General Manager

General Managers oversee the profitability, administration, operations and compliance of an organisation. Depending on the size of the business they might report to the CEO or directly to the Board of Directors.

As a General Manager you’ll be leading a team of departmental managers as well as the general staff. A typical day could involve finalising a budget, approving a risk management plan, hiring a new operations manager, and negotiating a supplier contract.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $156,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a general manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Superintendent Clinical Supervisor Digital Project Manager Early Childhood Center Manager Innovation Strategist Site Manager Political Consultant Education Coordinator Development Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Police Sergeant Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach Strategy Manager Operations Analyst Company Director Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager ICT Project Manager Employee Relations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Project Director Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Commercial Manager Business Process Analyst Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director Acquisition Manager Risk Consultant International Business Strategist Executive Manager Program Evaluator Mining Manager Executive Director Logistician Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Research and Development Manager Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Meteorologist IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Policy Writer Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur International Project Manager Partnerships Manager Location Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Film Producer Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Customer Success Manager Service Director Cluster Manager Business Services Manager Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Team Administrator Procurement Consultant Operations Specialist Scrum Master Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Engagement Manager Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Reporting Analyst Presales Consultant Area Manager Regional Manager Assistant Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Cabin Crew Supervisor Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Investigation Manager Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Abattoir Supervisor Landfill Supervisor Airport Operations Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Conservation Manager Venue Manager Operations Officer Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Account Manager Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Information Officer Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Office Manager Supervisor Team Leader General Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Radio Producer Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Plant Manager Council Member Fleet Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Project Coordinator Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Sales Analyst Senior Risk Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant + 267 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
10 - 24 months
$0 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB80320

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 48 months
$0 - $31,050
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience OR
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience OR
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Strategy

Online
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma in Management

Online
8 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Senior Administrator

Graduate Certificate in Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 12 months
$0 - $16,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Business (Management)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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