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OSCA 2024 · 461938 · Skill level 5

Sex Worker or Escort: OSCA 461938

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

Sex Worker or Escort is OSCA 2024 code 461938. It corresponds to ANZSCO 451813 Sex Worker or Escort, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 461938

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

  • ANZSCO 451813

    Sex Worker or Escort

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a sex worker or escort does

Provides clients with sexual services or social companionship.

Skill level 5: Certificate I or secondary education

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Meets with clients to discuss their desires and preferences
  • Negotiates and agrees upon sexual services and fees with clients
  • Provides sexual services to clients in a safe and consensual manner, in person
  • Takes necessary precautions to protect personal health and safety
  • Keeps accurate records of client interactions and transactions
  • May provide emotional support and companionship to clients

Questions

OSCA 461938: common questions

What is the OSCA code for sex worker or escort?
The OSCA 2024 code is 461938 (Sex Worker or Escort), skill level 5. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 461938?
ANZSCO 451813 Sex Worker or Escort. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Sex Worker or Escort 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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