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OSCA 2024 · 273231 · Skill level 1

Cloud Architect: OSCA 273231

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

Cloud Architect is OSCA 2024 code 273231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst (in part), which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 273231

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

  • ANZSCO 261111 · in part

    ICT Business Analyst

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 261111

The job

What a cloud architect does

Designs, develops and manages scalable, reliable and secure cloud infrastructure for an organisation.

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

Also known as

  • Cloud Infrastructure Architect
  • Cloud Solution Architect

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Defines the cloud architecture blueprints to meet business objectives
  • Considers security implications and incorporates security best practice into cloud infrastructure
  • Assesses and recommends cloud platforms and technologies
  • Conducts capacity planning and resource allocation for cloud infrastructure
  • Manages cloud infrastructure migration projects
  • Implements and manages cloud-based disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Unit group 2732

Other occupations in ICT Business and Systems Analysts and Architects

Questions

OSCA 273231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for cloud architect?
The OSCA 2024 code is 273231 (Cloud Architect), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 273231?
ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Cloud Architect on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst 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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