Counsellors nec

Q: Who assesses Counsellors nec?

The assessing authority for Counsellors nec is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.

ANZSCO 272199 (2013). On the STSOL. Assessed by VETASSESS.

Lists

STSOL

189 eligible

Latest 189 points

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Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

Counsellors nec has ANZSCO code 272199 and is on the STSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
Counsellors nec is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
The assessing authority for Counsellors nec is VETASSESS.
In Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round, Counsellors nec was last invited at 90 points (Graduate stream - Higher Education).

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Counsellors nec (ANZSCO 272199).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/counsellors-nec-272199/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Counsellors nec

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa	90% decided within
190 Skilled Nominated	16 months
407 Training	19 months
489 Skilled Regional (closed)	—
491 Skilled Work Regional	30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional	20 months

WA state nomination

Last invited in Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round. WA round details.

Stream	Residence	Points	EOI submitted
Graduate stream - Higher Education	WA	90	25 June 2026

Counsellors nec questions

Is Counsellors nec on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Counsellors nec (ANZSCO 272199) is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Counsellors nec apply for the 189 visa?

No. Only MLTSSL occupations can be used for the 189. Counsellors nec can be used for: 190 (Skilled Nominated), 407 (Training), 489 (Skilled Regional (closed)), 491 (Skilled Work Regional), 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional).

Who assesses Counsellors nec?

The assessing authority for Counsellors nec is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.