ANZSCO 149999 · CSOL · ROL
Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec: ANZSCO 149999
Official Home Affairs skilled occupation list · checked 21 October 2026
Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec (ANZSCO 149999) 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 a hospitality, retail and service managers nec does
This occupation group covers Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing may be required.
Includes
- Abattoir Manager
- Brothel Keeper
- Laundromat Operator
- Marina Manager
- Taxi Proprietor
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 149999 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.
| Visa | Eligible | ANZSCO version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | No | — | |
| 190 Skilled Nominated (state) | No | — | |
| 407 Training visa | No | — | |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | No | — | |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | |
| 491 State Skilled Work Regional, state nominated | No | — | |
| 491 Family Skilled Work Regional, family sponsored | No | — | |
| 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream | Yes | ANZSCO 2022 | Caveats apply |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry | Yes | ANZSCO 2022 | Caveats apply |
Caveats
Caveats that limit employer sponsorship
A caveat rules out certain positions even though the occupation is on the list. Your employer's nomination is refused if the position falls within one.
Skills in Demand (subclass 482), Core Skills stream
- Brothel Keeper: Excludes any position as a Brothel Keeper
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186), Direct Entry
- Brothel Keeper: Excludes any position as a Brothel Keeper
Skills assessment
Skills assessment for ANZSCO 149999
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 149999 before you apply.
States and territories
State and territory nomination
Home Affairs does not list Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec 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 149999: common questions
What is the ANZSCO code for hospitality, retail and service managers nec?
What does a hospitality, retail and service managers nec do?
Which skilled occupation list is Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec on?
Can I get a 189 visa as a hospitality, retail and service managers nec?
Is Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec eligible for state nomination (190 or 491)?
Can an employer sponsor a hospitality, retail and service managers nec?
Who assesses hospitality, retail and service managers nec skills for Australian migration?
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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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