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OSCA 2024 · 411331 · Skill level 2

Diversional Therapist: OSCA 411331

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

Diversional Therapist is OSCA 2024 code 411331. It corresponds to ANZSCO 411311 Diversional Therapist (in part), which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 411331

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

  • ANZSCO 411311 · in part

    Diversional Therapist

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 411311

The job

What a diversional therapist does

Plans, designs and coordinates individualised recreational, lifestyle and leisure-based activities to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals primarily in health care or aged care homes.

Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

Also known as

  • Recreational Therapist

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Identifies individual needs, interests, skills, autonomy and abilities through task analysis, and encourages participation and independence in suitable leisure and recreational events
  • Evaluates and assesses clients' levels of abilities, interests, needs, strengths, weaknesses, and their ability to carry out a range of tasks and interact with others
  • Adapts programs to suit individual needs, interests, skills and abilities
  • Plans, implements and coordinates leisure-based activity programs for groups and individuals to assist with their social development and promote their sense of wellbeing
  • Maintains a knowledge of resources available within a facility and the community
  • Assists with training and supervising volunteers and staff

Unit group 4113

Other occupations in Diversional Therapists, and Lifestyle Coordinators and Officers

Questions

OSCA 411331: common questions

What is the OSCA code for diversional therapist?
The OSCA 2024 code is 411331 (Diversional Therapist), skill level 2. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 411331?
ANZSCO 411311 Diversional Therapist (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Diversional Therapist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 411311 Diversional Therapist 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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