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Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 272112

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

ANZSCO 272112 (2013). On the STSOL and CSOL. Assessed by VETASSESS.

Lists

STSOL · CSOL

189 eligible

No

Latest 189 points

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

Key facts

  • Drug and Alcohol Counsellor has ANZSCO code 272112 and is on the STSOL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
  • Drug and Alcohol Counsellor is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
  • The assessing authority for Drug and Alcohol Counsellor is VETASSESS.

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

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Drug and Alcohol Counsellor (ANZSCO 272112).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/drug-and-alcohol-counsellor-272112/

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

Visas for Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

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

Visa90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination24 months
190 Skilled Nominated16 months
407 Training19 months
482 Skills in Demand9 months
489 Skilled Regional (closed)—
491 Skilled Work Regional30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional20 months

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor questions

Is Drug and Alcohol Counsellor on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Drug and Alcohol Counsellor (ANZSCO 272112) is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Drug and Alcohol Counsellor apply for the 189 visa?

No. Only MLTSSL occupations can be used for the 189. Drug and Alcohol Counsellor can be used for: 186 (Employer Nomination), 190 (Skilled Nominated), 407 (Training), 482 (Skills in Demand), 489 (Skilled Regional (closed)), 491 (Skilled Work Regional), 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional).

Who assesses Drug and Alcohol Counsellor?

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