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ANZSCO 411712Skill Level 2

Disabilities Services Officer

Works in a range of service units which provide education and community access to people with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities.

Skill Level

Level 2

Associate degree, diploma, or trade certificate

Assessing Authority

Community Work Austr

Community Work Australia Limited

Eligible Visas

5

visa subclasses

Skilled Lists

1

active list

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.

Works in a range of service units which provide education and community access to people with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities.

Typical Tasks

Common duties performed in this role.

Assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
Interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
Monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
Referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
Assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
Liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
Supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
Supervising offenders on probation and parole
Assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
Preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

Education & Experience

Indicative requirements for skills assessment.

Qualification

Associate degree, diploma, or trade certificate

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.

Assessing Authority

The organisation that assesses your skills for this occupation.

Community Work Australia Limited

Community Work Austr

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Skills Assessment Requirements

What you need to get your skills assessed for this occupation.

Community Work Australia Limited's skills assessment portal login page provides an overview of the skills assessment application process for migration purposes. The page outlines the key steps applicants must follow to obtain a skills assessment.

Important note

The portal was temporarily unavailable for scheduled maintenance (as of the notice date). Applicants should be aware of the fraud management policy and must provide accurate, complete, and genuine information and documents. Portal access allows applicants to track progress and download outcome certificates.

Eligibility Criteria

3 criteria
  • Seeking skills assessment for migration purposes
  • Occupation must match applicant's qualification, skills, and experience
  • Must meet the eligibility and assessment criteria for the nominated occupation
  • Documents as specified in the document checklist
  • All documents must be in required formats

Visa Eligibility

Visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for.

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  • Pathway-specific caveats and conditions
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Skilled List Membership

Which skilled occupation lists currently include this occupation.

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Track which occupation lists this role has been on — and when it was added or removed.

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  • Historical list changes
  • Caveats and conditions
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State & Territory Nominations

Which states and territories currently nominate this occupation for state-sponsored visas.

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State & Territory Nominations

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See which states are actively nominating this occupation for 190 and 491 visas.

  • Per-state eligibility for 190 & 491
  • Nomination streams and conditions
  • Source links to official state lists
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