Corporate General Manager
A Corporate General Manager oversees multiple business units or functions within a large organisation, translating executive strategy into operational reality. This role is common in Australian corporations, government agencies, and large NFPs.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Demand is relatively steady; large organisations consistently require experienced general managers.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- IMLIML
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
Key duties
- Manage day-to-day operations across assigned business units
- Develop and implement business plans aligned to corporate strategy
- Lead and develop senior managers and cross-functional teams
- Monitor KPIs and report on operational performance to executives
Skills required
- Operational management and process improvement
- People leadership and performance management
- Budget management and financial reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration and communication
Typical qualifications pathway
A bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field is typical, often accompanied by significant managerial experience. IML is the assessing authority.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494. Employer sponsorship via subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) is the most accessible route for skilled migrants For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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