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OSCA 2024 · 342531 · Skill level 2

Sports Turf Manager: OSCA 342531

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

Sports Turf Manager is OSCA 2024 code 342531. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (362312 and 362311). 1 of them is on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 342531

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

  • ANZSCO 362312

    Sports Turf Manager

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 362311 · in part

    Greenkeeper

    On the Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 362311

The job

What a sports turf manager does

Manages fine turf sporting facilities, and supervises and coordinates the activities of sports turf tradespersons and maintenance staff.

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

  • Sportsground Manager

Specialisations

  • Golf Course Superintendent
  • Head Curator (Sportsground)

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Plans and schedules the maintenance and upkeep of fine turf sporting facilities
  • Supervises and coordinates the activities of Sports Turf Trades Workers and maintenance staff
  • Develops and implements turf management programs to maintain and improve the condition of sporting facilities
  • Manages sports facility irrigation systems and ensures proper watering
  • Manages the treatment and prevention of pests and disease to enhance the presentation and playability of sport and recreation facilities
  • Maintains records and prepares reports on the condition and maintenance of sports turf facilities
  • Coordinates with other departments or organisations for the use of sporting facilities

Unit group 3425

Other occupations in Sports Turf Managers and Trades Workers

Questions

OSCA 342531: common questions

What is the OSCA code for sports turf manager?
The OSCA 2024 code is 342531 (Sports Turf 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 342531?
ANZSCO 362312 Sports Turf Manager and ANZSCO 362311 Greenkeeper (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Sports Turf Manager on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 362311 Greenkeeper 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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