OSCA 231631: Composer
Writes new, and rearranges existing, musical compositions such as songs, operas, symphonies and other musical scores for use in live performance, commercials, film, television and digital games. This record sits in Music Professionals. 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
Writes new, and rearranges existing, musical compositions such as songs, operas, symphonies and other musical scores for use in live performance, commercials, film, television and digital games.
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
- 2 Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 23 Cultural and Social Professionals
- Minor group
- 231 Arts and Media Professionals
- Unit group
- 2316 Music Professionals
Tasks
- Writes new musical compositions in various genres and styles for use in live performance, commercials, films, television and digital games
- Creates new versions of existing compositions by adding or removing musical elements such as instruments, melodies, harmonies or rhythms
- Conducts research and studies different musical styles and techniques
- Selects the appropriate equipment and works with audio engineers to ensure that compositions meet client requirements
- Collaborates with directors, producers, music supervisors, Audio Engineers and musicians to achieve desired musical effect
- May attend rehearsals and performances to provide guidance and make adjustments to compositions
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.
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Alternative titles
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Compare OSCA 231631 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code231631 Composer | 231632 Music Director | 231633 Musician (Instrumental) |
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| Official role definition | Writes new, and rearranges existing, musical compositions such as songs, operas, symphonies and other musical scores for use in live performance, commercials, film, television and digital games. | Conducts choirs, orchestras, bands, ensembles, opera companies and musical performances. | Entertains by playing one or more musical instruments. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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| Alternative titles | Not stated | Not stated |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
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Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 231631 do?
Composer 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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