Immigration Officer
OSCA 591233·ANZSCO 599512
1,200
25.8%
66.8%
43 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Pay and some job figures are hidden for this job. Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS do not publish figures for small groups, often under 50 people, or they change the figures to protect privacy. A blank means the figure is not published. It does not mean zero.
Immigration Officer is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Immigration Detention Operations.
Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Immigration Officer. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.
There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Immigration Officer. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.
About this career
Interprets and applies immigration legislation and policy to facilitate migration, and prevent the circumvention of border controls by assessing and determining the status of visa or citizenship processes.
What they typically do
- Conducts interviews and investigations to gather credible information from applicants to support decision-making
- Identifies and investigates integrity, fraud and legislative non-compliance issues when processing visa or citizenship cases
- Communicates with applicants and relevant stakeholders to provide updates regarding visa or citizenship application processes and requirements
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of visa or citizenship applications and related documentation
- Remains informed about changes in legislation and policy to ensure accurate and consistent application processing
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Immigration Officer.
- View qualification
Certificate III in Immigration Detention Operations
CSC30222 · AQF 3 · 2 providers