OSCA 2024 · 244932 · Skill level 1
Meteorologist: OSCA 244932
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Meteorologist is OSCA 2024 code 244932. It corresponds to ANZSCO 234913 Meteorologist, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 244932
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 234913
Meteorologist
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 234913
The job
What a meteorologist does
Studies the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere to increase understanding of weather and climate, and to forecast changes in the weather and long-term climatic trends.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Specialisations
- Climatologist
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Analyses and interprets weather data gathered from different sources such as meteorological stations, radars and satellite imagery
- Studies and analyses historical weather patterns to understand long-term trends and predict future climate scenarios
- Provides short to medium-term weather forecasts to the general public
- Studies the impact of weather on the environment and effects of human activity on the climate
- Develops, tests and improves mathematical and computer models of the weather and climate
- Prepares and issues warnings for atmospheric phenomena such as cyclones, storms, floods or other hazards to life and property
Unit group 2449
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Questions
OSCA 244932: common questions
What is the OSCA code for meteorologist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 244932?
Is Meteorologist 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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