OSCA 2024 · 281237 · Skill level 1
Police Prosecutor: OSCA 281237
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Police Prosecutor is OSCA 2024 code 281237. It corresponds to ANZSCO 271111 Barrister (in part), which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 281237
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 271111 · in part
Barrister
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 271111
The job
What a police prosecutor does
Pleads cases on behalf of the prosecution in lower courts.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Prepares and presents cases on behalf of the prosecution in lower courts, such as local and magistrates courts
- Prepares legal documents such as briefs of evidence, statements and subpoenas
- Examines and cross-examines witnesses in court
- Presents arguments and evidence to the court
- Advises police officers on legal matters and provides guidance on the preparation of cases
Unit group 2812
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Questions
OSCA 281237: common questions
What is the OSCA code for police prosecutor?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 281237?
Is Police Prosecutor on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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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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