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OSCA 2024 · 264632 · Skill level 1

Cardiothoracic Surgeon: OSCA 264632

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

Cardiothoracic Surgeon is OSCA 2024 code 264632. It corresponds to ANZSCO 253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 264632

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

  • ANZSCO 253512

    Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 253512

The job

What a cardiothoracic surgeon does

Performs heart and lung surgery.

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

Registration or licensing is required.

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Assesses patients' medical conditions and determines the need for cardiothoracic surgery
  • Utilises diagnostic tools such as imaging tests, electrocardiograms and blood tests to assess patients' conditions and determine appropriate treatment plans
  • Performs surgical procedures on the heart and lungs, including bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, and oesophagus, trachea and lung transplantation
  • Advises and counsels patients and families about patients' conditions, treatment options and recovery

Unit group 2646

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Questions

OSCA 264632: common questions

What is the OSCA code for cardiothoracic surgeon?
The OSCA 2024 code is 264632 (Cardiothoracic Surgeon), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 264632?
ANZSCO 253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Cardiothoracic Surgeon on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon 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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