How to Immigrate to Australia as a Social Worker?

In Australia, if you want to migrate as a social worker, you must have a state nomination application, a valid job offer application, and a clean police certificate. The country is currently facing a shortage of social workers, and the profession is listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). As of April 2025, there are more than 12,800 job vacancies for social workers in the country.
 

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What are the visas you apply for to migrate to Australia?

The following are the visas you can apply to migrate to Australia:
 

• Skilled Independent visa or Subclass 189: This visa is specifically designed for skilled professionals who have not been sponsored by an employer based in Australia or a state/territory. Candidates willing to apply for this visa must get at least 65 points on the point assessment.
• State Nominated visa or Subclass 190: This visa allows skilled workers to migrate to the country. However, you must receive a nomination from any state/ territory of Australia. It is a permanent visa.
• Skilled Regional Visa or Subclass 491: This provisional visa permits skilled workers to settle and work in a particular regional area for around 5 years. It is not a permanent visa. However, candidates who will reside in the country for 3 years can apply for a Skilled Regional visa to get a pathway for Australia PR.
   

What documents are required to migrate to Australia?

The following are the documents that are required to migrate to Australia:
 

• A passport with a validity of a minimum of six months
• Certificates related to qualifications and transcripts
• Skill assessment report from AASW
• English language proficiency test results in IELTS with a minimum of 7.0 band 
• Health examinations are necessary by the Department of Home Affairs
• Proof of having enough funds
• Minimum two professional references from the last employer
   

How to migrate to Australia?

The following are the steps to migrate to Australia:
 

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Step 2: Collect all the necessary documents

Step 3: Submit your skill assessment from the AASW

Step 4: Select your visa type

Step 5: Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI)

Step 6: Apply for the state nomination (optional)

Step 7: Submit the documents and pay the visa fee

Step 8: Wait for a decision

Step 9: Migrate to Australia
 

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