ANZSCO 441211
Emergency Service Worker
General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.
About this occupation
ANZSCO 2022Attends the scene of emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security.
Also called
- Emergency Response Officer
Specialisations
- Industrial Paramedic
Unit group 4412
Fire and Emergency Workers
Fire and Emergency Workers attend emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security and protect life and property.
Indicative skill level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand
- NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks include
- Attending the scene of fires and other emergencies reported to authorities
- Rescuing and evacuating people stranded or trapped in dangerous situations
- Operating pumps, spraying water, foam and chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances
- Cutting openings in buildings and crashed vehicles to free occupants
- Maintaining site security systems
- Administering first aid
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- Attending and participating in training activities, rescue classes, drills, demonstrations and courses in emergency and fire-fighting techniques
- Training recruits in emergency procedures and practices
- Visiting buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
- Maintaining tools and equipment
Occupations in this unit group
- 441211 Emergency Service WorkerThis occupation
- 441212 Fire Fighter
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: Emergency Service Worker, skill level 3
- Major group
- 4 Community and Personal Service Workers
- Sub-major group
- 44 Protective Service Workers
- Minor group
- 441 Defence Force Members, Fire Fighters and Police
- Unit group
- 4412 Fire and Emergency Workers
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.
Possible visa options
Visas that Emergency Service Worker 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 Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated | — | Not on MLTSSL | Not on STSOL | On ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/051, s 7(1) item 4 |
| Training visa (subclass 407) | Temporary (Up to 2 years) | Not on MLTSSL | Not on STSOL | On ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/050, s 6 |
| 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 4412 Fire and emergency workers (ANZSCO 2022). all employees, Average weekly total cash earnings.
| Average weekly earnings | Average age | |
|---|---|---|
| All employees | $2,168.50 | 42.5 |
| Males | $2,189.30 | 42.6 |
| Females | $1,967.80 | 42.1 |
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.
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Scan to get the appSource: 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