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OSCA 2024 · 712231 · Skill level 4

Delivery Person: OSCA 712231

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

Delivery Person is OSCA 2024 code 712231. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (561211 and 732111). None of them is on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 712231

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

  • ANZSCO 561211

    Courier

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 732111 · in part

    Delivery Driver

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a delivery person does

Delivers goods to customers by light vehicle, bicycle or foot.

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

Registration or licensing may be required.

Also known as

  • Courier

Specialisations

  • Fast Food Delivery Person
  • Parcel Contractor
  • Van Driver

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Collects goods from a collection point for delivery
  • Plans delivery routes to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods
  • Organises items for delivery according to delivery routes
  • Loads and unloads items for delivery in a safe and secure manner
  • Receives certification of delivery and completes delivery logs and records
  • Returns undelivered items to the appropriate location
  • Performs routine maintenance and inspections on the delivery vehicle to ensure safe and efficient operation
  • May receive and process payments for deliveries

Unit group 7122

Other occupations in Postal and Delivery Workers

Questions

OSCA 712231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for delivery person?
The OSCA 2024 code is 712231 (Delivery Person), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 712231?
ANZSCO 561211 Courier and ANZSCO 732111 Delivery Driver (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Delivery Person on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Not under its ANZSCO equivalents: 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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