272312: Educational Psychologist

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

272312

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2723

Psychologists

Skills assessor

APS

Educational Psychologist (ANZSCO 272312) is a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Psychologists unit group (2723), classified under Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals. Investigates learning and teaching, and develops psychological techniques to foster the development and skills of individuals and groups in educational settings. Registration or licensing is required. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by The Australian Psychological Society Limited (APS).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketEducational Psychologist is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a long training gap — the training pathway is long and shortages persist even with increased training.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Psychologists unit group earn an average of $1,533 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 38.8 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,533

↑ 7% above national avg

Female avg.

$1,395

↓ 3% below national avg

Average age

38.8 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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