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OSCA 2024 · 131231 · Skill level 1

Engineering Manager: OSCA 131231

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

Engineering Manager is OSCA 2024 code 131231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 133211 Engineering Manager, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 131231

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

  • ANZSCO 133211

    Engineering Manager

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 133211

The job

What an engineering manager does

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the engineering and technical operations of an organisation. Oversees teams of engineers, related professionals and support personnel to deliver engineering projects in a range of industries and engineering disciplines.

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

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Infrastructure Asset Manager

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Determines, implements and monitors engineering strategies, policies, plans and technical operations, while ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and safety standards
  • Manages and assigns tasks to engineering teams and oversees their schedules, activities and budgets
  • Monitors and evaluates the performance of engineering teams and individuals
  • Provides guidance on all technical issues related to engineering projects and requests advice from specialist engineers when required
  • Oversees, plans, controls and evaluates engineering projects, and instructs engineering teams throughout the project's operation
  • Collaborates with other departments, represents the organisation in engineering related matters, and liaises with stakeholders to achieve organisational goals

Questions

OSCA 131231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for engineering manager?
The OSCA 2024 code is 131231 (Engineering 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 131231?
ANZSCO 133211 Engineering Manager. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Engineering Manager on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 133211 Engineering Manager 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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