Research and Development Manager (ANZSCO 132511)
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What a Research and Development Manager does
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates research and development activities within an organisation.
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 132511
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Skilled lists
- Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)Regional Occupation List (ROL)
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia STSOLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia STSOL and ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
Main tasks
- determining, implementing and monitoring research and development strategies, policies and plans
- developing and implementing research projects, priorities and targets to support commercial and policy developments
- leading major research projects and coordinating activities of other research workers
- assessing the benefits and monitoring the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities
- interpreting results of research projects and recommending associated product and service development innovations
- providing advice on research and development options available to the organisation
- monitoring leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assessing implications for the organisation
- may publish results of significant research projects
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTShortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo shortage
- WANo shortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Research and Development Manager do?
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates research and development activities within an organisation. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Research and Development Manager on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Research and Development Manager (ANZSCO 132511) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Research and Development Manager?
132511. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Research and Development Manager migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Research and Development Manager for the Subclass 186, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Research and Development Manager for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 132511.
Is Research and Development Manager in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.