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OSCA 2024 · 244532 · Skill level 1

Geophysicist: OSCA 244532

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

Geophysicist is OSCA 2024 code 244532. It corresponds to ANZSCO 234412 Geophysicist, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 244532

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

  • ANZSCO 234412

    Geophysicist

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 234412

The job

What a geophysicist does

Studies the composition, structure and other physical attributes of the Earth or other planetary bodies, locates materials such as minerals, petroleum and ground water, and detects, monitors and forecasts seismic, magnetic, electrical, geothermal and oceanographic activity.

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

Specialisations

  • Oceanographer

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Studies, measures and analyses seismic, gravitational, electrical, thermal and magnetic forces, and other physical attributes of the Earth or other planetary bodies
  • Designs and improves methods and procedures for geophysical measurement, data collection and data processing
  • Plans, analyses and assesses geophysical surveys to assist in locating and understanding water, petroleum and other mineral-bearing sources
  • Studies the internal structure of the Earth or other planetary bodies to understand their composition, and predict volcanic and tectonic activity and their associated risks
  • Studies the physical conditions and processes of oceans, such as density, temperature, water currents, and the interactions of the atmosphere and the ocean

Unit group 2445

Other occupations in Geoscientists and Hydrologists

Questions

OSCA 244532: common questions

What is the OSCA code for geophysicist?
The OSCA 2024 code is 244532 (Geophysicist), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 244532?
ANZSCO 234412 Geophysicist. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Geophysicist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 234412 Geophysicist 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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