Last Updated on July 5, 2025 by Ozlinks Education
Skills Assessment and Assessing Authority
If you are a skilled migrant planning to migrate to Australia for work or permanent residency, you may need to secure a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authorities. These authorities are important for the General Skilled Migration programs, like subclass 189, subclass 190, subclass 491, subclass 494, subclass 186 Direct Entry, and some occupation mandatory skills assessments for subclass 482.
The Department of Home Affairs has authorized specific assessing authorities to conduct skill assessments. These assessments determine whether a prospective migrant’s skills, qualifications, and work experience meet the standards required for their nominated occupation, as outlined in the ANZSCO for employment in Australia. The Department of Home Affairs relies on these assessments to assess eligibility for skilled migration visas.
Skills Assessment AssistanceThe List of Assessing Authorities
Below is a list of skills assessment authorities to support you on your journey.
| Authority Name | Website |
| Architects Accreditation Council of Australia | |
| Australian Association of Social Workers Limited | |
| Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality | https://www.acecqa.gov.au/ |
| Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine | |
| Australian Computer Society Incorporated | |
| Australian Dental Council Limited | |
| Australian Institute of Medical Scientists | |
| The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors | |
| Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited | |
| Australian Maritime Safety Authority | |
| Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited | |
| Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine | |
| Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council Limited | |
| Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association Limited | |
| Australian Physiotherapy Council Limited | |
| Australian Pharmacy Council Limited | |
| Australian Psychological Society Limited | |
| Australian Society of Medical Imagery and Radiation Therapy | |
| Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Incorporated | |
| Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand | https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/ |
| Civil Aviation Safety Authority | |
| Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Limited | |
| Chinese Medicine Board of Australia | |
| Community Work Australia Limited | |
| CPA Australia Ltd | |
| Dietitians Association of Australia | |
| The Institution of Engineers Australia | |
| Geospatial Council of Australia | https://geospatialcouncil.org.au/ |
| Institute of Managers and Leaders National | https://managersandleaders.com.au/ |
| Institute of Public Accountants Ltd | |
| Medical Board of Australia | |
| National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd | |
| Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand Limited | |
| Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Limited | |
| Podiatry Board of Australia | https://www.podiatryboard.gov.au/ |
| The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited | |
| Trades Recognition Australia | |
| Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services | |
| New South Wales Legal admissions authority of a state or territory | ag_lpab@agd.nsw.gov.au |
| Queensland Legal admissions authority of a state or territory | ag_lpab@agd.nsw.gov.au |
| South Australia Legal admissions authority of a state or territory | email@lawsocietysa.asn.au |
| Tasmania Legal admissions authority of a state or territory | info@lst.org.au |
| Victoria Legal admissions authority of a state or territory | lawadmissions@justice.vic.gov.au |
| Western Australia Legal admissions authority of a state or territory |
general@lpbwa.com |
| Northern Territory Legal admissions authority of a state or territory | dwnsupcrtreg.doj@nt.gov.au |
Need help with skills assessment?
Our expertise in document verification ensures that you have fulfilled the necessary documentation for the criteria of your skill assessment application. This process enables us to customize your application to maximize the likelihood of a positive outcome.
Additionally, we provide guidance on how to present your skills and experience in a way that aligns with the expectations of the assessing authority. By working closely with you throughout the application process, we aim to enhance your chances of success and facilitate your journey towards achieving the outcome for your visa application purposes.
The criteria, procedures, and timeframes for skill assessment vary for each assessing authority. Each authority will assess the criteria relevant to your chosen ANZSCO occupation from the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), following the applicable professional standards. If you require assistance with your skills assessment, please feel free to contact us.
Most of the evidence documentation required for your skills assessment is also required for your visa application. Ozlinks Education is an agency that can assist you in understanding and meeting the skill assessment criteria, giving you the best chance of a positive result. Click here to learn more about how our agency service can assist you.
We assist you:
- Assist you to choose the relevant ANZSCO occupation based on your education qualification.
- Help you to prepare all the necessary documents for your application.
- Submitting your application.
- Tracking your application.