Combined list of eligible skilled occupations
Separate legislative instruments now exist outlining eligible occupations for the following sponsored visa programmes:
Note:
- The table below specifies whether the relevant occupation is included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).
- Applicants for a subclass 457 visa should be aware that the maximum visa period available to you if your occupation is on the STSOL is 2 years unless a longer period is required to meet international trade obligations.
- 4 years is the maximum visa period available if your occupation is on the MLTSSL.
- There are caveats on certain occupations (indicated via ‘*** asterisks’) which exclude the use of the occupation in certain circumstances. A summary of Caveats on occupations is available (Below).
- Applicants who require a skills assessment as part of their visa application must contact a relevant assessing authority directly to obtain a skill assessment. The assessing authority will provide all necessary applications forms and associated information relating to the assessment. There will be a charge by the Assessing authorities for the assessment.
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code | List Type | Assessing Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Hospitality Managers(nec) | 141999 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Accountant (General)*** | 221111 | MLTSSL | CPAA/ IPA/CAANZ |
| Actuary | 224111 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Acupuncturist | 252211 | STSOL | Chinese Medicine Board Of Australia |
| Advertising Manager | 131113 | STSOL | AIM |
| Advertising Specialist*** | 225111 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 233911 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Aeroplane Pilot*** | 231111 | STSOL | CASA |
| Agricultural Consultant | 234111 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Agricultural Engineer | 233912 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Agricultural Scientist | 234112 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Agricultural Technician*** | 311111 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Airconditioning & Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Airconditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic | 342111 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 323111 | STSOL | TRA |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 323112 | STSOL | TRA |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | 323113 | STSOL | TRA |
| Ambulance Officer | 411111 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Anaesthetic Technician | 311211 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Anaesthetist | 253211 | STSOL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Analyst Programmer | 261311 | MLTSSL | ACS |
| Animal Attendants & Trainers (nec)*** | 361199 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Apiarist*** | 121311 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Aquaculture Farmer*** | 121111 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Arborist | 362212 | STSOL | TRA |
| Architect | 232111 | MLTSSL | AACA |
| Architectural Draftsperson | 312111 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Architectural, Building & Surveying Technicians (nec) | 312199 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Art Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249211 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Artistic Director | 212111 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Arts Administrator or Manager | 139911 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Audiologist | 252711 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Automotive Electrician | 321111 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Baker*** | 351111 | STSOL | TRA |
| Barrister | 271111 | MLTSSL | a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory |
| Beef Cattle Farmer*** | 121312 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Biochemist | 234513 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Biomedical Engineer | 233913 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Biotechnologist | 234514 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Boat Builder & Repairer | 399111 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Book or Script Editor | 212212 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Botanist | 234515 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Bricklayer | 331111 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Building Associate | 312112 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Building Inspector | 312113 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Business Machine Mechanic | 342311 | STSOL | TRA |
| Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | 351211 | STSOL | TRA |
| Cabinetmaker | 394111 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Cabler (Data & Telecommunications) | 342411 | STSOL | TRA |
| Cafe or Restaurant Manager*** | 141111 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) | 399512 | STSOL | TRA |
| Cardiac Technician | 311212 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Cardiologist | 253312 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 253512 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Careers Counsellor | 272111 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Carpenter | 331212 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Carpenter & Joiner | 331211 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Cartographer | 232213 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Chef*** | 351311 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Chemical Engineer | 233111 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Chemical Plant Operator | 399211 | STSOL | TRA |
| Chemist | 234211 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Chemistry Technician | 311411 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Chief Executive or Managing Director*** | 111111 | MLTSSL | AIM |
| Chief Information Officer | 135111 | MLTSSL | ACS |
| Child Care Centre Manager | 134111 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Chiropractor | 252111 | MLTSSL | CCEA |
| Civil Engineer | 233211 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 312211 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia/ VETASSESS |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 312212 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Clinical Haematologist | 253313 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Clinical Psychologist | 272311 | MLTSSL | APS |
| Commodities Trader | 222111 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Community Worker | 411711 | STSOL | Australian Community Workers Association |
| Company Secretary | 221211 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Complementary Health Therapists (nec) | 252299 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Computer Network & Systems Engineer | 263111 | MLTSSL | ACS |
| Conference & Event Organiser*** | 149311 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Conservator | 234911 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Construction Project Manager | 133111 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Contract Administrator*** | 511111 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Cook*** | 351411 | STSOL | TRA |
| Copywriter | 212411 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Corporate General Manager*** | 111211 | MLTSSL | AIM |
| Corporate Services Manager*** | 132111 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Cotton Grower*** | 121211 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Counsellors (nec) | 272199 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Crop Farmers (nec)*** | 121299 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Customer Service Manager*** | 149212 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Dairy Cattle Farmer*** | 121313 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249212 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Dancer or Choreographer | 211112 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Database Administrator | 262111 | STSOL | ACS |
| Dental Specialist | 252311 | STSOL | ADC |
| Dental Technician | 411213 | STSOL | TRA |
| Dentist | 252312 | STSOL | ADC |
| Dermatologist | 253911 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Developer Programmer | 261312 | MLTSSL | ACS |
| Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist | 253917 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Diesel Motor Mechanic | 321212 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Dietitian | 251111 | STSOL | DAA |
| Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | 212312 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Disabilities Services Officer | 411712 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Diversional Therapist | 411311 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Diving Instructor (Open Water) | 452311 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Dog Handler or Trainer | 361111 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Drainer | 334113 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Dressmaker or Tailor | 393213 | STSOL | TRA |
| Drug & Alcohol Counsellor | 272112 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher | 241111 | MLTSSL | AITSL |
| Earth Science Technician | 311412 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Economist | 224311 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Education Adviser | 249111 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Education Managers (nec) | 134499 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Educational Psychologist | 272312 | MLTSSL | APS |
| Electrical Engineer | 233311 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 312311 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 312312 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Electrician (General) | 341111 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Electrician (Special Class) | 341112 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 342313 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 342314 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 342315 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Electronics engineer | 233411 | MLTSLL | Engineers Australia |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 253912 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Endocrinologist | 253315 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Engineering Manager | 133211 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia/AIM |
| Engineering Professionals (nec) | 233999 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Engineering Technologist | 233914 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Enrolled Nurse | 411411 | STSOL | ANMAC |
| Environmental Consultant | 234312 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Environmental Engineer | 233915 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Environmental Manager | 139912 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Environmental Research Scientist | 234313 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Environmental Scientists (nec) | 234399 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| External Auditor | 221213 | MLTSSL | CPAA/ IPA/CAANZ |
| Facilities Manager*** | 149913 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Faculty Head | 134411 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Family & Marriage Counsellor | 272113 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Family Support Worker | 411713 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Farrier | 322113 | STSOL | TRA |
| Fashion Designer | 232311 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Fibrous Plasterer | 333211 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Film & Video Editor | 212314 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Finance Broker | 222112 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Finance Manager*** | 132211 | STSOL | CPAA/ICAA/IPA |
| Financial Brokers (nec) | 222199 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Financial Dealers (nec) | 222299 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Financial Investment Adviser | 222311 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Financial Investment Manager | 222312 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Financial Market Dealer | 222211 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Fitness Centre Manager*** | 149112 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Fitter & Turner | 323212 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Fitter (General) | 323211 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Fitter-Welder | 323213 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Florist | 362111 | STSOL | TRA |
| Flower Grower*** | 121212 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Flying instructor*** | 231113 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Food technologist | 234212 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Footballer | 452411 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Forester | 234113 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Fruit or Nut Grower*** | 121213 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Furniture Finisher | 394211 | STSOL | TRA |
| Gallery or Museum Curator | 224212 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Gardener (General) | 362211 | STSOL | TRA |
| Gasfitter | 334114 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Gastroenterologist | 253316 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| General Practitioner | 253111 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Geologist | 234411 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Geophysicist | 234412 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Geotechnical Engineer | 233212 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Glazier | 333111 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ)*** | 121214 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Grape Grower*** | 121215 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Graphic Designer*** | 232411 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Greenkeeper | 362311 | STSOL | TRA |
| Gymnastics Coach or Instructor | 452312 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Hair or Beauty Salon Manager*** | 142114 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Hairdresser*** | 391111 | STSOL | TRA |
| Hardware Technician | 313111 | STSOL | TRA |
| Health & Welfare Services Managers (nec) | 134299 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Health Diagnostic & Promotion Professionals (nec) | 251999 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Health Information Manager | 224213 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Health Promotion Officer | 251911 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Helicopter Pilot*** | 231114 | STSOL | CASA |
| Horse Breeder*** | 121316 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Horse Riding Coach or Instructor | 452313 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Horse trainer | 361112 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Hospital Pharmacist | 251511 | STSOL | APharmC |
| Hotel or Motel Manager*** | 141311 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Human Resource Manager | 132311 | STSOL | AIM |
| Hydrogeologist | 234413 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| ICT Account Manager | 225211 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| ICT Business Analyst | 261111 | MLTSSL | ACS |
| ICT Business Development Manager | 225212 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| ICT Customer Support Officer | 313112 | STSOL | TRA |
| ICT Managers (nec) | 135199 | STSOL | ACS |
| ICT Project Manager*** | 135112 | STSOL | ACS |
| ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | 263211 | STSOL | ACS |
| ICT Sales Representative | 225213 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| ICT Security Specialist | 262112 | MLTSSL | ACS |
| ICT Support Engineer*** | 263212 | STSOL | ACS |
| ICT Support and Test Engineers (nec) | 263299 | STSOL | ACS |
| ICT Support Technicians (nec) | 313199 | STSOL | TRA |
| ICT Systems Test Engineer*** | 263213 | STSOL | ACS |
| ICT Trainer | 223211 | STSOL | ACS |
| Illustrator | 232412 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Industrial Designer | 232312 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Industrial Engineer | 233511 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Industrial Pharmacist | 251512 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Information and Organisation Professionals (nec)*** | 224999 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Insurance Agent | 611211 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Insurance Broker | 222113 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Insurance Loss Adjuster | 599612 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic | 411112 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Intensive Care Specialist | 253317 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Interior Designer | 232511 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Internal Auditor | 221214 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Interpreter | 272412 | STSOL | NAATI |
| Jeweller | 399411 | STSOL | TRA |
| Jewellery Designer | 232313 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Joiner | 331213 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Journalists & Other Writers (nec) | 212499 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Judicial & Other Legal Professionals (nec) | 271299 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Laboratory Manager | 139913 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Land Economist | 224511 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Landscape Architect | 232112 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Landscape Gardener | 362213 | STSOL | TRA |
| Librarian | 224611 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Library Technician | 399312 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Life Science Technician | 311413 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Life scientist (General) | 234511 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Life scientists (nec) | 234599 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Lift Mechanic | 341113 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Livestock Farmers (nec)*** | 121399 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Locksmith | 323313 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Make Up Artist | 399514 | STSOL | TRA |
| Management Accountant | 221112 | MLTSSL | CPAA/ IPA/CAANZ |
| Management Consultant*** | 224711 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Manufacturer | 133411 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Marine Biologist | 234516 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Marketing Specialist*** | 225113 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Massage Therapist*** | 411611 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Materials Engineer | 233112 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Mathematician | 224112 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Meat Inspector | 311312 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Mechanical Engineer | 233512 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Mechanical Engineering Technician*** | 312512 | STSOL | TRA |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 | MLTSSL | ASMIRT |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 234611 | MLTSSL | AIMS |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | 311213 | STSOL | AIMS |
| Medical Oncologist | 253314 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Medical Practitioners (nec) | 253999 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Medical Radiation Therapist | 251212 | MLTSSL | ASMIRT |
| Medical Technicians (nec) | 311299 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Metal Fabricator | 322311 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Metal Fitters & Machinists (nec) | 323299 | STSOL | TRA |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 323214 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Metallurgical or Materials Technician | 312912 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Metallurgist | 234912 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Meteorologist | 234913 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Microbiologist | 234514 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (NZ) | 241311 | STSOL | AITSL |
| Midwife | 254111 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Mine Deputy | 312913 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 233611 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Mixed Crop & Livestock Farmer*** | 121411 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Mixed Crop Farmer*** | 121216 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Mixed Livestock Farmer*** | 121317 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Motor Mechanic (General) | 321211 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | 321213 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Multimedia Specialist | 261211 | MLTSSL | ACS |
| Music Director | 211212 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Music Professionals (nec) | 211299 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Music Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249214 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Musician (Instrumental) | 211213 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Natural and physical science professionals (nec) | 234999 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Naturopath | 252213 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Naval Architect | 233916 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Network Administrator | 263112 | STSOL | ACS |
| Network Analyst | 263113 | STSOL | ACS |
| Neurologist | 253318 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Neurosurgeon | 253513 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Newspaper or Periodical Editor | 212412 | VETASSESS | |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 251213 | MLTSSL | ANZSNM |
| Nurse Educator | 254211 | STSOL | ANMAC |
| Nurse Manager | 254311 | STSOL | ANMAC |
| Nurse Practitioner | 254411 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Nurse Researcher | 254212 | STSOL | ANMAC |
| Nursing Clinical Director | 134212 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Nutritionist | 251112 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Obstetrician & Gynaecologist | 253913 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | 251312 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Occupational Therapist | 252411 | MLTSSL | OTC |
| Ophthalmologist | 253914 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Optometrist | 251411 | MLTSSL | OCANZ |
| Organisation & Methods Analyst | 224712 | VETASSESS | |
| Organisational Psychologist | 272313 | MLTSSL | APS |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 253514 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Orthoptist | 251412 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Orthotist or Prosthetist | 251912 | MLTSSL | AOPA |
| Osteopath | 252112 | MLTSSL | ANZOC |
| Other Spatial Scientist | 232214 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Other Sports Coach or Instructor | 452317 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Otorhinolaryngologist | 253515 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Paediatric Surgeon | 253516 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Paediatrician | 253321 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Painting Trades Workers | 332211 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Panelbeater | 324111 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Pastrycook*** | 351112 | STSOL | TRA |
| Patents Examiner | 224914 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Pathologist | 253915 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Performing Arts Technicians (nec) | 399599 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Petroleum engineer | 233612 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Pharmacy Technician | 311215 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Photographer | 211311 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Physicist | 234914 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS (non-medical physicists only); ACPSEM (medical physicists only) |
| Physiotherapist | 252511 | MLTSSL | APC |
| Pig Farmer*** | 121318 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon | 253517 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Plumber (General) | 334111 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Podiatrist | 252611 | MLTSSL | APodC/ANZPAC |
| Post Office Manager*** | 142115 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Poultry Farmer*** | 121321 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Power Generation Plant Operator | 399213 | STSOL | TRA |
| Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer | 323314 | STSOL | TRA |
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 134213 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Primary Products Inspectors (nec)*** | 311399 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Primary School Teacher | 241213 | STSOL | AITSL |
| Print Finisher | 392111 | STSOL | TRA |
| Print Journalist | 212413 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Printing Machinist | 392311 | STSOL | TRA |
| Private Tutors & Teachers (nec) | 249299 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Production Manager (Forestry)*** | 133511 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Production Manager (Manufacturing) | 133512 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Production Manager (Mining) | 133513 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Production or plant engineer | 233513 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Program Director (Television or Radio) | 212315 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Program or Project Administrator | 511112 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Psychiatrist | 253411 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Psychologists (nec) | 272399 | MLTSSL | APS |
| Public Relations Professional | 225311 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Quality Assurance Manager | 139914 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Quantity Surveyor | 233213 | MLTSSL | AIQS |
| Radiation Oncologist | 253918 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Radio Communications Technician | 313211 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Records Manager | 224214 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Recreation Officer | 272612 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Recruitment Consultant*** | 223112 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Child & Family Health) | 254413 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care & Emergency) | 254415 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Disability & Rehabilitation) | 254417 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurses (nec) | 254499 | MLTSSL | ANMAC |
| Rehabilitation Counsellor | 272114 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Renal Medicine Specialist | 253322 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Research and development man ager | 132511 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Resident Medical Officer | 253112 | STSOL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Residential Care Officer | 411715 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Retail Buyer*** | 639211 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Retail Pharmacist | 251513 | STSOL | APharmC |
| Rheumatologist | 253323 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Roof Plumber | 334115 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Roof Tiler | 333311 | STSOL | TRA |
| Sales & Marketing Manager*** | 131112 | STSOL | AIM |
| School Principal | 134311 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Science Technicians (nec) | 311499 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Secondary School Teacher | 241411 | MLTSSL | AITSL |
| Sheep Farmer*** | 121322 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 322211 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Shipwright | 399112 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Signwriter | 399611 | STSOL | TRA |
| Small Engine Mechanic | 321214 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Snowsport Instructor | 452314 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Social Professionals (nec) | 272499 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Social Worker | 272511 | MLTSSL | AASW |
| Software & Applications Programmers (nec) | 261399 | MLTSSL | ACS |
| Software Engineer | 261313 | MLTSSL | ACS |
| Software Tester*** | 261314 | STSOL | ACS |
| Solicitor | 271311 | MLTSSL | a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory |
| Solid Plasterer | 333212 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Sonographer | 251214 | MLTSSL | ASMIRT |
| Sound Technician | 399516 | STSOL | TRA |
| Special Education Teachers (nec) | 241599 | MLTSSL | AITSL |
| Special Needs Teacher | 241511 | MLTSSL | AITSL |
Specialist Managers (nec) except:
|
139999 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 253311 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Specialist Physicians (nec) | 253399 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Speech Pathologist | 252712 | MLTSSL | SPA |
| Sports Centre Manager*** | 149113 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Sports Development Officer | 452321 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Sportspersons (nec) | 452499 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Stage Manager | 212316 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Statistician | 224113 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Stockbroking Dealer | 222213 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Stonemason | 331112 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Structural Engineer | 233214 | STSOL | Engineers Australia |
| Student Counsellor | 272115 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Sugar Cane Grower*** | 121217 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Supply and Distribution Manager*** | 133611 | STSOL | AIM |
| Surgeon (General) | 253511 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Surveyor | 232212 | MLTSSL | SSSI |
| Swimming Coach or Instructor | 452315 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Systems Administrator | 262113 | STSOL | ACS |
| Systems Analyst | 261112 | MLTSSL | ACS |
| Taxation Accountant*** | 221113 | MLTSSL | CPAA/ IPA/CAANZ |
| Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages | 249311 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | 241512 | MLTSSL | AITSL |
| Teacher of the Sight Impaired | 241513 | MLTSSL | AITSL |
| Technical Cable Jointer | 342212 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Technical Director | 212317 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Technical Sales Representatives (nec)including, but not limited to, education sales representatives*** | 225499 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Technical Writer | 212415 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Telecommunications Engineer | 263311 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Telecommunications Field Engineer | 313212 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Telecommunications Linesworker | 342413 | STSOL | TRA |
| Telecommunications Network Engineer | 263312 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 313214 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| Television Journalist | 212416 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Tennis Coach | 452316 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Textile, Clothing & Footwear Mechanic | 323215 | STSOL | TRA |
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 253324 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Toolmaker | 323412 | STSOL | TRA |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | 252214 | STSOL | Chinese Medicine Board Of Australia |
| Transport Company Manager*** | 149413 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Transport Engineer | 233215 | MLTSSL | Engineers Australia |
| University Lecturer (Suitable for the position of Research Associate or Research Fellow in a University)*** | 242111 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Upholsterer | 393311 | STSOL | TRA |
| Urban & Regional Planner | 232611 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Urologist | 253518 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Valuer | 224512 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
| Vascular Surgeon | 253521 | MLTSSL | Medical Board of Australia |
| Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)*** | 121221 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Vehicle Body Builder | 324211 | STSOL | TRA |
| Vehicle Trimmer | 324212 | STSOL | TRA |
| Veterinarian | 234711 | MLTSSL | AVBC |
| Veterinary Nurse | 361311 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Video Producer | 212318 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Visual Arts & Crafts Professionals (nec) | 211499 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Wall & Floor Tiler | 333411 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Watch & Clock Maker & Repairer | 323316 | STSOL | TRA |
| Web Administrator | 313113 | STSOL | ACS |
| Web Designer | 232414 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Web Developer*** | 261212 | STSOL | ACS |
| Welder (First Class) | 322313 | MLTSSL | TRA |
| Welfare Centre Manager | 134214 | MLTSSL | ACWA |
| Welfare Worker | 272613 | STSOL | ACWA |
| Wine Maker*** | 234213 | STSOL | VETASSESS |
| Wood Machinist | 394213 | STSOL | TRA |
| Wood Machinists & Other Wood Trades Workers (nec) | 394299 | STSOL | TRA |
| Youth Worker | 411716 | STSOL | ACWA |
| Zoologist | 234518 | MLTSSL | VETASSESS |
Caveats on occupations
The below visa programs:
- Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457)
- Employer Nominated Scheme visa (subclass 186) – Direct Entry Stream
can no longer be used for the occupations listed below where the nominee’s position does not meet the ‘caveat’ requirements as specified in the relevant legislative instrument.
| ANZSCO occupation | Positions excluded due to caveat (summary) | Relevant ‘note’ no. in instrument |
|---|---|---|
| Accountant (General) (ANZSCO 221111) |
Excludes any of the following positions:
|
6, 19, 21 |
| Advertising Specialist (ANZSCO 225111) |
Excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience. | 1 |
| Aeroplane Pilot (ANZSCO 231111) |
Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast. | 10 |
| Agricultural Technician (ANZSCO 311111) |
Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast. | 10 |
| Animal Attendants and Trainers(nec) (ANZSC0 361199) |
Excludes positions related to animal husbandry, including but not limited to positions that involve caring for livestock on a farm. | 18 |
| Apiarist (ANZSCO 121311) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Aquaculture Farmer (ANZSCO 121111) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Baker (ANZSCO 351111) |
Excludes any of the following positions:
|
17 |
| Beef Cattle Farmer (ANZSCO 121312) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Cafe or Restaurant Manager (ANZSCO 141111) |
Excludes positions in a limited service restaurant.
A limited service restaurant includes, but is not limited to, the following:
|
8 |
| Chef (ANZSCO 351311) |
Excludes positions involved in mass production in a factory setting or positions in a limited service restaurant.
A limited service restaurant includes, but is not limited to, the following:
|
7,8 |
| Chief Executive or Managing Director (ANZSCO 111111) |
Excludes positions have a nominated base salary of less than AUD$180,001 unless they involve an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies. | 5 |
| Conference and Event Organiser (ANZSCO 149311) |
Excludes positions that:
|
2,19 |
| Contract Administrator (ANZSCO 511111) |
Excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience. | 1 |
| Cook (ANZSCO 351411) |
Excludes positions involved in mass production in a factory setting or positions in a limited service restaurant.
A limited service restaurant includes, but is not limited to, the following:
|
7,8 |
| Corporate General Manager (ANZSCO 111211) |
Excludes positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD$180,001 unless they involve an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies. | 5 |
| Corporate Services Manager (ANZSCO 132111) |
Excludes any of the following positions:
|
4,20,22 |
| Cotton Grower (ANZSCO 121211) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Crop Farmers (nec) (ANZSCO 121299) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Customer Service Manager (ANZSCO 149212) |
Excludes any of the following positions:
|
2, 11,19 |
| Dairy Cattle Farmer (ANZSCO 121313) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Facilities Manager (ANZSCO 149913) |
Excludes positions:
|
14 |
| Finance Manager (ANZSCO 132211) |
Excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience. | 1 |
| Fitness Centre Manager (ANZSCO 149112) |
Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast. | 10 |
| Flower Grower (ANZSCO 121212) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Flying Instructor (ANZSCO 231113) | Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast. | 10 |
| Fruit or Nut Grower (ANZSCO 121213) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ) (ANZSCO 121214) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Grape Grower (ANZSCO 121215) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Graphic Designer (ANZSCO 232411) |
Excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years full time relevant work experience. | 1 |
| Hair or Beauty Salon Manager (ANZSCO 142114) |
Excludes positions that:
|
13,21 |
| Hairdresser (ANZSCO 391111) |
Excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience. | 1 |
| Helicopter pilot (ANZSCO 231114) |
Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast. | 10 |
| Horse Breeder (ANZSCO 121316) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Hotel or Motel Manager (ANZSCO 141311) |
Excludes positions that predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons). | 9 |
| ICT Project Manager (ANZSCO 135112) |
Excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience. | 1 |
| ICT Support Engineer (ANZSCO 263212) |
Excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience. | 1 |
| ICT Systems Test Engineer (ANZSCO 263213) |
Excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience. | 1 |
| Information and Organisation Professionals (nec) (ANZSCO 224999) |
Excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience. | 1 |
| Livestock Farmers (nec) (ANZSCO 121399) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Management Consultant (ANZSCO 224711) | Excludes positions in businesses that:
|
19,21 |
| Marketing Specialist (ANZSCO 225113) |
Excludes any of the following positions:
|
2,11,19 |
| Massage Therapist (ANZSCO 411611) |
Excludes any of the following positions:
|
12 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technician (ANZSCO 312512) |
Excludes positions relating to mobile phone repairs. | 16 |
| Mixed Crop & Livestock Farmer (ANZSCO 121411) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Mixed Crop Farmer (ANZSCO 121216) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Mixed Livestock Farmer (ANZSCO 121317) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Pastrycook (ANZSCO 351112) |
Excludes any of the following positions:
|
17 |
| Pig Farmer (ANZSCO 121318) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Post Office Manager (ANZSCO 142115) |
Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast. | 10 |
| Poultry Farmer (ANZSCO 121321) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Primary Products Inspectors(nec) (ANZSCO 311399) |
Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast | 10 |
| Production Manager (Forestry) (ANZSCO 133511) |
Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast | 10 |
| Recruitment Consultant (ANZSCO 223112) |
Excludes any of the following positions:
|
2,19,21 |
| Retail Buyer (ANZSCO 639211) |
Excludes positions that are
|
11 |
| Sales and Marketing Manager (ANZSCO 131112) |
Excludes any of the following positions
|
3, 11,20 |
| Sheep Farmer (ANZSCO 121322) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Software Tester (ANZSCO 261314) |
Excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience. | 1 |
| Sports Centre Manager (ANZSCO 149113) |
Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast. | 10 |
| Sugar Cane Grower (ANZSCO 121217) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Supply and Distribution Manager (ANZSCO 133611) |
Excludes any of the following positions:
|
3,11,19 |
| Taxation Accountant (ANZSCO 221113) | Excludes clerical, bookkeeper or accounting clerk positions. | 6 |
| Technical Sales Representatives(nec) including, but not limited to, education sales representatives (ANZSCO 225499) |
Excludes any of the following positions:
|
2,15 |
| Transport Company Manager (ANZSCO 149413) |
Excludes any of the following positions:
|
9,19,21 |
| University Lecturer (ANZSCO 242111) |
Excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience. | 1 |
| Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ) (ANZSCO 121221) |
Excludes positions that:
|
9,10 |
| Web Developer (ANZSCO 261212) |
Excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience. | 1 |
| Wine Maker (ANZSCO 234213) |
Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast. | 10 |
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