OSCA 2024 · 811332 · Skill level 5
Laundry Worker: OSCA 811332
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Laundry Worker is OSCA 2024 code 811332. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (811511 and 811513). None of them is on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 811332
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 811511
Laundry Worker (General)
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
ANZSCO 811513
Ironer or Presser
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
The job
What a laundry worker does
Sorts, cleans, irons, presses, folds and packages linen, clothing and other garments in a commercial laundry or private residence.
Skill level 5: Certificate I or secondary education
Specialisations
- Folding Machine Operator
- Hospital Linen Worker
- Ironer or Presser
- Linen Sorter
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Sorts and separates soiled linen, clothing and other articles by type, colour and hygiene requirements
- Mixes and adds detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches and other chemicals used in the cleaning process
- Operates washing machines, dryers and other laundry equipment to clean and dry linen, clothing and other articles
- Irons and presses clothing, garments and other articles using steam irons or pressing machines
- Checks clothing, linen, fabrics and other articles for damage or defects
- Folds or hangs garments, fabrics or other articles for storage or delivery
- May perform minor repairs or alterations to clothing, linen or other articles
Unit group 8113
Other occupations in Drycleaners and Laundry Workers
Questions
OSCA 811332: common questions
What is the OSCA code for laundry worker?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 811332?
Is Laundry Worker 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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