🎓 Want to Work in Australia Using Your Degree? Here’s What You Need to Know About Qualification Recognition
If you’re planning to move to Australia and hope to work in your field, there’s one important step you shouldn’t skip: recognising your qualifications.
Don’t worry — it sounds more complicated than it is. With the right information, it’s totally doable. Let’s break it down.
1. What is qualification recognition?
It’s the process that allows Australia to validate your overseas studies and professional experience, so you can work legally in your profession here.
2. Can any profession be recognised?
It depends. Professions like medicine, nursing, engineering or teaching must go through this process. Others, like marketing or design, may not require it — but having your qualifications recognised can still help, especially if you’re applying for a permanent visa.
👉 Quick tip: Check if your profession is listed on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). If it is, you’re on the right track.
3. Who does the assessment?
Each profession has its own assessing authority. For example:
Architects: Architects Accreditation Council of Australia
Engineers: Engineers Australia
Accountants: CPA Australia or CAANZ
Nurses: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council
🔎 Google your assessing authority based on your occupation.
4. What documents do you need?
Be ready to translate and certify your documents. Most assessments will ask for:
✅ University degree
✅ Employment references
✅ English test (IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE)
✅ Course syllabus
✅ Skills assessment
5. Not planning to work in your field just yet?
Totally fine! Many new arrivals start with temporary jobs to support themselves while going through this process. That’s where QuickVan comes in — you can rent a car or van and start working for Uber Eats in Brisbane fast, legally, and with flexibility.
🚐 Bonus tip for new migrants:
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Your career can wait a little. Your dreams can’t. 💥
