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OSCA 2024 · 732932 · Skill level 4

Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator: OSCA 732932

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

Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator is OSCA 2024 code 732932. It corresponds to ANZSCO 712912 Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 732932

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

  • ANZSCO 712912

    Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a bulk materials handling plant operator does

Operates plant and equipment to load, unload, move, store and stack bulk materials such as grain, sugar and mineral ore.

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

Specialisations

  • Grain Handler
  • Palletiser Operator
  • Receival Point Operator (Grain)
  • Tank Farm Operator (Petroleum)

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Loads bulk materials onto trucks, trains or ships
  • Unloads bulk materials from trucks, trains or ships
  • Moves, stores and stacks bulk materials
  • Monitors and adjusts plant and equipment settings for efficiency and safety
  • Performs routine maintenance and inspections on plant and equipment
  • Records and maintains accurate documentation of materials handled

Questions

OSCA 732932: common questions

What is the OSCA code for bulk materials handling plant operator?
The OSCA 2024 code is 732932 (Bulk Materials Handling Plant 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 732932?
ANZSCO 712912 Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator 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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