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OSCA 2024 · 264637 · Skill level 1

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon: OSCA 264637

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

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is OSCA 2024 code 264637. It corresponds to ANZSCO 253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 264637

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

  • ANZSCO 253517

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 253517

The job

What a plastic and reconstructive surgeon does

Performs surgery to repair and reconstruct muscle and tissue injuries and congenital deformities.

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

Registration or licensing is required.

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Examines patients' conditions and determines surgical needs
  • Performs reconstructive surgery for congenital deformities, and muscle and tissue injuries
  • Performs cosmetic surgery and procedures for aesthetic enhancement
  • May perform gender affirming surgery

Questions

OSCA 264637: common questions

What is the OSCA code for plastic and reconstructive surgeon?
The OSCA 2024 code is 264637 (Plastic and Reconstructive 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 264637?
ANZSCO 253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 253517 Plastic and Reconstructive 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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