OSCA 2024 · 121232 · Skill level 1
Defence Force Senior Officer: OSCA 121232
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Defence Force Senior Officer is OSCA 2024 code 121232. It corresponds to ANZSCO 111212 Defence Force Senior Officer (in part), which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 121232
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 111212 · in part
Defence Force Senior Officer
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
The job
What a defence force senior officer does
Plans, organises, directs, controls and reviews the strategic direction, day-to-day operations, and major functions of organisational units of the Australian Defence Force through subordinate officers.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Provides strategic direction and management, and develops operational plans for the Defence Force
- Consults with other senior officers and directs subordinate officers to organise and coordinate the deployment of personnel and resources for Defence Force operations
- Assesses situations, reviews recommendations and reports, and responds accordingly by issuing commands and directives to subordinate officers
- Reviews and evaluates the performance of subordinate officers and Defence Force units, and directs and oversees the training and development of personnel
- Decides or approves Defence Force appointments
- Represents the Defence Force at negotiations and official events or engagements, and liaises with external stakeholders
Unit group 1212
Other occupations in General Managers and Defence Force Senior Officers
Questions
OSCA 121232: common questions
What is the OSCA code for defence force senior officer?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 121232?
Is Defence Force Senior Officer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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