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OSCA 2024 · 223232 · Skill level 1

Data Architect: OSCA 223232

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

Data Architect is OSCA 2024 code 223232. It corresponds to ANZSCO 261313 Software Engineer (in part), which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 223232

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

  • ANZSCO 261313 · in part

    Software Engineer

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 261313

The job

What a data architect does

Designs, develops and manages complex data models within an organisation.

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

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Develops and maintains a data architecture strategy aligned with business objectives and data management principles
  • Assesses appropriate technologies for data management, storage, analysis and disposal for the organisation
  • Designs conceptual data models and implements metadata standards to provide a clear understanding of organisational data assets
  • Defines data flow, data usage and data integration processes within an organisation
  • Designs, develops and implements physical databases or data warehouses to support requirements for transactional data, business intelligence and data analytics
  • Assesses proposed changes to object or data structures, and evaluates alternative options

Unit group 2232

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Questions

OSCA 223232: common questions

What is the OSCA code for data architect?
The OSCA 2024 code is 223232 (Data Architect), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 223232?
ANZSCO 261313 Software Engineer (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Data Architect on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 261313 Software Engineer is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), 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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