VETASSESS

14/08/2026

Regional employers are set to benefit from expanded workforce options, with 11 new occupations added under DAMA.

The update strengthens access to skilled and semi-skilled workers across priority sectors - and VETASSESS skills assessments help ensure applicants have the practical experience and capability required.

A clearer pathway for workers. Greater confidence for employers. Stronger support for regional growth.

See the full list of new occupations in our latest update: https://www.vetassess.com.au/skills-assessment-for-migration/designated-area-migration-agreements-dama

11/08/2026

Know your employability. Build your future.

VETASSESS is pleased to launch Career Boost, a new employability skills assessment service designed to help skilled migrants, early career professionals and job seekers better understand, validate and strengthen their skills, aligning with those that employers value in the workplace.

Career Boost provides a structured validation and assessment of ten core transferable skills, including communication, digital fluency, collaboration, problem solving, planning and learning.

Participants receive clear, evidence-based insights into their strengths, areas for development and practical steps they can take to improve their career readiness.

The service also supports participants to demonstrate their achievement with a verifiable digital badge, helping them present their employability with greater confidence in applications, interviews and professional profiles online.

Find out more today: https://www.vetassess.com.au/career-boost

06/08/2026

The skills assessment process for Professional Occupations can raise a lot of questions - and VETASSESS has just released expert answers from our recent Q&A.

This blog post brings together practical guidance on employment evidence, qualification requirements, and typical processing timeframes, making it a helpful resouce for anyone preparing a VETASSESS skills assessment.

Read more here:

During our recent webinar, we received a wide range of questions from migration agents and applicants seeking further clarity on assessment requirements.

05/08/2026

We're excited to be taking VETASSESS on the road, with Perth taking centre stage in our upcoming Migration Agent Masterclass series.

By bringing senior leaders and experienced assessors directly to Western Australia, we're creating opportunities for meaningful conversations with migration professionals, sharing insights into the skills assessment process and discussing the issues shaping today's migration landscape.

The Perth event forms part of a broader national program that will also visit Sydney and Melbourne, reflecting our ongoing commitment to supporting migration professionals through collaboration, accessibility and direct access to assessment expertise.

At VETASSESS, we believe strong industry relationships and open dialogue are essential to building a well-informed and connected migration sector.

Read more about the Masterclass series and our commitment to industry engagement:

Perth set to welcome VETASSESS leaders and assessors as part of a national migration agent engagement program.

03/08/2026

Workforce shortages continue to challenge Australia's horticulture sector - but structured, evidence-based skills assessment is helping bridge the gap.

Under the Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement (HILA), VETASSESS provides independent assessments across 16 horticulture occupations, giving growers confidence that sponsored workers have the practical, hands-on skills needed on farm.

With high success rates, strong employer engagement and increasing onshore applicants, this pathway is becoming a key workforce solution for the sector.

Our latest blog breaks down occupations, ANZSCO codes and what the process means for both employers and workers.

Read the full update here:

Under HILA, employers must show that sponsored workers have the capability to perform their roles effectively.

23/07/2026

This week we convened leaders from government, industry and community at the Allyship Conference 2026 – a forum dedicated to strengthening Australia’s skilled migration system and the social license that underpins it.

Across the day, participants explored emerging trends in productivity, workforce shortages, skills recognition, international education, and migration policy. The conversations reinforced the importance of cross sector collaboration in building a more inclusive, future-ready workforce.

Thank you to The Hon. Andrew Giles MP, Craig Robertson, Lucy Gregg, Dr. Stephen King, Liam Dillon, Peter van Vliet, Maria Dimopoulos, Anthea Hancocks, Mark Egelstaff, Dane Moores, Sue Sizer, Chris Alach, Shamira Madhany, Fiona Letos, Betsy Gregg, Prof. Alan Gamlen, Jamie Lingham and Cr Mohamed Semra for sharing your insights, candour and momentum during our panel discussions.

VETASSESS was proud to host this conversation and engage with key stakeholders on the funding and reform priorities that will shape the next decade of skills and migration policy.

Read more here: https://www.vetassess.com.au/news/allyship-conference-2026-brings-together-leaders-shaping-the-future-of-skilled-migration

19/07/2026

We're heading to Geelong for the Associations Forum National Conference in Geelong on 28 & 29 July.

Our team is looking forward to connecting with association leaders, sharing insights and supporting conversations that strengthen governance, capability and member value across the sector.

If you're attending, come say hello - we'd love to connect.

⛓️‍💥 https://afnc.associations.net.au/

15/07/2026

We're excited to be sponsoring and speaking at PIE Live Australia 2026 on the Gold Coast on 28 & 29 July.

Join us at the HOTA (Home of the Arts) as we connect with partners, share insights and support the future of international education. See you there!

https://www.thepieliveasiapacific.com/event/asiapacific/sponsors-and-exhibitors

13/07/2026

We've launched a new Regulatory Affairs Manager Digital Badge, created with LifeSciences Australia.

It gives professionals a verified, portable credential after a successful VETASSESS skills assessment, helping support career mobility and recognition across the life sciences sector.

This partnership strengthens the profile of regulatory affairs and opens doors to ongoing development and industry engagement.

08/07/2026

Australia's horticulture industry relies on skilled workers, but labour shortages continue to challenge growers - especially in regional areas.

The Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement (HILA) helps bridge this gap by allowing approved employers to sponsor overseas workers when local labour isn't available.

Skills assessments through VETASSESS ensure workers have the practical experience the industry needs.

Learn how HILA strengthens the workforce and supports the future of horticulture: https://www.vetassess.com.au/news/understanding-the-horticulture-industry-labour-agreement-hila-and-the-role-of-skills-assessment

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