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Cef (ANZSCO 351311) – Migrasi Mahir ke Australia

Career Opportunities, Skills Assessment & Visa Options for Professional Chefs

Chefs have genuine skilled migration options in Australia, supported by consistent demand across the hospitality and tourism sector. Before applying, chefs need to understand the VETASSESS skills assessment process, the visa subclasses available, and the state and regional demand patterns that can affect nomination. Our migration lawyers can guide you through each stage of this process.

Peguam Terbaik Peringkat
2026 & 2027

Pemenang
Anugerah Undang-undang Australia

Undang-undang Terbaik Peringkat
Firma Australia 2027

Berada di kedudukan Doyle's
Panduan Imigresen Terkemuka
Peguam 2023-26

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Perbezaan Peguam Migrasi Australia

What Is a Chef (ANZSCO 351311)?

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A Chef takes ownership of a kitchen’s food output from planning through to plating, well beyond simply cooking. The role starts with the business side of the kitchen: building menus, working out food and labour costs, and keeping supplies stocked. From there, a Chef sets the standard every dish is held to, catching problems before a plate leaves the pass and showing junior cooks how a technique should actually be done. Running a safe, compliant kitchen day to day, and often training the apprentices coming up through it, rounds out the role.

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Pengelasan & Tahap Kemahiran ANZSCO

Chef is classified under ANZSCO code 351311, at Skill Level 2, reflecting the higher technical and kitchen management responsibilities expected of the role compared with a Cook (ANZSCO 351411), which is a separate, lower skill-level occupation with its own assessment criteria. Applicants who are unable to demonstrate sufficient kitchen management responsibility during their skills assessment risk being assessed instead against the Cook occupation, which may affect visa eligibility.


Demand for Chefs in Australia

Hospitality & Tourism Growth

Chef is currently rated a regional shortage occupation by Jobs and Skills Australia, reflecting sustained demand from Australia’s hospitality and tourism sector. Industry bodies have also flagged that reduced federal apprenticeship incentive support for several trades, including chefs, from January 2026 may place further pressure on the domestic pipeline of qualified chefs, potentially reinforcing demand for skilled migrants in this occupation over the medium term.

Regional Shortages & State Lists

Shortages tend to be more acute in regional tourism hubs and coastal destinations, alongside major metropolitan dining scenes. Some states and territories give chefs priority on their nomination occupation lists for the Subclass 190 and 491 visas, though nomination priorities are reviewed periodically and vary by jurisdiction.


Prospek Gaji & Kerjaya di Australia

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According to Jobs and Skills Australia, the median annual earnings for chefs in Australia is approximately $74,000, based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data. Earnings vary depending on experience, seniority, venue type and location, with head chefs and specialist roles generally attracting higher pay. Employer-sponsored pathways are also subject to a minimum salary threshold set by the Australian Government, which is reviewed periodically.

Kemajuan Kerjaya

Chefs can progress from roles such as Commis Chef or Chef de Partie through to Sous Chef, Head Chef and, eventually, Executive Chef or kitchen ownership, with experience and further qualifications generally supporting career progression and access to higher paid roles.


Skills Assessment for Chefs (351311)

  1. Pihak Berkuasa Penilai

    VETASSESS is the designated skills assessing authority for Chef (ANZSCO 351311). VETASSESS assesses whether an applicant’s qualifications and work experience are comparable to the relevant Australian AQF Certificate III or higher qualification in commercial cookery.

  2. Keperluan Kelayakan & Pengalaman

    Depending on the assessment pathway, applicants generally need to demonstrate either a recognised commercial cookery qualification supported by relevant employment experience, or a longer period of relevant employment experience where no formal qualification is held. Evidence of genuine kitchen management responsibility, not just cooking duties, is important to a positive outcome given the distinction between Chef and Cook.

  3. Assessment Process

    The VETASSESS assessment for this occupation generally involves a documentary evidence assessment, reviewing qualifications, transcripts and detailed employment references, benchmarked against the Australian Qualifications Framework. Applicants should ensure their employment references clearly describe chef-level duties to avoid being assessed against the Cook occupation instead.


Australian Visa Pathways for Chefs

Visa Bebas Mahir (Subkelas 189)

Chef (ANZSCO 351311) is included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List, meaning the Subclass 189 visa, a permanent, points-tested visa requiring no state nomination or employer sponsorship, is a potential pathway for eligible applicants who meet the points test and other criteria.

Visa Dicalonkan Mahir (Subkelas 190)

Visa Subkelas 190 ialah visa tetap yang diuji mata yang memerlukan pencalonan oleh kerajaan negeri atau wilayah. Pencalonan menambah mata bonus dan bergantung pada keutamaan permintaan pekerjaan semasa negeri tersebut, yang boleh berubah secara bebas daripada senarai pekerjaan kebangsaan.

Visa Serantau Kerja Mahir (Subkelas 491)

Visa Subkelas 491 ialah visa sementara untuk pemohon yang diuji mata yang dicalonkan oleh sesebuah negeri atau wilayah, atau ditaja oleh ahli keluarga yang layak, untuk tinggal dan bekerja di kawasan serantau yang ditetapkan di Australia, menyediakan laluan kepada kediaman tetap melalui visa Subkelas 191 selepas tempoh kelayakan.

Kemahiran dalam Permintaan 482 Visa

Chefs with an offer of employment from an approved Australian business may be eligible for the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) visa, a temporary employer-sponsored visa allowing work in Australia for an approved employer.

Skim Penamaan Majikan (Subkelas 186)

The Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) visa provides a direct pathway to permanent residence for chefs nominated by an eligible Australian employer, either through the Temporary Residence Transition stream or the Direct Entry stream.


Bagaimana Peguam Migrasi Australia Boleh Membantu

Personalised Skills Assessment Support

Our migration lawyers can help you understand VETASSESS’s requirements and how your qualifications and kitchen experience are likely to be assessed.

Visa Eligibility & Strategic Planning

We assess your circumstances against the available visa pathways to help you build a considered migration strategy.

State/Territory Nomination Guidance

Our team can advise on current state and territory nomination priorities relevant to chefs and how these may affect your Subclass 190 or 491 strategy.

Documentation Preparation & Lodgement

Kami membantu dalam menyediakan dan menyemak dokumentasi yang diperlukan untuk penilaian kemahiran dan permohonan visa anda, dengan tujuan untuk penyerahan yang sedia untuk membuat keputusan.

Practical Test & Reference Support

Our migration lawyers can help you prepare strong, detailed employment references that clearly demonstrate chef-level kitchen management responsibility, reducing the risk of being assessed against the Cook occupation instead.

Bantuan Rayuan & Semakan

Sekiranya penilaian kemahiran atau permohonan visa tidak berjalan seperti yang dijangkakan, peguam migrasi kami boleh menasihati anda tentang pilihan semakan dan rayuan.


Garis Masa Migrasi Lazim

The pathway to a skilled visa for a chef generally follows several stages: completing a VETASSESS skills assessment, lodging an expression of interest through SkillSelect, receiving an invitation to apply, and then lodging and awaiting a decision on the visa application.

Masa pemprosesan berbeza-beza dengan ketara bergantung pada laluan penilaian, subkelas visa, keadaan individu dan beban kerja Jabatan Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri, jadi kami mengesyorkan untuk membincangkan jangka masa indikatif untuk situasi anda secara langsung dengan peguam migrasi kami dan bukannya bergantung pada anggaran umum.


Ready to Start Your Migration Journey as a Chef?

If you are a chef considering a move to Australia, Australian Migration Lawyers can help you understand your options and build a considered migration strategy. Our migration lawyers deal directly with you throughout your matter and are available seven days a week to discuss your circumstances.

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Kami menawarkan nasihat dan sokongan migrasi profesional, tidak kira di mana anda berada. Mereka yang terletak di Australia mempunyai pilihan untuk bertemu dengan kami di salah satu pejabat kami atau dalam talian, dan bagi mereka di luar pesisir, kami tersedia untuk anda dalam talian.

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Which visa should I apply for?

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This depends on your individual circumstances, including whether you have an employer willing to sponsor you, your points test position, and your state or regional preferences. Our migration lawyers can help you identify the most suitable pathway.

Bolehkah saya sertakan keluarga saya dalam permohonan visa saya?

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Ahli keluarga yang layak secara amnya boleh dimasukkan dalam kebanyakan permohonan visa mahir dan tajaan majikan, tertakluk kepada memenuhi kriteria kesihatan, keperibadian dan kriteria berkaitan yang lain. Peguam migrasi kami boleh mengesahkan ahli keluarga mana yang boleh dimasukkan dalam permohonan khusus anda.

What salary can chefs expect in Australia?

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Jobs and Skills Australia data places median chef earnings at approximately $74,000 per year, though individual salaries vary with experience, seniority, venue type and location.

Apakah kelayakan yang saya perlukan?

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VETASSESS assesses whether your qualifications and work experience are comparable to the relevant Australian AQF Certificate III or higher qualification in commercial cookery.

Is there a practical test for chefs?

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The VETASSESS process for this occupation is generally a documentary evidence assessment based on qualifications, transcripts and employment references, rather than a separate practical cooking test, though this can vary by assessment pathway.

Berapa lama proses itu mengambil masa?

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Jangka masa berbeza-beza bergantung pada laluan penilaian kemahiran, subkelas visa dan keadaan individu. Peguam migrasi kami boleh memberi nasihat tentang jangka masa yang realistik sebaik sahaja kami memahami situasi anda.

Do I need a skills assessment to migrate as a chef?

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Yes. A positive skills assessment from VETASSESS is a mandatory requirement for skilled and employer-sponsored visa pathways for Chef (ANZSCO 351311).

Mengenai pengarang kandungan

Kayu Perry Q
Perry Q Wood Partner

Perry Q Wood is Immediate Past President of the Australian Institute of Administrative Law and one of Australia's leading administrative, immigration and human rights lawyers.