Retail Manager (General) (ANZSCO 142111)
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What a Retail Manager (General) does
Organises and controls the operations of a retail trading establishment.
- Also called
- Retail Store Manager, Shop Manager
- Specialisations
- Fast Food Manager, Newsagent, Retail Bakery Manager
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 142111
- Skill level
- 2Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma
- 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 NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
Main tasks
- determining product mix, stock levels and service standards
- formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices
- promoting and advertising the establishment's goods and services
- selling goods and services to customers and advising them on product use
- maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
- undertaking budgeting for the establishment
- controlling selection, training and supervision of staff
- ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTRegional shortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASRegional 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 Retail Manager (General) do?
Organises and controls the operations of a retail trading establishment. Also called: Retail Store Manager, Shop Manager. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Retail Manager (General) on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Retail Manager (General) (ANZSCO 142111) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 482 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Retail Manager (General)?
142111. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Retail Manager (General) migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Retail Manager (General) for the Subclass 186, Subclass 482 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 Retail Manager (General) for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 142111.
Is Retail Manager (General) 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.