Provides individuals and groups with information about career choices and assists individuals with self-development.
“COUNSELLORS provide information on vocational, relationship, social and educational difficulties and issues, and work with people to help them to identify and define their emotional issues through therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy and other talking therapies.”
None listed under ANZSCO 272111.
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
State or territory nominated permanent residence. +5 points and access to a state's occupation list.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
Provisional regional visa via state/territory or family sponsorship. Live, work and study regionally for 3 years; pathway to PR via 191.
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Closed to new applications. Pathway to subclass 887 permanent residence for existing 489 holders.
Closed to new applications since 16 Nov 2019. Existing holders retain a pathway to SC 887 PR.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
Workplace-based training visa. Up to 2 years for occupational training, professional development or registration requirements.
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Personalised for Careers Counsellor (ANZSCO 272111). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.
On STSOL · Skill Level 1
60 days to lodge · SC 190 DHA processing
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