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OSCA 2024 · 273131 · Skill level 1

Digital Game Developer: OSCA 273131

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

Digital Game Developer is OSCA 2024 code 273131. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (232413 and 261211). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 273131

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

  • ANZSCO 232413 · in part

    Multimedia Designer

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Regional Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 232413

  • ANZSCO 261211 · in part

    Multimedia Specialist

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 261211

The job

What a digital game developer does

Develops and transforms digital games from a concept to an interactive product using coding, software programming, sound effects, rendering and testing.

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

Also known as

  • Video Game Developer

Specialisations

  • Digital Game Designer

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Develops and creates game ideas and translates creative concepts into functional digital game prototypes
  • Writes code using programming languages to implement game mechanics, user interfaces and interactive elements
  • Creates menus, buttons and interactive elements that enhance player navigation and engagement
  • Ensures that the games are compatible with various operating systems, platforms and devices, including desktops, laptops, consoles, interactive headsets, tablets and smartphones
  • Optimises games for performance, addressing issues, such as loading times, frame rates and memory usage
  • Conducts testing to identify and fix bugs, glitches and gameplay issues
  • May design and oversee the implementation of game systems, mechanics and features

Unit group 2731

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Questions

OSCA 273131: common questions

What is the OSCA code for digital game developer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 273131 (Digital Game Developer), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 273131?
ANZSCO 232413 Multimedia Designer (in part) and ANZSCO 261211 Multimedia Specialist (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Digital Game Developer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 232413 Multimedia Designer is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) and ANZSCO 261211 Multimedia Specialist 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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