OSCA 2024 · 264631 · Skill level 1
General Surgeon: OSCA 264631
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
General Surgeon is OSCA 2024 code 264631. It corresponds to ANZSCO 253511 Surgeon (General), which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 264631
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 253511
Surgeon (General)
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 253511
The job
What a general surgeon does
Performs surgery to treat diseases and illnesses covering a broad range of medical conditions.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing is required.
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Consults with patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories
- Examines and evaluates patients to determine if surgical treatment of illnesses, conditions and injuries are required, and explains risks to patients
- Requests laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings
- Performs surgery and procedures in operating theatres and treatment rooms
- Prescribes post-operative care and observes patient progress
- Provides specialist advice to generalist Medical Practitioners or other specialists
- Prescribes medication and recommends preventative action to treat illness or injuries
- Maintains patient records
Questions
OSCA 264631: common questions
What is the OSCA code for general surgeon?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 264631?
Is General Surgeon 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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