Psychologists (nec) - ANZSCO 272399

This occupation group covers Psychologists not elsewhere classified.Occupations in this group include: Community Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Sport Psychologist.

Psychologists (nec) may perform the following tasks:

• collecting data about clients and assessing their cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders
• administering and interpreting diagnostic tests and formulating plans for treatment
• developing, administering and evaluating individual and group treatment programs
• consulting with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans
• conducting research studies of motivation in learning, group performance and individual differences in mental abilities and educational performance
• collecting data and analysing characteristics of students and recommending educational programs
• formulating achievement, diagnostic and predictive tests for use by teachers in planning methods and content of instruction
• developing interview techniques, psychological tests and other aids in workplace selection, placement, appraisal and promotion
• conducting surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision and management
• performing job analyses and establishing job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers

Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Psychologist?

The assessment authority for this occupation is the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the APS skills assessment will assess if your educational qualifications and work experience are at a professional level and closely related to your nominated occupation for migration purposes.

You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.

English Language Proficiency

All applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English when they apply for skills assessment for migration as a Psychologist.

The following English language tests are acceptable:

• IELTS (Academic)
• TOEFL iBT®
• PTE ACADEMIC

The following table indicates the minimal scores for each module:

Please note that there are some exemptions may be granted to the English language requirement and APS may accept the test result of two test sittings in a six month period.

APS English Language Proficiency Exemptions

If you have completed all your academic training in psychology at a tertiary level at institutions in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada or the USA where programs are conducted in English, you are exempt from providing evidence for your English language proficiency.

If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Psychologist , please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.