Check your expiry date
The expiry date on your card tells you when your current occupation term ends. A change of employer does not extend it.
Career Licence
Your next chapter starts
every five years.
Understand your Career Licence and prepare for what comes next.
What would you like to do?
Find the information and support for your next step.
One occupation.
One five-year term.
Your Career Licence authorises you to work in one occupation for a fixed term. When that term ends, your next licence must be for a different occupation.
Read common questionsPrepare before your term ends
Compare occupations, consider the training involved and plan the support you need before submitting your transition selection.
Apply for a different occupation
Your current occupation cannot be renewed for the next term. A submitted application is a request for review, not an approval.
View a sample Career Licence
Explore the sample licence and application service.
Find a different direction.
Compare occupations, explore training pathways and find a direction that suits your interests.
4 pathways
Community and care
Care coordinator
Coordinate local care services and help people access support.
- Example training
- 12-week supported foundation course
- Useful interests
- People, organisation and community wellbeing
Food and environment
Urban grower
Grow food and maintain productive spaces in urban communities.
- Example training
- 10-week practical training pathway
- Useful interests
- Plants, practical work and local food systems
Energy and infrastructure
Energy technician
Support the installation and upkeep of community energy systems.
- Example training
- 16-week technical foundation course
- Useful interests
- Technical systems, tools and problem-solving
Education and learning
Learning facilitator
Help adults develop skills through accessible community learning.
- Example training
- 8-week facilitation course
- Useful interests
- Learning, communication and helping others
No pathways match those filters.
Try another keyword or choose a different area of work.
Review the occupation and training information before making a selection. An application does not guarantee training eligibility, employment or a new licence.
You do not have to plan alone.
A change of occupation involves more than a new job title. Consider the support that will help you make the transition.
Compare your options
Read the occupation descriptions and training pathways before making a selection.
Choose your support
Explore adviser guidance, a self-directed guide or information about training and financial support.
Review your next step
Check your selection and support preferences before submitting a transition application.
Common questions
Understand the rules before planning your next term.
How long is a Career Licence valid?
A Career Licence authorises one occupation for a five-year term. The card shows its issue date and expiry date. In the sample service, Noah Brown’s term runs from 1 January 2030 to 31 December 2034.
Can I renew my current occupation?
No. Under the Career Rotation Regulation, the next five-year term must be for a different occupation. Moving to another employer does not renew or extend the current term.
Does submitting an application approve a new licence?
No. Submitting a selection records a request for review. The sample application produces a demonstration receipt and does not issue a government credential.
Where can I see my licence details?
The sample Career Licence service includes a licence record, expiry notice and transition application.
Who appears in our career campaign?
Members of the DCR team portray different occupations in the campaign. Their department roles are shown separately on the campaign poster.
Department of
Career Regulation
DCR administers Career Licences and provides information to help people prepare for each five-year career term. Find guidance on licence terms, career pathways and transition planning.
Helping people prepare for change
We help people understand what happens when a term ends and plan the steps involved in moving to a different occupation.
Start with the licence rules, compare pathways and consider the support you need before making your next selection.
Understand Career LicencePrivacy and accessibility
This public information site does not ask for personal details, identity documents or payment. Search and filtering happen in your browser. The separate sample licence service saves demonstration choices only in that browser and does not send an application, email or SMS.
Use the skip link or keyboard to navigate. Menus, filters and questions have visible focus states. If JavaScript is unavailable, all career pathways and questions remain readable.
The demonstration is set on 1 December 2034. It does not provide real legal, employment or government advice.