Is Judge in shortage in Australia?

As of 2026-04-26, Jobs and Skills Australia rates Judge as "No shortage" on the national Skills Priority List. 14,500 Judge are currently employed across Australia.

How much do Judge earn in Australia?

Median full-time earnings for Judge are A$2,803 per week, or approximately A$145,756 per year. Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, refreshed 2026-04-26.

Who assesses Judge skills for Australian migration?

Skills assessment for Judge (ANZSCO 271211) is conducted by Agency that approves the appointment.

Where in Australia do most Judge work?

The top three Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions for Judge employment are: Melbourne - Inner, Brisbane Inner City, Australian Capital Territory. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics labour-force survey via Jobs and Skills Australia.

Is Judge on the MLTSSL or CSOL?

Judge (ANZSCO 271211) is currently listed on the RSMS ROL. List membership controls which permanent and provisional skilled visas the occupation is eligible for.

What qualifications do I need to work as a Judge in Australia?

The most common qualification held by working Judge is Bachelor degree (48% of the workforce). Specific skills assessment evidence requirements depend on the assessing authority.

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ANZSCO271211 OSCA 20242812331Skill LevelRSMS ROLNo ShortageJSA

Judge
Judge

Presides over civil and criminal proceedings in a court of law.

Chapter I

The occupation

“JUDICIAL AND OTHER LEGAL PROFESSIONALS hear legal and other matters in courts and tribunals; interpret, analyse, administer and provide advice on the law; and draft legislation.”
Unit Group 2712 Judicial and Other Legal Professionals · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations· 5

District Court JudgeFamily Court JusticeHigh Court JusticeSupreme Court JudgeYouth Court Judge (NZ)

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least five years of relevant experience. Judges require appointment by the government or crown and must have been a Magistrate or an experienced legal practitioner of at least seven years standing. Magistrates must have been a legal practitioner of at least five years standing (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Agency that approves the appointment· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 4

Intellectual Property Lawyer (271214) Judicial and Other Legal Professionals (271299) Magistrate (271212) Tribunal Member (271213)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

No active visa pathways

The Department of Home Affairs hasn't listed this occupation on any current Skilled Migration list. Eligibility can change month-to-month — check back after the next list update, or explore similar occupations in the same field.

Chapter III

State & territory nominations

Choose a state to view nomination criteria, place allocations, and recent invitation rounds.

New South Wales

Sydney

Visit migration portal

2023-24

4,150

2024-25

5,000

2025-26

3,600

SC 190Not currently available

Skilled Nominated Stream

2025–26 places2,100

Key requirements & pathways

›New South Wales 190 Visa NSW Regional areas 491 Visa Pathway 1 (Stream A) Pathway 2 (Stream B) Pathway 3

SC 491Not currently available

Regional (Provisional) Stream

2025–26 places1,500

Key requirements & pathways

›NSW Regional areas 491 Visa Pathway 1 (Stream A) Pathway 2 (Stream B) Pathway 3

Chapter IV

Expression of Interest (EOI Data)

A snapshot of how many people are competing for this occupation right now. Tap “View full EOI insights” for wait-time estimates, state-by-state difficulty, peer comparisons and cohort tracking.

Chapter V

Tasks & duties

Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. Agency that approves the appointment looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.

researching statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases
conducting trials and hearings
calling and questioning witnesses
hearing and evaluating arguments and evidence in civil and criminal summary matters
deciding penalties and sentences within statutory limits, such as fines, bonds and detention, awarding damages in civil matters, and issuing court orders
exercising arbitral powers if resolution is not achieved or seems improbable through conciliation
preparing settlement memoranda and obtaining signatures of parties
advising government of legal, constitutional and parliamentary matters and drafting bills and attending committee meetings during consideration of bills
preparing advice on matters associated with intellectual property rights
advising clients and agents on legal and technical matters

Chapter VI

Skills assessment

AGEN

Assessing Authority

Agency that approves the appointment

Lodge application

Online portal · documents uploaded

Assessment fees

Standard + priority options

Processing

See authority for current times

Outcome letter

Valid for 3 years for DHA lodgement

Chapter VII

Labour market

A quick read on workforce size, pay and demand.

Jobs and Skills Australia

Workforce, pay and demand at a glance

Full insights

Workforce

14,500

employed nationally

Growth

+5.9%

benchmark +1.5%

Median pay

$2,803

per week

Shortage

No shortage

Skills Priority List

ANZSCO 271211Median age 4469% female workforceTop qualification: Bachelor degree (48%)Refreshed 2026-04-26

Your route to PR

Six steps from this page to a granted visa

Personalised for Judge (ANZSCO 271211). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.

Total timelineUp to 24 months

START

VERIFY

ASSESS

ENGLISH

EOI

INVITE

LODGE

ANZSCO code & lists

On RSMS ROL · Skill Level 1

Skills assessment

Agency that approves the appointment

Open tool

Test & maximise points

Target ≥85 pts · English up to 20 pts

Open tool

Submit Expression of Interest

Submit through SkillSelect

Open tool

Await invitation / nomination

8 states: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA…

Open tool

Lodge visa & await grant

60 days to lodge · SC 189 DHA processing

Not sure which pathway fits you? Book a free 30-minute consultation with an OMARA-registered agent.

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ANZSCO271211 OSCA 20242812331Skill LevelRSMS ROLNo ShortageJSA

Judge
Judge

Presides over civil and criminal proceedings in a court of law.

Chapter I

The occupation

“JUDICIAL AND OTHER LEGAL PROFESSIONALS hear legal and other matters in courts and tribunals; interpret, analyse, administer and provide advice on the law; and draft legislation.”
Unit Group 2712 Judicial and Other Legal Professionals · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations· 5

District Court JudgeFamily Court JusticeHigh Court JusticeSupreme Court JudgeYouth Court Judge (NZ)

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

Agency that approves the appointment· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 4

Intellectual Property Lawyer (271214) Judicial and Other Legal Professionals (271299) Magistrate (271212) Tribunal Member (271213)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

No active visa pathways

Chapter III