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ANZSCO 221214

Internal Auditor

MLTSSLCSOLSkill level 1Assessed by VETASSESSNot listed in the 4 June 2026 SkillSelect round (subclass 189)No Shortage

General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2022

Examines, verifies, evaluates and reports on financial, operational and managerial processes, systems and outcomes to ensure financial and operational integrity and compliance, and assists in business process reviews, risk assessments, developing deliverables and reporting progress against outcomes. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill level 1

Also called

  • Audit Officer

Unit group 2212

Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers

Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers conduct audits of accounting systems, procedures and financial statements, manage corporate funding and financial risk, and administer and review corporate compliance activities.

Indicative skill level

In Australia and New Zealand

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. In the case of Corporate Treasurers and Company Secretaries, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks include

  • Arranging, giving notice of and attending meetings of directors and shareholders
  • Advising organisations' governing boards on matters concerning compliance with stock exchange listing rules, relevant legislation and corporation practice
  • Supervising organisations' share capital by preparing documents and share issues, and handling share transfers
  • Controlling treasury and treasury systems and establishing and reviewing risk management objectives and treasury policies
  • Identifying, managing and reporting on financial risks
  • Assisting with equity management, debt management, securities and taxation planning issues
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  • Collecting, analysing and interpreting information on the financial standing, cost structures and trading effectiveness of organisations
  • Devising, re-organising and establishing budgetary cost control and other accounting systems such as computer-based systems
  • Conducting audits and investigations and preparing financial statements and reports for management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies
  • Evaluating the cost effectiveness and risks of operational processes, activities, policies and systems
  • Reporting to management on the existence and effectiveness of the system of internal controls
  • Establishing audit objectives, and designing and implementing audit methodologies, processes and audit report criteria

Occupations in this unit group

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.

ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)

Title in this edition: Internal Auditor, skill level 1

Major group
2 Professionals
Sub-major group
22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
Minor group
221 Accountants, Auditors and Company Secretaries
Unit group
2212 Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers

The title and groups are the same in ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022.

Occupation Shortage List (2026)

National rating
No Shortage
Confidence
On-balance
Rated on
ANZSCO 2022

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, SkillSelect invitation rounds, CC BY 3.0 AU. Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation