ICT Managers

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

**Indicative skill level:**

#### 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 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