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OSCA 2024 · 259331 · Skill level 1

Education Adviser: OSCA 259331

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

Education Adviser is OSCA 2024 code 259331. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (232413 and 249111). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 259331

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

The job

What an education adviser does

Conducts educational research and develops course curricula and associated teaching materials for use by educational institutions.

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

Also known as

  • Education Consultant (Curriculum)

Specialisations

  • Curriculum Advisory Teacher
  • Education Officer
  • Home-School Liaison Officer
  • Instructional Designer (Education)
  • Learning Designer
  • Learning Technologist
  • Preschool Field Officer

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Identifies and evaluates developments in education by conducting research into educational systems
  • Prepares and delivers specialist learning materials, training programs and workshops that aim to address and resolve immediate educational concerns
  • Works with teachers and educational administrators to determine areas of research focus
  • Documents subjects and courses developed, evaluates new courses, and reports on the effectiveness of current academic systems
  • Devises strategies to improve educational quality and help implement new policies
  • Serves as an adviser for teachers, parents, school administrators, and other Education Professionals
  • May assist with training on the use of education programs, tools and technologies

Unit group 2593

Other occupations in Education Advisers and Reviewers

Questions

OSCA 259331: common questions

What is the OSCA code for education adviser?
The OSCA 2024 code is 259331 (Education Adviser), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 259331?
ANZSCO 232413 Multimedia Designer (in part) and ANZSCO 249111 Education Adviser. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Education Adviser on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 232413 Multimedia Designer is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) and ANZSCO 249111 Education Adviser is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), 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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