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OSCA 2024 · 264936 · Skill level 1

Radiation Oncologist: OSCA 264936

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

Radiation Oncologist is OSCA 2024 code 264936. It corresponds to ANZSCO 253918 Radiation Oncologist, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 264936

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

  • ANZSCO 253918

    Radiation Oncologist

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 253918

The job

What a radiation oncologist does

Investigates, diagnoses and treats patients with cancer using radiation therapy for both curative and palliative purposes.

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 to determine the nature and extent of disease after referral from general medical practitioners and other medical specialists
  • Provides patient-centred plans and prescribes radiation to treat cancer
  • Oversees radiation treatment and assesses treatment progress
  • Manages side effects and symptoms of radiation
  • Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop treatment plans for complex cases

Questions

OSCA 264936: common questions

What is the OSCA code for radiation oncologist?
The OSCA 2024 code is 264936 (Radiation Oncologist), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 264936?
ANZSCO 253918 Radiation Oncologist. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Radiation Oncologist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 253918 Radiation Oncologist 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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