The Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL) is a critical resource for individuals looking to migrate to Australia through skilled work visas. It outlines the professions currently in demand across the country and helps prospective migrants determine whether their qualifications and experience align with Australia’s labor market needs. Managed by the Department of Home Affairs, the list is reviewed and updated regularly to ensure it reflects the evolving workforce requirements. If your job appears on the SOL, it means you’re one step closer to being eligible for a skilled visa under Australia’s points-based immigration system.

The SOL plays a key role in several visa pathways, especially the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program. Each listed occupation is assigned an ANZSCO code (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations), along with an associated skill level, and a designated assessing authority that verifies your qualifications and experience. Importantly, some occupations are more sought-after in regional areas than in major cities, and regional visas may offer more opportunities. Whether you’re a software engineer, registered nurse, or construction manager, understanding your occupation’s status on the SOL is essential for navigating Australia’s skilled migration process confidently and successfully.

Australia’s Most In-Demand Skilled Workers in 2025

Australia continues to be a top destination for skilled professionals from around the world. In 2025, the country is experiencing a strong demand for talent across several key industries—especially healthcare, information technology, and construction. For those considering a move or looking to build a long-term career in Australia, understanding where the demand lies can open the door to exciting opportunities and a stable future.

Healthcare: A Growing Need for Compassionate Professionals

With an aging population and ongoing public health needs, healthcare professionals are more essential than ever. Registered nurses, general practitioners, psychologists, and allied health workers are in particularly high demand. Whether it’s in hospitals, clinics, or community health settings, Australia is actively seeking skilled professionals who are ready to make a real impact on people’s lives.

Technology: Powering the Digital Future

Australia’s digital transformation is creating a surge in demand for IT specialists. If you have skills in software development, cybersecurity, or data analytics, you are entering a job market that’s hungry for your expertise. ICT business analysts and AI specialists are also on the rise, as companies invest in smart solutions and data-driven decision-making.

 

Construction and Trades: Building a Modern Nation

Ongoing infrastructure and urban development projects are driving demand for construction managers, civil and mechanical engineers, and skilled tradespeople such as electricians, carpenters, and plumbers. These roles are crucial to Australia’s growth, offering excellent job stability and long-term prospects.

 

Emerging Roles and Supporting Fields

In addition to the major industries, professionals in childcare, project management, and machine learning are also seeing increased demand. Early childhood educators and project managers, in particular, are vital to community development and organizational success.

No matter your background, Australia’s diverse and growing economy offers a wealth of opportunities for skilled workers ready to contribute and thrive.

 

Full Skilled Occupations List Australia 2025

 

OCCUPATION	ANZS  CO   CODE	LIST	VISA SUBCLASSES  (STREAMS OR   TYPE)	ASSESSING   AUTHORITY
Accommodation and   Hospitality Managers nec	141999	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Accountant (General)	221111	MLTSSL	186*, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M)*, 494	CAANZ/CPAA/IP  A
Actuary	224111	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Acupuncturist	252211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	Chinese Medicine  Board of Australia
Advertising Manager	131113	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	AIM
Advertising Specialist	225111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Aeronautical Engineer	233911	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers  Australia
Aeroplane Pilot	231111	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	CASA
Agricultural Consultant	234111	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Agricultural Engineer	233912	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Agricultural Scientist	234112	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Agricultural Technician	311111	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Airconditioning and   Mechanical Services   Plumber	334112	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Airconditioning and   Refrigeration Mechanic	342111	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)	323111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494	TRA

 

Aircraft Maintenance   Engineer (Mechanical)	323112	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Aircraft Maintenance   Engineer (Structures)	323113	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Ambulance Officer	411111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Amusement Centre   Manager	149111	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Anaesthetic Technician	311211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494	VETASSESS
Anaesthetist	253211	ROL	482 (ROL), 187, 407, 494	MedBA
Analyst Programmer	261311	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ACS
Animal Attendants and   Trainers nec	361199	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Apiarist	121311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Aquaculture Farmer	121111	STSOL	482(ROL), 187, 407, 494	VETASSESS
Arborist	362212	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Architect	232111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	AACA
Architectural Draftsperson	312111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Architectural, Building and  Surveying Technicians nec	312199	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Art Teacher (Private   Tuition)	249211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Artistic Director	212111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Arts Administrator or   Manager	139911	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Audiologist	252711	MLTSS L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491 (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS

 

Automotive Electrician	321111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Baker	351111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	TRA
Barrister	271111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	A legal   admissions   authority of a   State or Territory
Beef Cattle Farmer	121312	ROL	482 (ROL), 187, 407, 494	VETASSESS
Biochemist	234513	MLTSS  L	186, 407, TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Biomedical Engineer	233913	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Biotechnologist	234514	MLTSS  L	186, 407, TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Boat Builder and Repairer	399111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Book or Script Editor	212212	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Botanist	234515	MLTSS  L	186, 407, TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Bricklayer	331111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Building and Engineering  Technicians nec	312999	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS/Engi neers Australia
Building Inspector	312113	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Business Machine   Mechanic	342311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Butcher or Smallgoods   Maker	351211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 491	TRA
Cabinetmaker	394111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)	342411	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494	TRA

 

Cafe or Restaurant   Manager	141111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Camera Operator (Film,   Television or Video)	399512	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Caravan Park and Camping  Ground Manager	141211	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Cardiac Technician	311212	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Cardiologist	253312	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Cardiothoracic Surgeon	253512	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Careers Counsellor	272111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Carpenter	331212	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Carpenter and Joiner	331211	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Cartographer	232213	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Chef	351311	MLTSS  L	186*, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M)*, 494	TRA
Chemical Engineer	233111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Chemical Plant Operator	removed	remove  d	removed	removed
Chemist	234211	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Chemistry Technician	311411	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Chief Executive or Managing Director	111111	MLTSS L	186*, 407, TSS (M)*, 494	AIM

 

Chief Information Officer	135111	MLTSS  L	186, 407, TSS (M), 494	ACS
Child Care Centre Manager	134111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Chiropractor	252111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	CCEA
Cinema or Theatre   Manager	149912	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Civil Engineer	233211	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Civil Engineering   Draftsperson	312211	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia/VETASS ESS
Civil Engineering   Technician	312212	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Clinical Coder	599915	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Clinical Haematologist	253313	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Clinical Psychologist	272311	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	APS
Commodities Trader	222111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Community Arts Worker	272611	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Community Worker	411711	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ACWA
Company Secretary	221211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Complementary Health   Therapists nec	252299	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Computer Network and Systems Engineer	263111	MLTSS L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491 (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ACS

 

Conference and Event   Organiser	149311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Conservation Officer	234311	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Conservator	234911	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Construction Estimator	312114	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Construction Project   Manager	133111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Contract Administrator	511111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Cook	351411	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	TRA
Copywriter	212411	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Corporate General   Manager	111211	MLTSS  L	186*, 407, TSS (M)*, 494	AIM
Corporate Services   Manager	132111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Cotton Grower	121111	ROL	482 (ROL), 187, 407, 494	VETASSESS
Counsellors nec	272199	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Crop Farmers nec	121299	ROL	482 (ROL), 187, 407, 494	VETASSESS
Customer Service Manager	149212	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Dairy Cattle Farmer	121313	ROL	482 (ROL), 187, 407, 494	VETASSESS
Dance Teacher (Private   Tuition)	249212	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)	VETASSESS
Dancer or Choreographer	211112	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Database Administrator	262111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ACS
Dental Hygienist	411211	Region al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*, 494	VETASSESS

 

Dental Specialist	252311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ADC
Dental Technician	411213	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Dental Therapist	411214	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Dentist	252312	ROL	482 (ROL), 187, 407, 494	ADC
Dermatologist	253911	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Developer Programmer	261312	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ACS
Diagnostic and   Interventional Radiologist	253917	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Diesel Motor Mechanic	321212	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Dietitian	251111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	DAA
Director (Film, Television,  Radio or Stage)	212312	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Disabilities Services Officer	411712	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Diversional Therapist	411311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Diving Instructor (Open   Water)	452311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Dog Handler or Trainer	361111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Drainer	334113	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Dressmaker or Tailor	393213	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Driving Instructor	451211	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Drug and Alcohol   Counsellor	272112	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494	VETASSESS

 

Early Childhood (Pre  primary School) Teacher	241111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	AITSL
Earth Science Technician	311412	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Economist	224311	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Education Adviser	249111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Education Managers nec	134499	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Educational Psychologist	272312	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	APS
Electrical Engineer	233311	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Electrical Engineering   Draftsperson	312311	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Electrical Engineering   Technician	312312	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Electrical Linesworker	342211	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	TRA
Electrician (General)	341111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Electrician (Special Class)	341112	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Electronic Equipment   Trades Worker	342313	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Electronic Instrument   Trades Worker (General)	342314	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Electronic Instrument   Trades Worker (Special   Class)	342315	MLTSS L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA

Electronics Engineer	233411	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Emergency Medicine   Specialist	253912	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Emergency Service Worker	441211	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Endocrinologist	253315	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Engineering Manager	133211	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia/AIM
Engineering Professionals  nec	233999	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Engineering Technologist	233914	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Enrolled Nurse	411411	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ANMAC
Environmental Consultant	234312	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Environmental Engineer	233915	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Environmental Health   Officer	251311	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Environmental Manager	139912	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Environmental Research  Scientist	234313	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Environmental Scientists  nec	234399	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Exercise Physiologist	234915	Region al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*, 494	VETASSESS

 

External Auditor	221213	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	CAANZ/CPAA/IPA
Facilities Manager	149913	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Faculty Head	134411	MLTSS  L	186, 407, TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Family and Marriage   Counsellor	272113	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Family Support Worker	411713	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Farrier	322113	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Fashion Designer	232311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Fibrous Plasterer	333211	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Film and Video Editor	212314	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Finance Broker	222112	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Finance Manager	132211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	CAANZ/CPAA/IPA
Financial Brokers nec	222199	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Financial Dealers nec	222299	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Financial Institution Branch  Manager	149914	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Financial Investment   Adviser	222311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Financial Investment   Manager	222312	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Financial Market Dealer	222211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
First Aid Trainer	451815	Region al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*, 494	VETASSESS

 

Fitness Centre Manager	149112	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Fitter (General)	323211	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Fitter and Turner	323212	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Fitter-Welder	323213	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Flight Attendant	451711	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Floor Finisher	332111	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	TRA
Florist	362111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Flower Grower	121212	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Flying Instructor	231113	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Food Technologist	234212	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Footballer	452411	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Forester	234113	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Fruit or Nut Grower	121213	ROL	482 (ROL), 187, 407, 494	removed
Funeral Workers nec	451399	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Furniture Finisher	394211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Gallery or Museum Curator	224212	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Gardener (General)	362211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494	TRA

 

Gas or Petroleum Operator	399212	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	TRA
Gasfitter	334114	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Gastroenterologist	253316	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
General Practitioner	253111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Geologist	234411	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Geophysicist	234412	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Geotechnical Engineer	233212	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Glazier	333111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Grain, Oilseed or Pasture  Grower	121214	ROL	482 (ROL), 407, 187, 494	VETASSESS
Grape Grower	121215	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Graphic Designer	232411	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Greenkeeper	362311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Gymnastics Coach or   Instructor	452312	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Hairdresser	391111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Hardware Technician	313111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Health and Welfare   Services Managers nec	134299	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec	251999	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494	VETASSESS

 

 

 

Health Information   Manager	224213	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Health Promotion Officer	251911	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Helicopter Pilot	231114	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	CASA
Horse Breeder	121316	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Horse Riding Coach or   Instructor	452313	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Horse Trainer	361112	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Hospital Pharmacist	251511	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	APharmC
Hotel or Motel Manager	141311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Human Resource Adviser	223111	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Human Resource Manager	132311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	AIM
Hydrogeologist	234413	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
ICT Account Manager	225211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
ICT Business Analyst	261111	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ACS
ICT Business Development  Manager	225212	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
ICT Customer Support   Officer	313112	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
ICT Managers nec	135199	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ACS
ICT Project Manager	135112	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ACS
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer	263211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494	ACS

 

ICT Sales Representative	225213	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
ICT Security Specialist	262112	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ACS
ICT Support and Test   Engineers nec	263299	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ACS
ICT Support Engineer	263212	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ACS
ICT Support Technicians  nec	313199	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
ICT Systems Test Engineer	263213	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ACS
ICT Trainer	223211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ACS
Illustrator	232412	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Industrial Designer	232312	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Industrial Engineer	233511	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Industrial Pharmacist	251512	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Information and   Organisation Professionals  nec	224999	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Insurance Agent	611211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Insurance Broker	222113	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Insurance Loss Adjuster	599612	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Intellectual Property   Lawyer	271214	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Intensive Care Ambulance  Paramedic	411112	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Intensive Care Specialist	253317	MLTSS L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491 (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA

 

Interior Designer	232511	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Internal Auditor	221214	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Interpreter	272412	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	NAATI
Jeweller	399411	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Jewellery Designer	232313	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Jockey	452413	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	TRA
Joiner	331213	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Journalists and Other   Writers nec	212499	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Judicial and Other Legal  Professionals nec	271299	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Laboratory Manager	139913	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Land Economist	224511	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Landscape Architect	232112	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Landscape Gardener	362213	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Liaison Officer	224912	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Librarian	224611	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Library Technician	removed	remove  d	removed	removed
Life Science Technician	311413	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494	VETASSESS

 

Life Scientist (General)	234511	MLTSS  L	186, 407, TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Life Scientists nec	234599	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Lift Mechanic	341113	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Livestock Farmers nec	121399	ROL	482 (ROL), 187, 407, 494	VETASSESS
Locksmith	323313	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Maintenance Planner	312911	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Make Up Artist	399514	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Management Accountant	221112	MLTSS  L	186*, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M)*, 494	CAANZ/CPAA/IPA
Management Consultant	224711	MLTSS  L	186*, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M)*, 494	VETASSESS
Manufacturer	133411	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Marine Biologist	234516	MLTSS  L	186, 407, TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Market Research Analyst	225112	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Marketing Specialist	225113	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Massage Therapist	411611	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Materials Engineer	233112	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Mathematician	224112	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Meat Inspector	311312	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494	VETASSESS

 

Mechanical Engineer	233512	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Mechanical Engineering  Draftsperson	312511	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	Engineers   Australia
Mechanical Engineering  Technician	312512	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	TRA
Medical Administrator	134211	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Medical Diagnostic   Radiographer	251211	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ASMIRT
Medical Laboratory   Scientist	234611	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	AIMS
Medical Laboratory   Technician	311213	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	AIMS
Medical Oncologist	253314	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Medical Practitioners nec	253999	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Medical Radiation   Therapist	251212	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ASMIRT
Medical Technicians nec	311299	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Metal Fabricator	322311	MLTSS  L	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Metal Fitters and   Machinists nec	323299	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Metal Machinist (First   Class)	323214	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Metallurgical or Materials  Technician	312912	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Metallurgist	234912	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491 (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS

 

Meteorologist	234913	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Microbiologist	234517	MLTSSL	186, 407, TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Middle School Teacher	241311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	AITSL
Midwife	254111	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC
Mine Deputy	312913	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Mining Engineer (excluding  Petroleum)	233611	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Minister of Religion	272211	STSOL	407	VETASSESS
Mixed Crop and Livestock  Farmer	121411	ROL	482 (ROL), 494, 407	VETASSESS
Mixed Crop Farmer	121216	ROL	482 (ROL), 494, 407	VETASSESS
Mixed Livestock Farmer	121317	STSOL	482 (ROL), 494, 407	VETASSESS
Motor Mechanic (General)	321211	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Motorcycle Mechanic	321213	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Multimedia Designer	232413	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Multimedia Specialist	261211	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ACS
Music Director	211212	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Music Professionals nec	211299	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Music Teacher (Private   Tuition)	249214	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494	VETASSESS

 

Musician (Instrumental)	211213	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Natural and Physical   Science Professionals nec	234999	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Naturopath	252213	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Naval Architect	233916	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Network Administrator	263112	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ACS
Network Analyst	263113	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ACS
Neurologist	253318	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Neurosurgeon	253513	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Newspaper or Periodical  Editor	212412	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Nuclear Medicine   Technologist	251213	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANZSNM
Nurse Educator	254211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ANMAC
Nurse Manager	254311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ANMAC
Nurse Practitioner	254411	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC
Nurse Researcher	254212	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ANMAC
Nurseryperson	362411	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	TRA
Nursing Clinical Director	134212	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491 (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC

 

Nutritionist	251112	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Obstetrician and   Gynaecologist	253913	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Occupational Health and  Safety Adviser	251312	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)	VETASSESS
Occupational Therapist	252411	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	OTC
Operating Theatre   Technician	311214	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Ophthalmologist	253914	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Optometrist	251411	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	OCANZ
Organisation and Methods  Analyst	224712	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Organisational   Psychologist	272313	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	APS
Orthopaedic Surgeon	253514	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Orthoptist	251412	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Orthotist or Prosthetist	251912	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	AOPA
Osteopath	252112	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	AOAC
Other Spatial Scientist	232214	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Other Sports Coach or   Instructor	452317	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Otorhinolaryngologist	253515	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491 (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA

 

Paediatric Surgeon	253516	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Paediatrician	253321	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Painting Trades Worker	332211	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Panelbeater	324111	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Pastrycook	351112	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	TRA
Patents Examiner	224914	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Pathologist	253915	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Pathology Collector	311216	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	AIMS
Performing Arts   Technicians nec	399599	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Petroleum Engineer	233612	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Pharmacy Technician	311215	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Photographer	211311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Physicist ^	234914	MLTSSL	See note	VETASSESS (non medical physicist)  / ACPSEM   (medical   physicists)
Physiotherapist	252511	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	APC
Pig Farmer	121322	ROL	482 (ROL), 494, 407	VETASSESS
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon	253517	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491 (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA

 

Plumber (General)	334111	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Podiatrist	252611	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	APodA/ANZPAC
Policy Analyst	224412	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Policy and Planning   Manager	132411	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Post Office Manager	142115	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Poultry Farmer	121321	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Power Generation Plant  Operator	399213	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Precision Instrument   Maker and Repairer	323314	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Pressure Welder	322312	MLTSSL	189 (PT), 407, 485 (GW),  491 (F), 494	TRA
Primary Health   Organisation Manager	134213	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Primary Products   Inspectors nec	311399	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Primary School Teacher	241213	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	AITSL
Print Finisher	392111	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Print Journalist	212413	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Printing Machinist	392311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Private Tutors and   Teachers nec	249299	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Procurement Manager	133612	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	AIM
Production Manager (Forestry)	133511	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494	VETASSESS

 

Production Manager   (Manufacturing)	133512	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Production Manager   (Mining)	133513	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Production or Plant   Engineer	233513	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Program Director   (Television or Radio)	212315	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Program or Project   Administrator	511112	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Project Builder	133112	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Property Manager	612112	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Psychiatrist	253411	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Psychologists nec	272399	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	APS
Psychotherapist	272314	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Public Relations Manager	131114	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	AIM
Public Relations   Professional	225311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Quality Assurance   Manager	139914	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Quantity Surveyor	233213	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	AIQS
Radiation Oncologist	253918	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Radiocommunications   Technician	313211	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Real Estate Representative	612115	Region al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*, 494	VETASSESS

 

Records Manager	224214	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Recreation Officer	272612	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Recruitment Consultant	223112	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Regional Education   Manager	134412	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Registered Nurse (Aged  Care)	254412	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Child  and Family Health)	254413	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC
Registered Nurse   (Community Health)	254414	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Critical  Care and Emergency)	254415	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC
Registered Nurse   (Developmental Disability)	254416	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC
Registered Nurse   (Disability and   Rehabilitation)	254417	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)	254421	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Medical)	254418	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Mental  Health)	254422	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC
Registered Nurse   (Paediatrics)	254425	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)	254412	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491 (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC

 

Registered Nurse   (Surgical)	254424	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC
Registered Nurses nec	254499	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ANMAC
Rehabilitation Counsellor	272114	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Renal Medicine Specialist	253322	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Research and   Development Manager	132511	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Resident Medical Officer	253112	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	MedBA
Residential Care Officer	411715	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Retail Buyer	639211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Retail Pharmacist	251513	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	APharmC
Rheumatologist	253323	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Roof Plumber	334115	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Roof Tiler	333311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Safety Inspector	312611	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Sales and Marketing   Manager	131112	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	AIM
School Principal	134311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Science Technicians nec	311499	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Secondary School Teacher	241411	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491 (S/T), TSS (M), 494	AITSL

 

Sheep Farmer	removed	remove  d	removed	removed
Sheetmetal Trades Worker	322211	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Ship’s Master	231213	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	AMSA
Shipwright	399112	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Signwriter	399611	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Small Engine Mechanic	321214	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Snowsport Instructor	452314	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Social Professionals nec	272499	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Social Worker	272511	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	AASW
Software and Applications  Programmers nec	261399	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ACS
Software Engineer	261313	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ACS
Software Tester	261314	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ACS
Solicitor	271311	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	A legal   admissions   authority of a   State or Territory
Solid Plasterer	333212	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Sonographer	251214	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491 (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ASMIRT

 

Sound Technician	399516	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Special Education   Teachers nec	241599	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	AITSL
Special Needs Teacher	241511	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	AITSL
Specialist Managers nec	139999	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Specialist Physician   (General Medicine)	253311	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Specialist Physicians nec	253399	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Speech Pathologist	252712	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	SPA
Sports Administrator	139915	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Sports Centre Manager	149113	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Sports Development   Officer	452321	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Sportspersons nec	452499	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Stage Manager	212316	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Statistician	224113	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Stockbroking Dealer	222213	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Stonemason	331112	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Structural Engineer	233214	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491 (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers Australia

Student Counsellor	272115	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Sugar Cane Grower	121217	ROL	482 (ROL), 494, 407	VETASSESS
Supply and Distribution   Manager	133611	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	AIM
Surgeon (General)	253511	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Surveying or Spatial   Science Technician	312116	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Surveyor	232212	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	SSSI
Swimming Coach or   Instructor	452315	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Systems Administrator	262113	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ACS
Systems Analyst	261112	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ACS
Taxation Accountant	221113	MLTSSL	186*, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M)*, 494	CAANZ/CPAA/IPA
Teacher of English to   Speakers of Other   Languages	249311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Teacher of the Hearing   Impaired	241512	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	AITSL
Teacher of the Sight   Impaired	241513	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	AITSL
Technical Cable Jointer	342212	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Technical Director	212317	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Technical Sales   Representatives	225499	STSOL	190, 407, 494 (S/T), TSS (S)*, 494	(S)*, 494 VETASSESS

 

Technical Writer	212415	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Telecommunications   Engineer	263311	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Telecommunications Field  Engineer	313212	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Telecommunications   Linesworker	342413	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Telecommunications   Network Engineer	263312	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Telecommunications   Network Planner	313213	MLTSSL	189 (PT), 407, 485 (GW),  491 (F), 494	Engineers   Australia
Telecommunications   Technical Officer or   Technologist	313214	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
Television Journalist	212416	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494	VETASSESS
Tennis Coach	452316	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Textile, Clothing and   Footwear Mechanic	removed	remove  d	removed	removed
Thoracic Medicine   Specialist	253324	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Toolmaker	323412	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Traditional Chinese   Medicine Practitioner	252214	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	Chinese Medicine  Board of Australia
Translator	272413	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	NAATI
Transport Company   Manager	149413	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Transport Engineer	233215	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	Engineers   Australia
University Lecturer	242111	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491 (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS

 

Upholsterer	393311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Urban and Regional   Planner	232611	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Urologist	253518	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Valuer	224512	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS
Vascular Surgeon	253521	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	MedBA
Vegetable Grower	121221	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S)*, 494	VETASSESS
Vehicle Body Builder	324211	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Vehicle Painter	324311	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	TRA
Vehicle Trimmer	324212	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Veterinarian	234711	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	AVBC
Veterinary Nurse	361311	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Video Producer	212318	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Visual Arts and Crafts   Professionals nec	removed	remove  d	removed	removed
Vocational Education   Teacher	242211	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Wall and Floor Tiler	333411	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Watch and Clock Maker  and Repairer	removed	remove  d	removed	removed
Web Administrator	313113	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494	ACS

 

Web Designer	232414	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	VETASSESS
Web Developer	261212	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ACS
Welder (First Class)	322313	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	TRA
Welfare Centre Manager	134214	MLTSSL	186, 189 (PT), 190, 407,  485 (GW),491 (F), 491   (S/T), TSS (M), 494	ACWA
Welfare Worker	272613	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ACWA
Wine Maker	234213	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Wood Machinist	394213	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494	TRA
Wood Machinists and   Other Wood Trades   Workers nec	394299	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	TRA
Workplace Relations   Adviser	223113	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Youth Worker	411716	STSOL	190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS  (S), 494	ACWA
Zookeeper	361114	Region  al	407, 491 (S/T), TSS (M)*,  494	VETASSESS
Zoologist	234518	MLTSSL	186, 407, TSS (M), 494	VETASSESS

 

A Complete Guide to the Australian Skilled Occupation Lists

Australia is a top destination for skilled professionals seeking permanent residency, but not every skill guarantees eligibility. If you’re planning to migrate through the skilled migration pathway, it’s essential to understand whether your occupation is in demand. This is where the Australian Skilled Occupation Lists come into play. These lists help identify professions that Australia needs, guiding skilled workers toward suitable visa pathways.

What Are the Skilled Occupation Lists?

To streamline skilled migration, the Australian government maintains three key occupation lists:

• Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
• Regional Occupation List (ROL)

Each list determines which visas you can apply for and how likely you are to obtain permanent residency. For example, if you’re a software engineer—a role on the MLTSSL—you could access multiple visa options, including those that lead directly to permanent residency. On the other hand, a café manager on the STSOL has limited or no access to PR pathways.

Currently, the MLTSSL includes 212 occupations, the STSOL has 215 occupations, and the ROL lists 77 occupations, primarily targeting regional areas.

Skill Levels Explained

Every occupation in these lists is assigned a Skill Level from 1 to 5. These levels represent the education, experience, and training required to perform a role competently.

• Skill Level 1: Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher. Roles like General Practitioners fall under this level.
• Skill Level 2: Requires an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree. For instance, Interior Designers belong here.
• Skill Level 3: Needs a Certificate IV or III with on-the-job training. Motor Mechanics are typical examples.
• Skill Level 4: Demands a Certificate II or III, often with one year of experience. Roles like Tennis Coaches fit here.
• Skill Level 5: Requires minimal formal education, often just secondary education or on-the-job training. Domestic Cleaners are common at this level.

These levels help migration authorities match applicants to suitable roles and assess their qualifications.

Role of Assessing Authorities

Before applying for a skilled visa, your qualifications and experience must be verified by an official assessing body. Each occupation has a designated authority that ensures your credentials meet Australian standards. Here are a few examples:

• VETASSESS – for general professionals
• Engineers Australia (EA) – for engineering roles
• Australian Computer Society (ACS) – for IT professionals
• Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) – for nurses

This assessment is a critical step in proving your eligibility for skilled migration.

Stay Updated with Migration Strategy Changes

It’s important to note that these occupation lists are subject to updates. With the introduction of Australia’s new Migration Strategy, the government has proposed a potential overhaul of the current lists with a more streamlined Core Skills List. While full details are yet to be released, prospective migrants should stay informed, as these changes could significantly affect eligibility and migration pathways.

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Want to Work in Australia? Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Skills in Demand Visa

Australia is opening new doors for skilled professionals around the world with the launch of its Skills in Demand (SID) Visa, a major upgrade to its immigration system. Replacing the older Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa starting December 7, 2024, the SID Visa aims to simplify and streamline the process for skilled workers and employers. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, this visa could be your ticket to living and working in one of the world’s most vibrant economies.

What is the Skills in Demand (SID) Visa?

The SID Visa introduces a more responsive and flexible approach to skilled migration in Australia. Unlike the previous TSS visa—which was often criticized for being rigid and outdated—the SID Visa is structured around three clear pathways:

1. Specialist Skills Pathway
2. Core Skills Pathway
3. Essential Skills Pathway

Each stream caters to different skill levels and income brackets, providing tailored options for professionals across various industries.

Shorter Work Experience & Smoother Residency Pathways

One of the standout features of the SID Visa is the reduced work experience requirement. Applicants now need just one year of relevant experience to be eligible. This is a major shift from the TSS Visa, which demanded more extensive work history. Additionally, time spent working in Australia under this visa counts toward permanent residency eligibility, making the journey to settle in Australia much smoother for professionals and their families.

Extended Post-Study Work Rights for Graduates

If you’ve recently completed your studies in Australia, the SID Visa brings some great news. Depending on your academic level, you can benefit from extended post-study work rights:

1. Bachelor’s degree: Up to 2 years
2. Master’s degree: Up to 3 years
3. Doctoral degree: Up to 4 years
4. STEM/ICT with First-Class Honours: An additional year

This provides international graduates with more time to gain work experience and transition into skilled roles.

Three Pathways to Suit Different Skill Levels

1. Specialist Skills Pathway: For professionals earning over AUD 135,000, this stream allows sponsorship even if your occupation is not on the list. It’s perfect for high-demand experts.
2. Core Skills Pathway: Designed for the bulk of skilled workers, this stream applies to salaries between AUD 70,000 and AUD 135,000.
3. Essential Skills Pathway: Focused on critical roles that may not meet the salary thresholds of the other two streams but are vital to the Australian economy.

The New Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)

To support the Core Skills Pathway, Australia has introduced the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), featuring 456 occupations across fields like healthcare, education, construction, IT, and agriculture. This list was created after detailed labour market analysis and employer consultations to ensure alignment with real-world demand.

Occupations include:

• Medical professionals
• Software engineers
• Electricians, carpenters, and teachers
• Agricultural and construction workers

However, some roles—like market research analysts—are missing from the list, which may affect migrants in certain niches.

What Does This Mean for Indian Professionals?

For Indian professionals, especially those in technology and engineering, the SID Visa brings welcome clarity and opportunity. Roles such as software developers, testers, data analysts, and cybersecurity specialists are well-represented. However, those in market research may face hurdles due to their exclusion from the CSOL.

 
Australia’s SID Visa represents a significant leap forward in skilled migration policy. With a simplified structure, reduced experience requirements, and clear paths to permanent residency, it’s designed to attract the world’s best talent. Whether you’re a student planning your next steps or a professional ready for international exposure, this visa could be your gateway to a thriving future in Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the difference between a work visa and a skilled visa in Australia?
A work visa in Australia typically allows individuals to stay and work temporarily for a specific employer or purpose. This includes short-term roles such as seasonal work or specialized assignments. In contrast, a skilled visa is usually granted to workers with qualifications and experience in occupations listed on Australia’s skilled occupation list. Skilled visas often offer longer validity and, in some cases, lead to permanent residency. The key difference lies in the duration, occupation type, and potential pathway to PR.

 

Which city gives PR fast in Australia?
While no city can guarantee faster PR, Tasmania has become a popular choice for migrants aiming for permanent residency. As a regional state, Tasmania benefits from Australia’s regional migration programs, which often have lower competition and more accessible criteria. The Tasmanian Government actively encourages skilled migrants, international graduates, and business owners to settle there. With consistent job opportunities and lifestyle benefits, Tasmania offers a smoother path to nomination under Subclass 190 and 491 visas.

 

Which job is in high demand in Australia?
Australia is currently experiencing strong demand in several key industries. Healthcare leads the way, with Registered Nurses and Aged Care Workers at the forefront. In tech, roles like Software Developers, Cybersecurity Specialists, and ICT Analysts are in high demand. Construction also sees high demand for Civil Engineers, Electricians, and Project Managers. Education, especially Early Childhood Teachers, and hospitality roles like Chefs are also on the priority list for many skilled migration programs.

 

Which Australian visa has no age limit?
The Skills in Demand (SID) Visa, especially the Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage visa), does not have a strict age limit. This visa is ideal for skilled workers who have job offers in occupations currently facing shortages in Australia. Since age restrictions don’t apply, it’s an accessible option for mature professionals with relevant qualifications and work experience. However, age might still impact eligibility for permanent residency pathways linked to this visa.

 

Which visa is best for Australia?
There’s no single “best” visa for everyone; the ideal Australian visa depends on your goals—whether it’s working, studying, joining family, or becoming a permanent resident. For skilled workers, the Subclass 189 (Independent) and Subclass 190 (State Nominated) visas offer pathways to PR. Students generally opt for the Subclass 500 visa. Visitors might choose the ETA (Subclass 601) or eVisitor (Subclass 651). Each has distinct advantages based on your profile and intentions.

 

Who is eligible for a skilled visa in Australia?
To be eligible for a skilled visa in Australia, you typically need to be between 18 and 45 years old. You must demonstrate competent English, possess qualifications that meet Australian standards, and have recent work experience in an occupation listed on the relevant skilled occupation list. You’ll also need to pass a points test based on age, education, work experience, and language skills. Nomination from a state or employer may also be required.

 

Is PR difficult in Australia?
Gaining permanent residency in Australia can be a competitive and complex process, but it’s achievable with proper preparation. The points-based immigration system evaluates age, education, work experience, and English proficiency. Applicants with in-demand skills and strong profiles usually have better chances. While not necessarily “difficult,” success requires strategic planning, timely documentation, and sometimes professional guidance. Staying updated on migration policies and choosing the right visa pathway is essential to increase your chances.

 

What is a good salary in Australia?
A good salary in Australia depends on your location, lifestyle, and financial goals. However, a full-time salary between AUD 100,000 to AUD 150,000 is generally considered comfortable for most individuals and families. With this income, you can afford a decent standard of living, especially in major cities like Melbourne or Sydney. Keep in mind that factors like housing costs, family size, and lifestyle choices can significantly influence what is considered a “good” salary for you.

 

Which skill has the highest salary in Australia?
In Australia, medical professionals top the list of highest-paid workers, with Surgeons earning between AUD 400,000 to AUD 600,000 annually. Other high-paying roles include Anaesthetists, Psychiatrists, and Specialist Physicians. Outside healthcare, senior roles in mining, law, IT, and finance also attract lucrative salaries. For example, IT directors and legal professionals can earn upwards of AUD 200,000. These salaries reflect the advanced qualifications, experience, and critical importance of these roles to the economy.

 

Can I get PR after 45 in Australia?
Yes, while many skilled migration pathways have an upper age limit of 45, it’s still possible to obtain PR after this age through specific visas. The Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) allows exceptions for high-salary earners or those with extensive experience. The Global Talent Visa is another pathway for exceptional talent in tech, science, and academia, and it has more flexible age requirements. However, meeting other eligibility criteria remains crucial.