Youth Worker — Subclass 190 Pathway
Skilled Nominated visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated visa
- Points test
- Yes — points-tested via SkillSelect
- Sponsor
- State / territory nomination required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,640 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~8-14 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Youth Worker for migration purposes is handled by: CWA.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority for migration purposes — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Youth Worker × Subclass 190 — pathway overview
Youth Worker (ANZSCO 411716) is listed on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), qualifying it for the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190). This permanent residence pathway requires nomination by a state or territory government and suits migrants who can meet the workforce needs of a specific jurisdiction. Youth Workers mentor young people facing disadvantage in schools and community settings. Applicants lodge a SkillSelect Expression of Interest. A successful state or territory nomination adds five points to the applicant's score, potentially strengthening the visa invitation outcome. Each jurisdiction sets its own criteria and opens nominations based on local workforce demand. The Community Workers Association (CWA) conducts the skills assessment. English proficiency requirements apply. Applicants must be under 45 at invitation. Typical processing: four to ten weeks for state nomination, followed by the federal visa application. The primary applicant fee is approximately AUD 4,640. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 190. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at invitation
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment in a nominated occupation on a state list
- State or territory nomination (each state runs its own program)
- Commitment to live and work in the nominating state
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Youth Worker
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Youth Worker
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.