Best starting point
Start broad, then narrow
Open the major group that matches the occupation family, then move to the occupation page for the exact title and skill context.
OSCA 2024 | Occupations
Australian Standard Classification of Occupations
OSCA is the current ABS occupation standard. Use this hub to browse the eight major groups, open a specific occupation page and compare the current system with the legacy ANZSCO layer.
Source-backed pages
Occupation-level detail
Every occupation page carries the ABS title, tasks, alternative titles, skill level and related ANZSIC industries.
Legacy bridge
ANZSCO crosswalk
The legacy system remains available when older references, visa workflows or historical records still point to ANZSCO.
Browse by major group
OSCA major groups
The eight major groups are the broadest occupation families in OSCA. Each card opens the corresponding group page and shows how many occupation records sit underneath it.
132 records
Managers
Corporate Services Manager - Finance Manager - Human Resources Manager
Open major group 345 records
Professionals
Accountant (General) - Corporate Treasurer - Forensic Accountant
Open major group 225 records
Technicians and Trades Workers
Agricultural and Agritech Technician - Animal Husbandry Technician - Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician
Open major group 138 records
Community and Personal Service Workers
Child Protection Practitioner - Family Violence Practitioner - Community Development Officer
Open major group 80 records
Clerical and Administrative Workers
Contract Administrator - Program or Project Administrator - Conveyancer
Open major group 35 records
Sales Workers
Checkout Operator - Marketing Assistant - Model
Open major group 71 records
Machinery Operators and Drivers
Chauffeur - Oversize Load Pilot Escort - Rideshare Driver
Open major group 130 records
Labourers
Commercial Cleaner - Domestic Cleaner - Drycleaner
Open major group How OSCA works
OSCA organises occupations into major group, sub-major group, minor group, unit group and occupation levels. The hierarchy lets you move from a broad family to an exact occupation record without losing the classification context.
Use the occupation page when you need the task list, skill level and title variants. That is the point where the record becomes specific enough for practical coding work.
Source and scope
This hub is derived from the ABS OSCA 2024 release and related title and correspondence files. It is an independent browsing layer built to make the hierarchy easier to scan and cross-link.
For official wording and release details, use the ABS page. For exact occupation descriptions, open the individual occupation pages in this site.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use OSCA or ANZSCO?
Use OSCA for current Australian occupation work. Keep ANZSCO only when the legacy standard is still required for migration, archive or older systems.
What is a skill level in OSCA?
Skill level is the ABS classification signal that helps place an occupation inside the hierarchy. It is not a pay grade and it does not replace the task list.
Why link occupations back to industries?
Industry context helps when an occupation title is ambiguous. The related ANZSIC links show where the occupation commonly appears in practice.
Source and trust
- Official OSCA source
- ABS OSCA 2024
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-18
This hub is an independent reference summary. For exact coding decisions, verify against the ABS release and correspondence tables.
Please verify critical classification decisions with the official authority before using them for tax, payroll, licensing, immigration or compliance work.