Manager
Coordinate and oversee the activities of a team or department to achieve goals and improve performance.
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- What's it like to be a Manager?
- Latest Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Managers
- Is Manager the right role for you?
- Manager role reviews
What's it like to be a Manager?
A Manager oversees and coordinates the operations of a team, department, or entire organisation, ensuring that goals are met efficiently and effectively. They are responsible for planning strategies, allocating resources, and making key decisions to drive success. Managers also play a role in nurturing team development, resolving conflicts, and facilitating communication between team members and other parts of the organisation.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Planning and organising tasks and setting deadlines for the team or department.
- Managing and guiding personnel, providing feedback, and handling personnel issues.
- Developing strategies to improve productivity and meet business objectives.
- Making key decisions and solving problems that affect the operation of the business unit.
- Liaising with other managers, stakeholders, or clients as necessary.
- Monitoring and reporting on department performance, making necessary adjustments for improvement.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Manager employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Team Leadership
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Thinking
Communication Skills
Influencing Others
Change Management
Negotiation
Analytical Thinking
Strategic Planning
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Latest Manager reviews
Nov 2024
Being a Manager is a fulfilling yet dynamic experience that combines leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration to create meaningful impacts for clients and teams.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Health Science
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationCommunity Services & Development
The good thingsWorking in a Manager: Clinical, NDIS, Training, Youth role is a dynamic and multifaceted position that requires a combination of leadership, clinical expertise, and strategic thinking. Here's an overv...
The challengesOne aspect I find less enjoyable is the occasional challenge of managing competing priorities, as it requires careful juggling. However, it’s an opportunity to refine organizational skills, which ulti...
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Jun 2024
Personal success is the ability to reflect and say "I am where I am because of the decisions I made." made.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Business Administration
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsThe good things:
Identify organisations with goals beyond solely the generation of profit. Profit is the fuel that enables the journey, not the journey itself. Your working career is the parallel jour...
The challengesThe challenges:
Everyone has a bias: your work wants you there more; your family wants you home more; the chores you have still need to be done; you need self-time for hobby, exercise and down time.
Y...
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