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Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 132511

Research and Development Manager

ANZSCO 132511 (2013). On the STSOL and CSOL. Assessed by VETASSESS.

Lists

STSOL · CSOL

189 eligible

No

Latest 189 points

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Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

  • Research and Development Manager has ANZSCO code 132511 and is on the STSOL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
  • Research and Development Manager is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
  • The assessing authority for Research and Development Manager is VETASSESS.

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

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AusVisaClock. “Research and Development Manager (ANZSCO 132511).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/research-and-development-manager-132511/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Research and Development Manager

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination24 months
190 Skilled Nominated16 months
407 Training19 months
482 Skills in Demand9 months
489 Skilled Regional (closed)—
491 Skilled Work Regional30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional20 months

Research and Development Manager questions

Is Research and Development Manager on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Research and Development Manager (ANZSCO 132511) is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Research and Development Manager apply for the 189 visa?

No. Only MLTSSL occupations can be used for the 189. Research and Development Manager can be used for: 186 (Employer Nomination), 190 (Skilled Nominated), 407 (Training), 482 (Skills in Demand), 489 (Skilled Regional (closed)), 491 (Skilled Work Regional), 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional).

Who assesses Research and Development Manager?

The assessing authority for Research and Development Manager is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.