OSCA 241931: Building Surveyor
Reviews, analyses and assesses building plans for compliance to current building standards, and issues relevant legislative permits, certification and approvals. This record sits in Other Architects, Planners and Surveyors. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.
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OSCA 2024 is the current Australian occupation classification for storing, organising and reporting occupation information. Use this OSCA record for current Australian statistical and analytical classification work.
Some migration and administrative programs still specify ANZSCO 2022. Check the exact system named by the agency or form rather than replacing the code automatically.
Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Reviews, analyses and assesses building plans for compliance to current building standards, and issues relevant legislative permits, certification and approvals.
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
- 24 Design, Engineering and Science Professionals
- Minor group
- 241 Architects, Planners and Surveyors
- Unit group
- 2419 Other Architects, Planners and Surveyors
Tasks
- Assesses and approves building permit applications to ensure compliance with building codes, local ordinances, zoning and contract specifications
- Undertakes, or directs Building Inspectors to undertake, critical stage inspections of buildings under construction to determine if the work complies with the development consent and legislative requirements
- Prepares a written record of building work inspected and documents details identifying non-compliant issues
- Enforces the requirements of building legislation by issuing written directions to fix non-compliant building work, providing building notices, and issuing or removing building orders
- Responds to enquiries or complaints from people affected by their decisions made when carrying out statutory functions
- Issues occupancy permits and certificates of final inspection upon the completion of building work if all requirements are met
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.
Related occupations
Industry context
Alternative titles
- Building Certifier
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Compare OSCA 241931 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 code241931 Building Surveyor | 241932 Quantity Surveyor |
|---|---|---|
| Official role definition | Reviews, analyses and assesses building plans for compliance to current building standards, and issues relevant legislative permits, certification and approvals. | Determines, analyses and manages the costs associated with construction projects, including the feasibility, design, construction and operation stages. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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| Alternative titles |
| Not stated |
Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 241931 do?
Building Surveyor 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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