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OSCA 2024 · 149431 · Skill level 1

Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member: OSCA 149431

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

Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member is OSCA 2024 code 149431. It corresponds to ANZSCO 139211 Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 149431

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

  • ANZSCO 139211

    Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a senior non-commissioned defence force member does

Implements and enforces directives of commissioned officers of the Australian Defence Force.

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

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Supervises a small group of subordinates
  • Maintains discipline of subordinates
  • Monitors the morale, welfare and behaviour of subordinates, and advises commanding officers accordingly
  • Instructs subordinates in dress, deportment, demeanour, behaviour, drill and devotion to duty to maintain military standards
  • Conducts military drills and inspections
  • Teaches military traditions and customs
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Questions

OSCA 149431: common questions

What is the OSCA code for senior non-commissioned defence force member?
The OSCA 2024 code is 149431 (Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 149431?
ANZSCO 139211 Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member 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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