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OSCA 2024 · 264634 · Skill level 1

Orthopaedic Surgeon: OSCA 264634

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

Orthopaedic Surgeon is OSCA 2024 code 264634. It corresponds to ANZSCO 253514 Orthopaedic 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 264634

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

  • ANZSCO 253514

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 253514

The job

What an orthopaedic surgeon does

Performs surgery to treat muscular and skeletal diseases and injuries.

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 diagnose orthopaedic conditions and determines the need for surgical intervention
  • Performs surgical procedures to treat musculoskeletal diseases and injuries
  • Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning for muscular and skeletal diseases
  • Prescribes treatments and medications following diagnosis of orthopaedic diseases or injuries

Unit group 2646

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Questions

OSCA 264634: common questions

What is the OSCA code for orthopaedic surgeon?
The OSCA 2024 code is 264634 (Orthopaedic 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 264634?
ANZSCO 253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Orthopaedic Surgeon on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 253514 Orthopaedic 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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