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ANZSCO 272499Skill level 1Version 5Updated 2026-04-26

Social Professionals nec

Language Professionals nec covers language specialist roles not classified elsewhere, including AUSLAN interpreters, linguistic analysts, and language services coordinators in Australian government and community organisations.

Indicative salary range
$55,000 - $100,000 (2025 indicative)

Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.

Labour market demand

Growing demand as Australia's linguistic diversity increases.

Occupation list membership

Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.

  • STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List

    Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).

Assessing authority

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Visa pathways

Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.

State nominations

States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.

CodeState / TerritoryDetails
WAWestern AustraliaView nomination →
SASouth AustraliaView nomination →
NTNorthern TerritoryView nomination →

Key duties

  • Provide specialist language services in the relevant domain
  • Develop and maintain language resources and terminology databases
  • Support language access policy and service delivery
  • Collaborate with multicultural and language service organisations

Skills required

  • Specialist language or interpreting skills
  • Cultural competency and cross-cultural communication
  • Professional ethics and confidentiality
  • NAATI or relevant professional credentials

Typical qualifications pathway

NAATI credential or relevant language professional qualification. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.

Visa & occupation list information

Listed on MLTSSL and CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 189, 190, 482, 485, 491, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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