Management Consultant

Business, Admin & Entrepreneurship

ANZSCO ID 224711

Summary

Management Consultants assist organisations to achieve greater efficiency and solve organisational problems.

Employment Pathway

A bachelor degree in business management, accounting or commerce is usually needed to work as a Management Consultant. Some workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification.

Top Skills Required

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively

Key tasks

Assists and encourages the development of objectives, strategies and plans aimed at achieving customer satisfaction and the efficient use of organisations' resources.
Discusses business and organisational shortcomings with clients.
Analyses and evaluates current systems and structures.
Discusses current systems with staff and observes systems at all levels of organisation.
Directs clients towards more efficient organisation and develops solutions to organisational problems.
Undertakes and reviews work studies by analysing existing and proposed methods and procedures such as administrative and clerical procedures.
Records and analyses organisations' work flow charts, records, reports, manuals and job descriptions.
Prepares and recommends proposals to revise methods and procedures, alter work flows, redefine job functions and resolve organisational problems.
Assists in implementing approved recommendations, issues revised instructions and procedure manuals, and drafting other documentation.
Reviews operating procedures and advising of departures from procedures and standards.

Facts about this occupation

32.2% Growth

79% Full-time Share

$2,252 Avg Pay/Wk

55,500 Workers

42 years Avg Age

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