Senior government officials advise governments on policy matters, oversee the interpretation and implementation of government policies and legislation by government departments and agencies, represent their country abroad and act on its behalf, or carry out similar tasks in intergovernmental organizations. They plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the overall activities of municipal or local, regional and national government departments, boards, agencies or commissions in accordance with legislation and policies established by government and legislative bodies.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Senior government officials - from $3,561 to $12,654 per month - 2024.
- A Senior government officials typically earns between $3,561 and $7,988 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $4,123 and $9,574 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Advising national, state, regional or local governments and legislators on policy matters
- Advising on the preparation of government budgets, laws and regulations, including amendments
- Establishing objectives for government departments or agencies in accordance with government legislation and policy
- Formulating or approving and evaluating programs and procedures for the implementation of government polices in conjunction or consultation with government
- Recommending, reviewing, evaluating and approving documents, briefs and reports submitted by middle managers and senior staff members
- Ensuring appropriate systems and procedures are developed and implemented to provide budgetary control
- Co-ordinating activities with other senior government managers and officials
- Making presentations to legislative and other government committees regarding policies programs or budgets
- Overseeing the interpretation and implementation of government policies and legislation by government departments and agencies
