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OSCA 2024 · 231435 · Skill level 1

Production Manager (Screen or Live Performance): OSCA 231435

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

Production Manager (Screen or Live Performance) is OSCA 2024 code 231435. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (212112 and 212316). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 231435

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

  • ANZSCO 212112 · in part

    Media Producer (excluding Video)

    On the Regional Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 212112
  • ANZSCO 212316

    Stage Manager

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 212316

The job

What a production manager (screen or live performance) does

Plans, organises, supervises and coordinates the day-to-day operations of screen or live performance productions, including managing the activities of crew, artists and technicians.

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

Specialisations

  • Location Manager
  • Post-Production Supervisor
  • Stage Manager

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Supervises the day-to-day operations of a film, television or live performance production
  • Coordinates and manages rehearsal processes
  • Liaises between performers, creative artists and the production team to support the director during rehearsals
  • Coordinates bump-in and bump-out of costumes, sets, props and lighting
  • Manages performers during the performance run
  • Coordinates pre-show set up and manages the backstage, props and costumes
  • Plans and schedules rehearsals and production activities and calls technical cues during a show
  • Oversees and manages daily operations of the production team, staff and artists to ensure efficient flow of work through the facility
  • Assists with setting up and maintaining the production and technical workflow processes internally and externally

Questions

OSCA 231435: common questions

What is the OSCA code for production manager (screen or live performance)?
The OSCA 2024 code is 231435 (Production Manager (Screen or Live Performance)), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 231435?
ANZSCO 212112 Media Producer (excluding Video) (in part) and ANZSCO 212316 Stage Manager. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Production Manager (Screen or Live Performance) on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 212112 Media Producer (excluding Video) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and ANZSCO 212316 Stage 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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