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OSCA 2024 · 599131 · Skill level 5

Filing or Registry Clerk: OSCA 599131

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

Filing or Registry Clerk is OSCA 2024 code 599131. It corresponds to ANZSCO 561311 Filing or Registry Clerk, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 599131

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

  • ANZSCO 561311

    Filing or Registry Clerk

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a filing or registry clerk does

Processes and handles information and documents to maintain access to, and security of, database and record management systems.

Skill level 5: Certificate I or secondary education

Also known as

  • Records Clerk

Specialisations

  • Medical Record Clerk

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Processes incoming documents and information according to database and record management systems
  • Ensures accuracy and completeness of documents
  • Provides support in accessing documents
  • Records file and document movements
  • Conducts audits to ensure database integrity
  • Assists in disposal and archiving of documents
  • Stays updated on filing practices and technologies

Unit group 5991

Other occupations in Filing and Registry Clerks and Library Assistants

Questions

OSCA 599131: common questions

What is the OSCA code for filing or registry clerk?
The OSCA 2024 code is 599131 (Filing or Registry Clerk), skill level 5. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 599131?
ANZSCO 561311 Filing or Registry Clerk. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Filing or Registry Clerk 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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