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OSCA 2024 · 731231 · Skill level 4

Paper and Pulp Production Operator: OSCA 731231

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

Paper and Pulp Production Operator is OSCA 2024 code 731231. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (711311 and 712916). None of them is on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 731231

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

  • ANZSCO 711311

    Paper Products Machine Operator

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 712916

    Paper and Pulp Mill Operator

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a paper and pulp production operator does

Operates machinery in a paper and pulp processing facility to process pulp and manufacture paper and pulp products, such as paper sheets, and paper or cardboard packaging.

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

Also known as

  • Paper and Pulp Machine Operator

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Operates and adjusts the settings of paper and pulp production machinery to ensure consistent output as per the specifications
  • Loads raw materials and chemicals into plant equipment to make and bleach pulp
  • Operates machinery such as blenders, agitators and driers to process, sample, wash and blend pulp
  • Transfers pulp to storage tanks and operates machinery to agitate pulp to maintain consistency
  • Loads pulp and additives such as dye into paper making equipment or machines, and operates machinery to make paper and pulp products
  • Monitors and controls the flow of materials throughout the pulp and paper making process
  • Operates drier and calendar rolls, and imparts gloss and coating mixtures to paper or paper products

Unit group 7312

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Questions

OSCA 731231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for paper and pulp production operator?
The OSCA 2024 code is 731231 (Paper and Pulp Production Operator), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 731231?
ANZSCO 711311 Paper Products Machine Operator and ANZSCO 712916 Paper and Pulp Mill Operator. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Paper and Pulp Production Operator 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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