Who Assesses My Skilled Work for Australia’s PR Points System?

The assessment of your skilled work experience for Australia’s skilled migration program is conducted by designated assessing authorities specific to your nominated occupation. These authorities are responsible for evaluating your qualifications and work experience to ensure they meet the standards required for your occupation as listed on the relevant skilled occupation list.

Each occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list is linked to a specific assessing authority. You can find this information on the Department of Home Affairs’ website or through the Australian Skilled Occupation Lists, which detail the assessing authority next to each occupation. Examples include:

• Engineers Australia for engineering professionals.
• ACS (Australian Computer Society) for IT-related occupations.
• VETASSESS for a broad range of general skilled occupations.
• AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) for health practitioners.

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The process varies by authority but generally includes:

• Review of qualifications to ensure they meet Australian standards.
• Verification of employment history, including roles, responsibilities, and timeframes.
• Supporting documentation, such as detailed work references, employment contracts, and pay slips.
• Assessment fees, which differ by authority and occupation type.

Commonly required documents include:

• Certified copies of educational qualifications.
• Detailed employment references outlining duties, skills used, and employment duration.
• Proof of employment such as pay slips, tax returns, or bank statements.
• Professional certifications, if applicable.

Not necessarily. The assessing authority will determine which parts of your work experience are relevant and positively assessed. Only work that meets their criteria for skilled employment will be counted for migration points. Work deemed non-relevant, part-time without FTE equivalence, or inadequately supported by documentation may not be recognized.

Yes, if you have skills and experience in multiple occupations, you may need to undergo separate assessments with the relevant authorities for each one. However, keep in mind that for skilled migration, you should nominate the occupation most relevant to your career path and long-term goals.

If you receive a negative outcome or an incomplete assessment, it could be due to inadequate documentation, non-equivalence of qualifications, or discrepancies in job roles. You may appeal or reapply after addressing the issues noted by the assessing authority. Always check the guidelines of the specific authority to understand their resubmission or appeal process.