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OSCA 2024 · 261331 · Skill level 1

Social Worker: OSCA 261331

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

Social Worker is OSCA 2024 code 261331. It corresponds to ANZSCO 272511 Social Worker, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 261331

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

  • ANZSCO 272511

    Social Worker

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 272511

The job

What a social worker does

Assesses the biopsychosocial needs of individuals, families and groups, assists and empowers people to develop and use skills and resources needed to resolve social and other problems, and furthers human wellbeing and human rights, social justice and social development.

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

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Aged Care Social Worker
  • Child Protection Social Worker
  • Clinical Social Worker
  • Disability Social Worker
  • Family Violence Social Worker
  • Mental Health Social Worker
  • School Social Worker
  • Social Work Supervisor

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Conducts biopsychosocial and risk assessments to assist individuals and families to resolve their presented problems
  • Provides case management services, and negotiates and mediates strategies related to clients' needs
  • Works with clients to develop and deliver individualised casework practice, group counselling and support plans
  • Promotes clients' agency and rights to access resources and community services
  • Supports clients in legal and administrative proceedings, including assessment reports and providing information or evidence in court
  • Provides supervision and peer support to other Social Workers to address ethical dilemmas, gaps in practice and areas of avoidance
  • Analyses, develops, promotes and implements social policies to respond to social needs
  • Collaborates with government, community organisations, social agencies, volunteer groups and other stakeholders to improve and develop services, and address structural inequalities

Questions

OSCA 261331: common questions

What is the OSCA code for social worker?
The OSCA 2024 code is 261331 (Social Worker), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 261331?
ANZSCO 272511 Social Worker. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Social Worker on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 272511 Social Worker 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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