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OSCA 2024 · 131931 · Skill level 1

Surveying Manager: OSCA 131931

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

Surveying Manager is OSCA 2024 code 131931. It corresponds to ANZSCO 139999 Specialist Managers nec (in part), which is on the STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 131931

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

The job

What a surveying manager does

Plans, manages and coordinates land, mine or engineering surveying operations to ensure accurate data collection for mapping, design and construction.

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

Specialisations

  • Construction Surveying Manager

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Plans, develops and manages surveying operations, including determining project scope, scheduling, budget and resources
  • Develops, improves and directs the preparation of surveying plans, reports, maps and data visualisations
  • Directs and supervises the work of surveying teams, and provides surveying support and guidance
  • Implements quality assurance processes to ensure surveying data collection is accurate and meets regulatory and client requirements
  • Ensures surveying teams and other site personnel adhere to safety protocols and guidelines during fieldwork
  • May collaborate with engineers, construction workers and other Professionals and technicians to integrate surveying data into the construction process

Unit group 1319

Other occupations in Other Construction and Engineering Managers

Questions

OSCA 131931: common questions

What is the OSCA code for surveying manager?
The OSCA 2024 code is 131931 (Surveying 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 131931?
ANZSCO 139999 Specialist Managers nec (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Surveying Manager on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 139999 Specialist Managers nec is on the 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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