Before you apply
Before you apply for your skills assessment, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria, have the necessary documents ready, and understand the assessment process. Preparing in advance will help make your application experience simpler and more straightforward.
Document Checklist
Review the documentation you need to submit your skills assessment application.
Am I eligible to apply?
Use our calculator below to see if you are eligible
How to apply
Follow these steps to submit your skills assessment application.
Review the available occupations
Review the list of community work occupations we assess. Each has specific requirements, so review them carefully to understand which occupation matches closely with your qualifications, skills, experience, and career pathway.
Nominate an occupation
Read the ANZSCO occupation description of your chosen occupation and ensure that you meet the application criteria.
Prepare your documents
Collect the documents you’ll need according to the documents checklist. Having everything prepared before applying will make the process smoother and reduce delays in your skills assessment.
Create an account
The skills assessment portal is where you will manage your skills assessment. Through the portal you can:
- apply online
- check the status of a pending application
- download your outcome letter
You will receive an email when an assessment officer makes a change to the status of your application, including when your outcome is ready.
Before you prepare and submit your application, ensure that you have read the FAQs and Community Work Australia's fraud management policy.
Submit your application
Once your account is set up and documents are ready, complete the online form and submit your application.
Select the right migration program that you’re applying under:
- General skilled visa occupations (MLTSSL and STSOL),
- Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA – WA) occupations, or
- Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement (ACILA) occupations.
Please do not use caps lock/all capitals when completing the online form.
Check processing times and wait for an outcome
After submission, your application will be reviewed by an assessment officer. Processing times usually differ according to the type of skills assessment you’re requesting. Keep an eye on estimated timelines and wait for your official outcome notification by email.
Start your application
Ready to take the next step? Begin your skills assessment application today for migration to Australia.
Frequently asked questions
How do I submit my application if I have a migration agent assisting me?
You can appoint a migration agent to submit your application on your behalf. Your agent can use the same portal as independent applicants by creating their own portal login.
If your migration agent is submitting your application on your behalf, they must include a filled and signed Agent Authorisation Form with your application. For more information, visit our For Migration Agents page.
Can I save a draft of my application?
Yes, at the end of the form, you will have the option of saving the form as a draft before submitting your application.
To save a draft, you will need to fill in some mandatory fields, including uploading a resume. You can attach a stand-in/substitute document to enable you to progress to the end - just remember to replace this with the correct document before you submit your application.
Please note, documents attached to a draft application may not remain attached if you save the application as a draft and exit the application. We encourage applicants to submit their application in one go to ensure your application is being submitted with all the required details and evidence.
How do I apply for a review or appeal of an unsuccessful skills assessment outcome?
You can request a review if you received an unsuitable outcome and can provide additional evidence to support a successful outcome for your original application.
You can request an appeal if you believe an incorrect decision was made based on the information and evidence submitted in the original application. No evidence can be submitted in an appeal, although a detailed letter explaining the grounds for the appeal can be submitted.
Requests must be lodged within 28 days of receiving an outcome. You must submit a review or appeal application via email to assessments@communitywork.org.au. For further details, please visit our Review and Appeal page.
Can I fast track my application?
We can only accept requests for fast-tracking after an application has been formally submitted. Fast-track requests must be sent via email to assessments@communitywork.org.au and are considered on a case-by-case basis.
How can I find the status of my application?
You will receive an automatic email each time an assessing officer updates the status of your application. You can also log in to the applicant portal at any time and check the status under ‘My Skills Assessments’.
The possible statuses are: Draft, Submitted, In Progress, Documents Requested, Not Suitable, Suitable. A submitted application will initially show as ‘Submitted’ and be updated to ‘In Progress’ once the assessing officer has begun the assessment.
Please do not contact us if your application status does not show ‘In progress’, it will be processed within the allotted time frame.
Where can I find my application ID number?
You can find your application ID number by logging into the applicant portal and viewing ‘My Skills Assessments’.
Can I apply for more than one occupation?
Applicants may only nominate one occupation per skills assessment application. If you want to be assessed against more than one occupation, you will need to submit a new application for each occupation and the full fee for a new skills assessment.
Can I change my nominated occupation after submitting my skills assessment?
Yes, you can email assessments@communitywork.org.au to change your nominated occupation if the status of your assessment has not yet been updated to ‘in progress’ on the skills assessment portal. After this time, it is up to the discretion of the assessing officers whether your nominated occupation can be altered as the assessment may be nearing completion and your application will have already been assessed against the occupation selected when applying.
I have a master’s degree, should I submit evidence of my undergraduate qualification?
Yes, you must provide all documentation for the underpinning qualifications such as a bachelor’s degree, including any non-relevant qualifications. This information is important when we assess your qualification comparability.
Everything you need for your skills assessment
Navigate through each stage of your skills assessment journey with step-by-step guidance and resources to prepare and submit your skills assessment application. From the document checklist to eligibility requirements, you’ll find everything you need.