State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

411714: Parole or Probation Officer

Description

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

Skill Level 2

Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

- NZ Register Diploma or
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• Assessing Authority

  VETASSESS: Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
  	http://www.vetassess.com.au/
  	[email protected]

Unit Group 4117: Welfare Support Workers

Description

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.

Indicative Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

- In Australia:

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

- In New Zealand:

NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks

• 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

Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 411711: Community Worker  
• 411712: Disabilities Services Officer  
• 411713: Family Support Worker  
• 411715: Residential Care Officer  
• 411716: Youth Worker  

• Occupation ceilings programme year 2018-2019
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Explanatory Notes - Information

Eligibility

The term “may be eligible” relates to general eligibility and should not be misinterpreted as your individual eligibility to apply for a visa. Note that additional specific requirements and criteria also apply to visa eligibility (e.g. higher English requirements, evidences of a job offer, etc).

Definitions

• Occupation List refers to the register of professional occupations which might qualify for an Australian Visa. There are 7 skilled occupation lists in total.
• MLTSSL is the acronym for 'Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List'.
• STSOL is the acronym for 'Short-term Skilled Occupation List'.
• ROL is the acronym for 'Regional Occupation List'.
• IMMI 18/051, IMMI 18/048, IMMI 18/049, IMMI 18/43, IMMI 18/050 refer to current Legislative Instruments which list the table of occupations appropriate for the respective visa programmes.
• Caveats / Conditions refer to current caveats applying for a particular occupation under specific visa programmes.

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