Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 272613

Welfare Worker

ANZSCO 272613 (2013). On the STSOL. Assessed by Community Work Australia.

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

Welfare Worker has ANZSCO code 272613 and is on the STSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
Welfare Worker is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
The assessing authority for Welfare Worker is Community Work Australia.

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

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Welfare Worker (ANZSCO 272613).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/welfare-worker-272613/

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

Visas for Welfare Worker

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

Welfare Worker questions

Is Welfare Worker on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Welfare Worker (ANZSCO 272613) is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Welfare Worker apply for the 189 visa?

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

Who assesses Welfare Worker?

The assessing authority for Welfare Worker is Community Work Australia. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.