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OSCA 2024 · 231438 · Skill level 1

Technical Director: OSCA 231438

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

Technical Director is OSCA 2024 code 231438. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (212317 and 212399). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 231438

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

  • ANZSCO 212317

    Technical Director

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 212317

  • ANZSCO 212399 · in part

    Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec

    On the Regional Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 212399

The job

What a technical director does

Controls the quality of pictures and sound for film, television, audio programs, live performances or digital content by directing technical teams, and planning and organising all technical facilities.

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

Also known as

  • Technical Producer

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Plans, coordinates and collaborates with producers and directors on all technical aspects of a television or audio program, live performance or digital content
  • Supervises the installation and maintenance of technical equipment for television, audio, live performance or digital content
  • Directs and monitors technical teams to ensure the quality of pictures and sound
  • Monitors and adjusts technical equipment such as lighting, sound, rigging, animation or visual effects, to ensure optimal performance

Unit group 2314

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Questions

OSCA 231438: common questions

What is the OSCA code for technical director?
The OSCA 2024 code is 231438 (Technical Director), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 231438?
ANZSCO 212317 Technical Director and ANZSCO 212399 Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Technical Director on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 212317 Technical Director is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and ANZSCO 212399 Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), 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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