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OSCA 2024 · 131331 · Skill level 1

Project Builder: OSCA 131331

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

Project Builder is OSCA 2024 code 131331. It corresponds to ANZSCO 133112 Project Builder, which is on the CSOL and ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 131331

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

The job

What a project builder does

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the construction, alteration and renovation of dwellings and other buildings, and the physical and human resources involved in the building process.

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

Registration or licensing is required.

Also known as

  • Professional Builder

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Plans, organises and manages commercial and residential building, alteration or renovation project objectives, budgets and schedules
  • Assesses and interprets architectural drawings, building plans and technical specifications, and determines appropriate construction methods to use
  • Develops quotes and negotiates with clients throughout the construction process
  • Manages the submission of building plans to local authorities and arranges building inspections
  • Coordinates and prioritises resources, including subcontractors, materials and equipment, across commercial and residential building projects
  • Consults with clients, Architects, Civil Engineering Professionals, Property Developers, Building Designers and construction trades workers to plan and manage the building, alteration or renovation process
  • Schedules subcontractors, monitors the building, alteration or renovation process, and ensures work adheres to building standards and regulatory and client requirements
  • Manages and monitors adherence to work health and safety requirements
  • Identifies and resolves issues or delays in the building, alteration or renovation process

Questions

OSCA 131331: common questions

What is the OSCA code for project builder?
The OSCA 2024 code is 131331 (Project Builder), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 131331?
ANZSCO 133112 Project Builder. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Project Builder on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 133112 Project Builder is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL), 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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