OSCA 2024 · 243233 · Skill level 1
Rail Engineer: OSCA 243233
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Rail Engineer is OSCA 2024 code 243233. It corresponds to ANZSCO 233215 Transport Engineer (in part), which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 243233
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 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 rail engineer does
Plans, designs and develops rail tracks and support structures for rail systems to enable safe and optimised operations.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations
- Rail Track Engineer
- Rolling Stock Engineer
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Designs, plans and develops rail tracks and rail system infrastructure, and forecasts the cost of rail projects
- Identifies suitable rail routes to develop effective and sustainable rail systems that meet the needs of clients and communities
- Analyses issues or faults in rail systems and provides advice on suitable engineering solutions
- Ensures building work on rail projects complies with existing safety standards and regulations
Unit group 2432
Other occupations in Civil Engineering Professionals
Questions
OSCA 243233: common questions
What is the OSCA code for rail engineer?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 243233?
Is Rail 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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