OSCA occupation

OSCA 631631: Service Station Attendant

Sells fuel, lubricants, other automotive accessories, food and drink at a service station. This record sits in Service Station Attendants. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 5 is attached to this occupation record.

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Role overview

Sells fuel, lubricants, other automotive accessories, food and drink at a service station.

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
5
Major group
6 Sales Workers
Sub-major group
63 Sales Assistants and Salespersons
Minor group
631 Sales Assistants and Salespersons
Unit group
6316 Service Station Attendants

Tasks

  • Serves customers by selling fuel, automotive products, food and drink
  • Collects payment from customers and provides receipts
  • Checks and maintains fuel pumps and other equipment at the service station
  • Cleans and maintains the service station premises, including restrooms and convenience store area
  • Stocks and replenishes automotive products, food and accessories in the service station store
  • Monitors inventory levels and places orders for additional products as needed
  • Provides information and assistance to customers regarding fuel types, prices and promotions
  • Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations at the service station

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.

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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631631 Service Station Attendant

Frequently asked questions

What does OSCA 631631 do?

Service Station Attendant 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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