OSCA occupation

591231 Social Security Assessor

Assesses social welfare claims and entitlements under government legislation, and investigates fraud and suspected breaches of legislation.

Major group: 5 Clerical and Administrative Workers
Unit group: 5912 Regulatory Administration and Assessment Officers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 4

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 599515 Social Security Assessor Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Assesses social welfare claims and entitlements under government legislation, and investigates fraud and suspected breaches of legislation.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 4
Major group: 5 Clerical and Administrative Workers
Sub-major group: 59 Other Clerical and Administrative Workers
Minor group: 591 Inspectors and Regulatory Officers
Unit group: 5912 Regulatory Administration and Assessment Officers

Tasks

Assesses social welfare claims and determines eligibility for benefits based on policy guidelines
Interviews claimants to gather information and evidence for assessment
Reviews and analyses documentation and evidence
Conducts investigations into suspected fraud and breaches of legislation
Collaborates with other agencies and departments to gather information and evidence
Provides advice to claimants on their entitlements and obligations
Maintains accurate assessment and investigation records
Prepares reports for management and legal proceedings
Stays updated on changes in legislation and policy related to social welfare

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Compare OSCA 591231 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 code591231 Social Security Assessor	591232 Taxation Compliance Officer	591233 Visa and Citizenship Processing Officer
Official role definition	Assesses social welfare claims and entitlements under government legislation, and investigates fraud and suspected breaches of legislation.	Inspects and assesses taxation returns to ensure compliance with government legislation, and investigates suspected breaches of taxation legislation.	Interprets and applies immigration legislation and policy to facilitate migration, and prevent the circumvention of border controls by assessing and determining the status of visa or citizenship processes.
Skill level	Skill Level 4	Skill Level 4	Skill Level 4
Key tasks	Assesses social welfare claims and determines eligibility for benefits based on policy guidelines Interviews claimants to gather information and evidence for assessment Reviews and analyses documentation and evidence Conducts investigations into suspected fraud and breaches of legislation	Conducts taxation return audits to verify the accuracy and completeness of reported income and deductions, and to ensure compliance with government legislation Investigates suspected breaches of taxation legislation, gathers evidence, and calculates and assesses tax liabilities and penalties for non-compliance Prepares reports and recommendations based on findings from audits and investigations Provides advice to taxpayers on tax compliance and obligations	Conducts interviews and investigations to gather credible information from applicants to support decision-making Identifies and investigates integrity, fraud and legislative non-compliance issues when processing visa or citizenship cases Communicates with applicants and relevant stakeholders to provide updates regarding visa or citizenship application processes and requirements Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of visa or citizenship applications and related documentation

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

In this section

591231Social Security Assessor
591232Taxation Compliance Officer
591233Visa and Citizenship Processing Officer

Official source

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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