Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated visa
Submitted EOIsAt least 332
Most common submitted EOI points †70 points
Recent invited-status presence<20*
Visa applications lodged<20*
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser - ANZSCO 251312
Skilled occupation profile
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
ANZSCO 251312Occupational Health and Safety Adviser develops, implements and evaluates risk management policies and programs, trains employees in occupational health and safety procedures, monitors and audits the workplace, and records and investigates incidents to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.
STSOLCSOLSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations
Recent SkillSelect information
Recent SkillSelect information for Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
SkillSelect information published for May 2026 provides a historical snapshot of available EOI activity for Occupational Health and Safety Adviser, ANZSCO 251312. Selected published indicators relevant to this occupation are shown below.
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – State or Territory nominated
Submitted EOIsAt least 497
Most common submitted EOI points †70 points
Recent invited-status presence<20*
Visa applications lodged<20*
* <20: the official source published a small-number value below 20. The exact number is not shown by the official source.
† PointsView-calculated indicator: calculated from the published SkillSelect points distribution where sufficient data is available.
This information gives historical SkillSelect EOI information. It does not predict invitation chances, guarantee visa outcomes, or state a minimum invitation score.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and migration pathways
This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Occupational Health and Safety Adviser ANZSCO 251312.
Typical tasks and duties
Occupational health and safety officers may perform the following tasks:
- promote occupational health and safety within an organisation and develop safer and healthier ways of working
- inspect workplaces and workplace equipment, such as scaffolding, to ensure they meet safety regulations and to identify hazards and risks
- ensure that workplaces conform with organisational procedures and safety standards
- work with engineers and other professionals to ensure the safety of worksites and work practices
- make sure that personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses, footwear and safety helmets, is being used in workplaces according to regulations
- make sure that dangerous materials are correctly stored
- identify and test work areas for potential accident and health hazards, such as toxic fumes and explosive gas-air mixtures, and implement appropriate control measures
- make sure that an organisation is aware of, and complies with, all legislation relating to its duty of care, workplace activities and the use of its plant, equipment and substances
- record and report hazards, accidents, injuries and health issues within the workplace
- assist with the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, study possible causes and recommend remedial action
- conduct training sessions for management, supervisors and workers on health and safety practices and legislation
- assist with the rehabilitation of workers after accidents or injuries and make sure they experience a satisfactory return to work
- coordinate emergency procedures, mine rescues, firefighting and first aid crews
- communicate frequently with management to report on the status of occupational health and safety programmes
- develop occupational health and safety systems, including policies, procedures and manuals.
Possible visa pathways
This occupation appears on STSOL and CSOL and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations. 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 Nominated visa subclass 190A permanent skilled visa for applicants nominated by an Australian state or territory government.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.Skills in Demand visa subclass 482A temporary employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers where an Australian employer cannot find a suitably skilled Australian worker.Employer Nomination Scheme visa subclass 186A permanent employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer.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, Occupational Health and Safety Adviser usually requires a suitable skills assessment. Relevant assessing authorities may include:
Additional occupation-specific assessment information
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser is classified as Group A occupations by Vetassess. The criteria for skills assessment of Group A occupations is to hold qualification(s) assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or higher degree with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years.
Click here to get a copy of the July 2018 edition of the occupational information sheet that Vetassess has published for Occupational Health and Safety Adviser.
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 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser — ANZSCO 251312 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.
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If Occupational Health and Safety Adviser is your nominated occupation, complete our skilled visa assessment form so we can review your possible migration pathways.
PointsView report available
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 251312.
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Historical information does not predict invitations, visa outcomes or migration eligibility.
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
