This occupation is on the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Occupation List (RSMS ROL) , you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclass:
- Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
Commissioned Defence Force Officer - ANZSCO 139111
Skilled occupation profile
Commissioned Defence Force Officer
ANZSCO 139111Commissioned Defence Force Officer provides high level management to support the running of an organisational unit within the Australian or New Zealand Defence Forces. This occupation includes the following ranks: Air Force: Flight Lieutenant, Flying Officer, Pilot Officer, Squadron Leader, Army: Captain, Lieutenant, Major, Second Lieutenant, Navy: Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, Midshipman, Sub Lieutenant This occupation excludes Commissioned Defence Force Officers performing duties for which there is a civilian equivalent.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and migration pathways
This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Commissioned Defence Force Officer ANZSCO 139111.
Typical tasks and duties
Commissioned Defence Force Officer may perform the following tasks:
- establishing administrative and operational procedures by taking account of the organisation's operating environment
- making policy decisions and accepting responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets and adherence to budgets, standards and procedures
- establishing lines of control and delegating responsibilities to subordinate staff
- representing the organisation in dealings with other organisations and the public
- controlling the collection and interpretation of management information to monitor performance
- controlling the use of, and accounting for, the assets and facilities of the organisation
- preparing budgets and other management plans
- preparing reports, authorising the release of information, and handling public relations activities
Possible visa pathways
This occupation appears on the relevant skilled occupation list. The right visa pathway depends on factors such as your age, English level, qualifications, work experience, skills assessment, points score, nomination options and employer sponsorship.
Skilled Work Regional visa subclass 491A provisional regional skilled visa for applicants nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible family member.Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494A provisional regional employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers sponsored by an employer in regional Australia.
Skills assessment
For skilled migration purposes, Commissioned Defence Force Officer may require a suitable skills assessment. The correct assessment pathway depends on the visa stream and your personal circumstances.
Legacy subclass 187 pathway
Do you currently hold, or have you previously held, a subclass 457 or 482 visa?
If you have worked for a sponsoring employer in regional Australia, please note that Commissioned Defence Force Officer — ANZSCO 139111 was included in the legacy Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) occupation list. The subclass 187 Direct Entry stream is closed to new applications, but the Temporary Residence Transition stream may remain available to certain transitional subclass 457 and subclass 482 workers. Eligibility is limited and depends on your visa history, relevant dates, sponsored regional employment, employer nomination, age, English and other requirements. Being included on this occupation list does not establish eligibility.
If this may describe your circumstances, we can assess whether the subclass 187 transitional arrangements may still apply to you.
Check your options
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If Commissioned Defence Force Officer is your nominated occupation, complete our skilled visa assessment form so we can review your possible migration pathways.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
