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OSCA 2024 · 161431 · Skill level 2

Hotel or Motel Manager: OSCA 161431

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

Hotel or Motel Manager is OSCA 2024 code 161431. It corresponds to ANZSCO 141311 Hotel or Motel Manager, which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 161431

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

  • ANZSCO 141311

    Hotel or Motel Manager

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 141311

The job

What a hotel or motel manager does

Organises and controls the operations of a hotel or motel to provide guest accommodation, meals and other services.

Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

Also known as

  • Hotelier
  • Publican

Specialisations

  • Operations Manager (Hotel)
  • Resort Manager

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Directs and oversees hotel or motel reservation, reception, room service and housekeeping activities
  • Arranges and supervises hotel or motel security arrangements, and garden and property maintenance
  • Manages and supervises hotel or motel staff, including hiring, training and performance evaluation
  • Plans and oversees bar, restaurant, function and conference activities occurring in a hotel or motel establishment
  • Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, and liquor and gaming regulations
  • Monitors and evaluates the quality of guest services and ensures customer satisfaction
  • Manages budgets and financial resources of a hotel or motel, including monitoring expenses and revenue
  • Maintains records and prepares reports on hotel or motel operations

Questions

OSCA 161431: common questions

What is the OSCA code for hotel or motel manager?
The OSCA 2024 code is 161431 (Hotel or Motel Manager), skill level 2. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 161431?
ANZSCO 141311 Hotel or Motel Manager. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Hotel or Motel Manager on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 141311 Hotel or Motel Manager is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and 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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