Education Reviewer (ANZSCO 249112)

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    What an Education Reviewer does

    Reviews and examines the work of teachers in classrooms and schools, and observes the results of the application of curriculum programs in primary, middle or intermediate school, or secondary educational institutions.

    Specialisations
    School Inspector

    Key facts

    ANZSCO code
    249112
    Skill level
    1Bachelor degree or higher
    Visas that list it
    482186494
    Assessing authority
    VETASSESS
    National shortage
    No shortage

    Visa options

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

    Points-tested

    Main tasks

    • consulting with teachers, principals and administrative officials of educational institutions to coordinate educational programs and provide advice
    • identifying and evaluating developments in education by conducting research into educational systems
    • serving on committees to identify present and future needs within the educational system, and planning, developing and modifying facilities and programs
    • documenting subjects and courses developed, and evaluating new courses
    • organising and conducting workshops and conferences to train teachers in new programs and methods
    • applying knowledge of learning processes and school structures to develop operational and training programs, and submitting them for decision and funding
    • visiting schools and observing teachers in the classroom, noting pupil response, motivation and teaching techniques
    • discussing programs, records and teachers with School Principals to record academic performance of schools, welfare of pupils and performance of individual teachers
    • making suggestions to government officials about improvements to educational facilities, equipment, buildings and staff to ensure continued standards of education

    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 Education Reviewer do?

    Reviews and examines the work of teachers in classrooms and schools, and observes the results of the application of curriculum programs in primary, middle or intermediate school, or secondary educational institutions. (ABS ANZSCO description.)

    Is Education Reviewer on the skilled occupation list?

    Yes. Education Reviewer (ANZSCO 249112) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 482 and 494 visas.

    What is the ANZSCO code for Education Reviewer?

    249112. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.

    How can an Education Reviewer migrate to Australia?

    The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Education Reviewer for the Subclass 186, Subclass 482 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 Education Reviewer for an Australian visa?

    VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 249112.

    Is Education Reviewer 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