This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply critical thinking in order to develop solutions to complex issues arising in the workplace. The unit applies to individuals who are required to think critically in order to develop structured and innovative solutions to overcome complex organisational issues. Individuals in these roles operate with a high degree of autonomy and may undertake non-standard work tasks involving escalated risks. These individuals are often responsible for a team or work area.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake budgeting, financial forecasting and reporting. This unit also describes the skills and knowledge required to allocate and manage resources to achieve the required outputs for the business unit. It includes contributing to reviewing financial information, analysing financial risks, preparing a budget and reporting on financial activity. The unit applies to individuals who have managerial responsibilities which include overseeing the management of financial and other resources across a business unit, a series of business units or teams, or an organisation. It covers all areas of broad financial management. In a larger organisation this work would be supported by specialists in financial management.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead a business operation that covers the steps required to develop and implement business plans. The unit applies to individuals who are running an organisation or who take a senior role in determining the effective functioning and success of the organisation. These individuals may oversee the work of a number of teams and other managers.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to consult with stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate corporate social responsibility policy in an organisation. The unit applies to individuals working in senior roles in diverse contexts who have responsibility for ensuring an organisation is positioned to ensure its long-term viability and success.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to review an organisation’s digital strategy and assess whether it is fulfilling its objectives according to relevant performance indicators. The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for reviewing the operation and effectiveness of an organisation’s digital strategy to ensure the strategy remains according to organisation’s objectives.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to development, implementation and maintenance of a strategic approach to workforce planning in an organisation ensuring that there is the structure and staff in place to meet current and foreseeable organisational objectives. The unit applies to individuals employed as human resource practitioners with knowledge of human resources and organisational objectives.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage organisational change. The unit applies to managers with responsibilities that extend across the organisation or across significant parts of a large organisation. They may have a dedicated role in human resources management, workforce development, or work in a strategic policy or planning area.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within the business continuity framework to develop and implement business continuity plans for an organisation to manage risk and ensure business resilience when faced with a disruptive event. This unit addresses the knowledge and processes necessary to develop and maintain business continuity requirements. The focus is on risk and vulnerability assessment, business impact assessments, and business continuity and communication plans. The unit applies to individuals working in positions of authority who are approved to implement change across the division, business area, program area or project area.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate an organisation’s management system and assess its ability to fulfil its obligations and responsibilities under applicable compliance requirements. The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for evaluating and reviewing the operation and effectiveness of an organisation’s management system to ensure compliance with the relevant standards.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement systems and process that support the personal and professional development of self and others. The unit applies to individuals working in a range of managerial positions who are accountable for the development and performance of others.