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OSCA 2024 · 243935 · Skill level 1

Environmental Engineer: OSCA 243935

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

Environmental Engineer is OSCA 2024 code 243935. It corresponds to ANZSCO 233915 Environmental Engineer, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 243935

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

  • ANZSCO 233915

    Environmental Engineer

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 233915

The job

What an environmental engineer does

Assesses environmental impacts for engineering projects while working with other Professionals to develop solutions for long-term environmental sustainability. Plans and designs equipment and processes for the treatment and safe disposal of waste materials.

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

  • Assesses and identifies the potential environmental impacts of air, water, soil and noise levels of engineering projects
  • Develops and designs equipment and sustainable processes to prevent, control or remediate environmental impacts
  • Oversees and coordinates environmental management plans for engineering projects, such as hazardous waste treatment facilities and air pollution control systems, to protect the environment
  • Works with Environmental Research Scientists, Urban and Regional Planners, and other Professionals to assess causes of long-term environmental problems, and to develop solutions
  • Liaises with regulators, contractors and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure engineering projects meet environmental requirements and objectives
  • May develop uses for renewable energy and contribute to sustainable energy planning and design
  • May be involved in the development and planning of sustainable infrastructure, and implementation of environmental rating tools

Questions

OSCA 243935: common questions

What is the OSCA code for environmental engineer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 243935 (Environmental 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 243935?
ANZSCO 233915 Environmental Engineer. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Environmental Engineer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 233915 Environmental Engineer 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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