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OSCA 2024 · 172932 · Skill level 2

Equipment Hire Manager: OSCA 172932

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

Equipment Hire Manager is OSCA 2024 code 172932. It corresponds to ANZSCO 149915 Equipment Hire Manager, which is on the CSOL and ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 172932

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

  • ANZSCO 149915

    Equipment Hire Manager

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Regional Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 149915

The job

What an equipment hire manager does

Organises and controls the operations of an establishment engaged in the hiring out of equipment to companies involved in areas such as building and engineering, construction, government, mining and resources, manufacturing, maintenance and special events, and to individuals for personal use.

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

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Manages the stock, quality and maintenance of equipment for hire
  • Ensures compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
  • Negotiates equipment hire agreements with clients
  • Sources equipment and parts from vendors
  • Oversees the selection, training and performance of staff

Questions

OSCA 172932: common questions

What is the OSCA code for equipment hire manager?
The OSCA 2024 code is 172932 (Equipment Hire 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 172932?
ANZSCO 149915 Equipment Hire Manager. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Equipment Hire Manager on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 149915 Equipment Hire Manager is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL), 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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