OSCA 2024 · 261132 · Skill level 1
Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor: OSCA 261132
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor is OSCA 2024 code 261132. It corresponds to ANZSCO 272112 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor, which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 261132
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 272112
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 272112
The job
What an alcohol and other drugs counsellor does
Provides support and treatment for people struggling with substance abuse and addiction, identifies underlying causes of addiction, develops coping strategies to manage change, and provides community education.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Also known as
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinician
- Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Assesses substance abuse and alcohol consumption history
- Provides individual and group counselling sessions to help the individual understand the underlying causes of addiction and overcome the addiction
- Provides education and resources to individuals about the risks and consequences of substance abuse
- Facilitates referrals to Health Professionals or community resources, such as detoxification programs and support groups
- Monitors progress and supports individuals to stay on track with their treatment plans
Unit group 2611
Other occupations in Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Questions
OSCA 261132: common questions
What is the OSCA code for alcohol and other drugs counsellor?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 261132?
Is Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor 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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