VisaChief Personal Assistant (521111): Australian visa options
Which skilled visas Personal Assistant is eligible for, the lists it sits on, its caveats, and who assesses it.
Personal Assistant is ANZSCO 521111 (2013 version). It is on the ROL. That makes it eligible for 1 skilled visa subclasses: 494.
Visas this occupation can be used for
| Subclass | Visa | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| 494 | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (494) | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream |
Who assesses this occupation
Skills assessments for Personal Assistant are done by VETASSESS (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services). Their site: www.vetassess.com.au. A positive skills assessment is a prerequisite, not a points factor: without one you cannot lodge, no matter how high your points score is.
Which list it is on, and why that matters
- ROL - Skilled Work Regional (491) and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494).
Occupation lists change, and an occupation being removed does not affect an application already lodged. The department publishes the operative list in a legislative instrument; this page reflects the combined list as published on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Frequently asked questions
Is Personal Assistant on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Personal Assistant (ANZSCO 521111) is on the ROL.
What is the ANZSCO code for Personal Assistant?
ANZSCO 521111 (2013 version).
Which visas can I apply for as a Personal Assistant?
This occupation appears against subclass 494.
Who does the skills assessment for Personal Assistant?
VETASSESS (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services) is the assessing authority for this occupation.