Health and Welfare Services Managers nec (ANZSCO 134299)
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What a Health and Welfare Services Managers nec does
This occupation group covers Health and Welfare Services Managers not elsewhere classified.
- Includes
- Director of Pharmacy, Director of Physiotherapy Services, Director of Speech Pathology, Disability Services Program Manager, Manager of Allied Health Services
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 134299
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia STSOLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia STSOL and ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
- Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Main tasks
- providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organisation or centre
- developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and standards for medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff
- coordinating and administering health and welfare programs and clinical services
- monitoring and evaluating resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training and other community facilities and centres
- controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure on supplies, equipment and services
- liaising with other health and welfare providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss areas of health and welfare service cooperation and coordination
- advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities
- representing the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums
- controlling selection, training and supervision of staff
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTShortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICRegional shortage
- WANo shortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Health and Welfare Services Managers nec do?
This occupation group covers Health and Welfare Services Managers not elsewhere classified. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Health and Welfare Services Managers nec on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Health and Welfare Services Managers nec (ANZSCO 134299) is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 190, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Health and Welfare Services Managers nec?
134299. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Health and Welfare Services Managers nec migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Health and Welfare Services Managers nec for the Subclass 190, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Health and Welfare Services Managers nec for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 134299.
Is Health and Welfare Services Managers nec in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.