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OSCA 2024 · 244133 · Skill level 1

Agronomist: OSCA 244133

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

Agronomist is OSCA 2024 code 244133. It corresponds to 4 ANZSCO codes (234115, 225499, 234112 and 234518). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 244133

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

The job

What an agronomist does

Provides advice on quality, production and management of crops and livestock by assessing growing conditions and environmental factors, and examining crops and livestock.

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

Specialisations

  • Animal Nutritionist
  • Sales Agronomist

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Collects and analyses data, and conducts research on factors affecting crop and livestock production
  • Advises Farmers and Farm Managers about techniques for improving the production of crops and livestock
  • Advises farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, weed, pest and disease control, soil improvement, and animal husbandry and feeding programs
  • Studies environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth and animal breeding
  • Studies the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and plant diseases on animal and crop production
  • Develops procedures and techniques for solving agricultural problems and improving the efficiency of production

Unit group 2441

Other occupations in Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists

Questions

OSCA 244133: common questions

What is the OSCA code for agronomist?
The OSCA 2024 code is 244133 (Agronomist), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 244133?
ANZSCO 234115 Agronomist, ANZSCO 225499 Technical Sales Representatives nec (in part), ANZSCO 234112 Agricultural Scientist (in part) and ANZSCO 234518 Zoologist (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Agronomist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 234115 Agronomist is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), ANZSCO 225499 Technical Sales Representatives nec is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), ANZSCO 234112 Agricultural Scientist is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and ANZSCO 234518 Zoologist is on the 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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