Is Parole or Probation Officer in shortage in Australia?

As of 2026-04-26, Jobs and Skills Australia rates Parole or Probation Officer as "No shortage" on the national Skills Priority List. 94,500 Parole or Probation Officer are currently employed across Australia.

How much do Parole or Probation Officer earn in Australia?

Median full-time earnings for Parole or Probation Officer are A$1,844 per week, or approximately A$95,888 per year. Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, refreshed 2026-04-26.

Who assesses Parole or Probation Officer skills for Australian migration?

Skills assessment for Parole or Probation Officer (ANZSCO 411714) is conducted by VETASSESS.

Where in Australia do most Parole or Probation Officer work?

The top three Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions for Parole or Probation Officer employment are: Adelaide - North, Adelaide - South, Melbourne - West. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics labour-force survey via Jobs and Skills Australia.

Is Parole or Probation Officer on the MLTSSL or CSOL?

Parole or Probation Officer (ANZSCO 411714) 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 Parole or Probation Officer in Australia?

The most common qualification held by working Parole or Probation Officer is Bachelor degree (26% of the workforce). Specific skills assessment evidence requirements depend on the assessing authority.

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ANZSCO4117142Skill LevelRSMS ROLNo ShortageJSA

Parole or Probation
Officer

Supervises offenders who have been placed on probation by court order or released conditionally from corrective service institutions.

Chapter I

The occupation

“WELFARE SUPPORT WORKERS provide support, information and advice to clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters, and evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.”
Unit Group 4117 Welfare Support Workers · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations

None listed under ANZSCO 411714.

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

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

VETASSESS· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 5

Community Worker (411711) Disabilities Services Officer (411712) Family Support Worker (411713) Residential Care Officer (411715) Youth Worker (411716)

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. VETASSESS looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.

assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
supervising offenders on probation and parole
assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

Chapter VI

Skills assessment

VETA

Assessing Authority

VETASSESS

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

94,500

employed nationally

Growth

+3.6%

benchmark +1.5%

Median pay

$1,844

per week

Shortage

No shortage

Skills Priority List

ANZSCO 411714Median age 3971% female workforceTop qualification: Bachelor degree (26%)Refreshed 2026-04-26

Your route to PR

Six steps from this page to a granted visa

Personalised for Parole or Probation Officer (ANZSCO 411714). 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 2

Skills assessment

VETASSESS

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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ANZSCO4117142Skill LevelRSMS ROLNo ShortageJSA

Parole or Probation
Officer

Supervises offenders who have been placed on probation by court order or released conditionally from corrective service institutions.

Chapter I

The occupation

“WELFARE SUPPORT WORKERS provide support, information and advice to clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters, and evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.”
Unit Group 4117 Welfare Support Workers · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations

None listed under ANZSCO 411714.

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

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

VETASSESS· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 5

Community Worker (411711) Disabilities Services Officer (411712) Family Support Worker (411713) Residential Care Officer (411715) Youth Worker (411716)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

No active visa pathways

Chapter III