C.A. · Registered Migration Agent (MARN: 1803385)

OSCA 2024 · 553231 · Skill level 4

Hotel or Motel Receptionist: OSCA 553231

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

Hotel or Motel Receptionist is OSCA 2024 code 553231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 542113 Hotel or Motel Receptionist, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 553231

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

  • ANZSCO 542113

    Hotel or Motel Receptionist

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a hotel or motel receptionist does

Greets and checks in guests, and looks after their needs on arrival and during their stay in a hotel or motel.

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

Specialisations

  • Hotel Night Auditor

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Welcomes guests and checks them in upon arrival
  • Provides information to guests about hotel facilities, services and local attractions
  • Handles guest enquiries and resolves any issues or complaints
  • Takes and processes guest reservations and cancellations
  • Handles cash and credit card transactions for guest payments
  • Coordinates with housekeeping and maintenance staff to ensure guest rooms are clean and in good condition
  • Maintains guest records and updates information in the establishment's booking system

Questions

OSCA 553231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for hotel or motel receptionist?
The OSCA 2024 code is 553231 (Hotel or Motel Receptionist), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 553231?
ANZSCO 542113 Hotel or Motel Receptionist. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Hotel or Motel Receptionist 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.

Talk to us

Not sure which code fits your experience?

Tell us your duties, qualifications and experience. We will confirm the right occupation and the visas that fit.

The more context you give, the more useful the first conversation will be.

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.

Plan your move to Australia

A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.