Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreDrug and Alcohol Counsellor – ANZSCO 272112
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
ANZSCO 272112
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor (ANZSCO 272112) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor provides support and treatment for people with drug and alcohol dependency problems, develops strategies which assist them to set goals and affect and maintain change, and provides community education. May work in a call centre.
Typical tasks and duties
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor may perform the following tasks:
- provide support to explore alternatives with clients who experience difficulties with alcohol and/or drugs
- provide alcohol and/or other drug withdrawal services
- work with clients who are under the influence or alcohol and/or drugs
- provide emergency response intervention
- provide needle exchange services
- assist with the implementation of health promotion and community intervention and education programs on drug and alcohol awareness
- identify and help children and young people at risk of harm
- provide information and support on health, wellbeing and parenting
- provide emergency response to individuals at risk of self-harm or suicide
- act as an advocate on behalf of clients
- assist with the evaluation and preparation of reports requesting funding for programs and new projects
- arrange clients to be referred to other appropriate specialist professionals or support workers.\par
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 2 DAMA regions
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
Check your options
Check your DAMA and employer-sponsored options
We can review the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, employer sponsorship and visa requirements.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
