Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 272412?

NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) is the assessing authority for Interpreter under code 272412. It assesses through its certification system, so the relevant NAATI credential in your language pair is central.

Which occupation lists include Interpreter?

Our current data places 272412 on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). This links to visa subclasses 190, 491, 482, 494 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps an Interpreter (272412) skills assessment?

Prepare NAATI certification in your language pair and interpreting work. Reference letters should describe duties such as: interpret in medical, legal and community settings.

My job title isn't exactly 'Interpreter'. Can I still use 272412?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Interpreter, that means work centred on interpreting spoken or signed language between people — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2724 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Interpreters (272412) work in Australia?

Interpreters are commonly employed by interpreting agencies, hospitals, courts and TIS National. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 272412.

EMC Australia / Occupations / ANZSCO 272412

Interpreter 272412

Yes. Interpreter (272412) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the STSOL. NAATI is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 190, 491, 482, 494 and 407.

Interpreter (272412): Research and study human behaviour, society, language and culture, and provide interpreting and related services.

If your work is mainly about interpreting spoken or signed language between people, ANZSCO 272412 Interpreter is the code to examine first. It belongs to unit group 2724 Social Professionals, and in our data it appears on STSOL. This page sets out the duties, assessment and visa options that apply to this specific occupation. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a NAATI skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

272412

Assessing authority

NAATI

Occupation lists

STSOL

Industry

Legal, social & community

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Interpreter can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

407 · Training visa

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Interpreter is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announced
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosedNorthern Territory DAMA

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Interpreter

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. NAATI is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

NAATI

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is Interpreter the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Interpret in medical, legal and community settings
Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpreting
Maintain impartiality and confidentiality
Prepare terminology for assignments
Interpret via phone and video

Questions

Before you start an assessment

NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) is the assessing authority for Interpreter under code 272412. It assesses through its certification system, so the relevant NAATI credential in your language pair is central.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.