Judge
Mental health child protection and aged care all drive demand. Specific registration requirements vary by sub-discipline.
Years from now to permanent residency
Metro pathway
Major-city study- Relevant bachelor's degree — Social · 3 yrConfirm specific qualification with the assessing authority.
- 485 Graduate Visa · 2 yr
- Skills assessment · 0.4 yr
- EOI + visa grant (medium demand) · 1 yr
Regional pathway
Regional study + 491- Relevant bachelor's degree — Social · 3 yrConfirm specific qualification with the assessing authority.
- 485 Graduate Visa (regional, Cat 2 +1 yr) · 3 yr
- Skills assessment · 0.4 yr
- EOI + 491 grant (medium demand) · 1 yr491 holders convert to PR via the 191 visa after 3 years working in regional Australia. The age clock stops once 491 is granted.
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Age caps that apply to this occupation
- 482No general cap. 482 has no general age limit, but the 482 → 186 PR transition typically requires under 45.
Qualifications that lead here
The skills assessment is the gate. These are the qualifications most commonly accepted to clear it.
Relevant bachelor's degree — Social
Confirm specific qualification with the assessing authority.
Visa subclasses this occupation unlocks
Skills in Demand
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