Archivist (ANZSCO 224211)
Updated
What an Archivist does
Analyses and documents records, and plans and organises systems and procedures for the safekeeping of records and historically valuable documents.
- Specialisations
- Film Archivist, Legal Archivist, Manuscripts Archivist, Parliamentary Archivist
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 224211
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Skilled lists
- Regional Occupation List (ROL)
- Visas that list it
- 494
- 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 NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- 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
- evaluating and preserving records for administrative, historical, technical change management, legal, evidential and other purposes
- maintaining record-keeping systems, indexes, guides and procedures for archival research and for the retention and destruction of records
- identifying and classifying specimens and objects, and arranging restoration work
- examining items and arranging examinations to determine condition and authenticity
- designing and revising data collection forms
- analysing the record-keeping, policy and procedural, needs of organisations, and translating these into record management systems
- maintaining record management systems and record forms, and advising on their usage
- controlling access to confidential information, and recommending codes of practice and procedures for accessing records
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTNo shortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo 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 an Archivist do?
Analyses and documents records, and plans and organises systems and procedures for the safekeeping of records and historically valuable documents. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Archivist on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Archivist (ANZSCO 224211) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 494 visa.
What is the ANZSCO code for Archivist?
224211. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an Archivist migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Archivist for the Subclass 494 visa. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Archivist for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 224211.
Is Archivist 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.