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ANZSCO 149915 · CSOL · ROL

Equipment Hire Manager: ANZSCO 149915

Official Home Affairs skilled occupation list · checked 21 October 2026

Equipment Hire Manager (ANZSCO 149915) is on the CSOL (Core Skills Occupation List) and ROL (Regional Occupation List). It can be used for the 494, 482 and 186 visas, and the skills assessment is done by VETASSESS. Checked against the Home Affairs list on 21 October 2026.

Occupation lists

CSOL, ROL

Core Skills Occupation List; Regional Occupation List

Permanent visa options

186

Visas that give permanent residence

Assessing authority

VETASSESS

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

Skill level

Level 2

Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

The job

What an equipment hire manager does

Organises and controls the operations of an establishment engaged in the hiring out of equipment to companies involved in areas such as building and engineering construction, government, mining and resources, manufacturing, maintenance, special events, and to individuals for personal use.

Unit group 1499

Tasks of Other Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers

    Qualifications and experience

    Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

    At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

    Registration or licensing may be required.

    • AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

    Assessing authorities check your duties against these tasks, so your experience must match them, not only the job title.

    Visa options

    Which visas ANZSCO 149915 can be used for

    From the Department of Home Affairs combined list of eligible skilled occupations. Every visa also has its own points, age, English, experience and skills assessment rules.

    Skills assessment

    Skills assessment for ANZSCO 149915

    Most skilled visas need a positive skills assessment from the authority below before you can lodge. It must be for the same occupation you nominate.

    Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)

    We prepare your VETASSESS assessment with you and check that your duties match ANZSCO 149915 before you apply.

    States and territories

    State and territory nomination

    Home Affairs does not list Equipment Hire Manager for the 190 or 491, so states and territories cannot nominate it. Employer sponsorship is the main route.

    Similar occupations

    Other occupations in Other Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers

    If your duties fit one of these better, that is the code to nominate.

    Questions

    ANZSCO 149915: common questions

    What is the ANZSCO code for equipment hire manager?
    The ANZSCO code is 149915 (Equipment Hire Manager). Your occupation is decided by your actual duties, not your job title.
    What does an equipment hire manager do?
    An equipment hire manager organises and controls the operations of an establishment engaged in the hiring out of equipment to companies involved in areas such as building and engineering construction, government, mining and resources, manufacturing, maintenance, special events, and to individuals for personal use. It is an ANZSCO skill level 2 occupation.
    Which skilled occupation list is Equipment Hire Manager on?
    Equipment Hire Manager is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL), according to the Home Affairs combined list checked on 21 October 2026.
    Can I get a 189 visa as an equipment hire manager?
    No. Home Affairs does not list Equipment Hire Manager for the 189, which is only open to some MLTSSL occupations. Routes that are open: employer sponsorship (482 or 186) or a regional employer (494).
    Is Equipment Hire Manager eligible for state nomination (190 or 491)?
    No. Home Affairs does not list Equipment Hire Manager for the state nominated 190 or 491 visas. Routes that are open: employer sponsorship (482 or 186) or a regional employer (494).
    Can an employer sponsor an equipment hire manager?
    Yes. It is on the Core Skills Occupation List, so an approved employer can nominate it for the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) Core Skills stream and the subclass 186 Direct Entry stream. A regional employer can also use the 494.
    Who assesses equipment hire manager skills for Australian migration?
    The assessing authority for ANZSCO 149915 is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment before you lodge most skilled visas, and some 482 applicants also need one.

    Talk to us

    Is ANZSCO 149915 your occupation? Ask us about your options.

    Tell us your duties, qualifications, experience and English scores. We will confirm the right occupation and the visas that fit.

    The more context you give, the more useful the first conversation will be.

    Source: Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. Descriptions: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0). General information only, not immigration advice.

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