OSCA 2024 · 311533 · Skill level 2
Geospatial Technician: OSCA 311533
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Geospatial Technician is OSCA 2024 code 311533. It corresponds to ANZSCO 312116 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician (in part), which is on the CSOL and ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 311533
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 312116 · in part
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Regional Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 312116
The job
What a geospatial technician does
Analyses and manipulates geospatial data from multiple technologies, formats and projects to form integrated datasets.
Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience
Also known as
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Officer
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Assists with the development and maintenance of geographical information systems (GIS)
- Creates, maintains, displays and updates GIS databases
- Works with geospatial technology to assist with data gathering, compilation, mapping and data analysis
- Produces accurate maps and other representations of data for use in activities such as fieldwork
- Conducts fieldwork to resolve conflicting information and ensure the accuracy of data
- Records and documents details of map updates, additions and/or deletions
Unit group 3115
Other occupations in Science Technicians
Questions
OSCA 311533: common questions
What is the OSCA code for geospatial technician?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 311533?
Is Geospatial Technician 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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