ANZSCO 411716 Youth Worker

Last Updated on March 25, 2026 by Ozlinks Education

ANZSCO 411716 Youth Worker 

Skill Level: 2 | Assessing Authority: CWA

If you are a Youth Worker seeking to migrate to Australia through general skilled migration, particularly under subclass 491 or subclass 190, it is essential to complete the required skills assessment for the points test.

Job Descriptions

A Youth Worker assists young people as individuals or groups to solve social, emotional and financial problems in an agency framework.

Tasks include

  • assessing clients’ needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
  • interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
  • monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
  • referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
  • assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
  • liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
  • supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
  • supervising offenders on probation and parole
  • assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
  • preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

Alternative Titles:

  • Youth Officer
  • Youth Support Worker

Specialisations:

  • Juvenile Justice Officer
  • Youth Accommodation Support Worker
  • Youth Liaison Officer

ANZSCO Skill Level

The occupation 411716 Youth Worker requires a qualification that is assessed as comparable to the ANZSCO Skills Level 2 of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or higher qualification, specifically in a field that is highly relevant to the nominated occupation.

Occupations:

Youth Worker Skills Assessment

Assessing Authority: CWA

Unless you qualify for a skills assessment exemption, a positive skills assessment is required to apply for the visas listed below for the occupation ANZSCO 411716 Youth Worker.

A skills assessment is a mandatory requirement for the subclass Employer Nomination Scheme Visa 186 under the Direct Entry Stream, and Skilled Nominated Visa 190, Skilled Work Regional Visa 491, and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa 494.

The assessing authority, CWA, offers two primary pathways for migration skills assessment for the Youth Worker ANZSCO 411716. These pathways consist of General Skilled Migration and the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Assessing Authority for Youth Worker

CWA is the assessing authority that conducts skills assessments for the occupation ANZSCO 411716 Youth Worker.

For assistance with your skills assessment application, please reach out to Ozlinks Migration.

General Skills Assessment Pathway

The following details the qualifications and work experience required for the General Skills Assessment Pathway.

Qualification Requirement

There are four qualification criteria available, and you must meet at least one of the following:

1- A relevant diploma or higher

To satisfy this criterion, you must possess an accredited diploma or a higher qualification with a specialisation in youth work.

2- A Community Work Australia accredited diploma or higher

To meet this criterion, you must hold a diploma or higher accredited by Community Work Australia, with a specialisation in youth work.

3-Recognised relevant qualification

To meet this criterion, you must hold a recognised relevant diploma or higher with a specialisation in youth work that is recognised by Community Work Australia.

4-A relevant qualification (non-specialised)

To meet these criteria, you must possess a diploma or a higher qualification with a specialisation in youth work. A relevant qualification is one that adequately prepares graduates for community work in Australia. It focuses on the delivery of community and human services.

A recognised relevant qualification in youth work meets all the following:

  • Comparable to AQF Level 5 Diploma or higher
  • has a youth work focus
  • is professionally accredited by the source country’s professional body which has similar accreditation standards to Community Work Australia.

Employment Requirement

  • Relevant diploma or higher with a specialization: Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months of full-time or part-time equivalent relevant experience within the last 4 years, post-qualification, or
  • A CWA-accredited diploma or higher with a specialization: Applicants are required to have at least 3 months’ full-time or part-time equivalent relevant experience within the last 4 years, post-qualification, or
  • Recognised relevant qualification with a specialisation: Applicants are required to have at least 3 months’ full-time or part-time equivalent relevant experience within the last 4 years, post-qualification, or
  • Relevant qualification (non-specialised): Applicants must possess at least 2 years of full-time or part-time equivalent relevant experience within the last 4 years, post-qualification.

English Language Requirement

Applicants must submit an English proficiency test report that is dated no more than three (3) years before the application date. They are required to meet one (1) of the following criteria concerning the English language test report:

Test on or after 7 August 2025:

  • IELTS (general or academic) = 7 in each band
  • PTE Academic = Listening 58, Speaking 76, Reading 59, Writing 69
  • C1 Advanced = Listening 175, Speaking 194, Reading 179, Writing 193
  • TOEFL IBT PTE = Listening 22, Speaking 24, Reading 22, Writing 26
  • CELPIP General = Listening 9, Speaking 8, Reading 8, Writing 10
  • LANGUAGECERT Academic = Listening 67, Speaking 82, Reading 71, Writing 78
  • MET = Listening 61, Speaking 59, Reading 63, Writing 74

Application Fees

  • Full Skills Assessment (General skilled visa occupations) $965
  • Designated Area Migration Assessment (DAMA) skills assessment $965

Processing Time

  • The current processing time for the general skills assessment pathway is between 10 and 12 weeks.
  • The current processing time for the DAMA skills assessment pathway is between 6 and 8 weeks.

Potential Visa Pathways for 411716 Youth Worker

The ANZSCO 411716 Youth Worker occupation is currently included on the following migration occupation lists:

Occupation: ANZSCO 411716 Youth Worker with the potential to obtain a pathway from temporary to permanent residency through the following visas:

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Skill Assessment Support

We provide skill assessment support for individuals seeking to complete the skills assessment for the occupation ANZSCO 411716 Youth Worker.

Our expertise in document checks, combined with our experience in preparing CWA skills assessment applications, enables us to ensure that your applications fulfil all necessary requirements. This maximises your chances of achieving the best possible outcome.

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Frequent Ask Questions

Here is a list of common questions that our clients ask us regarding ANZSCO 411716 Youth Worker skills assessment. If you need more information do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

What documents are required for a Youth Worker skills assessment?

In most cases, you’ll need to provide the following documents:

Personal Documents

  • Passport bio page
  • Passport photo
  • Other identification: national ID, driver license
  • Current CV/Resume

Qualifications

  • A diploma or higher in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
  • A full academic transcript

Employments Evidence Documents.

  • Employment contract
  • Personal tax return
  • Superannuation Statement
  • Employment Verification Letter
  • Payslips

The ANZSCO occupation code for a Youth Worker in Australia is 411716 as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations system.

To become a Youth Worker in Australia, you typically need at least an AQF Diploma specialize in youth work or a comparable overseas qualification.

Yes, a youth worker is regarded as a skilled worker. The youth worker occupation, classified under ANZSCO code 411716, is designated as Skill Level 2. It is currently in high demand and lists on the migration occupation lists:

CWA is the assessing authority in Australia that conducts skills assessments for the occupation ANZSCO 411716 youth worker.

Ozlinks Migration Agent is here to assist you with the skills assessment for the occupation 3411716 youth worker. With our extensive experience in this area, we offer step-by-step guidance to help you meet all document requirements and maximise your chances of a positive outcome.

Disclaimer: 

Information under ANZSCO Occupations (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) section is published in accordance with a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Australia licence guideline. ANZSCO Version 1.3 updated on 25 March 2021 and original source can be accessed on Australian Bureau of Statistics website.

This section does not intend to provide immigration assistance pursuant to section 276 of Migration Act (Cth) 1994 as described in the Migration laws. It is based on public guidelines available at Department of Home Affairs’ Website. It is your responsibility to verify accuracy and status of provided information with your Registered Migration Agent (RMA) who is bound by the MARA code of conduct before submitting any visa applications.