Professionals (ANZSCO 2)

Professionals in Australia perform a wide range of analytical, conceptual, and creative tasks in various fields. These fields include the arts, media, business, design, engineering, the physical and life sciences, transport, education, health, information and communication technology, the law, social sciences, and social welfare.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this major group require a certain level of skill, which is determined by the qualifications and experience of the individual. The skill level for this group is as follows:

In Australia:

• Bachelor's degree or higher qualification. Alternatively, at least five years of relevant experience can substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).

In New Zealand:

• Bachelor's degree or higher qualification. Alternatively, at least five years of relevant experience can substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
• NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).

In some cases, additional relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Certain occupations within this major group, such as those in Sub-Major Group 21 Arts and Media Professionals, may prioritize creative talent, personal commitment, and interest over formal qualifications or experience.

Tasks Include:

• Communicating ideas through language, printed and electronic media, and artistic media, including the visual and performing arts.
• Analyzing, planning, developing, and implementing programs and solutions to resolve business and economic problems.
• Providing services in financial accounting, human resource development, publicity and marketing, and the efficient operation of organizations.
• Flying aircraft, and controlling and directing the operation of ships, boats, and marine equipment.
• Conducting and analyzing research to extend the body of knowledge in the field of sciences and developing techniques to apply this knowledge.
• Designing products, buildings, and other physical structures, as well as engineering systems.
• Researching and developing curricula, and teaching students in a range of educational settings.
• Designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining technologies and services that enable information to be accessed, stored, manipulated, processed, and disseminated.
• Identifying, treating, and advising on health, social, and personal issues.
• Advising clients on legal matters.

Subcategories

• 21 Arts and Media Professionals
• 22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
• 23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
• 24 Education Professionals
• 25 Health Professionals
• 26 ICT Professionals
• 27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals