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OSCA 2024 · 121331 · Skill level 1

Local Government Legislator: OSCA 121331

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Local Government Legislator is OSCA 2024 code 121331. It corresponds to ANZSCO 111311 Local Government Legislator, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 121331

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

  • ANZSCO 111311

    Local Government Legislator

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a local government legislator does

Represents the interests of people in a constituency as their elected member of a local government authority.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Also known as

  • Alderman
  • Councillor

Specialisations

  • Mayor

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Develops local government policy, and formulates, amends and repeals legislation and by-laws
  • Represents the interests of constituents and advocates for their needs and concerns
  • Introduces proposals for government action and represents public and electoral interests
  • Issues policy directions to local government departments and exercises control over local government authorities
  • Collaborates with officials to develop and implement policies and programs
  • Attends community events and meetings to provide service to the community, gauge public opinion, and provide information on local government plans
  • May present petitions on behalf of concerned groups

Unit group 1213

Other occupations in Legislators

Questions

OSCA 121331: common questions

What is the OSCA code for local government legislator?
The OSCA 2024 code is 121331 (Local Government Legislator), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 121331?
ANZSCO 111311 Local Government Legislator. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Local Government Legislator on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Not under its ANZSCO equivalent: none is on the Home Affairs combined list checked on 21 October 2026. Another occupation may fit your duties better.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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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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