Role overview
The OSCA 223999 classification serves as a catch-all category for information and organisation professionals whose specific roles aren't covered elsewhere in the Australian classification system. These professionals typically work with information systems, organisational processes, or business intelligence in ways that don't align with more defined occupations like records managers or business analysts.
In Australian practice, this code is applied to specialised or emerging roles that involve designing, implementing, or managing information and organisational systems. Professionals in this category might work on knowledge management, information architecture, or organisational development projects that require advanced analytical and technical skills. The classification helps government agencies, employers, and researchers categorize these niche positions within the broader professional workforce.
Key tasks in practice
While no specific task list is provided for this NEC category, professionals classified here typically perform work related to information management and organisational systems. Common activities might include:
- Developing and implementing information governance frameworks and policies
- Analysing organisational processes and recommending improvements
- Designing knowledge management systems and information architecture
- Managing specialised information projects that don't fit traditional IT or records management roles
- Providing expert advice on information organisation and retrieval systems
The specific tasks vary significantly depending on the particular role and industry context, reflecting the catch-all nature of this classification.
Skill level explanation
Skill level 1 indicates that occupations in this category typically require a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In the Australian context, this means:
Most positions would expect a degree in information management, business, computer science, or a related field. Some roles may accept extensive relevant experience in lieu of formal qualifications, particularly for specialised positions. The skill level reflects the analytical, technical, and strategic capabilities needed to manage complex information and organisational systems.
This classification sits within the Professionals major group (2), specifically under Business Professionals (22) and Information and Organisation Professionals (223), indicating its placement among other highly skilled occupations in the Australian workforce.
Industry context
Related ANZSIC industry codes suggest these professionals work across multiple sectors in Australia. Key industries include:
- Library and Archive Services (6020) - for specialised information management roles
- Book and Other Publishing (5922) - particularly in knowledge organisation and content management
- Government Administration (9112) - in policy, information governance, and organisational development
- Computer System Design and Related Services (8101) - for information architecture and knowledge system design
The crosswalk to ANZSCO 224999 indicates alignment with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, providing consistency across classification systems used in Australia for statistical and administrative purposes.