Is Minister of Religion in shortage in Australia?

As of 2026-04-26, Jobs and Skills Australia rates Minister of Religion as "No shortage" on the national Skills Priority List. 18,800 Minister of Religion are currently employed across Australia.

How much do Minister of Religion earn in Australia?

Median full-time earnings for Minister of Religion are A$1,994 per week, or approximately A$103,688 per year. Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, refreshed 2026-04-26.

Which Australian visas am I eligible to apply for as a Minister of Religion?

Minister of Religion (ANZSCO 272211) is eligible for the following visa subclasses: 407. It appears on the STSOL occupation list.

Does Minister of Religion require registration or licensing in Australia?

Registration or licensing may be required for Minister of Religion, but only for specific scopes of practice. Most general work in this occupation does not require licensing.

Where in Australia do most Minister of Religion work?

The top three Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions for Minister of Religion employment are: Sydney - Parramatta, Gold Coast, Sydney - Inner South West. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics labour-force survey via Jobs and Skills Australia.

Is Minister of Religion on the MLTSSL or CSOL?

Minister of Religion (ANZSCO 272211) is currently listed on the STSOL. List membership controls which permanent and provisional skilled visas the occupation is eligible for.

What qualifications do I need to work as a Minister of Religion in Australia?

The most common qualification held by working Minister of Religion is Bachelor degree (38% of the workforce). Specific skills assessment evidence requirements depend on the assessing authority.

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ANZSCO2722111Skill LevelSTSOLNo ShortageJSARegistration May Apply

Minister of
Religion

Performs spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of a religious faith, and provides motivation, guidance and training in religious life for the people of a congregation or parish, and the wider community. This occupation requires high levels of personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing may be required.

Chapter I

The occupation

“MINISTERS OF RELIGION perform spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faiths, and provide motivation, guidance and training in religious life for the people of congregations and parishes, and the wider community.”
Unit Group 2722 Ministers of Religion · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations· 7

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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. The occupation in this unit group requires high levels of personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

STSOL

Classifications

2013

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

Not eligible

No permanent residence pathway currently open.

Skilled Regional (Provisional)

Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191

Not eligible

No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.

Temporary Work & Training

Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway

407

Training visa

ANZSCO 2013

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

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2024-25

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2025-26

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SC 190Not currently available

Skilled Nominated Stream

SC 491Not currently available

Regional (Provisional) Stream

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. The assessing authority looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.

preparing and conducting services of public worship and acknowledgments of faith
preparing and delivering sermons, homilies and special talks, and planning music for services
participating in the social and welfare activities of communities, encouraging people to be aware of their responsibilities, and organising participation in community projects
conducting classes of religious instruction, and supervising prayer and discussion groups, retreats and seminars
conducting premarital and family counselling and referring people to professional service agencies where necessary
performing marriages, funerals and special memorial services according to tradition and ecclesiastical and civil law
visiting members of the community in their homes, hospitals and other institutions to provide advice and religious comfort
keeping records as required by the church and civil law

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

18,800

employed nationally

Growth

-2.3%

benchmark +1.5%

Median pay

$1,994

per week

Shortage

No shortage

Skills Priority List

ANZSCO 272211Median age 4934% female workforceTop qualification: Bachelor degree (38%)Refreshed 2026-04-26

Your route to PR

Six steps from this page to a granted visa

Personalised for Minister of Religion (ANZSCO 272211). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.

Total timelineUp to 24 months

START

VERIFY

ASSESS

ENGLISH

EOI

INVITE

LODGE

ANZSCO code & lists

On STSOL · Skill Level 1

Skills assessment

Assessing authority

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

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ANZSCO2722111Skill LevelSTSOLNo ShortageJSARegistration May Apply

Minister of
Religion

Chapter I

The occupation

“MINISTERS OF RELIGION perform spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faiths, and provide motivation, guidance and training in religious life for the people of congregations and parishes, and the wider community.”
Unit Group 2722 Ministers of Religion · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations· 7

Aboriginal Ceremonial CelebrantChaplainImamMonkPriestRabbiSalvation Army Officer

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

STSOL

Classifications

2013

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

Not eligible

No permanent residence pathway currently open.

Skilled Regional (Provisional)

Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191

Not eligible

No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.

Temporary Work & Training

Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway

407

Training visa

ANZSCO 2013

Chapter III