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OSCA 2024 · 452236 · Skill level 4

Retail Loss Prevention Officer: OSCA 452236

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

Retail Loss Prevention Officer is OSCA 2024 code 452236. It corresponds to ANZSCO 442215 Retail Loss Prevention Officer, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 452236

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

  • ANZSCO 442215

    Retail Loss Prevention Officer

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a retail loss prevention officer does

Detects and investigates shoplifting, fraud and other unlawful acts of employees or customers of a retail establishment.

Skill level 4: Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Monitors and patrols retail premises to detect and prevent theft and other unlawful activities
  • Observes and identifies suspicious behaviour or activities of employees or customers, and detains individuals suspected of theft or other unlawful acts
  • Conducts investigations into incidents of theft, fraud or other unlawful activities, and collects and preserves evidence, including interviewing witnesses
  • Collaborates with law enforcement agencies to report and provide evidence of criminal activities
  • Implements security measures, such as CCTV surveillance and alarm systems
  • May conduct audits and inspections to identify vulnerabilities, and recommend security improvements
  • May provide training and education to retail staff on loss prevention strategies and procedures

Questions

OSCA 452236: common questions

What is the OSCA code for retail loss prevention officer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 452236 (Retail Loss Prevention Officer), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 452236?
ANZSCO 442215 Retail Loss Prevention Officer. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Retail Loss Prevention Officer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Not under its ANZSCO equivalent: 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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