Emergency Service Worker (ANZSCO 441211)
Updated
What an Emergency Service Worker does
Attends the scene of emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security.
- Also called
- Emergency Response Officer
- Specialisations
- Industrial Paramedic
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 441211
- Skill level
- 3Certificate IV, or Certificate III with on-the-job training
- Skilled lists
- 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 NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia ROLEligible
- 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
- attending the scene of fires and other emergencies reported to authorities
- rescuing and evacuating people stranded or trapped in dangerous situations
- operating pumps, spraying water, foam and chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances
- cutting openings in buildings and crashed vehicles to free occupants
- maintaining site security systems
- administering first aid
- attending and participating in training activities, rescue classes, drills, demonstrations and courses in emergency and fire-fighting techniques
- training recruits in emergency procedures and practices
- visiting buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
- maintaining tools and equipment
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWShortage
- NTNo shortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SAShortage
- 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 Emergency Service Worker do?
Attends the scene of emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security. Also called: Emergency Response Officer. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Emergency Service Worker on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Emergency Service Worker (ANZSCO 441211) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Emergency Service Worker?
441211. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an Emergency Service Worker migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Emergency Service Worker for the 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 Emergency Service Worker for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 441211.
Is Emergency Service Worker 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.