Vocational Education Teacher
Potential pathway to working as a Vocational Education Teacher in Australia
July 2026 Min Market Salary
$89,038
per year (AUD)
Vocational Education Teacher (ANZSCO 242211) is listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List, which opens pathways including subclasses 190 (State Nominated), 491 (Skilled Regional), 482 and 186 (employer sponsored). Skills for this occupation are assessed by TRA/VETASSESS, and the minimum market salary is $85,000 AUD per year (indexed to $89,038 from July 2026).
Minimum Market Salary
$85,000 AUD / year
From July 2026: $89,038 AUD
Skills Assessing Authority
TRA/VETASSESS
Mandatory before lodging a visa application
Occupation List
Short-term Skilled Occupation List
Eligible for subclasses 190 (State Nominated), 491 (Skilled Regional), 482 and 186 (employer sponsored)
Demand Profile
High demand · Tier 1
Strong employer interest across Australia
Your Step-by-Step Pathway
Step 1: Complete Required Education
Diploma, trade, or Bachelor degree - Short-Term Skilled Occupation List — qualification requirements set by the assessing authority
Step 2: Gain Work Experience
Minimum 2 years, ideally 3+ years in the occupation. STSOL occupations require demonstrated competency and relevant work history
Step 3: Achieve English Proficiency
Minimum: IELTS 6.0 (Competent). Recommended: IELTS 7.0+ (Proficient) for 10 extra points
Step 4: Get Skills Assessment
Submit application to TRA/VETASSESS with your qualifications and work evidence. This is mandatory before lodging a visa application.
Step 5: Lodge Visa Application
Choose from eligible visa subclasses based on your points and circumstances
Available Visa Options
Employer Nomination Scheme
Permanent employer-sponsored visa. TRT stream for 482 holders with 3+ years, Direct Entry for highly skilled workers. Min salary: CSIT $79,423. Processing time: 9–12 months.
Skills in Demand (SID) - Core Skills
Employer-sponsored visa across three streams: Core Skills (CSIT $79,423/yr), Specialist Skills (SSIT $146,576/yr), and Essential Skills. Replaced the TSS visa. Processing time: 3–6 months.
Skilled Regional
5-year provisional visa for skilled workers in designated regional areas. +15 points bonus. Must live/work regionally for 3 years before PR (191). Processing time: 12–14 months.
Skilled Nominated
Permanent residence visa for points-tested skilled workers nominated by a state or territory. +5 points bonus. Processing time: 6.5–8 months.
Skills Assessment Authority
TRA/VETASSESS
Occupation List
STSOL - Eligible for state/employer sponsored visas
Total Timeline
Typically 5–7 years from skills assessment to permanent residence grant, depending on visa subclass and invitation rounds
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