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OSCA 2024 · 111531 · Skill level 1

Research and Development Manager: OSCA 111531

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Research and Development Manager is OSCA 2024 code 111531. It corresponds to ANZSCO 132511 Research and Development Manager, which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 111531

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

  • ANZSCO 132511

    Research and Development Manager

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 132511

The job

What a research and development manager does

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates research and development activities within an organisation.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Also known as

  • R & D Manager

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Develops and implements research project strategies, priorities and targets to support commercial and policy developments
  • Leads major research projects and coordinates activities of other research workers
  • Assesses the benefits and monitors the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities
  • Interprets results of research projects, and recommends associated product and service development innovations
  • Provides advice on research and development options available to the organisation
  • Monitors leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assesses implications for the organisation
  • May publish results of significant research projects
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Questions

OSCA 111531: common questions

What is the OSCA code for research and development manager?
The OSCA 2024 code is 111531 (Research and Development Manager), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 111531?
ANZSCO 132511 Research and Development Manager. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Research and Development Manager on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 132511 Research and Development Manager is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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