Journalists and Other Writers nec
Media Professionals
Australian visa options for Journalists and Other Writers nec (ANZSCO 212499). Journalists and Other Writers nec is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). Skills assessment and visa pathways are set out below.
Journalists and Other Writers nec (ANZSCO 212499) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
ANZSCO Code
212499
Skills Assessment Body
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
Typical Qualification
Bachelor degree or higher (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)
Visa pathways for Journalists and Other Writers nec
- Occupation code
- ANZSCO 212499
- Occupation lists as at 2026-09-25
- CSOL, STSOL
- Assessing authority
- Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS) · assessment fee $1,146 to $1,260.60 AUD (professional), checked September 2026
- Typical qualification
- Bachelor degree or higher (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)
Subclass 482
Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream
Employer nomination of Journalists and Other Writers nec under ANZSCO 2022 code 212499, with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
Direct Entry on the CSOL with a skills assessment from VETASSESS, or Temporary Residence Transition after 2 years on a 482 with the sponsoring employer as Journalists and Other Writers nec; the TRT stream has no occupation list.
Subclass 494
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)
Journalists and Other Writers nec is on the 494 list under ANZSCO 2013 code 212499; a regional employer nominates, and the Subclass 191 permanent visa follows after 3 years without an occupation list of its own.
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated
Journalists and Other Writers nec is on the STSOL, so a state or territory can nominate it; each state's own list decides whether it does.
Subclass 491
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
State or territory nomination for Journalists and Other Writers nec on the STSOL; family sponsorship applies to MLTSSL occupations only.
Not available for Journalists and Other Writers nec: 189 (not on the MLTSSL).
How each visa works: 482, 186, 494, 189, 190, 491, DAMA and skills assessment. Lists: Department of Home Affairs.
More Media Professionals occupations
Skills assessment requirements and visa eligibility are set per occupation, and a neighbouring classification in the Media Professionals group can carry a different CSOL status or assessing authority than Journalists and Other Writers nec.
Print Journalist →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 212413 · assessed by VETASSESS
Radio Journalist →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 212414 · assessed by VETASSESS
Technical Writer →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 212415 · assessed by VETASSESS
Television Journalist →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 212416 · assessed by VETASSESS
Journalist and Other Writer →
Not on the CSOL · assessed by VETASSESS
Reviewed by Visa Plan Lawyers · Last updated: April 2026 · Occupation data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) and the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), and the Department of Home Affairs Core Skills Occupation List, given legal effect through the Subclass 482 instrument (F2024L01620) and the Subclass 186 instrument (F2024L01618). Occupation list status (MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL) as published by the Department of Home Affairs on 2026-09-25. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Visa Plan for advice specific to your situation.