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OSCA 2024 · 259431 · Skill level 1

Music Teacher (Private Tuition): OSCA 259431

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

Music Teacher (Private Tuition) is OSCA 2024 code 259431. It corresponds to ANZSCO 249214 Music Teacher (Private Tuition), which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 259431

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

  • ANZSCO 249214

    Music Teacher (Private Tuition)

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 249214

The job

What a music teacher (private tuition) does

Teaches students in the practice, theory and performance of music in private training establishments.

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

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Plans, prepares and delivers effective learning programs in singing, instrumental performance and music theory
  • Assesses students' learning, maintains students' records and reports on students' performance to students, parents and other stakeholders
  • Undertakes regular professional learning in effective music teaching
  • Prepares students for musical performances, competitions and examinations

Questions

OSCA 259431: common questions

What is the OSCA code for music teacher (private tuition)?
The OSCA 2024 code is 259431 (Music Teacher (Private Tuition)), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 259431?
ANZSCO 249214 Music Teacher (Private Tuition). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Music Teacher (Private Tuition) on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 249214 Music Teacher (Private Tuition) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and 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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