Production Manager (Forestry) (ANZSCO 133511)
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What a Production Manager (Forestry) does
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the production activities of a forestry operation including physical and human resources.
- Also called
- Forest Manager
- Specialisations
- Forest Logistics Manager (NZ), Forestry Contractor (NZ), Harvest Manager (Forestry), Operations Manager (Forestry)
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 133511
- 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 production strategies, policies and plans
- planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements
- controlling the operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools
- monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimise costs
- informing other Managers about production matters
- overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment
- directing research into production methods, and recommending and implementing initiatives
- controlling the preparation of production records and reports
- coordinating the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements
- directing staff activities and monitoring their performance
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTNo shortage
- 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 Production Manager (Forestry) do?
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the production activities of a forestry operation including physical and human resources. Also called: Forest Manager. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Production Manager (Forestry) on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Production Manager (Forestry) (ANZSCO 133511) 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 Production Manager (Forestry)?
133511. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Production Manager (Forestry) migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Production Manager (Forestry) 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 Production Manager (Forestry) for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 133511.
Is Production Manager (Forestry) 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.