13 Production and Specialized Services Managers

Production managers in agriculture, forestry and fisheries plan, direct and coordinate production in large-scale agricultural, horticultural, forestry aquaculture and fishery operations such as plantations, large ranches, collective farms and cooperatives, to grow and harvest crops, breed and raise livestock, fish and shellfish and to catch and harvest fish and other forms of aquatic life. Tasks performed usually include: monitoring market activity and planning production to meet contract requirements and market demand; establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, recording information such as farm and fisheries management practices, and preparing financial and operational reports; conferring with buyers to arrange for the sale of crops, catch and stock; contracting with farmers, skippers or independent owners for production of produce and management of production; planning the type, intensity and sequence of operations; purchasing machinery, equipment and supplies; identifying and controlling environmental toxins, weeds, pests and diseases; organizing operations such as maintaining buildings, water supply systems and equipment; overseeing the selection, training and performance of workers and contractors. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 1311 Agricultural and Forestry Production Managers 1312 Aquaculture and Fisheries Production Managers.

Manufacturing, mining, construction and distribution managers plan, organize and coordinate the manufacturing, mineral extraction, construction, supply, storage and transportation operations, either as the manager of a department or as the general manager of an enterprise or organization that does not have a hierarchy of managers. Tasks performed usually include: planning details of activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, timeliness and labour requirements; controlling the operation of plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of equipment; preparing tenders and contract bids; establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimize costs; overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment; controlling the preparation of production records and reports; coordinating the implementation of health and safety requirements; planning and directing daily operations; overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 1321 Manufacturing Managers 1322 Mining Managers 1323 Construction Managers 1324 Supply, Distribution and Related Managers.

Information and communications technology services managers plan, direct and coordinate the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of computer and telecommunication systems, either as the manager of a department or as the general manager of an enterprise or organization that does not have a hierarchy of managers. Tasks performed usually include: consulting with users, management, vendors and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements, 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, analysing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines; overseeing the security of ICT systems; assigning, reviewing, managing and leading the work of systems analysts, programmers and other computer-related workers; evaluating the organization’s technology use and needs and recommending improvements such as hardware and software upgrades; establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources; establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures; overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff; representing the enterprise or organization at ICT-related conventions, seminars and conferences. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit group: 1330 Information and Communications Technology Services Managers.

Professional services managers plan, direct and coordinate the provision of child care, health, welfare, education and other professional services, and manage the branches of institutions providing financial and insurance services. Tasks performed usually include: formulating policies and plans for the provision of services and operation of establishments; setting standards and objectives; developing and implementing programmes and services to meet the needs of clients; directing and coordinating the allocation of resources; liaising with parents, boards, funding bodies, the community representatives and related agencies to discuss areas of cooperation and coordination; monitoring and controlling expenditure; overseeing the selection, development and performance of staff; preparing, or arranging for the preparation of, reports, budgets and forecasts; representing the organization in negotiations with other agencies, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 1341 Child Care Services Managers 1342 Health Services Managers 1343 Aged Care Services Managers 1344 Social Welfare Managers 1345 Education Managers 1346 Financial and Insurance Services Branch Managers 1349 Professional Services Managers Not Elsewhere Classified Note Professional services managers are responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the provision of specialized professional and technical services. Specialized qualifications and extensive experience relevant to one or more occupations classified in Major Group 2: Professionals, or Major Group 3: Technicians and Associate Professionals, are usually required.