, seminar, public hearings and forums
• controlling selection, training and supervision of staff

Occupation: 139915 - Sports Administrator

Plans, organises, directs, controls, coordinates and promotes sport and recreational activities, and develops related policies.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 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: 212113 - Radio Presenter

(Radio Announcer)

Prepares and presents news, sports or other information, conducts interviews, and introduces music, performances and special events on radio. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications and experience.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is to have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least 5 years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Artistic Directors and Media Producers (excluding Video) require relevant experience in addition to the formal qualification. Radio and Television Presenters require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualification and experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• managing artistic and media productions to meet quality, cost and timing specifications
• formulating and developing organisations' artistic policies and selecting and planning organisations' artistic programs
• hiring and managing artistic staff
• controlling the use of media production facilities such as studios and editing equipment, stage and film equipment and rehearsal time
• directing the formulation of media production strategies, policies and plans
• introducing programs, music, entertainment items, guests and celebrities
• preparing and reading news bulletins, making special announcements and providing commentary for sports and other events
• presenting opinions on sports, politics, and social and economic matters
• researching, investigating and compiling stories and programs

Specialisations:
Disc Jockey (Radio)
Talkback Host
Tourism Radio Presenter

Occupation: 212499 - Journalists & Other Writers NEC

This occupation group covers Journalists & Other Writers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 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 Include:

• determining advertising approach by consulting clients and management, and studying products to establish principal selling features
• writing advertisements for press, radio, television, cinema screens, billboards, catalogues and shop displays
• making decisions about the specific content of publications in conjunction with other senior editors and in accordance with editorial policies and guidelines
• reviewing copy for publication to ensure conformity with accepted rules of grammar, style and format, coherence of story, and accuracy, legality and probity of content
• collecting and analysing facts about newsworthy events from interviews, printed matter, investigations and observations
• writing news reports, commentaries, articles and feature stories for newspapers, magazines, journals, television and radio on topics of public interest
• researching and writing technical, information-based material and documentation for manuals, text books, handbooks and multimedia products
• critically discussing daily news topics in the editorial columns of newspapers and reviewing books, films and plays

Occupations in this group include:
Blogger
Critic
Editorial Assistant
Essayist

Occupation: 222311 - Financial Investment Adviser

(Financial Planning Adviser)

Develops and implements financial plans for individuals or organisations, and advises on investment strategies and their taxation implications, securities, insurance, pension plans and real estate.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 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). Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

• interviewing prospective clients to determine financial status and objectives, discussing financial options and developing financial plans and investment strategies
• monitoring investment performance, and reviewing and revising investment plans based on modified needs and changes in markets
• recommending and arranging insurance cover for clients
• arranging to buy and sell stocks and bonds for clients
• advising on investment strategies, sources of funds and the distribution of earnings
• setting financial objectives, and developing and implementing strategies for achieving the financial objectives
• managing funds raised from personal superannuation savings policies and unit trusts
• assisting in meeting superannuation compliance requirements
• directing the collection of financial, accounting and investment information and the preparation of budgets, reports, forecasts and statutory returns
• may refer clients to other organisations to obtain services outlined in financial plans