Who assesses Welfare Worker (272613) for migration?

CWA (Australian Community Workers Association) is the assessing authority for Welfare Worker under code 272613. It assesses community and welfare qualifications and relevant work experience.

Which occupation lists include Welfare Worker?

Our current data places 272613 on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). This links to visa subclasses 190, 491, 482, 494 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps a Welfare Worker (272613) skills assessment?

Prepare community services qualifications and welfare work. Reference letters should describe duties such as: assess clients' welfare needs.

My job title isn't exactly 'Welfare Worker'. Can I still use 272613?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Welfare Worker, that means work centred on providing welfare support to individuals and families — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2726 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Welfare Workers (272613) work in Australia?

Welfare Workers are commonly employed by NGOs, housing services and government. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 272613.

EMC Australia / Occupations / ANZSCO 272613

Welfare Worker 272613

Yes. Welfare Worker (272613) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the STSOL. CWA is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 190, 491, 482, 494 and 407.

Welfare Worker (272613): Provide welfare, recreation and community arts support services.

Welfare Worker (ANZSCO 272613) is a role centred on providing welfare support to individuals and families. It sits in the Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers unit group (2726), whose members provide welfare, recreation and community arts support services. EMC Australia helps Welfare Workers 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 CWA skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

272613

Assessing authority

CWA

Occupation lists

STSOL

Industry

Legal, social & community

Can this occupation migrate?

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

Welfare Worker 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.

407 · Training visa

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Welfare Worker 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, South West
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosedNorthern Territory DAMA

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Welfare Worker

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. CWA 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.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is Welfare Worker 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.

Assess clients' welfare needs
Provide welfare case management
Link clients to housing, income and health services
Advocate for welfare clients
Run support groups

Questions

Before you start an assessment

CWA (Australian Community Workers Association) is the assessing authority for Welfare Worker under code 272613. It assesses community and welfare qualifications and relevant work experience.

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.