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OSCA 2024 · 599231 · Skill level 4

Human Resources Administration Assistant: OSCA 599231

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

Human Resources Administration Assistant is OSCA 2024 code 599231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 599411 Human Resource Clerk (in part), which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 599231

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

  • ANZSCO 599411 · in part

    Human Resource Clerk

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a human resources administration assistant does

Maintains and updates personnel records, such as information on transfers and promotions, employee leave taken and accumulated, salaries, superannuation, taxation, qualifications and training.

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

Also known as

  • HR Administration Assistant

Specialisations

  • Psychological Examiner (Army)

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Updates information on leave taken and accumulated, employment history, salaries, superannuation, taxation, qualifications and training
  • Creates records for newly appointed workers and checks records for completeness
  • Processes applications for employment and promotions, and advises applicants of results
  • Receives and answers enquiries about employment entitlements and conditions
  • Sends out announcements of job openings and job examinations
  • Issues job application forms
  • Compiles data from personnel records and prepares reports
  • Stores and retrieves personnel records and files on request

Unit group 5992

Other occupations in Human Resources Assistants

Questions

OSCA 599231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for human resources administration assistant?
The OSCA 2024 code is 599231 (Human Resources Administration Assistant), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 599231?
ANZSCO 599411 Human Resource Clerk (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Human Resources Administration Assistant 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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