457 Visa Occupations List | Combined list (MLTSSL+STSOL)

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:

  • Ambassador
  • Archbishop
  • Bishop
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:

  • clerical, book keeper and accounting clerk positions
  • positions in businesses that have an annual turnover of less than AUD$1M
  • positions in businesses that have fewer than five employees.
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:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals), or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
9,10
Aquaculture Farmer
(ANZSCO 121111)
Excludes positions that:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals), or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
9,10
Baker
(ANZSCO 351111)
Excludes any of the following positions:

  • relate to mass or standardised production, including positions based in a franchise or factory, as opposed to specialist production
  • involve full or partial production of food product for distribution to another  location
  • predominantly involve the use of pre-prepared food product from another location.
17
Beef Cattle Farmer
(ANZSCO 121312)
Excludes positions that:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals), or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
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:

  • fast food or takeaway food services
  • fast casual restaurants
  • drinking establishments that offer only a limited food service
  • limited service cafes including, but not limited to, coffee shops or mall cafes
  • limited service pizza restaurants.
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:

  • fast food or takeaway food services
  • fast casual restaurants
  • drinking establishments that offer only a limited food service
  • limited service cafes including, but not limited to, coffee shops or mall cafes
  • limited service pizza restaurants.
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:

  • are in businesses that have an annual turnover of less than AUD$1M; or
  • that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD$65,000.
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:

  • fast food or takeaway food services
  • fast casual restaurants
  • drinking establishments that offer only a limited food service
  • limited service cafes including, but not limited to, coffee shops or mall cafes
  • limited service pizza restaurants.
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:

  • have an annual turnover of less than AUD$1M
  • in businesses that have fewer than five employees; or
  • have a nominated base salary of less than AUD$80,000 unless they involve an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
4,20,22
Cotton Grower
(ANZSCO 121211)
Excludes positions that:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals), or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
9,10
Crop Farmers (nec)
(ANZSCO 121299)
Excludes positions that:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals), or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
9,10
Customer Service Manager
(ANZSCO 149212)
Excludes any of the following positions:

  • are based in a front-line retail setting
  • predominately involve direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis
  • with businesses than have an annual turnover of less than AUD$1M
  • have a nominated base salary of less than AUD$65,000.
2, 11,19
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(ANZSCO 121313)
Excludes positions that:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals), or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
9,10
Facilities Manager
(ANZSCO 149913)
Excludes positions:

  • not located in a commercial building or shopping centre environment, or
  • that predominantly involve the management of the provision of one particular service to a facility or managing one particular relationship.
    Example: a position that manages the cleaning contract for a facility but not other contracts relevant to the facility.
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:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals), or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
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:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals), or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
9,10
Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ)
(ANZSCO 121214)
Excludes positions that:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals); or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
9,10
Grape Grower
(ANZSCO 121215)
Excludes positions that:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals); or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
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:

  • predominantly involve hair dressing or beauty therapy related non-managerial tasks.
  • in businesses that have fewer than five employees.
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:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals); or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
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:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals); or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
9,10
Management Consultant (ANZSCO 224711) Excludes positions in businesses that:

  • have an annual turnover of less than AUD$1M; or
  • in businesses that have fewer than five employees.
19,21
Marketing Specialist
(ANZSCO 225113)
Excludes any of the following positions:

  • based in a front-line retail setting
  • predominately involve direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis
  • with businesses than have an annual turnover of less than AUD$1M
  • have a nominated base salary of less than AUD$65,000.
2,11,19
Massage Therapist
(ANZSCO 411611)
Excludes any of the following positions:

  • are non full-time
  • are not based in a therapeutic setting
  • involve the provision of  non-medical relaxation massage; or
  • are not based in a retail setting.
12
Mechanical Engineering Technician
(ANZSCO 312512)
Excludes positions relating to mobile phone repairs. 16
​Mixed Crop & Livestock Farmer
(ANZSCO 121411)
​Excludes positions that:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals); or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
​9,10
Mixed Crop Farmer
(ANZSCO 121216)
Excludes positions that:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals); or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
9,10
Mixed Livestock Farmer
(ANZSCO 121317)
Excludes positions that:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals); or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
9,10
Pastrycook
(ANZSCO 351112)
Excludes any of the following positions:

  • related to mass or standardised production, including positions based in a franchise or factory, as opposed to specialist production
  • that involve full or partial production of food product for distribution to another location
  • that predominantly involve the use of pre-prepared food product from another location.
17
Pig Farmer
(ANZSCO 121318)
Excludes positions that:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals); or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
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:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals); or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
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:

  • that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD$65,000
  • with businesses that have an annual turnover of less than AUD$1M
  • with businesses that have fewer than five employees.
2,19,21
Retail Buyer
(ANZSCO 639211)
Excludes positions that are

  • based in a front-line retail setting; or
  • that predominately involve direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis.
11
Sales and Marketing Manager
(ANZSCO 131112)
Excludes any of the following positions

  • based in a front-line retail setting;
  • predominately involve direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis;
  • with businesses that have an annual turnover of less than AUD$1M unless they involve an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies;
  • have a nominated base salary of less than AUD$65,000 unless they involve an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
3, 11,20
Sheep Farmer
(ANZSCO 121322)
Excludes positions that:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals); or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
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:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals); or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
9,10
Supply and Distribution Manager
(ANZSCO 133611)
Excludes any of the following positions:

  • based in a front-line retail setting;
  • that predominately involve direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis;
  • in businesses that have an annual turnover of less than AUD$1M;
  • that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD$65,000 unless they involve an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
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:

  • based in a front-line retail setting;
  • based in a call centre and do not require a significant technical knowledge of products;
  • predominantly involve selling educational courses to individual students;
  • that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD$65,000.
2,15
Transport Company Manager
(ANZSCO 149413)
Excludes any of the following positions:

  • predominately involve responsibility for low skilled tasks (e.g. truck driving)
  • positions in businesses that have an annual turnover of less than AUD$1M
  • positions in businesses that have fewer than five employees.
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:

  • predominantly involve low skilled tasks (e.g. fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals); or
  • are not located in regional Australia – that is, positions located in: Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne metropolitan area, the Greater Brisbane area, or the Gold Coast.
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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