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OSCA 2024 · 149233 · Skill level 1

Commissioned Police Officer: OSCA 149233

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

Commissioned Police Officer is OSCA 2024 code 149233. It corresponds to ANZSCO 139113 Commissioned Police Officer, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 149233

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

  • ANZSCO 139113

    Commissioned Police Officer

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a commissioned police officer does

Provides high level management to support the running of a geographical or operational section of a police service.

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

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Develops and establishes administrative and operational procedures, taking into consideration the organisation's operational environment
  • Makes policy decisions and accepts responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets, and adherence to budgets, standards and procedures
  • Investigates and resolves complex issues and complaints
  • Establishes line of control, delegates responsibilities, and provides guidance and support to subordinate staff
  • Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, such as community groups and other law enforcement agencies
  • Represents the police service in dealings with other organisations, stakeholders and the public
  • Prepares budgets, reports and other management plans
  • Implements changes based on law enforcement developments

Unit group 1492

Other occupations in Commissioned Officers (Management)

Questions

OSCA 149233: common questions

What is the OSCA code for commissioned police officer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 149233 (Commissioned Police 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 149233?
ANZSCO 139113 Commissioned Police Officer. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Commissioned Police Officer 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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