Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 272511
Social Worker
ANZSCO 272511 (2013). On the MLTSSL and CSOL. Assessed by AASW. Lowest 189 score invited: 80 points on 15 October 2026.
Lists
MLTSSL · CSOL
189 eligible
Yes
Latest 189 points
80
Key facts
- Social Worker has ANZSCO code 272511 and is on the MLTSSL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
- Social Worker can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
- In the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round, the lowest score invited for Social Worker was 80 points (tie-break date 3 September 2026).
- The assessing authority for Social Worker is AASW.
- In Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round, Social Worker was last invited at 85 points (General stream - WASMOL Schedule 1).
Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.
Cite this page
AusVisaClock. “Social Worker (ANZSCO 272511).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/social-worker-272511/
The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.
Visas for Social Worker
Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.
| Visa | 90% decided within |
|---|---|
| 186 Employer Nomination | 24 months |
| 189 Skilled Independent | 9 months |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 16 months |
| 407 Training | 19 months |
| 482 Skills in Demand | 9 months |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | 33 days |
| 489 Skilled Regional (closed) | — |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional | 30 months |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | 20 months |
189 invitation history
Lowest points score invited for Social Worker in each SkillSelect round we hold. All rounds.
| Round | Min. points | Tie-break date |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | 80 | 3 September 2026 |
| 4 June 2026 | 75 | — |
| 13 November 2025 | 75 | — |
| 21 August 2025 | 85 | — |
| 7 November 2024 | 70 | — |
WA state nomination
Last invited in Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round. WA round details.
| Stream | Residence | Points | EOI submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| General stream - WASMOL Schedule 1 | WA | 85 | 26 February 2026 |
| General stream - WASMOL Schedule 2 | WA | 90 | 3 March 2026 |
| Graduate stream - Higher Education | WA | 90 | 21 September 2026 |
Social Worker questions
Is Social Worker on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Social Worker (ANZSCO 272511) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.
Can Social Worker apply for the 189 visa?
Yes, Social Worker is on the MLTSSL, so it can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). In the 15 October 2026 round the lowest score invited was 80 points, with a tie-break date of 3 September 2026.
Who assesses Social Worker?
The assessing authority for Social Worker is AASW. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.
Get an email when the next 189 round is out, with the cut-off for Social Worker.
US$39/year