OSCA 2024 · 732431 · Skill level 4
Wastewater or Water Plant Operator: OSCA 732431
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Wastewater or Water Plant Operator is OSCA 2024 code 732431. It corresponds to ANZSCO 712921 Waste Water or Water Plant Operator, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 732431
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 712921
Waste Water or Water Plant Operator
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
The job
What a wastewater or water plant operator does
Operates plant to store, distribute and treat water, including purifying water for human consumption and removing wastes from sewage.
Skill level 4: Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience
Specialisations
- Dam or Reservoir Operator
- Water or Wastewater Networks Operator
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Monitors and operates wastewater or water treatment processes and equipment
- Adjusts chemical dosages and treatment processes to maintain water quality
- Monitors and controls water storage and distribution systems
- Inspects and maintains wastewater or water treatment equipment and machinery
- Responds to emergencies at a wastewater treatment facility, and takes appropriate action
- Collects samples of water or wastewater for testing
- Collects and analyses data on water quality and treatment processes
- Prepares reports on plant operations and water quality
Questions
OSCA 732431: common questions
What is the OSCA code for wastewater or water plant operator?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 732431?
Is Wastewater or Water Plant Operator 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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