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?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 411331?
Is Diversional Therapist 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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