Director
An important role responsible for overseeing a company's business activities.
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- What's it like to be a Director?
- How to become a Director
- Latest Director jobs
- Top skills and experience for Directors
- Is Director the right role for you?
- Director role reviews
What's it like to be a Director?
As a Director, you may be either an Executive Director, which means you’re working within an organisation and have key operational responsibilities, or a Non-Executive Director, which means you do not work within a business but rather, sit on a Board of Directors, reviewing the organisation's performance and making key decisions on behalf of shareholders.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Setting the vision and mission for a company.
- Overseeing a company on behalf of shareholders.
- Appointing a CEO who will run the company.
- Providing the strategic direction of the company.
- Making key decisions around a company’s risk exposure.
- Undertaking corporate governance.
How to become a Director
There are many pathways to becoming a Director, but you typically need a relevant qualification and many years of work experience.
- Complete a relevant bachelor degree, such as a Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce.
- Consider advancing your business and leadership skills by completing a relevant postgraduate degree, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- In addition to postgraduate study, you could also consider undertaking a professional director training course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).
- Gain extensive industry experience, ideally in roles that develop your expertise in business, leadership and decision-making.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Director employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Strategic Thinking
Leadership
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Leadership
Strategic Consulting
Influencing Others
Strategic Planning
Negotiation
Financial Management
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Latest Director reviews
May 2021
Servant leadership is where connections, traction, momentum, value and influence is usually found.
Reviewer's QualificationGraduate Diploma of Mentoring and Professional Leadership
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationInvestment Management, Strategy, Execution Certainty, Stakeholder Mentoring & People Leadership
The good thingsI understand that for some, letting go of what they believe in before embracing real discomforting change can be seriously terrifying. It requires a rock-solid foundation that is built on relationship...
The challengesJust because you bring value and offer your best in all dealings, don't expect this from the world.
Be humble and giving, which is not always easy, but it usually helps you to genuinely connect with...
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Aug 2023
Mastering Supply Chain Alchemy: Crafting Efficiency and Collaboration for Optimal Success
Reviewer's QualificationDoctor of Psychology
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationConsulting & Strategy
The good things
In my job, I've got this awesome blend of technical smarts and business savvy. My focus? Making supply chains super slick and efficient. I've got a knack for optimizing every step - from snagging raw...
The challengesLack of work-life balance and extensive hours of work.
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