Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 272399?

the APS (Australian Psychological Society) is the assessing authority for Psychologists nec under code 272399. It assesses psychology qualifications against the requirements for general registration as a psychologist.

Which occupation lists include Psychologists nec?

Our current data places 272399 on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 189, 190, 491, 482, 186, 494, 485 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps a Psychologists nec (272399) skills assessment?

Prepare psychology qualifications and employment in a specialty such as forensic, health or sport psychology. Reference letters should describe duties such as: apply psychology in a specialty such as forensic, health or sport psychology.

When should I nominate the 'nec' code 272399?

Use Psychologists nec only when your role is genuinely within Psychologists but is not described by any specific occupation in unit group 2723. Your evidence should explain your specialisation — for this code, psychology practice outside the named 2723 codes, such as forensic or health psychology.

Where do people working under 272399 find jobs?

Professionals under this code are commonly employed by courts, corrections, hospitals and private practice. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 272399.

EMC Australia / Occupations / ANZSCO 272399

Psychologists nec 272399

Yes. Psychologists nec (272399) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the MLTSSL and CSOL. APS is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 189, 190, 491, 482, 186, 494, 485 and 407.

Psychologists nec (272399): Investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to eliminate or reduce emotional, behavioural and mental disorders.

Psychologists nec (ANZSCO 272399) is a role centred on psychology practice outside the named 2723 codes, such as forensic or health psychology. It sits in the Psychologists unit group (2723), whose members investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to eliminate or reduce emotional, behavioural and mental disorders. EMC Australia helps professionals under this code line up their skills assessment, occupation list position and visa strategy before they lodge. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a APS skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

272399

Assessing authority

APS

Occupation lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

Industry

Legal, social & community

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Psychologists nec can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Psychologists nec is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announcedGoldfields
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosedNorthern Territory DAMA

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Psychologists nec

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. APS is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

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Occupation match

Is Psychologists nec the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Apply psychology in a specialty such as forensic, health or sport psychology
Conduct specialist psychological assessments
Deliver specialist psychological interventions
Write specialist psychological reports
Consult with courts, health teams or organisations

Questions

Before you start an assessment

the APS (Australian Psychological Society) is the assessing authority for Psychologists nec under code 272399. It assesses psychology qualifications against the requirements for general registration as a psychologist.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.