OSCA 2024 · 243231 · Skill level 1
Civil Engineer: OSCA 243231
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Civil Engineer is OSCA 2024 code 243231. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (233211 and 233215). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 243231
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 233211 · in part
Civil Engineer
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 233211ANZSCO 233215 · in part
Transport Engineer
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 233215
The job
What a civil engineer does
Plans, designs, organises and oversees the construction and operation of dams, bridges, pipelines, gas supply schemes, airports and other civil engineering projects.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations
- Airfield Engineer Officer (Air Force)
- Coastal Engineer
- Construction Engineer
- Road Engineer
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Analyses site locations and conducts surveys to determine the feasibility and requirements of civil engineering projects
- Undertakes calculations, designs and develops specifications for civil engineering projects, and provides solutions to design-related issues
- Studies, evaluates and reports on the environmental implications of civil engineering projects to ensure compliance with existing regulations
- Determines construction methods, materials and quality standards for civil engineering projects
Unit group 2432
Other occupations in Civil Engineering Professionals
Questions
OSCA 243231: common questions
What is the OSCA code for civil engineer?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 243231?
Is Civil Engineer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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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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