Plans, organises, directs, controls and reviews the day-to-day operations and major functions of a commercial, industrial, governmental or other organisation through departmental managers and subordinate executives.
Previously referred to in ASCO as:
1112-11 General Manager
111211 公司总经理职位别名 - FLYabroad
111211 Kaiwhakahaere (NZ) (S)
111211 首席运营官 Chief Operating Officer (A)
111211 助理专员(警察) Assistant Commissioner (Police) (S)
Hospital administrators plan, direct and coordinate health and administrative
services provided by hospitals, community health services, aged-care
facilities, private healthcare facilities and other health service
organisations.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Hospital Administrator earn an average of $1937 per week.
The [average annual salary for this job is $100724 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
able to analyse and solve problems
good planning, organisational and decision-making skills
good communication and interpersonal skills.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Skilled Non-trade Jobs
These jobs do not usually require completion of secondary education, however
further part-time study such as a Certificate III or IV, and on-the-job
training, may be required.
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Hospital Administrator
Hospital administrators may perform the following tasks:
prepare annual funding estimates, forecasting the demand for services and allocating budgets
improve and maintain delivery of health services by planning the services and accounting for the cost of care and the distribution of staff
represent the health service by attending meetings, seminars and functions
talk to members of the community, local interest groups, politicians, industry associations and the media in relation to the organisation and the services provided
act as liaison officer between the governing body of the health organisation and health authorities
manage staff in areas such as cleaning, safety, maintenance, records and accounts
take part in identifying problems and needs within the health service by attending staff meetings
liaise with medical and nursing staff
interpret industrial awards and other regulations concerning staff employment contracts
develop and implement new policies and procedures
participate in the promotion of occupational health and safety management within the organisation.
good understanding of how businesses should function
interested in people, processes and resource management.
This job also involves:
[Mainly indoor work](#Collapse "Click to expand or collapse")
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed area protected from the weather.
[Reading or writing](#Collapse "Click to expand or collapse")
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing skills.
[Sitting for long periods](#Collapse "Click to expand or collapse")
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs are usually performed sitting down at a desk, counter, workbench or other location for periods of at least two hours at a stretch.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
[Professional Jobs](#Collapse "Click to expand or collapse")
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree, or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study, such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this occupation:
[Economics](#Collapse "Click to expand or collapse")
School subjects that include some aspect of ECONOMICS provide a useful background to these jobs. In some cases an economics-related subject is a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
[Mathematics](#Collapse "Click to expand or collapse")
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
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Duties and tasks of a General Manager
General managers may perform the following tasks:
decide on the organisation’s objectives, policies and programs and set standards and targets
provide leadership for the achievement of policy objectives, increased profit or market dominance
assess the performance of the organisation and its activities
provide overall direction and management of the organisation’s utilisation of resources, including personnel, technology and physical assets such as buildings
consult with staff and review their recommendations and reports
guide the preparation of reports, budgets and forecasts and present them to boards and other governing bodies
represent the organisation in negotiations and at meetings, conventions and seminars, and liaise with other organisations
select or approve the selection of senior staff
authorise funds to implement policies and programs.
General Managers administer industrial, commercial and government
organisations. They may do this on their own or through a team of senior
executives.
General managers often work in an office environment. They may be required to
travel to destinations within Australia and internationally. General managers
usually work regular hours but are often required to work longer hours that
may include evenings and weekends.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed General Manager earn an average of $1937 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $100724 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
good oral and written communication skills
good organisational and time management skills
able to work under pressure
leadership skills
able to analyse and solve problems
good understanding of how businesses should function
interested in people, processes and resource management.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
Sitting for long periods
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs are usually performed sitting
down at a desk, counter, workbench or other location for periods of at least
two hours at a stretch.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Economics
School subjects that include some aspect of ECONOMICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an economics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a General Manager
General managers may perform the following tasks:
decide on the organisation’s objectives, policies and programs and set standards and targets
provide leadership for the achievement of policy objectives, increased profit or market dominance
assess the performance of the organisation and its activities
provide overall direction and management of the organisation’s utilisation of resources, including personnel, technology and physical assets such as buildings
consult with staff and review their recommendations and reports
guide the preparation of reports, budgets and forecasts and present them to boards and other governing bodies
represent the organisation in negotiations and at meetings, conventions and seminars, and liaise with other organisations
select or approve the selection of senior staff
authorise funds to implement policies and programs.