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OSCA 2024 · 231632 · Skill level 1

Music Director: OSCA 231632

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

Music Director is OSCA 2024 code 231632. It corresponds to ANZSCO 211212 Music Director, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 231632

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

  • ANZSCO 211212

    Music Director

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 211212

The job

What a music director does

Conducts choirs, orchestras, bands, ensembles, opera companies and musical performances.

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

Specialisations

  • Band Leader
  • Choral Director
  • Orchestra Conductor

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Plans and organises musical performances, including selecting repertoire and arranging rehearsals
  • Conducts choirs, orchestras, bands, ensembles and opera companies during performances
  • Interprets musical scores and communicates artistic vision to performers
  • Collaborates with Composers, arrangers and musicians to create new musical works
  • Auditions and selects musicians for ensembles and orchestras
  • Provides guidance and feedback to musicians to improve their performance
  • Coordinates with venue staff and technical crew to ensure smooth execution of performances
  • Promotes and markets musical performances to attract audiences
  • Manages budgets and financial resources for musical productions

Questions

OSCA 231632: common questions

What is the OSCA code for music director?
The OSCA 2024 code is 231632 (Music 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 231632?
ANZSCO 211212 Music Director. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Music Director on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 211212 Music Director 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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