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ANZSCO 272211

Minister of Religion

Skill level 1Industry labour agreementNo Shortage

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

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2022

Performs spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of a religious faith, and provides motivation, guidance and training in religious life for the people of a congregation or parish, and the wider community. This occupation requires high levels of personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill level 1

Specialisations

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Unit group 2722

Ministers of Religion

Ministers of Religion perform spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faiths, and provide motivation, guidance and training in religious life for the people of congregations and parishes, and the wider community.

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. The occupation in this unit group requires high levels of personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks include

  • Preparing and conducting services of public worship and acknowledgments of faith
  • Preparing and delivering sermons, homilies and special talks, and planning music for services
  • Participating in the social and welfare activities of communities, encouraging people to be aware of their responsibilities, and organising participation in community projects
  • Conducting classes of religious instruction, and supervising prayer and discussion groups, retreats and seminars
  • Conducting premarital and family counselling and referring people to professional service agencies where necessary
  • Performing marriages, funerals and special memorial services according to tradition and ecclesiastical and civil law
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  • Visiting members of the community in their homes, hospitals and other institutions to provide advice and religious comfort
  • Keeping records as required by the church and civil law

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: Minister of Religion, skill level 1

Major group
2 Professionals
Sub-major group
27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals
Minor group
272 Social and Welfare Professionals
Unit group
2722 Ministers of Religion

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, Industry labour agreements, 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