Colonel (Army) Jobs in 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).

• planning policy, and setting standards and objectives for organisations
• providing day-to-day direction and management of organisations, and directing and endorsing policy to fulfil objectives, achieve specific goals, and maximise profit and efficiency
• assessing changing situations and responding accordingly by issuing commands and directives to subordinate staff
• consulting with immediate subordinates and departmental heads on matters such as methods of operation, equipment requirements, finance, sales and human resources
• authorising the funding of major policy implementation programs
• representing the organisation at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums, and liaising between areas of responsibility
• preparing, or arranging for the preparation of, reports, budgets and forecasts, and presenting them to governing bodies
• selecting and managing the performance of senior staff
• may undertake responsibility for some or all of accounting, sales, marketing, human resources and other specialist operations