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OSCA 2024 · 149131 · Skill level 1

Arts Administrator or Manager: OSCA 149131

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

Arts Administrator or Manager is OSCA 2024 code 149131. It corresponds to ANZSCO 139911 Arts Administrator or Manager, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 149131

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

  • ANZSCO 139911

    Arts Administrator or Manager

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 139911

The job

What an arts administrator or manager does

Plans, organises, directs, controls, coordinates and promotes artistic and cultural policies, programs, projects and services.

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

Specialisations

  • Art Gallery Director
  • Community Arts Centre Manager
  • Cultural Centre Manager

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Plans and develops artistic and cultural policies and programs
  • Organises artistic and cultural events and exhibitions
  • Negotiates with artists and performers regarding contracts and agreements
  • Collaborates with artists and cultural organisations
  • Manages budgets, keeps financial records, and assists with taxation requirements
  • Designs, writes and shares marketing materials such as newsletters, social media posts and advertisements

Unit group 1491

Other occupations in Arts, Culture and Sports Administrators

Questions

OSCA 149131: common questions

What is the OSCA code for arts administrator or manager?
The OSCA 2024 code is 149131 (Arts Administrator or 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 149131?
ANZSCO 139911 Arts Administrator or Manager. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Arts Administrator or Manager on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 139911 Arts Administrator or 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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