What is Australia Institute of Management and How does it Assess Candidates?

The Australian Institute of Management assesses the skills of senior-level managers and CEOs. These candidates are required to meet specific criteria in terms of qualifications, training, and work experience.

Positions that Prospective Candidates can nominate themselves for at the Australian Institute of Management

• Chief Executive or Managing Director (111111)
• Corporate General Manager (111211)
• Sales and Marketing Manager (131112)
• Advertising Manager (131113)
• Public Relations Manager (131114)
• Human Resource Manager (132311)
• Engineering Manager (133211)
• Supply and Distribution Manager (133611)
• Procurement Manager (133612)

Criteria for Getting Your Application Assessed

Chief Executive or Managing Director

The following are the requirements for this position –

• Currently holds, or has held earlier, the most senior management position in an organisation for a continuous period of at least 3 years.
• Have successful and proven experience in a top management position at the level of corporate general manager or equivalent before being appointed as a CEO or Managing Director.
• Be an owner of a business or report directly to the Board of Business Directors.
• Be responsible for implementing policies and strategies across the entire business or organisation.
• Be responsible for designing, developing and implementing a financial budget for the whole business or organisation.

Corporate General Manager

Following is the criteria for this position –

• Have or have had held the position in an organisation for a continuous period of at least three years
• Have relevant experience in the position before the position of Corporate General Manager
• Reports directly to the CEO, Managing Director, Board of Directors or the owner of the business
• Have the authority to make decisions over a wide range of responsibilities

Senior Functional Manager

Candidates coming under this category are:

• Sales and Marketing Manager
• Advertising Manager
• Human Resource Manager
• Engineering Manager
• Supply and Distribution Manager

To be assessed as a Senior Functional Manager, you must meet the following criteria:

• Have a proven record in the functional manager position over a continuous period of 3 years
• Hold the senior-most position in the functional area of responsibility within the organisation
• Should have been reporting directly to the owner of the business, Corporate General Manager or Chief Executive Officer
• Should have proven successful experience in a wide range of managerial responsibilities

Submission of your Documents

You need to fill out an online Application for the Management Skills Assessment and will also need to provide all the required personal documents and supporting documents. Fill out the form carefully, as an incomplete form will not be reviewed.

Fee for Assessment

You need to pay a fee of AUD 550 (excluding GST) for the assessment. This fee is non-refundable.

You can download the application form here.