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OSCA 2024 · 281231 · Skill level 1

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: OSCA 281231

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

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner is OSCA 2024 code 281231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 271299 Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec (in part), which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 281231

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

  • ANZSCO 271299 · in part

    Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 271299

The job

What a family dispute resolution practitioner does

Assists people to resolve disputes over care of children, property and financial arrangements that arise from family separation or divorce.

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

Registration or licensing is required.

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Conducts intake interviews with clients to gather information about their dispute
  • Assesses the suitability of clients for family dispute resolution
  • Facilitates communication and negotiation between parties to help them reach agreements
  • Provides information and education to clients about their rights and responsibilities
  • Refers clients to other support services as needed, such as counselling or legal advice
  • Maintains accurate and confidential records of client interactions and agreements reached

Questions

OSCA 281231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for family dispute resolution practitioner?
The OSCA 2024 code is 281231 (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 281231?
ANZSCO 271299 Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 271299 Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), 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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