Australia Skills Assessment for Skilled Migration: Authority-by-Occupation Checklist

AustraliaΓÇÖs Department of Home Affairs explains the skills-assessment requirement for relevant skilled visas. The assessing authority depends on the nominated occupation. Home AffairsΓÇÖ occupation list and the authorityΓÇÖs own criteria must both be checked for the current visa pathway.

Evidence plan

Create a chronology of education and employment with dates, duties, employer details, and gaps. Gather passports, award certificates, transcripts, employment references, licences, translations, and payment records required by the assessing authority. Never copy a duty statement that does not reflect your work.

Sequence matters

Read the authorityΓÇÖs application guide, submit the assessment, and retain the outcome letter. A positive assessment does not guarantee an invitation, points outcome, visa, or employment. Check English evidence, registration, health, character, and state or territory nomination conditions separately.

Avoid expensive mistakes

Using the wrong occupation, omitting paid-work evidence, or relying on a migration agentΓÇÖs old occupation list can invalidate planning. Fees and processing times change. Use Home Affairs and the named authority, and obtain registered migration or legal advice for personal circumstances.

Official source

Open the authoritative government or institutional source