Group
Unit Group
2646 Surgeons
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
2646 Surgeons
Perform surgery to treat and prevent diseases and illnesses, correct deformities, repair injuries, and improve human functioning and appearance.
Medical registrars training as Surgeons are included in this unit group.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons and podiatric surgeons are excluded from this unit group. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are included in Occupation 269231 Dental Specialist. Podiatric surgeons are included in Occupation 262531 Podiatrist.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience