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OSCA 2024 · 231331 · Skill level 1

Copywriter: OSCA 231331

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

Copywriter is OSCA 2024 code 231331. It corresponds to ANZSCO 212411 Copywriter, which is on the STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 231331

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

The job

What a copywriter does

Designs and composes written material to advertise products and services.

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

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Writes advertising or promotional copy for media such as press, radio, television, social media, billboards, catalogues or shop displays
  • Conducts research on the product, service or topic at hand, as well as the target audience
  • Presents and pitches copy ideas to clients
  • Proofreads and edits copy for accuracy and brand guidelines
  • Collaborates with team members to ensure the copy aligns with other elements of the campaign, such as visual or sound design

Questions

OSCA 231331: common questions

What is the OSCA code for copywriter?
The OSCA 2024 code is 231331 (Copywriter), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 231331?
ANZSCO 212411 Copywriter. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Copywriter on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 212411 Copywriter is on the 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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