Organisational Psychologist (ANZSCO 272313)
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What an Organisational Psychologist does
Applies psychological principles and techniques to study occupational behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure, and solve problems of work performance and organisational design. Registration or licensing is required.
- Also called
- Industrial Psychologist, Occupational Psychologist
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 272313
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Assessing authority
- APS
- National shortage
- Shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredVia MLTSSLEligible
Employer-sponsored
Shortage by state
- NationalShortage
- ACTShortage
- NSWShortage
- NTNo shortage
- QLDShortage
- SAShortage
- TASShortage
- VICShortage
- WAShortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does an Organisational Psychologist do?
Applies psychological principles and techniques to study occupational behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure, and solve problems of work performance and organisational design. Registration or licensing is required. Also called: Industrial Psychologist, Occupational Psychologist. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Organisational Psychologist on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Organisational Psychologist (ANZSCO 272313) 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 Organisational Psychologist?
272313. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an Organisational Psychologist migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Organisational Psychologist 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 Organisational Psychologist for an Australian visa?
APS, the skills assessing authority listed for 272313.
Is Organisational Psychologist in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.