Music Teacher (Private Tuition) (ANZSCO 249214)
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What a Music Teacher (Private Tuition) does
Teaches students in the practice, theory and performance of music in private training establishments.
- Specialisations
- Singing Teacher (Private Tuition)
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 249214
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Skilled lists
- Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)Regional Occupation List (ROL)
- 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
Main tasks
- planning programs of study for individual students and groups
- preparing and presenting material on the theory of the subject area
- instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of the subject area
- assigning problems and exercises relative to students' training needs and talents
- assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement
- revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction
- preparing students for examinations, performance and assessments
- keeping abreast of developments in the subject area by attending professional conferences, seminars and courses, reading current literature, and talking with colleagues
- may arrange visits and tours to professional exhibitions and performances
- may organise for exhibitions or performances of students' work
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 Music Teacher (Private Tuition) do?
Teaches students in the practice, theory and performance of music in private training establishments. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Music Teacher (Private Tuition) on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Music Teacher (Private Tuition) (ANZSCO 249214) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Music Teacher (Private Tuition)?
249214. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Music Teacher (Private Tuition) migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Music Teacher (Private Tuition) for the Subclass 186, 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 Music Teacher (Private Tuition) for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 249214.
Is Music Teacher (Private Tuition) 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.