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OSCA 2024 · 149231 · Skill level 1

Commissioned Defence Force Officer: OSCA 149231

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

Commissioned Defence Force Officer is OSCA 2024 code 149231. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (111212 and 139111). None of them is on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 149231

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.

  • ANZSCO 139111

    Commissioned Defence Force Officer

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a commissioned defence force officer does

Provides high level management to support the running of an organisational unit within the Australian Defence Force.

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

Specialisations

  • Artillery Officer (Army)
  • General Service Officer (Army)
  • Infantry Officer (Army)
  • Military Police Officer

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Establishes administrative and operational procedures by considering the operating environment of the Defence Force
  • Makes policy decisions and accepts responsibility for Defence operations, staff performance and achievement of targets, and adheres to budgets, standards and procedures
  • Establishes lines of control and delegates responsibilities to subordinate Defence Force staff
  • Coordinates and facilitates the development of strategic plans and objectives for organisational units within the Defence Force
  • Liaises with other officers and external stakeholders to coordinate activities and achieve objectives
  • Represents the Defence Force at unit meetings, briefings and other official engagements

Unit group 1492

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Questions

OSCA 149231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for commissioned defence force officer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 149231 (Commissioned Defence Force Officer), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 149231?
ANZSCO 111212 Defence Force Senior Officer (in part) and ANZSCO 139111 Commissioned Defence Force Officer. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Commissioned Defence Force Officer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Not under its ANZSCO equivalents: 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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