Program Overview & Sponsorship Criteria

ANZSCO Unit Code 272311
Assessing Authority Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Migration Skills List Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Remuneration Benchmark TSMIT $73,150 AUD + Super (Market range: $90,000 - $135,000)

Australian Visa Sponsorship Pathways

Subclass 186 ENS Direct Entry PR, Subclass 482 TSS to TRT, and Subclass 494 Regional.

Under current Department of Home Affairs guidelines, qualified overseas candidates nominated for ANZSCO 272311 by an approved Standard Business Sponsor (SBS) may access:

  • Subclass 482 (TSS Visa): Employer-sponsored 2 to 4 year work authorization with full family secondary work and schooling rights.
  • Subclass 186 (ENS PR): Permanent residency transition via the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream after 2 years or direct entry nomination.
  • Subclass 494 (Regional SESR): 5-year provisional regional visa leading directly to Subclass 191 Permanent Residency after 3 qualifying years.

Official Australian Workplace Scope & Duties

  • Administering standardized psychometric tests and cognitive assessments.
  • Delivering evidence-based psychotherapy (CBT, ACT, DBT) for psychological disorders.
  • Consulting with psychiatric teams, schools, and community mental health services.

Skills Assessment & Qualification Standards

Assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS), requiring a minimum 6-year sequence of accredited psychological education and supervised practice.

📋 Candidate Compliance Tip:

Australian employers require verified proof of English proficiency (IELTS/PTE), genuine qualifications, and an official skills assessment outcome letter from Australian Psychological Society (APS) to lodge Subclass 482/186 nominations.

Current Verified Openings (3)

Accredited Australian Standard Business Sponsors

Solution Psychology • Sydney, NSW Verified Sponsor
Subclass 482 TSSSubclass 186 ENS $97,760 - $139,360 AUD ANZSCO: 272311 Full-time

Posted 2026-10-10