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OSCA 2024 · 121131 · Skill level 1

Chief Executive or Managing Director: OSCA 121131

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

Chief Executive or Managing Director is OSCA 2024 code 121131. It corresponds to ANZSCO 111111 Chief Executive or Managing Director, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 121131

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

  • ANZSCO 111111

    Chief Executive or Managing Director

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 111111

The job

What a chief executive or managing director does

Determines, formulates and reviews the general policy program and the overall direction of an organisation within the framework established by a board of directors or similar governing body.

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

Also known as

  • Chief Executive Officer

Specialisations

  • Director-General
  • Executive Director
  • Secretary (Government Department)

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Determines objectives, strategies, policies and programs for organisations
  • Provides overall direction and management to organisations
  • Authorises material, human and financial resources to implement organisational policies and programs
  • Monitors and evaluates performance of the organisation against organisational objectives and strategies
  • Consults with senior staff and reviews recommendations and reports
  • Approves and presents reports, budgets and forecasts to major stakeholders, such as governing bodies and boards of directors
  • Represents the organisation at official events, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums
  • Selects or approves the selection of senior staff

Questions

OSCA 121131: common questions

What is the OSCA code for chief executive or managing director?
The OSCA 2024 code is 121131 (Chief Executive or Managing Director), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 121131?
ANZSCO 111111 Chief Executive or Managing Director. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Chief Executive or Managing Director on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 111111 Chief Executive or Managing Director is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), 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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