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OSCA 2024 · 243931 · Skill level 1

Acoustic Engineer: OSCA 243931

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

Acoustic Engineer is OSCA 2024 code 243931. It corresponds to ANZSCO 233999 Engineering Professionals nec (in part), which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 243931

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

  • ANZSCO 233999 · in part

    Engineering Professionals nec

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 233999

The job

What an acoustic engineer does

Studies and applies the science of sound and vibration in the design and development of technologies to solve acoustic related problems, such as sound quality, transmission of sound, noise control or environmental noise pollution.

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

Registration or licensing may be required.

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Measures sound levels, reverberation and vibration within buildings and outdoor environments
  • Analyses and performs tests on acoustic designs to enhance or control sound and vibration
  • Models, predicts, measures and assesses the impact of noise on the environment and noise sensitive receptors, including wildlife
  • Advises on materials and structures that can be used to minimise noise levels that could disrupt the local environment, and ensures those levels comply with local laws
  • Designs noise and vibration attenuation solutions for environmental noise, building engineering services systems in buildings, transport infrastructure and industry

Questions

OSCA 243931: common questions

What is the OSCA code for acoustic engineer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 243931 (Acoustic Engineer), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 243931?
ANZSCO 233999 Engineering Professionals nec (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Acoustic Engineer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 233999 Engineering Professionals nec 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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