132511: Research and Development Manager
Description
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates research and development activities within an organisation. Skill Level 1 Occupations at Skill Level 1 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.
Assessing Authority
- Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
vetassess@vetassess.com.au
Unit Group 1325: Research and Development Managers
Description
Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate research and development activities 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
- Determining, implementing and monitoring research and development strategies, policies and plans
- Developing and implementing research projects, priorities and targets to support commercial and policy developments
- Leading major research projects and coordinating activities of other research workers
- Assessing the benefits and monitoring the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities
- Interpreting results of research projects and recommending associated product and service development innovations
- Providing advice on research and development options available to the organisation
- Monitoring leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assessing implications for the organisation
- May publish results of significant research projects