OSCA occupation

OSCA 259331: Education Adviser

Conducts educational research and develops course curricula and associated teaching materials for use by educational institutions. This record sits in Education Advisers and Reviewers. 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

Conducts educational research and develops course curricula and associated teaching materials for use by educational institutions.

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
25 Education Professionals
Minor group
259 Miscellaneous Education Professionals
Unit group
2593 Education Advisers and Reviewers

Tasks

  • Identifies and evaluates developments in education by conducting research into educational systems
  • Prepares and delivers specialist learning materials, training programs and workshops that aim to address and resolve immediate educational concerns
  • Works with teachers and educational administrators to determine areas of research focus
  • Documents subjects and courses developed, evaluates new courses, and reports on the effectiveness of current academic systems
  • Devises strategies to improve educational quality and help implement new policies
  • Serves as an adviser for teachers, parents, school administrators, and other Education Professionals
  • May assist with training on the use of education programs, tools and technologies

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

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Compare OSCA 259331 with related occupations

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

Comparison pointCurrent code259331 Education Adviser259332 Education Reviewer
Official role definitionConducts educational research and develops course curricula and associated teaching materials for use by educational institutions.Reviews and examines the work of teachers in classrooms and schools, and observes the results of the application of curriculum programs in primary or secondary educational institutions.
Skill levelSkill Level 1Skill Level 1
Key tasks
  • Identifies and evaluates developments in education by conducting research into educational systems
  • Prepares and delivers specialist learning materials, training programs and workshops that aim to address and resolve immediate educational concerns
  • Works with teachers and educational administrators to determine areas of research focus
  • Documents subjects and courses developed, evaluates new courses, and reports on the effectiveness of current academic systems
  • Visits schools and observes teachers in the classroom, noting pupil response, motivation and teaching techniques
  • Discusses programs, records and teachers with School Principals to record academic performance of schools, welfare of pupils and performance of individual teachers
  • Makes suggestions to officials about improvements to educational facilities, equipment, buildings, and staff to ensure continued standards of education
Alternative titles
  • Education Consultant (Curriculum)
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

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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259331 Education Adviser259332 Education Reviewer

Frequently asked questions

What does OSCA 259331 do?

Education Adviser 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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