Updated on May 29, 2025
Investing in a SkillSelect visa application to Australia from the Philippines takes time, funds and a lot of understanding on how to comply with Schedule 6D, especially when assessing of skilled employment in the Philippines for the purpose of awarding points and the following must be taken into consideration:
- the opinion of the relevant skills assessing authority on the period of skilled employment including the date on which they deemed the applicant skilled; and
- the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) including any pre-requisite qualifications/work experience relevant to the claimed skilled employment; and
- any other relevant information (such as employment records and references).
Yes, assessing authorities are difficult to deal with, especially for Filipinos unfamiliar with the process.
The challenges are entangled in understanding:
- specific requirements of each particular assessing authority in your particular occupation and
- collecting the crucial documentation and
- determining relevant work experience.
Each assessing authority has its own unique criteria and processes, making it critical to thoroughly research and follow their guidelines before attempting to proceed to collate the information, evidence and lodge what may cost up to AUD 1,620.00 (EAUST).
Here are the sectors that are being invited in the past 6 to 12 months for Australia from the Philippines namely: a) Health, b) Social services, c) Education, e) Construction, d) New energy f) Digital economy g) Advanced manufacturing and h) Hospitality and tourism.
With twenty-six (26) years of experience we have processed these occupations from the Philippines for Australia with their respective assessing authorities.
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List
- Accountant (General)
- Actuary
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Agricultural Consultant
- Agricultural Engineer
- Agricultural Scientist
- Analyst Programmer
- Arts Administrator or Manager
- Audiologist
- Biochemist
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biotechnologist
- Botanist
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemist
- Civil Engineer
- Civil Engineering Draftsperson
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Construction Project Manager
- Developer Programmer
- Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher
- Economist
- Electrical Engineer
- Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
- Electronics Engineer
- Engineering Manager
- Engineering Professionals (nec)
- Engineering Technologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Engineer
- Environmental Manager
- Environmental Research Scientist
- Environmental Scientist (nec)
- External Auditor
- Food Technologist
- Forester
- Geophysicist
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Hydrogeologist
- ICT Business Analyst
- ICT Security Specialist
- Industrial Engineer
- Internal Auditor
- Landscape Architect
- Life Scientist (General)
- Life Scientists (nec)
- Management Accountant
- Management Consultant
- Marine Biologist
- Materials Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Metallurgist
- Meteorologist
- Microbiologist
- Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
- Multimedia Specialist
- Natural and Physical Science Professionals (nec)
- Naval Architect
- Other Spatial Scientist
- Petroleum Engineer
- Physicist
- Production or Plant Engineer
- Secondary School Teacher
- Social Worker
- Software and Applications Programmers (nec)
- Software Engineer
- Special Education Teachers (nec)
- Special Needs Teacher
- Statistician
- Structural Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
- Teacher of the Sight Impaired
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Telecommunications Field Engineer
- Telecommunications Network Engineer
- Telecommunications Network Planner
- Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
- Transport Engineer
- University Lecturer
- Zoologist
Short-term Occupation List
- Accommodation and Hospitality Managers (nec)
- Advertising Specialist
- Ambulance Officer
- Apiarist
- Architectural Draftsperson
- Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians (nec)
- Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
- Book or Script Editor
- Building Inspector
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- Cardiac Technician
- Careers Counsellor
- Chemistry Technician
- Commodities Trader
- Company Secretary
- Conference and Event Organiser
- Contract Administrator
- Copywriter
- Corporate Services Manager
- Counsellors (nec)
- Customer Service Manager
- Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
- Database Administrator
- Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
- Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
- Earth Science Technician
- Education Adviser
- Education Managers (nec)
- Facilities Manager
- Family and Marriage Counsellor
- Fashion Designer
- Film and Video Editor
- Finance Broker
- Finance Manager
- Financial Brokers (nec)
- Financial Dealers (nec)
- Financial Investment Adviser
- Financial Investment Manager
- Financial Market Dealer
- Geologist
- Graphic Designer
- Health and Welfare Services Managers (nec)
- Health Information Manager
- Hotel or Motel Manager
- ICT Account Manager
- ICT Business Development Manager
- ICT Managers (nec)
- ICT Project Manager
- ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
- ICT Sales Representative
- ICT Support and Test Engineers (nec)
- ICT Support Engineer
- ICT Systems Test Engineer
- ICT Trainer
- Illustrator
- Industrial Designer
- Industrial Pharmacist
- Information and Organisation Professionals (nec)
- Insurance Agent
- Insurance Broker
- Insurance Loss Adjuster
- Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
- Interior Designer
- Jewellery Designer
- Journalists and Other Writers (nec)
- Judicial and Other Legal Professionals (nec)
- Laboratory Manager
- Librarian
- Life Science Technician
- Manufacturer
- Marketing Specialist
- Massage Therapist
- Mathematician
- Meat Inspector
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Technicians (nec)
- Metallurgical or Materials Technician
- Middle School Teacher (AUS)
- Music Professionals (nec)
- Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
- Network Administrator
- Network Analyst
- Nutritionist
- Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
- Organisation and Methods Analyst
- Performing Arts Technicians (nec)
- Pharmacy Technician
- Photographer
- Poultry Farmer
- Primary Products Inspectors (nec)
- Primary School Teacher
- Private Tutors and Teachers (nec)
- Production Manager (Forestry)
- Production Manager (Manufacturing)
- Production Manager (Mining)
- Program or Project Administrator
- Public Relations Professional
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Records Manager
- Recruitment Consultant
- Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Research and Development Manager
- Retail Buyer
- School Principal
- Science Technicians (nec)
- Software Tester
- Sports Development Officer
- Sportspersons (nec)
- Stockbroking Dealer
- Student Counsellor
- Systems Administrator
- Technical Sales Representatives (nec) including Education Sales Representatives
- Technical Writer
- Television Journalist
- Transport Company Manager
- Vegetable Grower
- Veterinary Nurse
- Video Producer
- Web Administrator
- Web Designer
- Web Developer
Regional Occupation List
- Aquaculture Farmer
- Mixed Crop Farmer
- Crop Farmers (nec)
- Mixed Livestock Farmer
- Livestock Farmers (nec)
- Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
- Project Builder
- Fitness Centre Manager
- Financial Institution Branch Manager
- Human Resource Adviser
- Market Research Analyst
- Multimedia Designer
- Agricultural Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
- Safety Inspector
- Maintenance Planner
- Building and Engineering Technicians (nec)
- Emergency Service Worker
- Flight Attendant
- Clinical Coder
- Property Manager
- Real Estate Representative
Therefore, the skills assessment process is a crucial step in the journey for many Filipino professionals looking to migrate to Australia permanently, from the Philippines.
Note: The skills assessment for Filipino professionals via their respective assessing authorities is a necessary procedure that ensures applicants meet Australian standards in their respective fields and professions.
While the skills assessment process is an essential and often challenging step in the migration journey, understanding the requirements and preparing in advance can significantly reduce the stress and obstacles along the way.
Filipino applicants need to carefully navigate the process, ensuring that all necessary documentation is submitted, qualifications are recognized, and language requirements are met.
We at RESPALL Migration Australia are pro-active in these challenges, we have the experienced on how to improve your chances of a successful skills assessment and, ultimately, a smooth, stress free permanent migration application to Australia from the Philippines.