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OSCA 2024 · 451931 · Skill level 2

Border Enforcement Operations Officer: OSCA 451931

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

Border Enforcement Operations Officer is OSCA 2024 code 451931. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (599511 and 599512). None of them is on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 451931

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

  • ANZSCO 599511

    Customs Officer

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 599512 · in part

    Immigration Officer

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a border enforcement operations officer does

Applies customs and border protection controls such as inspecting goods for prohibited items or removing unlawful non-citizens, at air and sea terminals, wharves, depots, warehouses, specialised examination facilities, storage and disposal locations, immigration detention facilities, and in the maritime domain.

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

Specialisations

  • Marine Tactical Officer

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Inspects and searches vehicles, vessels and aircraft for prohibited items
  • Conducts interviews and gathers information from individuals to assess their immigration status, and identifies and removes unlawful non-citizens from the country
  • Applies customs and border protection controls in accordance with relevant legislation and policies to support the legal movement of passengers and cargo
  • Processes and records information related to customs and border protection activities
  • May monitor and patrol the maritime domain to detect and prevent illegal activities
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Questions

OSCA 451931: common questions

What is the OSCA code for border enforcement operations officer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 451931 (Border Enforcement Operations Officer), skill level 2. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 451931?
ANZSCO 599511 Customs Officer and ANZSCO 599512 Immigration Officer (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Border Enforcement Operations Officer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Not under its ANZSCO equivalents: none is on the Home Affairs combined list checked on 21 October 2026. Another occupation may fit your duties better.
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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