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Maintains public order, and enforces laws by investigating crimes, patrolling public areas and arresting suspected offenders.
Broad state reach across 8 jurisdictions.
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“POLICE protect and preserve property, public order and safety through the enforcement of laws.”
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
0 direct PR routes, 0 provisional regional routes (convert via 191), and 0 temporary work visas.
The Department of Home Affairs hasn't listed this occupation on any current Skilled Migration list. Eligibility can change month-to-month — check back after the next list update, or explore similar occupations in the same field.
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. VETASSESS looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
investigating and prosecuting offences committed in areas such as organised, corporate and computer crime, environmental offences, drug trafficking, fraud, counterfeiting and terrorism
securing and examining scenes of crimes and accidents to locate and obtain evidence for analysis
protecting witnesses and investigating official corruption
maintaining public order and safety
patrolling assigned areas to minimise potential for public disturbance and crime
investigating accidents, crimes, minor offences and citizens' complaints, gathering evidence, and pursuing, arresting and interviewing suspected offenders
testing persons suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and issuing infringement notices for traffic offences
directing and re-routing traffic at congested areas
attending community meetings and answering inquiries from the public where necessary
providing advice and assistance to victims of crime and their families
maintaining records and preparing reports
The headline workforce, pay, shortage and demographic indicators for this occupation, sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia.
Our OMARA-registered agents will audit your points, cross-check Police Officer nuances against the latest DHA bulletins, and map a step-by-step case file — in one free 30-minute consultation.
