Managers - AIM - criteria

Managers and Administrators

Information for Managers and Administrators regarding visas and immigration to Australia.

Overview

MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS head government, legislative, industrial, commercial, agricultural and other establishments, or departments within these organisations. They determine the policy of the organisation or department, and direct its functioning, through other managers, and coordinate economic, social, technical, legal and other policies.

Alloccupations in this major group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks performed by managers typically include formulating, administering and reviewing the policy and legislation which determine the direction to be taken by the organisation they head; controlling, directing and participating in the activities of that organisation personally and through a hierarchy of managers and supervisors; establishing operational and administrative procedures; and controlling the selection of senior staff and the allocation of resources. Managers and Administrators are typically associated with the top 3 positions in a large organisation.

AIM Criteria:

The assessing body for managers is the Australian Institute of Management (AIM).

To be successfully assessed as a manager for migration purposes by AIM, applicants must hold a senior management position at the level of an Associate Fellow of AIM.  The criteria used is as follows: -

A record of proven management achievement over a period of five years or more in a senior management position such as a

• chief executive
• general manager or
• senior functional manager

who delegates authority to several other managers who hold positions requiring the delegation of work to several other positions of a supervisory, technical or skilled nature.

The years of experience may be reduced if the applicant has educational qualifications in management studies or business administration assessed as comparable to an Australian Masters degree, Bachelor degree or RATE diploma, or in a discipline relevant to the field in which the manager is working.  AIM would allow one-year credit against required experience for the applicant’s educational qualifications.

A critical factor to be considered in assessing a position against the guidelines is whether a person delegate’s authority to other managers who are themselves responsible for planning, organization, decision-making, staffing and control and who in turn delegates to others.  To be eligible for the level of an Associate Fellow the applicant would require senior management experience across a diverse range of functional areas, with staff with diverse functional responsibilities and at a management level reporting. He would also be required to have a significant contribution to the strategic development and management of the organization as a whole.

For consideration at Associate Fellow level a manager would be required to have a key strategic and leadership role across a diverse range of functional areas.  A senior management position is assessed in terms of the scope of operations and such a position would include functions such as strategic planning for the organization, development or operational plans, allocation of staff and preparation of financial plans.  It would be involvement in these areas over a number of years that would lead to a manager being recognised as having a position at the senior management level.

The criteria for recognition as having skills equivalent of that of an Associate Fellow make it clear that the person must be responsible for a range of organisational functions and to have such responsibilities at a level which is concerned with policy and not just operations. A senior manager at the Associate Fellow level would play a key role in shaping and influencing the development and direction of the organization through establishing objectives, strategies and tactics.

ALL required supporting documentation MUST be included in your application. Any missing or unclear information will delay the assessment of your application.

Applicants are required to provide supporting documentation relating to the various positions held over the past continuous five (5) years, not just current employment. The documentation required is:

1. Detailed position descriptions over the past 5 years showing management responsibilities and accountabilities.

It is preferred that these are official company documents, and they MUST be verified by your immediate superior. A company seal by itself is not sufficient. Documents must be signed. If it is impossible to obtain your immediate supervisor’s signature, please refer to the information listed under the heading “Important”.

2. Brief position descriptions of all subordinate managers reporting directly to the applicant.

It is preferred that these are official company documents, and they MUST be verified by your immediate superior. A company seal by itself is not sufficient, documents must be signed. If it is impossible to obtain your immediate supervisor’s signature, please refer to the information listed under the heading “Important”.

3. Organisation charts showing both upward and downward reporting relationships, and they must include the Chief Executive Officer. The Organisation Charts are to include all positions reporting to your immediate supervisor, as well as the positions reporting to your direct subordinates.

It is preferred that these are official company documents, and they MUST be verified by your immediate superior. A company seal by itself is not sufficient, documents must be signed. If it is impossible to obtain your immediate supervisor’s signature, please refer to the information listed under the heading “Important”.

4. Certified copies of testamurs covering all post secondary qualifications.

5. If possible include letters of appointment and/or promotion, payslips, company reports, etc.

6. In the case of an owner/manager provide details of revenue and staffing levels for each year from date of incorporation. Documents should also include register of directors, shareholders, certificate of incorporation and any other relevant evidence.

Important

Documents will not be returned so we require certified true copies of position descriptions, organisation charts, original educational qualifications and evidence of employment. Documents can be certified by a Commissioner for Oaths, Justice of the Peace, Notary, Lawyer, Registered Migration Agent, Doctor, Bank Manager, CPA, Chartered Accountant or any other official in your home country who is authorised to endorse documents and legal declarations or witness sworn affidavits. The Department of Immigration require a copy of what is submitted to assessing authorities so applicants should retain a copy for such purpose.

All supporting documentation MUST match the information as provided on the application form. This includes, but is not limited to, position titles, organisation names, and the number of subordinate managers and supervisors who directly report to the applicant.