OSCA 2024 · 711231 · Skill level 4
Bus Driver: OSCA 711231
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Bus Driver is OSCA 2024 code 711231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 731211 Bus Driver, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 711231
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 731211
Bus Driver
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
The job
What a bus driver does
Drives a bus to transport passengers short distances on scheduled intra-city services over established routes.
Skill level 4: Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience
Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisations
- School Bus Driver
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Drives a bus to transport passengers over established routes while adhering to traffic regulations
- Stops at set locations to enable passengers to board and alight
- Assists passengers with boarding and disembarking from the bus
- Collects fares and issues tickets, and monitors electronic payment
- Provides information to passengers regarding routes, schedules and fares
- Monitors and ensures the safety of passengers during transit, and maintains the orderly conduct of passengers
- Completes required paperwork and documentation, such as daily logs and incident reports
Unit group 7112
Other occupations in Bus and Coach Drivers
Questions
OSCA 711231: common questions
What is the OSCA code for bus driver?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 711231?
Is Bus Driver on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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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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