Flagged Occupations for the Skilled Migration Occupation Lists

Skilled Migration Occupation Lists Review

This does not represent a decision of Government.

Please note: This Traffic Light Bulletin contains all occupations flagged for a change to their status and/or recommended for a salary caveat. If an occupation does not appear on the Traffic Light Bulletin then no change is proposed to the current status of that occupation. Stakeholders may make a submission in relation to any occupation, even if no change is proposed at this time.

Glossary

Term	Description
ANZSCO	Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
STSOL	Short Term Skilled Occupation List
MLTSSL	Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List
ROL	Regional Occupation List

Guide to the Traffic Light Colours

RED	Flagged for removal from the lists
ORANGE	Flagged for movement between lists – direction of movement is indicated in the Recommended Status column
GREEN	Flagged for addition to the lists

 

	ANZSCO code	Occupation Name	Current Status on SMOLs	Recommended Status for Traffic Light Bulletin
1	272111	Careers Counsellor	STSOL	OFF (RED)
2	324212	Vehicle Trimmer	STSOL	OFF (RED)
3	342311	Business Machine Mechanic	STSOL	OFF (RED)
4	361199	Animal Attendants and Trainers nec	STSOL	OFF (RED)
5	362211	Gardener (General)	STSOL	OFF (RED)
6	391111	Hairdresser	STSOL	OFF (RED)
7	394213	Wood Machinist	STSOL	OFF (RED)
8	411611	Massage Therapist	STSOL	OFF (RED)
9	411711	Community Worker	STSOL	OFF (RED)
10	452311	Diving Instructor (Open Water)	STSOL	OFF (RED)
11	452312	Gymnastics Coach or Instructor	STSOL	OFF (RED)
12	321111	Automotive Electrician	MLTSSL	STSOL (ORANGE)
13	321213	Motorcycle Mechanic	MLTSSL	STSOL (ORANGE)
14	323313	Locksmith	MLTSSL	STSOL (ORANGE)
15	332211	Painting Trades Worker	MLTSSL	STSOL (ORANGE)
16	333111	Glazier	MLTSSL	STSOL (ORANGE)
17	333411	Wall and Floor Tiler	MLTSSL	STSOL (ORANGE)
18	394111	Cabinetmaker	MLTSSL	STSOL (ORANGE)
19	142115	Post Office Manager	ROL	STSOL (ORANGE)
20	312511	Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson	ROL	STSOL (ORANGE)
21	612115	Real Estate Representative	ROL	STSOL (ORANGE)
22	234411	Geologist	STSOL	ROL (ORANGE)
23	131112	Sales and Marketing Manager	STSOL	MLTSSL (with salary caveat of $120,000) (ORANGE)
24	135112	ICT Project Manager (includes Blockchain Planner/Manager)	STSOL	MLTSSL (with salary caveat of $120,000) (ORANGE)
25	224999	Information and Organisation Professionals nec (includes Data Scientist)	STSOL	MLTSSL (with salary caveat of $90,000) (ORANGE)
26	599612	Insurance Loss Adjuster	STSOL	MLTSSL (with salary caveat of $80,000) (ORANGE)
27	133612	Procurement Manager	ROL	MLTSSL (ORANGE)
28	231213	Ship’s Master	ROL	MLTSSL (ORANGE)
29	221212	Corporate Treasurer	OFF	STSOL (GREEN)
30	423111	Aged or Disabled Carer	OFF	STSOL (with mandatory skills assessment) (GREEN)
31	423312	Nursing Support Worker	OFF	STSOL (with mandatory skills assessment) (GREEN)
32	423313	Personal Care Assistant	OFF	STSOL (with mandatory skills assessment) (GREEN)