OSCA occupation

OSCA 111631: Quality Assurance Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the deployment of quality systems and certification processes within an organisation. This record sits in Workplace Compliance Managers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.

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Role overview

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the deployment of quality systems and certification processes within an organisation.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level
1
Major group
1 Managers
Sub-major group
11 Business Administration and Promotion, and ICT Managers
Minor group
111 Business Administration Managers
Unit group
1116 Workplace Compliance Managers

Tasks

  • Liaises with technical, production and operational staff and management to ensure maximum quality outputs
  • Updates and issues product specifications
  • Oversees the activity of the quality assurance department and team in developing, implementing and maintaining processes and systems designed to ensure the quality and safety of the company's products
  • Trains staff to uphold the highest quality standards
  • Prepares for audits, reporting and quality improvement initiatives

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.

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Compare OSCA 111631 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code111631 Quality Assurance Manager111632 Regulatory Affairs Manager111633 Work Health and Safety Manager
Official role definitionPlans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the deployment of quality systems and certification processes within an organisation.Plans, organises, directs, controls, coordinates and promotes adherence to regulatory frameworks and strategies within an organisation. Monitors regulatory environment and enables compliance.Leads the development and implementation of work health and safety programs, and ensures compliance with related statutory requirements.
Skill levelSkill Level 1Skill Level 1Skill Level 1
Key tasks
  • Liaises with technical, production and operational staff and management to ensure maximum quality outputs
  • Updates and issues product specifications
  • Oversees the activity of the quality assurance department and team in developing, implementing and maintaining processes and systems designed to ensure the quality and safety of the company's products
  • Trains staff to uphold the highest quality standards
  • Develops and monitors regulatory policies, procedures and strategies
  • Prepares, reviews and submits regulatory documents and applications to regulatory agencies
  • Provides regulatory guidance, and coordinates with other departments within an organisation to ensure that products and services are compliant with relevant regulations
  • Manages regulatory activities such as audits, regulatory agency inspections or product recalls
  • Manages the operations of the work health and safety business unit
  • Manages work health and safety budgets
  • Manages organisational response to any injury and compliance investigations
  • Sets, monitors, reviews and evaluates work health and safety management strategies, policies and plans
Alternative titlesNot statedNot stated
  • Occupational Health and Safety Manager
  • WHS Manager

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

Compliance risk score

4 of 4 factors passing

10 / 10
Verified official source
- ABS OSCA occupation record present
Previous edition migration
- OSCA to ANZSCO correspondence attached
Complete hierarchy
- Major, sub-major, minor and unit group links are present
Legacy crosswalk
- Legacy ANZSCO correspondence attached

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Frequently asked questions

What does OSCA 111631 do?

Quality Assurance Manager is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.

How should I read the skill level?

The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.

Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?

Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.

Source and trust

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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