On 3 December 2024, the Australian Government announced the release of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
The new CSOL fulfils the Government’s commitment to replace complex, out of date and inflexible occupation lists in our temporary skilled visa program. The CSOL is a single consolidated list, informed by labour market analysis and stakeholder consultations by Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) that provides access to temporary skilled migration for 456 occupations.
The CSOL will apply to the Core Skills stream of the new Skills in Demand visa, which will replace the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa on 7 December 2024.
The CSOL will also apply to the Direct Entry stream of the permanent Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa.
More details on other reform taking place on 7 December 2024, including the Skills in Demand visa (replacing the 482 TSS visa) and National Innovation visa,(replacing the Global Talent 858 visa) will be announced shortly.
The CSOL replaces existing multiple skilled occupation lists previously used for the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS visa). The CSOL has more than 450 occupations in sectors such as:
- construction
- cyber security
- agriculture
- health.
Occupations which do not appear in the 7 December 2024 CSOL.
The following occupations from the existing list of occupations (Medium & Long Term, Short Term, Regional) have been removed from the new CSOL. These occupations will not be eligible for Tier 2 (Core Skills Pathway) of the new SID 482 visa after 7 December 2024.
Agriculture and Farming
- Cotton Grower (121211)
- Fruit or Nut Grower (121213)
- Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (121214)
- Mixed Crop Farmer (121216)
- Sugar Cane Grower (121217)
- Beef Cattle Farmer (121312)
- Deer Farmer (121314)
- Mixed Livestock Farmer (121317)
- Crop Farmers (nec) (121299)
- Livestock Farmers (nec) (121399)
- Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer (121411)
Media, Creative Arts, and Entertainment
- Book or Script Editor (212212)
- Director (film, television, radio or stage) (212312)
- Film and Video Editor (212314)
- Photographer (211311)
- Copywriter (212411)
- Newspaper or Periodical Editor (212412)
- Music Professionals (nec) (211299)
- Journalists and Other Writers (nec) (212499)
- Performing Arts Technicians (nec) (399599)
- Graphic designer (232411)
Hospitality
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager (141111)
Education
- Art Teacher (private tuition) (249211)
- Dance Teacher (private tuition) (249212)
- Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (249311)
- Education Adviser (49111)
Healthcare, Alternative Medicine, and Social Services
- Acupuncturist (252211)
- Naturopath (252213)
- Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals (nec) (251999)
- Complementary Health Therapists (nec) (252299)
- Counsellors (nec) (272199)
- Social Professionals (nec) (272499)
- Medical Technicians (nec) (311299)
- Life Scientist Technicians (3114130)
- Disabilities Services Officer (411712)
- Careers Counsellor (272111)
- Family and Marriage Counsellor (272113)
Sports and Recreation
- Gymnastics Coach or Instructor (452312)
- Horse Riding Coach or Instructor (452313)
- Snowsport Instructor (452314)
- Swimming Coach or Instructor (452315)
- Tennis Coach (452316)
- Footballer (452411)
Management and Professional Services
- Post Office Manager (142115)
- Amusement Centre Manager (149111)
- Fitness centre manger (149112)
- Sports Centre Manager (149113)
- Financial Dealers (nec) (222299)
- Conference and Event Organiser (149311)
- Real Estate Representative (612115)
- Customer Service Manager (149212)
- Child Care Centre Manager (134111)
- Commodities Trader (222111)
- Dancer or Choreographer (211112)
- Economist (224311)
- Environmental Research Scientist (234313)
Technical and Trades
- Metal Fitters and Machinists (nec) (323299)
- Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers (nec) (394299)
- Animal Attendants and Trainers (nec) (361199)
- Radio Communications Technician (313211)
- Camera operator (film, television or video) (399512)
- Dressmaker or Tailor (393213)
Occupations added to the new 7 December CSOL
The following occupations did not appear in the CSOL. In some cases this is because they are new additions from recent changes to the ANZSCO system.
Agriculture and Science
- Agricultural Research Scientist (234114)
- Agronomist (234115)
- Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist (234116)
- Agricultural and Agritech Technician (311112)
- Animal Husbandry Technician (311114)
- Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician (311115)
- Irrigation Designer (311115)
- Tree Worker (362512)
- Irrigation Technician (362712)
- Entomologist (234521)
Technology and Data
- Data Analyst (224114)
- Data Scientist (224115)
- Cyber Security Engineer (261315)
- DevOps Engineer (261316)
- Penetration Tester (261317)
- Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist (262114)
- Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist (262115)
- Cyber Security Analyst (262116)
- Cyber Security Architect (262117)
- Cyber Security Operations Coordinator (262118)
Healthcare and Medical
- Respiratory Scientist (234612)
- Respiratory Technician (311217)
- Fire Protection Plumber (334117)
- Complementary Health Therapists (nec) (252299)
Business and Management
- Retail Manager (General) (142111)
- Licensed Club Manager (141411)
- Equipment Hire Manager (149915)
- Content Creator (Marketing) (225114)
- Supply Chain Analyst (224714)
- Office Manager (512111)
- Fleet Manager (149411)
Trade and Technical
- Engineering Patternmaker (323411)
- Screen Printer (392112)
- Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker (392211)
- Shoemaker (393114)
- Furniture Maker (394113)
- Picture Framer (394212)
- Chemical Plant Operator (399211)
- Light Technician (399513)
- Optical Dispenser/Dispensing Optician (399913)
- Optical Mechanic (399914)
- Plastics Technician (399916)
- Fire Protection Equipment Technician (399918)
- Other Draftsperson (312914)
- Radio Communications Technician (313211)
Service Industry
- Out of School Hours Care Worker (421114)
- Hotel Service Manager (431411)
- Beauty Therapist (451111)
- Tour Guide (451412)
- Travel Consultant (451612)
- Child Care Worker (421111)
- Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator (149911)
- Travel Agency Manager (142116)
- Equipment Hire Manager (149915)
Legal and Administrative
- Legal Secretary (521212)
- Conveyancer (599111)
- Clerk of Court (599211)
Media and Communications
- Radio Journalist (212414)
- Radio Communications Technician (313211)
Upcoming New Zealand Immigration Changes 2025
Upcoming Immigration Changes 2025
Core Skills List (CSOL), Skills in Demand (SID) and National Innovation visa (NIV) available 7 December 2024
RPL and TSS 482 visa
Excessive waiting times for parent visas