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Management Consultant

OFO Code: 242101

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
242101
Occupation
Management Consultant
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
2421 · Management and Organization Analysts

Official description
Management and organization analysts assist organizations to achieve greater efficiency and solve organizational problems. They study organizational structures, methods, systems and procedures.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Business Turnaround Management Consultant, Business Consultant, Financial Systems Advisor, Small Business Consultant / Mentor, Strategic Developer / Facilitator, Corporate Planner, Commercial Analyst, Farm Management Consultant, Service Solutions Project Manager, Business Analyst, Technology Development Coordinator, Management Consulting Specialist, Ecommerce Programme Manager, Business Coach, Business Support Project Manager, Management Reporting Analyst, Operations Analyst, Resource Development Analyst, Purchase Advisor, Capital Expenditure Analyst, Superannuation Transitions Specialist

  • Preparing and recommending proposals to revise methods and procedures, alter work flows, redefine job functions and resolve organizational problems
  • Discussing current systems with staff and observing systems at all levels of organization
  • Assisting and encouraging the development of objectives, strategies and plans aimed at achieving customer satisfaction and the efficient use of organizations’ resources
  • Directing clients towards more efficient organization and developing solutions to organizational problems
  • Undertaking and Reviewing work studies by analyzing existing and proposed methods and procedures such as administrative and clerical procedures
  • Reviewing operating procedures and advising of departures from procedures and standards
  • Recording and analyzing organizations’ work flow charts, records, reports, manuals and job descriptions
  • Analyzing and evaluating current systems and structures;
  • Assisting in implementing approved recommendations, issuing revised instructions and procedure manuals, and drafting other documentation

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