Core Skills Occupation List · ANZSCO 223113 · Home Affairs list read 6 October 2026
Workplace Relations Adviser on the Core Skills Occupation List
Short answer: Workplace Relations Adviser (ANZSCO 223113) is on the Core Skills Occupation List, so an approved Australian sponsor can nominate the role on the 482 Skills in Demand visa — and the 186 for permanent residence, or the 494 in regional areas. Salary must meet the CSIT (A$79,423 from 1 July 2026) or the market rate. Assessed by VETASSESS. Department caveats apply — see below. Facts below are read from Home Affairs and the assessing authorities and refreshed monthly.
By Keshab Chapagain, registered migration agent (MARN 1576536) since 2015 · WIDEN, Sydney · Reviewed October 2026
Keshab Chapagain · MARN 1576536 · Registered since 2015 - ANZSCO 2022 / 2013
- 223113 / 223113
- Lists
- ROL · CSOL
- Employer sponsored
- 482 · 186 · 494
- Points-tested
- 491
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- CSIT 2026–27
- A$79,423
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The list entry
Workplace Relations Adviser, ANZSCO 223113, is on: ROL, CSOL. Read from the Home Affairs skilled occupation list on 6 October 2026. Department caveats apply; see below.
Which visas it opens
From the Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 6 October 2026), Workplace Relations Adviser — ANZSCO 223113 — is eligible for:
| Visa | Route |
|---|---|
| 407 Training | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional | Points-tested — skills assessment, English and an EOI; no employer needed |
| 482 Skills in Demand (Core Skills stream) | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
Also on: ROL. Source: Home Affairs skilled occupation list.
Department caveats for Workplace Relations Adviser
Home Affairs attaches conditions to this occupation for the 482 Core Skills stream. As published:
Low skilled tasks Excludes any position that predominantly involve responsibility for low‑skilled tasks. Example 1: Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals. Example 2: Truck driving. 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway Low skilled tasks Excludes any position that predominantly involve responsibility for low‑skilled tasks. Example 1: Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals. Example 2: Truck driving.
A nomination that falls inside a caveat is refused even though the occupation is listed — the position description and Genuine Position Statement have to show clearly that the role sits outside them.
Assessing authority, in brief
VETASSESS. Fees, turnaround and how the assessment fits the worker's route: Workplace Relations Adviser PR pathways · all assessing authorities.
Salary threshold, in brief
482 Core Skills nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 need at least A$79,423 or the market rate, whichever is higher; roles at A$146,576+ can use the Specialist Skills stream. What the employer pays and does: sponsoring a workplace relations adviser.
Current processing times
Home Affairs, published 29 September 2026: 482 nomination 50% within 64 days, 90% within 9 months; 482 Core Skills visa 4 months / 9 months; 186 Direct Entry 21 months / 25 months. All subclasses, refreshed monthly.
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Questions we get asked first
Is Workplace Relations Adviser on the Core Skills Occupation List?
Yes. Workplace Relations Adviser (ANZSCO 223113) appears on the CSOL as published by the Department of Home Affairs (list read 6 October 2026), which means an approved sponsor can nominate the role on the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, Core Skills stream, and it is also available for the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme. The Department attaches caveats: Low skilled tasks Excludes any position that predominantly involve responsibility for low‑skilled tasks. Example 1: Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals. Example 2: Truck driving. 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway Low skilled tasks Excludes any position that predominantly involve responsibility for low‑skilled tasks. Example 1: Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals. Example 2: Truck driving..
What visas can a Workplace Relations Adviser apply for?
According to the Home Affairs occupation list, Workplace Relations Adviser is eligible for: 407 Training; 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional; 491 Skilled Work Regional; 482 Skills in Demand (Core Skills stream); 186 Employer Nomination Scheme. Which one fits depends on whether you have an employer, your points, and where you will live; the 482 (with the 186 after two years) is the usual employer-sponsored route.
What is the minimum salary to sponsor a Workplace Relations Adviser on a 482?
The Core Skills Income Threshold — A$79,423 for nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 — or the annual market salary rate for the role in that location, whichever is higher. A role paid at or above A$146,576 can instead use the Specialist Skills stream, which has no occupation list.
Who assesses Workplace Relations Adviser for skilled migration, and what does it cost?
VETASSESS — standard assessment A$1,205.60 in Australia / A$1,096.00 offshore, approximately 7 weeks (checked August 2026). A skills assessment is required for points-tested visas and for many 482/186 nominations depending on passport and occupation.
How long does a 482 nomination for a Workplace Relations Adviser take right now?
Home Affairs (29 September 2026) reports 50% of 482 nominations decided within 64 days and 90% within 9 months; Core Skills visas 4 months / 9 months. Complete, consistent nominations sit at the fast end.
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