What is a Skilled Employment Assessment?

From 1 July 2011 the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) will assess skilled employment for migration purposes.

Applicants are still required to nominate an occupation from the Skilled Occupation List in order for skilled employment to be considered.

The IPA will review the evidence submitted to determine whether the applicant has the skills required to work in their nominated occupation.  An outcome letter will be issued by the IPA.

The outcome letter advice provided by the IPA as assessing body in relation to qualifications and/or skilled employment will be a relevant consideration for DIAC officers in determining whether or not to award points for qualifications and/or skilled employment under the new points test.

Applicants will need to lodge the skilled employment outcome letter with their permanent residence application to DIAC, who will make the final decision on whether the skilled employment is relevant to the nominated occupation and whether points will be awarded under the new points test. The final decision on awarding points is made by DIAC.

If you have had your qualifications assessed previously, you must lodge your skilled employment application with the same assessing body that completed your qualifications assessment. You must have received a 'suitable' outcome of your qualifications.

If you are submitting your qualifications and skilled employment evidence for assessment at the same time, the IPA will assess your skilled employment only if your qualifications are assessed as 'suitable'. 

Please refer to IPA's FAQs on the assessment of skilled employment. The FAQs will also advise on evidence requirements.