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Managers Certificate

Under the Sale of Liquor Act 1989 a manager who holds a General Managers Certificate must be on duty at all times when liquor is being sold or supplied to the public in any licensed premises.

This is a guide to the process involved in applying for a Managers Certificate pursuant to the Sale of Liquor Act.  Please note that the suggestions contained in this website are intended as a guide only.

Types of Manager's Certificates

There are two kinds of Manager's Certificates:
(a)   A General Manager's Certificate, which authorises the holder to manage any licensed premises
       (On, Off, Club or Special Licence).
(b)   A Club Manager's Certificate, which authorises the holder to manage any premises to which only a
       club licence is in force.

The Application

An application must be made on a standard form (Click here >>>) and include the following:

(a)   One copy of application (ensure you complete all questions),
(b)   Work related reference, evidence of previous experience, in particular recent experience.
(c)   Personal reference supplied by none family member who has known the applicant for more than 1
        year
(d)   Evidence of obtaining the Licence Controller qualification
(e)   (Where the applicant intends to manage a particular club) Evidence of involvement in club.
(f)    The prescribed fee

Downloads:

• Manager Certificate Application Form
• Renewal of Manager Certificate Form