OSCA 2024 · 132231 · Skill level 1
Forest Manager: OSCA 132231
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Forest Manager is OSCA 2024 code 132231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 133511 Production Manager (Forestry), which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 132231
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 133511
Production Manager (Forestry)
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 133511
The job
What a forest manager does
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the production activities of a forestry operation, including physical and human resources.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Specialisations
- Harvest Manager (Forestry)
- Operations Manager (Forestry)
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Plans and implements strategies for the production activities of a forestry operation, such as harvesting, reforestation, road building and maintenance, fire management, weed and pest control, and conservation and recreational activities
- Ensures forestry production processes comply with legislative and policy requirements, including safety and environmental regulations
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of forestry production activities, and develops and implements procedures and policies to improve forestry production processes
- Prepares or oversees reports and budgets related to forestry production activities
- Informs other forestry managers or stakeholders such as state departments and local authorities about forestry production matters
- Oversees the acquisition and installation of forestry equipment and machinery
Unit group 1322
Other occupations in Production Managers
Questions
OSCA 132231: common questions
What is the OSCA code for forest manager?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 132231?
Is Forest Manager on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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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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