Is Police Officer in shortage in Australia?

As of 2026-04-26, Jobs and Skills Australia rates Police Officer as "No shortage" on the national Skills Priority List. 70,100 Police Officer are currently employed across Australia.

How much do Police Officer earn in Australia?

Median full-time earnings for Police Officer are A$2,560 per week, or approximately A$133,120 per year. Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, refreshed 2026-04-26.

Who assesses Police Officer skills for Australian migration?

Skills assessment for Police Officer (ANZSCO 441312) is conducted by VETASSESS.

Where in Australia do most Police Officer work?

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

Is Police Officer on the MLTSSL or CSOL?

Police Officer (ANZSCO 441312) 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 Police Officer in Australia?

The most common qualification held by working Police Officer is Advanced Diploma/Diploma (43% of the workforce). Specific skills assessment evidence requirements depend on the assessing authority.

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ANZSCO4413122Skill LevelRSMS ROLNo ShortageJSA

Police
Officer

Maintains public order, and enforces laws by investigating crimes, patrolling public areas and arresting suspected offenders.

Chapter I

The occupation

“POLICE protect and preserve property, public order and safety through the enforcement of laws.”
Unit Group 4413 Police · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations· 4

Bomb Squad OfficerMounted Police OfficerSearch and Rescue OfficerTactical Response Group Officer

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

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

VETASSESS· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 1

Detective (441311)

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.

investigating and prosecuting offences committed in areas such as organised, corporate and computer crime, environmental offences, drug trafficking, fraud, counterfeiting and terrorism
securing and examining scenes of crimes and accidents to locate and obtain evidence for analysis
protecting witnesses and investigating official corruption
maintaining public order and safety
patrolling assigned areas to minimise potential for public disturbance and crime
investigating accidents, crimes, minor offences and citizens' complaints, gathering evidence, and pursuing, arresting and interviewing suspected offenders
testing persons suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and issuing infringement notices for traffic offences
directing and re-routing traffic at congested areas
attending community meetings and answering inquiries from the public where necessary
providing advice and assistance to victims of crime and their families
maintaining records and preparing reports

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

70,100

employed nationally

Growth

+1.3%

benchmark +1.5%

Median pay

$2,560

per week

Shortage

No shortage

Skills Priority List

ANZSCO 441312Median age 4028% female workforceTop qualification: Advanced Diploma/Diploma (43%)Refreshed 2026-04-26

Your route to PR

Six steps from this page to a granted visa

Personalised for Police Officer (ANZSCO 441312). 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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ANZSCO4413122Skill LevelRSMS ROLNo ShortageJSA

Police
Officer

Maintains public order, and enforces laws by investigating crimes, patrolling public areas and arresting suspected offenders.

Chapter I

The occupation

“POLICE protect and preserve property, public order and safety through the enforcement of laws.”
Unit Group 4413 Police · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations· 4

Bomb Squad OfficerMounted Police OfficerSearch and Rescue OfficerTactical Response Group Officer

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

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

VETASSESS· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 1

Detective (441311)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

No active visa pathways

Chapter III