This page outlines the schedule of fees for AASW migration eligibility assessment services for social workers with various qualification types and assessment purposes, effective from 1 July 2025.
Your Pathway
Three key steps to migrate through this occupation.
1
Skills Assessment
Get your qualifications and experience assessed by the relevant assessing authority.
2
Expression of Interest
Submit an EOI through SkillSelect with your points score and nominated occupation.
3
Visa Application
Once invited, lodge your visa application with supporting documents.
Overview
What this occupation involves according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Assesses the social needs of individuals, families and groups, assists and empowers people to develop and use the skills and resources needed to resolve social and other problems, and furthers human wellbeing and human rights, social justice and social development. Registration or licensing may be required.
Typical Tasks
Common duties performed in this role.
Acting as a facilitator between clients in need and community services
Assessing resources for health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment and other community services
Providing leadership and assistance for the implementation of pilot projects in community development and self-help, and planning and implementing research projects to address client needs, organisation goals and social policy
Cooperating with community organisations, social agencies and voluntary groups to improve services and develop new services
Conducting individual and family case interviews to identify the nature and extent of clients' problems
Assisting clients to understand and resolve problems by providing information, acting as a mediator and referring them to community and self-help agencies
Analysing, developing, promoting and implementing social policies through the use of practice experience, research, analytic frameworks, and negotiation skills to respond to social need through a fair, equitable and effective allocation of social resources
Monitoring the progress of clients by maintaining contact
Compiling case records and reports
Education & Experience
Indicative requirements for skills assessment.
Qualification
Bachelor degree or higher
Work Experience
Relevant work experience that may substitute for formal qualifications.
Closely Related Field
A qualification in a closely related field may be accepted with additional experience.
Documents Checklist
Common documents needed for the skills assessment application.
Skills Assessment Requirements
What you need to get your skills assessed for this occupation.
Visa Eligibility
Visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for.
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Visa Eligibility
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A$14/month
or A$119/yr · save A$49Skilled List Membership
Which skilled occupation lists currently include this occupation.
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Skilled List Membership
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Which states and territories currently nominate this occupation for state-sponsored visas.
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State & Territory Nominations
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A$14/month
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How EOI volumes and invitation rates have changed over time.
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Demand & Invitation Trends
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- Points score distribution
- Trend direction and forecasts
A$14/month
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Other names and specialisations classified under this ANZSCO code.
Alternative Titles
No alternative titles on record.
Specialisations
- Whanau Support Worker (Family Support Worker) (NZ)
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