OSCA 2024
Current ABS occupation standard with structure, descriptions, correspondences and title index.
1156 occupation pages
Open OSCAOccupation codes
Australian occupation classification codes
OSCA is the current Australian occupation standard, with ANZSCO retained as a legacy and migration layer. The site links each occupation to related industries and title variants so you can move from job language to the classification code.
ANZSCO 2022
Legacy hierarchy still relevant in immigration and historical references.
1076 occupation pages
Open ANZSCOCrosswalks
Occupation migrations, related industries and search expansion via alternative titles.
1348 OSCA to ANZSCO correspondence rows
Frequently asked questions
Should I use OSCA or ANZSCO?
OSCA is the current ABS occupation standard. ANZSCO is still kept on the site because it remains relevant for migration and historical lookup.
What is a skill level?
Skill level is the ABS classification signal that helps place an occupation into the right hierarchy. It is not a job advert grade or a salary band.
Why link occupations back to industries?
Industry context helps when a title is ambiguous. The related ANZSIC links show where that occupation commonly appears in practice.
Source and trust
- Source data
- ABS occupation classification files
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
Occupation codes can affect visa, licensing, HR and labour-market workflows. Use the page as a reference and confirm critical decisions with the official standard.
Please verify critical classification decisions with the official authority before using them for tax, payroll, licensing, immigration or compliance work.