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OSCA 2024 · 221131 · Skill level 1

Advertising Specialist: OSCA 221131

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

Advertising Specialist is OSCA 2024 code 221131. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (212112 and 225111). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 221131

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

  • ANZSCO 212112 · in part

    Media Producer (excluding Video)

    On the Regional Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 212112
  • ANZSCO 225111

    Advertising Specialist

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 225111

The job

What an advertising specialist does

Devises and coordinates advertising campaigns that encourage consumers to purchase particular goods or services.

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

Also known as

  • Advertising Account Executive
  • Advertising Account Manager
  • Creative Director (Advertising)

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Plans, develops and organises advertising policies and campaigns to support sales objectives
  • Advises executives and clients on advertising strategies and campaigns to reach target markets, create consumer awareness, and effectively promote the attributes of goods and services
  • Coordinates production of advertising campaigns involving artwork, copywriting, media scripting, television and film production, and media placement, within time and budget constraints

Questions

OSCA 221131: common questions

What is the OSCA code for advertising specialist?
The OSCA 2024 code is 221131 (Advertising Specialist), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 221131?
ANZSCO 212112 Media Producer (excluding Video) (in part) and ANZSCO 225111 Advertising Specialist. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Advertising Specialist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 212112 Media Producer (excluding Video) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and ANZSCO 225111 Advertising Specialist is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
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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