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OSCA 2024 · 553131 · Skill level 4

Receptionist (General): OSCA 553131

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

Receptionist (General) is OSCA 2024 code 553131. It corresponds to ANZSCO 542111 Receptionist (General), which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 553131

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

  • ANZSCO 542111

    Receptionist (General)

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a receptionist (general) does

Greets clients and visitors, and responds to personal, telephone, email and written enquiries and requests.

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

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Greets and welcomes visitors, customers or clients, and directs them to the appropriate person or department
  • Arranges and records details of appointments, including the management of changes, cancellations and rescheduling where necessary
  • Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail and packages
  • Maintains and organises the reception desk and waiting areas
  • Answers enquires and provides information on the goods, services and activities of the organisation
  • Relays messages or information between staff and departments
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Questions

OSCA 553131: common questions

What is the OSCA code for receptionist (general)?
The OSCA 2024 code is 553131 (Receptionist (General)), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 553131?
ANZSCO 542111 Receptionist (General). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Receptionist (General) 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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