Chief Executive or Managing Director ANZSCO 111111

What a Chief Executive or Managing Director does

Determines, formulates and reviews the general policy program and the overall direction of an organisation within the framework established by a board of directors or similar governing body.

Also called: Chief Executive Officer
Specialisations: Director-General, Executive Director, Secretary (Government Department)

Key facts

ANZSCO code: 111111
Skill level: 1Bachelor degree or higher
Skilled lists: Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Visas that list it: 482 186 494
Assessing authority: Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML)
National shortage: No shortage

Visa options

Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.

Conditions apply to 2 visasSome positions don’t qualify. Open a visa below to see its conditions.

Points-tested

Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible

Employer-sponsored

Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills streamVia CSOLConditions apply
See 2 conditions
- (a) the position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD180,001; and (b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
- The position is not provided for under an International Trade Obligation
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry streamVia CSOLConditions apply
See 2 conditions
- (a) the position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD180,001; and (b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
- The position is not provided for under an International Trade Obligation
Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored RegionalVia MLTSSLEligible

Main tasks

determining objectives, strategies, policies and programs for organisations
providing overall direction and management to organisations
authorising material, human and financial resources to implement organisational policies and programs
monitoring and evaluating performance of organisations against organisational objectives and strategies
consulting with senior subordinate staff and reviewing recommendations and reports
preparing, or arranging for the preparation of, reports, budgets and forecasts and presenting them to governing bodies
representing the organisation at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums, and liaising between areas of responsibility
selecting, or approving the selection of senior staff
ensuring the organisation complies with company laws and other relevant legislation

Shortage by state

NationalNo shortage
ACTNo shortage
NSWNo shortage
NTNo shortage
QLDNo shortage
SANo shortage
TASNo shortage
VICNo shortage
WANo shortage

State and territory nomination

For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.

Common questions

What does a Chief Executive or Managing Director do?

Determines, formulates and reviews the general policy program and the overall direction of an organisation within the framework established by a board of directors or similar governing body. Also called: Chief Executive Officer. (ABS ANZSCO description.)

Is Chief Executive or Managing Director on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Chief Executive or Managing Director (ANZSCO 111111) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 482 and 494 visas.

What is the ANZSCO code for Chief Executive or Managing Director?

111111. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.

How can a Chief Executive or Managing Director migrate to Australia?

The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Chief Executive or Managing Director for the Subclass 186, Subclass 482 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.

Who assesses Chief Executive or Managing Director for an Australian visa?

Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML), the skills assessing authority listed for 111111.

Is Chief Executive or Managing Director in demand in Australia?

Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.