Conservator (ANZSCO 234911)

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    What a Conservator does

    Plans and organises the conservation of materials and objects in libraries, archives, museums, art galleries and other institutions.

    Specialisations
    Art Conservator

    Key facts

    ANZSCO code
    234911
    Skill level
    1Bachelor degree or higher
    Visas that list it
    189190491482186494
    Assessing authority
    VETASSESS
    National shortage
    No shortage

    Visa options

    Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.

    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 a Conservator do?

    Plans and organises the conservation of materials and objects in libraries, archives, museums, art galleries and other institutions. (ABS ANZSCO description.)

    Is Conservator on the skilled occupation list?

    Yes. Conservator (ANZSCO 234911) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 189, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.

    What is the ANZSCO code for Conservator?

    234911. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.

    How can a Conservator migrate to Australia?

    The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Conservator for the Subclass 186, Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, 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 Conservator for an Australian visa?

    VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 234911.

    Is Conservator 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.

    Sources

    1. 1Department of Home Affairs, skilled occupation listimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
    2. 2Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO – Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2022, CC BY 4.0abs.gov.au
    3. 3Jobs and Skills Australia, Occupation Shortage List, 2025 listjobsandskills.gov.au