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111399 - Councillor, Aboriginal Land Council
Councillor, Aboriginal Land Council Jobs in Australia
Councillor, Aboriginal Land Council Description
ANZSCO CODE - 111399
Major Group | 1 - Managers |
Sub-Major Group | 11 - Chief Executives, General Managers and Legislators |
Minor Group | 111 - Chief Executives, General Managers and Legislators |
Unit Group | 1113 - Legislators |
Unit Group 1113: Legislators
Legislators represent the interests of people in constituencies as elected members of national, state and territory parliaments and local government authorities.
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Tasks Include:
- developing national, state, territory or local government policy, and formulating, amending and repealing legislation and by-laws
- helping constituents with a range of problems particularly with regard to matters concerning government and local agencies
- investigating matters of concern to the public and to particular persons and groups
- introducing proposals for government action and representing public and electoral interests
- issuing policy directions to government departments and exercising control over local government authorities
- attending community functions and meetings of local groups to provide service to the community, gauge public opinion and provide information on government plans
- may serve as a member on parliamentary committees and inquiries
- may present petitions on behalf of concerned groups