494 visa occupations list
494 visa occupations list
The department of Home Affairs has announced the list of occupations eligible for the new Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored (Regional). The 494 visa will be substituting the current 187 (RSMS) visa and commencing November 16, 2019 the 494 visa has 10,000 places allocated per year. It requires employer sponsorship and the position must be likely to exist for 5 years. It has a 45 year age limit, competent English, RCB advice and must meet the AMSR. Visa applicants must have a suitable skills assessment and at least 3 years’ skilled employment.
The 491 has a pathway to permanent residency through the 191 visa: applicant must have at least three years’ full-time relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a related field, at the same level of skill.
Regional areas are defined as any area excluding Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Related:
| Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List | ||
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Item |
Column 1
Occupation |
Column 2
Assessing authority |
| 1 | chief executive or managing director | AIM |
| 2 | corporate general manager | AIM |
| 3 | construction project manager | VETASSESS |
| 4 | engineering manager | (a) Engineers Australia; or
(b) AIM |
| 5 | child care centre manager | ACECQA |
| 6 | nursing clinical director | ANMAC |
| 7 | primary health organisation manager | VETASSESS |
| 8 | welfare centre manager | ACWA |
| 9 | faculty head | VETASSESS |
| 10 | chief information officer | ACWA |
| 11 | arts administrator or manager | VETASSESS |
| 12 | environmental manager | VETASSESS |
| 13 | dancer or choreographer | VETASSESS |
| 14 | music director | VETASSESS |
| 15 | musician (instrumental) | VETASSESS |
| 16 | artistic director | VETASSESS |
| 17 | accountant (general) | (a) CAANZ; or
(b) CPAA; or (c) IPA |
| 18 | management accountant | (a) CAANZ; or
(b) CPAA; or (c) IPA |
| 19 | taxation accountant | (a) CAANZ; or
(b) CPAA; or (c) IPA |
| 20 | external auditor | (a) CAANZ; or
(b) CPAA; or (c) IPA |
| 21 | internal auditor | VETASSESS |
| 22 | actuary | VETASSESS |
| 23 | statistician | VETASSESS |
| 24 | economist | VETASSESS |
| 25 | land economist | VETASSESS |
| 26 | valuer | VETASSESS |
| 27 | management consultant | VETASSESS |
| 28 | architect | AACA |
| 29 | landscape architect | VETASSESS |
| 30 | surveyor | SSSI |
| 31 | cartographer | VETASSESS |
| 32 | other spatial scientist | VETASSESS |
| 33 | chemical engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 34 | materials engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 35 | civil engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 36 | geotechnical engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 37 | quantity surveyor | AIQS |
| 38 | structural engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 39 | transport engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 40 | electrical engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 41 | electronics engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 42 | industrial engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 43 | mechanical engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 44 | production or plant engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 45 | mining engineer (excluding petroleum) | Engineers Australia |
| 46 | petroleum engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 47 | aeronautical engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 48 | agricultural engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 49 | biomedical engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 50 | engineering technologist | Engineers Australia |
| 51 | environmental engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 52 | naval architect | Engineers Australia |
| 53 | engineering professionals (nec) | Engineers Australia |
| 54 | agricultural consultant | VETASSESS |
| 55 | agricultural scientist | VETASSESS |
| 56 | forester | VETASSESS |
| 57 | chemist | VETASSESS |
| 58 | food technologist | VETASSESS |
| 59 | environmental consultant | VETASSESS |
| 60 | environmental research scientist | VETASSESS |
| 61 | environmental scientists (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 62 | geophysicist | VETASSESS |
| 63 | hydrogeologist | VETASSESS |
| 64 | life scientist (general) | VETASSESS |
| 65 | biochemist | VETASSESS |
| 66 | biotechnologist | VETASSESS |
| 67 | botanist | VETASSESS |
| 68 | marine biologist | VETASSESS |
| 69 | microbiologist | VETASSESS |
| 70 | zoologist | VETASSESS |
| 71 | life scientists (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 72 | medical laboratory scientist | AIMS |
| 73 | veterinarian | AVBC |
| 74 | conservator | VETASSESS |
| 75 | metallurgist | VETASSESS |
| 76 | meteorologist | VETASSESS |
| 77 | physicist | the assessing authority for the occupation under subsection (2) |
| 78 | natural and physical science professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 79 | early childhood (pre‑primary school) teacher | AITSL |
| 80 | secondary school teacher | AITSL |
| 81 | special needs teacher | AITSL |
| 82 | teacher of the hearing impaired | AITSL |
| 83 | teacher of the sight impaired | AITSL |
| 84 | special education teachers (nec) | AITSL |
| 85 | university lecturer | VETASSESS |
| 86 | medical diagnostic radiographer | ASMIRT |
| 87 | medical radiation therapist | ASMIRT |
| 88 | nuclear medicine technologist | ANZSNM |
| 89 | sonographer | ASMIRT |
| 90 | optometrist | OCANZ |
| 91 | orthotist or prosthetist | AOPA |
| 92 | chiropractor | CCEA |
| 93 | osteopath | AOAC |
| 94 | occupational therapist | OTC |
| 95 | physiotherapist | APC |
| 96 | podiatrist | PodBA |
| 97 | audiologist | VETASSESS |
| 98 | speech pathologist | SPA |
| 99 | general practitioner | MedBA |
| 100 | specialist physician (general medicine) | MedBA |
| 101 | cardiologist | MedBA |
| 102 | clinical haematologist | MedBA |
| 103 | medical oncologist | MedBA |
| 104 | endocrinologist | MedBA |
| 105 | gastroenterologist | MedBA |
| 106 | intensive care specialist | MedBA |
| 107 | neurologist | MedBA |
| 108 | paediatrician | MedBA |
| 109 | renal medicine specialist | MedBA |
| 110 | rheumatologist | MedBA |
| 111 | thoracic medicine specialist | MedBA |
| 112 | specialist physicians (nec) | MedBA |
| 113 | psychiatrist | MedBA |
| 114 | surgeon (general) | MedBA |
| 115 | cardiothoracic surgeon | MedBA |
| 116 | neurosurgeon | MedBA |
| 117 | orthopaedic surgeon | MedBA |
| 118 | otorhinolaryngologist | MedBA |
| 119 | paediatric surgeon | MedBA |
| 120 | plastic and reconstructive surgeon | MedBA |
| 121 | urologist | MedBA |
| 122 | vascular surgeon | MedBA |
| 123 | dermatologist | MedBA |
| 124 | emergency medicine specialist | MedBA |
| 125 | obstetrician and gynaecologist | MedBA |
| 126 | ophthalmologist | MedBA |
| 127 | pathologist | MedBA |
| 128 | diagnostic and interventional radiologist | MedBA |
| 129 | radiation oncologist | MedBA |
| 130 | medical practitioners (nec) | MedBA |
| 131 | midwife | ANMAC |
| 132 | nurse practitioner | ANMAC |
| 133 | registered nurse (aged care) | ANMAC |
| 134 | registered nurse (child and family health) | ANMAC |
| 135 | registered nurse (community health) | ANMAC |
| 136 | registered nurse (critical care and emergency) | ANMAC |
| 137 | registered nurse (developmental disability) | ANMAC |
| 138 | registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation) | ANMAC |
| 139 | registered nurse (medical) | ANMAC |
| 140 | registered nurse (medical practice) | ANMAC |
| 141 | registered nurse (mental health) | ANMAC |
| 142 | registered nurse (perioperative) | ANMAC |
| 143 | registered nurse (surgical) | ANMAC |
| 144 | registered nurse (paediatrics) | ANMAC |
| 145 | registered nurses (nec) | ANMAC |
| 146 | ICT business analyst | ACS |
| 147 | systems analyst | ACS |
| 148 | multimedia specialist | ACS |
| 149 | analyst programmer | ACS |
| 150 | developer programmer | ACS |
| 151 | software engineer | ACS |
| 152 | software and applications programmers (nec) | ACS |
| 153 | ICT security specialist | ACS |
| 154 | computer network and systems engineer | ACS |
| 155 | telecommunications engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 156 | telecommunications network engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 157 | barrister | a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory |
| 158 | solicitor | a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory |
| 159 | clinical psychologist | APS |
| 160 | educational psychologist | APS |
| 161 | organisational psychologist | APS |
| 162 | psychologists (nec) | APS |
| 163 | social worker | AASW |
| 164 | civil engineering draftsperson | (a) Engineers Australia; or
(b) VETASSESS |
| 165 | civil engineering technician | VETASSESS |
| 166 | electrical engineering draftsperson | Engineers Australia |
| 167 | electrical engineering technician | TRA |
| 168 | radio communications technician | TRA |
| 169 | telecommunications field engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 170 | telecommunications network planner | Engineers Australia |
| 171 | telecommunications technical officer or technologist | Engineers Australia |
| 172 | automotive electrician | TRA |
| 173 | motor mechanic (general) | TRA |
| 174 | diesel motor mechanic | TRA |
| 175 | motorcycle mechanic | TRA |
| 176 | small engine mechanic | TRA |
| 177 | sheetmetal trades worker | TRA |
| 178 | metal fabricator | TRA |
| 179 | pressure welder | TRA |
| 180 | welder (first class) | TRA |
| 181 | fitter (general) | TRA |
| 182 | fitter and turner | TRA |
| 183 | fitter‑welder | TRA |
| 184 | metal machinist (first class) | TRA |
| 185 | locksmith | TRA |
| 186 | panelbeater | TRA |
| 187 | bricklayer | TRA |
| 188 | stonemason | TRA |
| 189 | carpenter and joiner | TRA |
| 190 | carpenter | TRA |
| 191 | joiner | TRA |
| 192 | painting trades worker | TRA |
| 193 | glazier | TRA |
| 194 | fibrous plasterer | TRA |
| 195 | solid plasterer | TRA |
| 196 | wall and floor tiler | TRA |
| 197 | plumber (general) | TRA |
| 198 | airconditioning and mechanical services plumber | TRA |
| 199 | drainer | TRA |
| 200 | gasfitter | TRA |
| 201 | roof plumber | TRA |
| 202 | electrician (general) | TRA |
| 203 | electrician (special class) | TRA |
| 204 | lift mechanic | TRA |
| 205 | airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic | TRA |
| 206 | technical cable jointer | TRA |
| 207 | electronic equipment trades worker | TRA |
| 208 | electronic instrument trades worker (general) | TRA |
| 209 | electronic instrument trades worker (special class) | TRA |
| 210 | chef | TRA |
| 211 | horse trainer | TRA |
| 212 | cabinetmaker | TRA |
| 213 | boat builder and repairer | TRA |
| 214 | shipwright | TRA |
| 215 | tennis coach | VETASSESS |
| 216 | footballer | VETASSESS |
Note: For the meaning of the expressions in column 2, see section 9.
(2) The assessing authority:
(a) for a physicist (other than a medical physicist) is VETASSESS; and
(b) for a medical physicist is ACPSEM.
Note: For the meaning of VETASSESS and ACPSEM, see section 9.
(1) The following table is the Regional Occupation List.
| Regional Occupation List | ||
|
Item |
Column 1
Occupation |
Column 2
Assessing authority |
| 1 | aquaculture farmer | VETASSESS |
| 2 | cotton grower | VETASSESS |
| 3 | flower grower | VETASSESS |
| 4 | fruit or nut grower | VETASSESS |
| 5 | grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / field crop grower (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 6 | grape grower | VETASSESS |
| 7 | mixed crop farmer | VETASSESS |
| 8 | sugar cane grower | VETASSESS |
| 9 | turf grower | VETASSESS |
| 10 | vegetable grower (Aus) / market gardener (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 11 | crop farmers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 12 | apiarist | VETASSESS |
| 13 | beef cattle farmer | VETASSESS |
| 14 | dairy cattle farmer | VETASSESS |
| 15 | deer farmer | VETASSESS |
| 16 | goat farmer | VETASSESS |
| 17 | horse breeder | VETASSESS |
| 18 | mixed livestock farmer | VETASSESS |
| 19 | pig farmer | VETASSESS |
| 20 | poultry farmer | VETASSESS |
| 21 | sheep farmer | VETASSESS |
| 22 | livestock farmers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 23 | mixed crop and livestock farmer | VETASSESS |
| 24 | sales and marketing manager | AIM |
| 25 | advertising manager | AIM |
| 26 | public relations manager | AIM |
| 27 | corporate services manager | VETASSESS |
| 28 | finance manager | (a) CAANZ; or
(b) CPAA; or (c) IPA |
| 29 | human resource manager | AIM |
| 30 | policy and planning manager | VETASSESS |
| 31 | research and development manager | VETASSESS |
| 32 | project builder | VETASSESS |
| 33 | importer or exporter | VETASSESS |
| 34 | wholesaler | VETASSESS |
| 35 | manufacturer | VETASSESS |
| 36 | production manager (forestry) | VETASSESS |
| 37 | production manager (manufacturing) | VETASSESS |
| 38 | production manager (mining) | VETASSESS |
| 39 | supply and distribution manager | AIM |
| 40 | procurement manager | AIM |
| 41 | medical administrator (Aus) / medical superintendent (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 42 | health and welfare services managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 43 | school principal | VETASSESS |
| 44 | regional education manager | VETASSESS |
| 45 | education managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 46 | ICT project manager | ACS |
| 47 | ICT managers (nec) | ACS |
| 48 | laboratory manager | VETASSESS |
| 49 | quality assurance manager | VETASSESS |
| 50 | sports administrator | VETASSESS |
| 51 | specialist managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 52 | cafe or restaurant manager | VETASSESS |
| 53 | caravan park and camping ground manager | VETASSESS |
| 54 | hotel or motel manager | VETASSESS |
| 55 | licensed club manager | VETASSESS |
| 56 | bed and breakfast operator | VETASSESS |
| 57 | retirement village manager | VETASSESS |
| 58 | accommodation and hospitality managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 59 | retail manager (general) | VETASSESS |
| 60 | antique dealer | VETASSESS |
| 61 | betting agency manager | VETASSESS |
| 62 | hair or beauty salon manager | VETASSESS |
| 63 | post office manager | VETASSESS |
| 64 | travel agency manager | VETASSESS |
| 65 | amusement centre manager | VETASSESS |
| 66 | fitness centre manager | VETASSESS |
| 67 | sports centre manager | VETASSESS |
| 68 | call or contact centre manager | VETASSESS |
| 69 | customer service manager | VETASSESS |
| 70 | conference and event organiser | VETASSESS |
| 71 | fleet manager | VETASSESS |
| 72 | railway station manager | VETASSESS |
| 73 | transport company manager | VETASSESS |
| 74 | boarding kennel or cattery operator | VETASSESS |
| 75 | cinema or theatre manager | VETASSESS |
| 76 | facilities manager | VETASSESS |
| 77 | financial institution branch manager | VETASSESS |
| 78 | equipment hire manager | VETASSESS |
| 79 | hospitality, retail and service managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 80 | actor | VETASSESS |
| 81 | entertainer or variety artist | VETASSESS |
| 82 | actors, dancers and other entertainers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 83 | composer | VETASSESS |
| 84 | singer | VETASSESS |
| 85 | music professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 86 | photographer | VETASSESS |
| 87 | painter (visual arts) | VETASSESS |
| 88 | potter or ceramic artist | VETASSESS |
| 89 | sculptor | VETASSESS |
| 90 | visual arts and crafts professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 91 | media producer (excluding video) | VETASSESS |
| 92 | radio presenter | VETASSESS |
| 93 | television presenter | VETASSESS |
| 94 | author | VETASSESS |
| 95 | book or script editor | VETASSESS |
| 96 | art director (film, television or stage) | VETASSESS |
| 97 | director (film, television, radio or stage) | VETASSESS |
| 98 | director of photography | VETASSESS |
| 99 | film and video editor | VETASSESS |
| 100 | program director (television or radio) | VETASSESS |
| 101 | stage manager | VETASSESS |
| 102 | technical director | VETASSESS |
| 103 | video producer | VETASSESS |
| 104 | film, television, radio and stage directors (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 105 | copywriter | VETASSESS |
| 106 | newspaper or periodical editor | VETASSESS |
| 107 | print journalist | VETASSESS |
| 108 | radio journalist | VETASSESS |
| 109 | technical writer | VETASSESS |
| 110 | television journalist | VETASSESS |
| 111 | journalists and other writers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 112 | company secretary | VETASSESS |
| 113 | corporate treasurer | (a) CAANZ; or
(b) CPAA; or (c) IPA |
| 114 | commodities trader | VETASSESS |
| 115 | finance broker | VETASSESS |
| 116 | insurance broker | VETASSESS |
| 117 | financial brokers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 118 | financial market dealer | VETASSESS |
| 119 | futures trader | VETASSESS |
| 120 | stockbroking dealer | VETASSESS |
| 121 | financial dealers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 122 | financial investment adviser | VETASSESS |
| 123 | financial investment manager | VETASSESS |
| 124 | human resource adviser | VETASSESS |
| 125 | recruitment consultant | VETASSESS |
| 126 | workplace relations adviser | VETASSESS |
| 127 | ICT trainer | ACS |
| 128 | training and development professional | VETASSESS |
| 129 | mathematician | VETASSESS |
| 130 | archivist | VETASSESS |
| 131 | gallery or museum curator | VETASSESS |
| 132 | health information manager | VETASSESS |
| 133 | records manager | VETASSESS |
| 134 | policy analyst | VETASSESS |
| 135 | librarian | VETASSESS |
| 136 | organisation and methods analyst | VETASSESS |
| 137 | electorate officer | VETASSESS |
| 138 | liaison officer | VETASSESS |
| 139 | migration agent (Aus) / immigration consultant (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 140 | patents examiner | VETASSESS |
| 141 | information and organisation professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 142 | advertising specialist | VETASSESS |
| 143 | market research analyst | VETASSESS |
| 144 | marketing specialist | VETASSESS |
| 145 | ICT account manager | VETASSESS |
| 146 | ICT business development manager | VETASSESS |
| 147 | ICT sales representative | VETASSESS |
| 148 | public relations professional | VETASSESS |
| 149 | sales representative (industrial products) | VETASSESS |
| 150 | sales representative (medical and pharmaceutical products) | VETASSESS |
| 151 | technical sales representatives (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 152 | aeroplane pilot | CASA |
| 153 | flying instructor | VETASSESS |
| 154 | helicopter pilot | CASA |
| 155 | air transport professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 156 | master fisher | VETASSESS |
| 157 | ship’s engineer | AMSA |
| 158 | ship’s master | AMSA |
| 159 | ship’s officer | AMSA |
| 160 | marine surveyor | AMSA |
| 161 | marine transport professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 162 | fashion designer | VETASSESS |
| 163 | industrial designer | VETASSESS |
| 164 | jewellery designer | VETASSESS |
| 165 | graphic designer | VETASSESS |
| 166 | illustrator | VETASSESS |
| 167 | multimedia designer | VETASSESS |
| 168 | web designer | VETASSESS |
| 169 | interior designer | VETASSESS |
| 170 | urban and regional planner | VETASSESS |
| 171 | wine maker | VETASSESS |
| 172 | conservation officer | VETASSESS |
| 173 | park ranger | VETASSESS |
| 174 | geologist | VETASSESS |
| 175 | exercise physiologist | VETASSESS |
| 176 | primary school teacher | AITSL |
| 177 | middle school teacher (Aus) / intermediate school teacher (NZ) | AITSL |
| 178 | university tutor | VETASSESS |
| 179 | vocational education teacher (Aus) / polytechnic teacher (NZ) | the assessing body for the occupation under subsection (2) |
| 180 | education adviser | VETASSESS |
| 181 | education reviewer | VETASSESS |
| 182 | art teacher (private tuition) | VETASSESS |
| 183 | dance teacher (private tuition) | VETASSESS |
| 184 | drama teacher (private tuition) | VETASSESS |
| 185 | music teacher (private tuition) | VETASSESS |
| 186 | private tutors and teachers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 187 | teacher of English to speakers of other languages | VETASSESS |
| 188 | dietitian | DAA |
| 189 | nutritionist | VETASSESS |
| 190 | environmental health officer | VETASSESS |
| 191 | occupational health and safety adviser | VETASSESS |
| 192 | orthoptist | VETASSESS |
| 193 | hospital pharmacist | APharmC |
| 194 | industrial pharmacist | VETASSESS |
| 195 | retail pharmacist | APharmC |
| 196 | health promotion officer | VETASSESS |
| 197 | health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 198 | acupuncturist | CMBA |
| 199 | homoeopath | VETASSESS |
| 200 | naturopath | VETASSESS |
| 201 | traditional Chinese medicine practitioner | CMBA |
| 202 | complementary health therapists (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 203 | dental specialist | ADC |
| 204 | dentist | ADC |
| 205 | resident medical officer | MedBA |
| 206 | anaesthetist | MedBA |
| 207 | nurse educator | ANMAC |
| 208 | nurse researcher | ANMAC |
| 209 | nurse manager | ANMAC |
| 210 | web developer | ACS |
| 211 | software tester | ACS |
| 212 | database administrator | ACS |
| 213 | systems administrator | ACS |
| 214 | network administrator | ACS |
| 215 | network analyst | ACS |
| 216 | ICT quality assurance engineer | ACS |
| 217 | ICT support engineer | ACS |
| 218 | ICT systems test engineer | ACS |
| 219 | ICT support and test engineers (nec) | ACS |
| 220 | intellectual property lawyer | VETASSESS |
| 221 | judicial and other legal professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 222 | careers counsellor | VETASSESS |
| 223 | drug and alcohol counsellor | VETASSESS |
| 224 | family and marriage counsellor | VETASSESS |
| 225 | rehabilitation counsellor | VETASSESS |
| 226 | student counsellor | VETASSESS |
| 227 | counsellors (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 228 | psychotherapist | VETASSESS |
| 229 | historian | VETASSESS |
| 230 | interpreter | NAATI |
| 231 | translator | NAATI |
| 232 | archaeologist | VETASSESS |
| 233 | social professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 234 | community arts worker | VETASSESS |
| 235 | recreation officer (Aus) / recreation coordinator (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 236 | welfare worker | ACWA |
| 237 | agricultural technician | VETASSESS |
| 238 | anaesthetic technician | VETASSESS |
| 239 | cardiac technician | VETASSESS |
| 240 | medical laboratory technician | AIMS |
| 241 | operating theatre technician | VETASSESS |
| 242 | pharmacy technician | VETASSESS |
| 243 | pathology collector (Aus) / phlebotomist (NZ) | AIMS |
| 244 | medical technicians (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 245 | fisheries officer | VETASSESS |
| 246 | meat inspector | VETASSESS |
| 247 | quarantine officer | VETASSESS |
| 248 | primary products inspectors (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 249 | chemistry technician | VETASSESS |
| 250 | earth science technician | VETASSESS |
| 251 | life science technician | VETASSESS |
| 252 | school laboratory technician | VETASSESS |
| 253 | hydrographer | VETASSESS |
| 254 | science technicians (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 255 | architectural draftsperson | VETASSESS |
| 256 | building associate | VETASSESS |
| 257 | building inspector | VETASSESS |
| 258 | construction estimator | VETASSESS |
| 259 | plumbing inspector | VETASSESS |
| 260 | surveying or spatial science technician | VETASSESS |
| 261 | architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 262 | electronic engineering draftsperson | Engineers Australia |
| 263 | electronic engineering technician | TRA |
| 264 | mechanical engineering draftsperson | Engineers Australia |
| 265 | mechanical engineering technician | TRA |
| 266 | safety inspector | VETASSESS |
| 267 | maintenance planner | VETASSESS |
| 268 | metallurgical or materials technician | VETASSESS |
| 269 | mine deputy | VETASSESS |
| 270 | building and engineering technicians (nec) | (a) VETASSESS; or
(b) Engineers Australia |
| 271 | hardware technician | TRA |
| 272 | ICT customer support officer | TRA |
| 273 | web administrator | ACS |
| 274 | ICT support technicians (nec) | TRA |
| 275 | blacksmith | TRA |
| 276 | electroplater | TRA |
| 277 | farrier | TRA |
| 278 | metal casting trades worker | TRA |
| 279 | metal polisher | TRA |
| 280 | aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) | TRA |
| 281 | aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical) | TRA |
| 282 | aircraft maintenance engineer (structures) | TRA |
| 283 | textile, clothing and footwear mechanic | TRA |
| 284 | metal fitters and machinists (nec) | TRA |
| 285 | engraver | TRA |
| 286 | gunsmith | TRA |
| 287 | precision instrument maker and repairer | TRA |
| 288 | saw doctor | TRA |
| 289 | watch and clock maker and repairer | TRA |
| 290 | engineering patternmaker | TRA |
| 291 | toolmaker | TRA |
| 292 | vehicle body builder | TRA |
| 293 | vehicle trimmer | TRA |
| 294 | vehicle painter | TRA |
| 295 | floor finisher | TRA |
| 296 | roof tiler | TRA |
| 297 | electrical linesworker (Aus) / electrical line mechanic (NZ) | TRA |
| 298 | business machine mechanic | TRA |
| 299 | communications operator | TRA |
| 300 | cabler (data and telecommunications) | TRA |
| 301 | telecommunications cable jointer | TRA |
| 302 | telecommunications linesworker (Aus) / telecommunications line mechanic (NZ) | TRA |
| 303 | telecommunications technician | TRA |
| 304 | baker | TRA |
| 305 | pastrycook | TRA |
| 306 | butcher or smallgoods maker | TRA |
| 307 | cook | TRA |
| 308 | dog handler or trainer | VETASSESS |
| 309 | pet groomer | VETASSESS |
| 310 | zookeeper | VETASSESS |
| 311 | kennel hand | VETASSESS |
| 312 | animal attendants and trainers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 313 | shearer | VETASSESS |
| 314 | veterinary nurse | VETASSESS |
| 315 | florist | TRA |
| 316 | gardener (general) | TRA |
| 317 | arborist | TRA |
| 318 | landscape gardener | TRA |
| 319 | greenkeeper | TRA |
| 320 | nurseryperson | TRA |
| 321 | hairdresser | TRA |
| 322 | print finisher | TRA |
| 323 | screen printer | TRA |
| 324 | graphic pre‑press trades worker | TRA |
| 325 | printing machinist | TRA |
| 326 | small offset printer | TRA |
| 327 | canvas goods fabricator | TRA |
| 328 | leather goods maker | TRA |
| 329 | sail maker | TRA |
| 330 | shoemaker | TRA |
| 331 | apparel cutter | TRA |
| 332 | clothing patternmaker | TRA |
| 333 | dressmaker or tailor | TRA |
| 334 | clothing trades workers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 335 | upholsterer | TRA |
| 336 | furniture finisher | TRA |
| 337 | picture framer | TRA |
| 338 | wood machinist | TRA |
| 339 | wood turner | TRA |
| 340 | wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec) | TRA |
| 341 | chemical plant operator | TRA |
| 342 | gas or petroleum operator | TRA |
| 343 | power generation plant operator | TRA |
| 344 | gallery or museum technician | TRA |
| 345 | library technician | VETASSESS |
| 346 | jeweller | TRA |
| 347 | broadcast transmitter operator | TRA |
| 348 | camera operator (film, television or video) | TRA |
| 349 | light technician | TRA |
| 350 | makeup artist | TRA |
| 351 | musical instrument maker or repairer | TRA |
| 352 | sound technician | TRA |
| 353 | television equipment operator | TRA |
| 354 | performing arts technicians (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 355 | signwriter | TRA |
| 356 | diver | VETASSESS |
| 357 | interior decorator | VETASSESS |
| 358 | optical dispenser (Aus) / dispensing optician (NZ) | TRA |
| 359 | optical mechanic | TRA |
| 360 | photographer’s assistant | VETASSESS |
| 361 | plastics technician | TRA |
| 362 | wool classer | TRA |
| 363 | fire protection equipment technician | TRA |
| 364 | technicians and trades workers (nec) | TRA |
| 365 | ambulance officer | VETASSESS |
| 366 | intensive care ambulance paramedic (Aus) / ambulance paramedic (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 367 | dental hygienist | VETASSESS |
| 368 | dental prosthetist | TRA |
| 369 | dental technician | TRA |
| 370 | dental therapist | VETASSESS |
| 371 | diversional therapist | VETASSESS |
| 372 | enrolled nurse | ANMAC |
| 373 | mothercraft nurse | VETASSESS |
| 374 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker | VETASSESS |
| 375 | massage therapist | VETASSESS |
| 376 | community worker | ACWA |
| 377 | disabilities services officer | ACWA |
| 378 | family support worker | ACWA |
| 379 | residential care officer | ACWA |
| 380 | youth worker | ACWA |
| 381 | child care worker (group leaders only) | ACECQA |
| 382 | hotel service manager | VETASSESS |
| 383 | emergency service worker | VETASSESS |
| 384 | security consultant | VETASSESS |
| 385 | driving instructor | VETASSESS |
| 386 | funeral director | VETASSESS |
| 387 | funeral workers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 388 | flight attendant | VETASSESS |
| 389 | travel attendants (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 390 | first aid trainer | VETASSESS |
| 391 | diving instructor (open water) | VETASSESS |
| 392 | gymnastics coach or instructor | VETASSESS |
| 393 | horse riding coach or instructor | VETASSESS |
| 394 | snowsport instructor | VETASSESS |
| 395 | swimming coach or instructor | VETASSESS |
| 396 | other sports coach or instructor | VETASSESS |
| 397 | dog or horse racing official | VETASSESS |
| 398 | sports development officer | VETASSESS |
| 399 | sports umpire | VETASSESS |
| 400 | other sports official | VETASSESS |
| 401 | golfer | VETASSESS |
| 402 | jockey | TRA |
| 403 | lifeguard | VETASSESS |
| 404 | sportspersons (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 405 | contract administrator | VETASSESS |
| 406 | program or project administrator | VETASSESS |
| 407 | office manager | VETASSESS |
| 408 | health practice manager | VETASSESS |
| 409 | practice managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 410 | personal assistant | VETASSESS |
| 411 | secretary (general) | VETASSESS |
| 412 | legal secretary | VETASSESS |
| 413 | call or contact centre team leader | VETASSESS |
| 414 | conveyancer | VETASSESS |
| 415 | legal executive | VETASSESS |
| 416 | clerk of court | VETASSESS |
| 417 | court bailiff or sheriff (Aus) / court collections officer (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 418 | court orderly (Aus) / court registry officer (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 419 | law clerk | VETASSESS |
| 420 | trust officer | VETASSESS |
| 421 | insurance investigator | VETASSESS |
| 422 | insurance loss adjuster | VETASSESS |
| 423 | insurance risk surveyor | VETASSESS |
| 424 | clinical coder | VETASSESS |
| 425 | auctioneer | VETASSESS |
| 426 | stock and station agent | VETASSESS |
| 427 | insurance agent | VETASSESS |
| 428 | business broker | VETASSESS |
| 429 | property manager | VETASSESS |
| 430 | real estate agency principal (Aus) / real estate agency licensee (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 431 | real estate agent | VETASSESS |
| 432 | real estate representative | VETASSESS |
| 433 | retail buyer | VETASSESS |
| 434 | wool buyer | VETASSESS |
Note 1: A small number of occupations are known by different titles in Australia and New Zealand. In these cases, ANZSCO uses a dual title, which notes the country‑specific titles, to describe the occupations, e.g. “grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / field crop grower (NZ)”. These dual titles have been used in column 1 of the table in this subsection for consistency with ANZSCO.
Note 2: For the meaning of the expressions in column 2, see section 9.
(2) The assessing authority:
(a) for a vocational education teacher (Aus) / polytechnic teacher (NZ) (trades) is TRA; and
(b) for a vocational education teacher (Aus) / polytechnic teacher (NZ) (other than a vocational education teacher (Aus) / polytechnic teacher (NZ) (trades)) is VETASSESS.
Note: For the meaning of TRA and VETASSESS, see section 9.
8 Specification of assessing authorities for child care centre managers and podiatrists—assessments that occurred before 16 November 2019
For the purposes of subclause 494.224(6) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, a person or body listed in column 2 of an item of the following table is specified as the assessing authority for the occupation listed in column 1 of the item in relation to an assessment if the assessment occurred before 16 November 2019.
| Assessing authorities | ||
|
Item |
Column 1
Occupation |
Column 2
Assessing authority |
| 1 | child care centre manager | TRA |
| 2 | podiatrist | Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council Limited |
Note: For the meaning of TRA, see section 9.
An expression mentioned in column 1 of an item of the following table is short for the expression mentioned in column 2 of that item.
| Assessing authorities | ||
|
Item |
Column 1
This expression … |
Column 2
is short for … |
| 1 | AACA | Architects Accreditation Council of Australia |
| 2 | AASW | Australian Association of Social Workers Limited |
| 3 | ACECQA | Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority |
| 4 | ACPSEM | Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine |
| 5 | ACS | Australian Computer Society Incorporated |
| 6 | ACWA | Australian Community Workers Association Inc |
| 7 | ADC | Australian Dental Council Limited |
| 8 | AIM | Australian Institute of Management |
| 9 | AIMS | Australian Institute of Medical Scientists |
| 10 | AIQS | The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors |
| 11 | AITSL | Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited |
| 12 | AMSA | Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
| 13 | ANMAC | Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited |
| 14 | ANZSNM | Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine |
| 15 | AOAC | Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council Limited |
| 16 | AOPA | The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association Limited |
| 17 | APC | Australian Physiotherapy Council Limited |
| 18 | APharmC | Australian Pharmacy Council Ltd |
| 19 | APS | The Australian Psychological Society Limited |
| 20 | ASMIRT | Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy |
| 21 | AVBC | Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Incorporated |
| 22 | CAANZ | Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand |
| 23 | CASA | Civil Aviation Safety Authority |
| 24 | CCEA | Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Limited |
| 25 | CMBA | Chinese Medicine Board of Australia |
| 26 | CPAA | CPA Australia Ltd |
| 27 | DAA | Dietitians Association of Australia |
| 28 | Engineers Australia | The Institution of Engineers Australia |
| 29 | IPA | Institute of Public Accountants Ltd |
| 30 | MedBA | Medical Board of Australia |
| 31 | NAATI | National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd |
| 32 | PodBA | Podiatry Board of Australia |
| 33 | OCANZ | Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand Limited |
| 34 | OTC | Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd |
| 35 | SPA | The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited |
| 36 | SSSI | Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute Limited |
| 37 | TRA | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 38 | VETASSESS | Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services |
The below occupations were omitted under the new 494 visa occupations list (as compared to the 187 list):
- defence force senior officer,
- local government legislator,
- member of parliament,
- legislators (nec),
- commissioned defence force officer,
- commissioned fire officer,
- commissioned police officer,
- senior non-commissioned defence force member,
- intelligence officer,
- air traffic controller,
- maori teachers (x 3 occupations),
- maori health practitioner,
- judge,
- magistrate,
- tribunal member,
- maori health assistant,
- parole or probation officer,
- defence force member – other ranks,
- fire fighter,
- detective,
- police officer.
RPL and TSS 482 visa
Excessive waiting times for parent visas
Northern Territory – Nomination Requirements (2024-2025)
Ending ‘visa hopping’ – 600 and 485 visas to student
35 Years or Under Age Limit for 485 Visa (50 for Masters by research and PhD)