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OSCA 2024 · 149399 · Skill level 1

Scientific and Environmental Managers nec: OSCA 149399

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

Scientific and Environmental Managers nec is OSCA 2024 code 149399. 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 149399

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

The job

What a scientific and environmental managers nec does

This occupation group covers Scientific and Environmental Managers not elsewhere classified.

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

Includes

  • Bushfire Recovery Case Manager
  • Geological Superintendent
  • Parks and Reserves Manager
  • Water Resource Manager
  • Zoo Manager

Unit group 1493

Other occupations in Scientific and Environmental Managers

Questions

OSCA 149399: common questions

What is the OSCA code for scientific and environmental managers nec?
The OSCA 2024 code is 149399 (Scientific and Environmental Managers nec), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 149399?
ANZSCO 139999 Specialist Managers nec (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Scientific and Environmental Managers nec 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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