ANZSCO 242112

University Tutor

Skill level 1Assessed by VETASSESSNo Shortage

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

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2022

Conducts tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university.

Skill level 1

Specialisations

University Demonstrator

Unit group 2421

University Lecturers and Tutors

University Lecturers and Tutors prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.

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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks include

Preparing and delivering lectures, and conducting tutorials, seminars, and laboratory sessions
Preparing and marking essays, assignments and examinations
Advising students on academic and related matters
Attending departmental and faculty meetings, conferences and seminars
Supervising work programs of postgraduate and honours students and tutorial staff
Participating in setting course and degree requirements, curriculum revision and academic planning

Show all 10 tasks

Serving on council, senate, faculty and other committees and professorial boards
Conducting research and undertaking consultancies in a particular field of knowledge
Stimulating and guiding class discussions
Compiling bibliographies of specialised materials for reading assignments

Occupations in this unit group

242111 University Lecturer
242112 University TutorThis occupation

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: University Tutor, skill level 1

Major group: 2 Professionals
Sub-major group: 24 Education Professionals
Minor group: 242 Tertiary Education Teachers
Unit group: 2421 University Lecturers and Tutors

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

Occupation Shortage List (2026)

National rating: No Shortage
Confidence: Clear
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.

Possible visa options

Visas that University Tutor may be eligible for through its skilled list placement. Being on a list is one requirement; each visa has others (points, age, English, nomination or sponsorship).

Visa	Stay	MLTSSL	STSOL	ROL	CSOL	Instrument
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream	Temporary (5 years)	Not on MLTSSL	STSOL not used for this visa	On ROL	CSOL not used for this visa	LIN 19/219, s 5(1)

✓ the occupation is on a list this visa uses · ✗ this visa uses the list but the occupation is not on it · — the visa does not use this list. Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, visa pages, CC BY 3.0 AU.

Average salary, May 2025

Unit group 2421 University lecturers and tutors (ANZSCO 2022). all employees, Average weekly total cash earnings.

	Average weekly earnings	Average age
All employees	$1,830.80	45.4
Males	$2,104.50	46.2
Females	$1,614.40	44.8

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025: data cube 63060DO011_202505 (Table 1), released 23 January 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: 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