OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
For use in the collection, publication and analysis of occupation statistics
This is the first edition of the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA).
OSCA replaces the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) for use in Australia. Correspondence files between the two classifications are available under Data downloads.
In New Zealand, the National Occupation List (NOL) replaces ANZSCO. For further information on the NOL, please see About the National Occupation List | Stats NZ.
Public consultation for the draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) is now closed. The consultation period closed on 18 September 2026. The draft publication, including related content, has been removed from the ABS website. We are now reviewing the feedback provided on the draft classification and look forward to publishing the next version of OSCA in March 2027. For further information visit About OSCA and OSCA 2027.
Post-release changes
28/07/2025
- Added a new spreadsheet on the Data Downloads tab containing all OSCA categories and their descriptions
- Updated OSCA correspondence tables to correct minor errors and include correspondences with the New Zealand National Occupation List
- Corrected minor errors in the main tasks for: 111331 Human Resources Manager, 221634 Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products), 281235 Magistrate, 821732 Steel Fixer and 821733 Structural Steel Erector
- Removed exclusion statement for: 259931 Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher