ANZSCO 272211 · Skill level 1

Minister of Religion

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.

ANZSCO 2013, the edition the department applies to the points tested visas (189, 190 and 491).

Specialisations within it

  • Aboriginal Ceremonial Celebrant (Aus)
  • Chaplain
  • Imam
  • Monk
  • Priest
  • Rabbi
  • Salvation Army Officer

Duties

Published for unit group 2722 Ministers of Religion

  • 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
  • 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
  • Occupation:
  • 272211 Minister of Religion

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Who assesses this occupation

The Home Affairs skilled occupation list publishes no assessing authority for this occupation.

Where Minister of Religion stands right now

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Where this comes from

Definition and duties: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO
Assessing authorities and skilled lists: Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation list

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