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.
How to access your licence
Use the QR code printed on your physical Career Licence.
Access your Career Licence
Scan the QR code on your physical Career Licence to open the record linked to your card.
Start with your card
Use your phone’s camera or QR scanner. Follow the link printed into the card’s QR code to view its licence record and any available next steps.
This public website provides general information. It does not display individual licence records or ask you to enter personal details.
Open the records portalWithout a card QR code, the records portal provides access instructions only.
Find a different direction.
Browse occupations and interests, then check which pathways are open in the current transition round.
12 occupations
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
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 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
Learning facilitator
Help adults develop skills through accessible community learning.
- Example training
- 8-week facilitation course
- Useful interests
- Learning, communication and helping others
Climbing route setter
Design and set climbing routes for indoor climbing spaces.
- Useful interests
- Movement, practical design and problem-solving
Construction labourer
Support building work through site preparation, materials handling and practical tasks.
- Useful interests
- Teamwork, practical work and outdoor environments
Court judge
Preside over court proceedings and make decisions within the justice system.
- Useful interests
- Law, careful reasoning and public service
Primary school teacher
Help children build foundational knowledge and skills in a primary school setting.
- Useful interests
- Learning, communication and working with children
Digital designer
Create digital interfaces and visual experiences that help people use information and services.
- Useful interests
- Visual communication, systems and creative problem-solving
Licensing officer
Review licence information and help people understand application processes.
- Useful interests
- Detail, fairness and clear communication
Community arts facilitator
Bring people together through creative activities, workshops and local arts projects.
- Useful interests
- Creativity, collaboration and community participation
Environmental field officer
Collect observations and support fieldwork relating to land and local ecosystems.
- Useful interests
- Nature, observation and practical outdoor work
No occupations 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.
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. An application records your selection for review. Approval is a separate step.
Where can I see my licence details?
Scan the QR code on your physical Career Licence to open the record linked to that card. Individual records are not displayed on this public website.
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.
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Career Licence is an IDEA9201 student design fiction set on 1 December 2034. It is not an Australian Government service. The Department of Career Regulation, career rotation rules and service outcomes are fictional.
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