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OSCA 2024 · 264334 · Skill level 1

Gastroenterologist: OSCA 264334

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

Gastroenterologist is OSCA 2024 code 264334. It corresponds to ANZSCO 253316 Gastroenterologist, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 264334

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

  • ANZSCO 253316

    Gastroenterologist

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 253316

The job

What a gastroenterologist does

Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the human liver, biliary system, pancreas, oesophagus, stomach and bowel.

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

Registration or licensing is required.

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Conducts gastrointestinal health assessments on patients
  • Requests laboratory tests, imaging, biopsies and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist diagnosis of digestive disorders
  • Prescribes medication and administers treatment for patients with gastrointestinal issues
  • Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised patient care
  • Manages and monitors gastroenterology and hepatology complications in critically ill and perioperative patients
  • Provides diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy services

Questions

OSCA 264334: common questions

What is the OSCA code for gastroenterologist?
The OSCA 2024 code is 264334 (Gastroenterologist), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 264334?
ANZSCO 253316 Gastroenterologist. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Gastroenterologist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 253316 Gastroenterologist 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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