Is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker in shortage in Australia?

As of 2026-04-26, Jobs and Skills Australia rates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker as "In shortage" on the national Skills Priority List. 1,200 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker are currently employed across Australia.

Which Australian visas am I eligible to apply for as a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (ANZSCO 411511) is eligible for the following visa subclasses: 494. It appears on the ROL occupation list.

Who assesses Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker skills for Australian migration?

Skills assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (ANZSCO 411511) is conducted by Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services.

Does Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker require registration or licensing in Australia?

Registration or licensing may be required for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, but only for specific scopes of practice. Most general work in this occupation does not require licensing.

Where in Australia do most Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker work?

The top three Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker employment are: Northern Territory - Outback, Melbourne - North East, Melbourne - Inner. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics labour-force survey via Jobs and Skills Australia.

Is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker on the MLTSSL or CSOL?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (ANZSCO 411511) is currently listed on the ROL. List membership controls which permanent and provisional skilled visas the occupation is eligible for.

What qualifications do I need to work as a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker in Australia?

The most common qualification held by working Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker is Certificate III/IV (37% of the workforce). Specific skills assessment evidence requirements depend on the assessing authority.

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ANZSCO411511 OSCA 20244419322Skill LevelROLIn ShortageJSARegistration May Apply

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Worker

Q: How much do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker earn in Australia?

Median full-time earnings for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker are A$1,460 per week, or approximately A$75,920 per year. Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, refreshed 2026-04-26.

Liaises with patients, clients, visitors to hospitals and other medical facilities and staff at health clinics, and works as a team member to arrange, coordinate and provide health care delivery in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health clinics. Registration or licensing may be required.

Chapter I

The occupation

“INDIGENOUS HEALTH WORKERS assist with the coordination and provision of health care delivery to Indigenous communities.”
Unit Group 4115 Indigenous Health Workers · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations

None listed under ANZSCO 411511.

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 1

Kaiawhina (Hauora) (Maori Health Assistant) (411512)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

ROL

Classifications

2013

Assessed by

VETASSESS

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

494

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional)

Employer sponsored stream

ANZSCO 2013VETASSESS75%: 7 months·90%: 13 months

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

Not eligible

No temporary work & training pathway currently open.

Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)

This occupation is eligible under the following DAMA regions, which may offer concessions on age, English, and salary requirements.

East Kimberley DAMA

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. VETASSESS looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.

maintaining health records and statistics
acting as an advocate in the community they serve, and as a communicator and interpreter on behalf of clients and other health workers
providing clinical functions, such as case management and follow-up, independently or in consultation with other health care providers
providing health education to individual clients and staff in health facilities
providing cultural education to persons outside the cultural community and life skills education to the community they serve
providing counselling and referring clients to other health care providers where necessary

Chapter VI

Skills assessment

VOCA

Assessing Authority

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

Visit Vocational Education and Training Assessment Servicesvetassess.com.au

Lodge application

Online Application

Assessment fees

Within Australia Standard AUD 1177.00, Fast Track AUD 886.60 (Plus Standard), Outside Australia Standard AUD 1070.00, Fast Track AUD 806.00 (Plus Standard)

Processing

The approximate time is between 12 and 20 weeks

Outcome letter

Valid for 3 years for DHA lodgement

Step-by-step guide Document checklist Fees breakdown

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

1,200

employed nationally

Growth

+0.6%

benchmark +1.5%

Median pay

$1,460

per week

Shortage

In shortage

Skills Priority List

ANZSCO 411511Median age 55Top qualification: Certificate III/IV (37%)Refreshed 2026-04-26

Your route to PR

Six steps from this page to a granted visa

Personalised for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (ANZSCO 411511). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.

Total timelineUp to 24 months

START

VERIFY

ASSESS

ENGLISH

EOI

INVITE

LODGE

ANZSCO code & lists

On ROL · Skill Level 2

Skills assessment (VETASSESS)

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

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.

OMARA registeredFree 30-minute call98% case success · 2018–2026

Run Eligibility Check Book Consultation

ANZSCO411511 OSCA 20244419322Skill LevelROLIn ShortageJSARegistration May Apply

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Worker

Chapter I

The occupation

“INDIGENOUS HEALTH WORKERS assist with the coordination and provision of health care delivery to Indigenous communities.”
Unit Group 4115 Indigenous Health Workers · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations

None listed under ANZSCO 411511.

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 1

Kaiawhina (Hauora) (Maori Health Assistant) (411512)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

ROL

Classifications

2013

Assessed by

VETASSESS

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

494

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional)

Employer sponsored stream

ANZSCO 2013VETASSESS75%: 7 months·90%: 13 months

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

Not eligible

No temporary work & training pathway currently open.

Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)

This occupation is eligible under the following DAMA regions, which may offer concessions on age, English, and salary requirements.

East Kimberley DAMA

Chapter III