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OSCA 2024 · 263936 · Skill level 1

Respiratory or Sleep Scientist: OSCA 263936

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

Respiratory or Sleep Scientist is OSCA 2024 code 263936. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (234612 and 234999). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 263936

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

  • ANZSCO 234612

    Respiratory Scientist

    On the Core Skills Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 234612

  • ANZSCO 234999 · in part

    Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 234999

The job

What a respiratory or sleep scientist does

Conducts lung function tests and sleep studies to support the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and sleep disorders, in consultation with other medical professionals.

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

Registration or licensing may be required.

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Performs routine and complex lung function tests, and overnight sleep studies and daytime tests to assess respiratory or sleep disorders
  • Interprets and analyses respiratory function and sleep test data to provide accurate and timely reports
  • Collaborates with other medical professionals to develop treatment plans based on test results
  • Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
  • Calibrates and prepares equipment used in the performance of respiratory function and sleep tests, and maintains equipment to optimum hygiene standards
  • May assist in the development and implementation of respiratory and sleep research projects

Unit group 2639

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Questions

OSCA 263936: common questions

What is the OSCA code for respiratory or sleep scientist?
The OSCA 2024 code is 263936 (Respiratory or Sleep Scientist), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 263936?
ANZSCO 234612 Respiratory Scientist and ANZSCO 234999 Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Respiratory or Sleep Scientist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 234612 Respiratory Scientist is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and ANZSCO 234999 Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec 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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