Occupation List for Specialist Skills stream

The following occupations are likely to be applicable to the specialist skills visa pathway , tier 3 of the Skills in Demand 482 visa. The stream is likely to have a processing turnaround of 7 days.  Trades occupations, machinery operators, drivers and labourers will be excluded from this visa class. There will be 3,000 places allocated per year. The ‘specialist skills’ visa for those earning over $135,000 per year.

CodeTitle
111111Chief Executive or Managing Director
111211Corporate General Manager
111212Defence Force Senior Officer
111311Local Government Legislator
111312Member of Parliament
111399Legislators nec
121111Aquaculture Farmer
121311Apiarist
121312Beef Cattle Farmer
121313Dairy Cattle Farmer
121314Deer Farmer
121315Goat Farmer
121316Horse Breeder
121318Pig Farmer
121321Poultry Farmer
121322Sheep Farmer
121323Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farmer
121399Livestock Farmers nec
121511Cotton Grower
121512Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower / Field Crop Grower
121513Sugar Cane Grower
121599Broadacre Crop Growers nec
121611Flower Grower
121612Fruit Grower
121613Nut Grower
121614Production Nursery Grower
121615Turf Grower
121616Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)
121617Wine Grape Grower
121699Horticultural Crop Growers nec
121711Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer
121799Mixed Production Farmers nec
131112Sales and Marketing Manager
131113Advertising Manager
131114Public Relations Manager
132111Corporate Services Manager
132211Finance Manager
132311Human Resource Manager
132411Policy and Planning Manager
132511Research and Development Manager
133111Construction Project Manager
133112Project Builder
133211Engineering Manager
133311Importer or Exporter
133312Wholesaler
133411Manufacturer
133511Production Manager (Forestry)
133512Production Manager (Manufacturing)
133513Production Manager (Mining)
133611Supply and Distribution Manager
133612Procurement Manager
134111Child Care Centre Manager
134211Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent
134212Nursing Clinical Director
134213Primary Health Organisation Manager
134214Welfare Centre Manager
134299Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
134311School Principal
134411Faculty Head
134412Regional Education Manager
134499Education Managers nec
135111Chief Information Officer
135112ICT Project Manager
135199ICT Managers nec
139111Commissioned Defence Force Officer
139112Commissioned Fire Officer
139113Commissioned Police Officer
139211Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member
139911Arts Administrator or Manager
139912Environmental Manager
139913Laboratory Manager
139915Sports Administrator
139916Quality Assurance Manager
139917Regulatory Affairs Manager
139999Specialist Managers nec
141111Cafe or Restaurant Manager
141211Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager
141311Hotel or Motel Manager
141411Licensed Club Manager
141911Bed and Breakfast Operator
141912Retirement Village Manager
141999Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
142111Retail Manager (General)
142112Antique Dealer
142113Betting Agency Manager
142114Hair or Beauty Salon Manager
142115Post Office Manager
142116Travel Agency Manager
149111Amusement Centre Manager
149112Fitness Centre Manager
149113Sports Centre Manager
149211Call or Contact Centre Manager
149212Customer Service Manager
149311Conference and Event Organiser
149411Fleet Manager
149412Railway Station Manager
149413Transport Company Manager
149911Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator
149912Cinema or Theatre Manager
149913Facilities Manager
149914Financial Institution Branch Manager
149915Equipment Hire Manager
149999Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec
211111Actor
211112Dancer or Choreographer
211113Entertainer or Variety Artist
211199Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers nec
211211Composer
211212Music Director
211213Musician (Instrumental)
211214Singer
211299Music Professionals nec
211311Photographer
211411Painter (Visual Arts)
211412Potter or Ceramic Artist
211413Sculptor
211499Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec
212111Artistic Director
212112Media Producer (excluding Video)
212113Radio Presenter
212114Television Presenter
212211Author
212212Book or Script Editor
212311Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)
212312Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
212313Director of Photography
212314Film and Video Editor
212315Program Director (Television or Radio)
212316Stage Manager
212317Technical Director
212318Video Producer
212399Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec
212411Copywriter
212412Newspaper or Periodical Editor
212413Print Journalist
212414Radio Journalist
212415Technical Writer
212416Television Journalist
212499Journalists and Other Writers nec
221111Accountant (General)
221112Management Accountant
221113Taxation Accountant
221211Company Secretary
221212Corporate Treasurer
221213External Auditor
221214Internal Auditor
222111Commodities Trader
222112Finance Broker
222113Insurance Broker
222199Financial Brokers nec
222211Financial Market Dealer
222212Futures Trader
222213Stockbroking Dealer
222299Financial Dealers nec
222311Financial Investment Adviser
222312Financial Investment Manager
223111Human Resource Adviser
223112Recruitment Consultant
223113Workplace Relations Adviser
223311Training and Development Professional
224111Actuary
224112Mathematician
224114Data Analyst
224115Data Scientist
224116Statistician
224211Archivist
224212Gallery or Museum Curator
224213Health Information Manager
224214Records Manager
224311Economist
224411Intelligence Officer
224412Policy Analyst
224511Land Economist
224512Valuer
224611Librarian
224712Organisation and Methods Analyst
224713Management Consultant
224714Supply Chain Analyst
224911Electorate Officer
224912Liaison Officer
224913Migration Agent / Immigration Consultant
224914Patents Examiner
224999Information and Organisation Professionals nec
225111Advertising Specialist
225112Market Research Analyst
225113Marketing Specialist
225114Content Creator (Marketing)
225115Digital Marketing Analyst
225211ICT Account Manager
225212ICT Business Development Manager
225213ICT Sales Representative
225311Public Relations Professional
225411Sales Representative (Industrial Products)
225412Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)
225499Technical Sales Representatives nec
231111Aeroplane Pilot
231112Air Traffic Controller
231113Flying Instructor
231114Helicopter Pilot
231199Air Transport Professionals nec
231211Master Fisher
231212Ship's Engineer
231213Ship's Master
231214Ship's Officer
231215Marine Surveyor
231299Marine Transport Professionals nec
232111Architect
232112Landscape Architect
232212Surveyor
232213Cartographer
232214Other Spatial Scientist
232311Fashion Designer
232312Industrial Designer
232313Jewellery Designer
232411Graphic Designer
232412Illustrator
232413Multimedia Designer
232414Web Designer
232511Interior Designer
232611Urban and Regional Planner
233111Chemical Engineer
233112Materials Engineer
233211Civil Engineer
233212Geotechnical Engineer
233213Quantity Surveyor
233214Structural Engineer
233215Transport Engineer
233311Electrical Engineer
233411Electronics Engineer
233511Industrial Engineer
233512Mechanical Engineer
233513Production or Plant Engineer
233611Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
233612Petroleum Engineer
233911Aeronautical Engineer
233912Agricultural Engineer
233913Biomedical Engineer
233914Engineering Technologist
233915Environmental Engineer
233916Naval Architect / Marine Designer
233999Engineering Professionals nec
234111Agricultural Consultant
234113Forester / Forest Scientist
234114Agricultural Research Scientist
234115Agronomist
234116Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist
234211Chemist
234212Food Technologist
234213Wine Maker
234311Conservation Officer
234312Environmental Consultant
234313Environmental Research Scientist
234314Park Ranger
234399Environmental Scientists nec
234411Geologist
234412Geophysicist
234413Hydrogeologist
234511Life Scientist (General)
234513Biochemist
234514Biotechnologist
234515Botanist
234516Marine Biologist
234517Microbiologist
234521Entomologist
234522Zoologist
234599Life Scientists nec
234611Medical Laboratory Scientist
234612Respiratory Scientist
234711Veterinarian
234911Conservator
234912Metallurgist
234913Meteorologist
234914Physicist
234915Exercise Physiologist
234999Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
241111Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
241213Primary School Teacher
241311Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher
241411Secondary School Teacher
241511Special Needs Teacher
241512Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
241513Teacher of the Sight Impaired
241599Special Education Teachers nec
242111University Lecturer
242112University Tutor
242211Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher
249111Education Adviser
249112Education Reviewer
249211Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
249212Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
249213Drama Teacher (Private Tuition)
249214Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
249299Private Tutors and Teachers nec
249311Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
251111Dietitian
251112Nutritionist
251211Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251212Medical Radiation Therapist
251213Nuclear Medicine Technologist
251214Sonographer
251311Environmental Health Officer
251312Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
251411Optometrist
251412Orthoptist
251511Hospital Pharmacist
251512Industrial Pharmacist
251513Retail Pharmacist
251911Health Promotion Officer
251912Orthotist or Prosthetist
251999Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec
252111Chiropractor
252112Osteopath
252211Acupuncturist
252212Homoeopath
252213Naturopath
252214Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
252299Complementary Health Therapists nec
252311Dental Specialist
252312Dentist
252411Occupational Therapist
252511Physiotherapist
252611Podiatrist
252711Audiologist
252712Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist
253111General Practitioner
253112Resident Medical Officer
253211Anaesthetist
253311Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
253312Cardiologist
253313Clinical Haematologist
253314Medical Oncologist
253315Endocrinologist
253316Gastroenterologist
253317Intensive Care Specialist
253318Neurologist
253321Paediatrician
253322Renal Medicine Specialist
253323Rheumatologist
253324Thoracic Medicine Specialist
253399Specialist Physicians nec
253411Psychiatrist
253511Surgeon (General)
253512Cardiothoracic Surgeon
253513Neurosurgeon
253514Orthopaedic Surgeon
253515Otorhinolaryngologist
253516Paediatric Surgeon
253517Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
253518Urologist
253521Vascular Surgeon
253911Dermatologist
253912Emergency Medicine Specialist
253913Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
253914Ophthalmologist
253915Pathologist
253917Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
253918Radiation Oncologist
253999Medical Practitioners nec
254111Midwife
254211Nurse Educator
254212Nurse Researcher
254311Nurse Manager
254411Nurse Practitioner
254412Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
254413Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
254414Registered Nurse (Community Health)
254415Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
254416Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
254417Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
254418Registered Nurse (Medical)
254421Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
254422Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
254423Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
254424Registered Nurse (Surgical)
254425Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
254499Registered Nurses nec
261111ICT Business Analyst
261112Systems Analyst
261113User Experience Designer (ICT)
261211Multimedia Specialist
261212Web Developer
261311Analyst Programmer
261312Developer Programmer
261313Software Engineer
261314Software Tester
261315Cyber Security Engineer
261316Devops Engineer
261317Penetration Tester
261399Software and Applications Programmers nec
262111Database Administrator
262113Systems Administrator
262114Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist
262115Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist
262116Cyber Security Analyst
262117Cyber Security Architect
262118Cyber Security Operations Coordinator
263111Computer Network and Systems Engineer
263112Network Administrator
263113Network Analyst
263211ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
263212ICT Support Engineer
263213ICT Systems Test Engineer
263299ICT Support and Test Engineers nec
263311Telecommunications Engineer
263312Telecommunications Network Engineer
271111Barrister
271211Judge
271212Magistrate
271213Tribunal Member
271214Intellectual Property Lawyer
271299Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec
271311Solicitor
272111Careers Counsellor
272112Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
272113Family and Marriage Counsellor
272114Rehabilitation Counsellor
272115Student Counsellor
272199Counsellors nec
272211Minister of Religion
272311Clinical Psychologist
272312Educational Psychologist
272313Organisational Psychologist
272314Psychotherapist
272399Psychologists nec
272411Historian
272412Interpreter
272413Translator
272414Archaeologist
272499Social Professionals nec
272511Social Worker
272611Community Arts Worker
272612Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator
272613Welfare Worker
411111Ambulance Officer
411112Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)
411211Dental Hygienist
411212Dental Prosthetist
411213Dental Technician
411214Dental Therapist
411311Diversional Therapist
411411Enrolled Nurse
411412Mothercraft Nurse
411511Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
411611Massage Therapist
411711Community Worker
411712Disabilities Services Officer
411713Family Support Worker
411714Parole or Probation Officer
411715Residential Care Officer
411716Youth Worker
421111Child Care Worker
421112Family Day Care Worker
421113Nanny
421114Out of School Hours Care Worker
422111Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
422112Integration Aide
422115Preschool Aide
422116Teachers' Aide
423111Aged or Disabled Carer
423211Dental Assistant
423311Hospital Orderly
423312Nursing Support Worker
423313Personal Care Assistant
423314Therapy Aide
423411Child or Youth Residential Care Assistant
423412Hostel Parent
423413Refuge Worker
431111Bar Attendant
431112Barista
431211Cafe Worker
431311Gaming Worker
431411Hotel Service Manager
431511Waiter
431911Bar Useful or Busser
431912Doorperson or Luggage Porter
431999Hospitality Workers nec
441111Defence Force Member - Other Ranks
441211Emergency Service Worker
441212Fire Fighter
441311Detective
441312Police Officer
442111Prison Officer
442211Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor
442212Armoured Car Escort
442213Crowd Controller
442214Private Investigator
442215Retail Loss Prevention Officer
442216Security Consultant
442217Security Officer
442299Security Officers and Guards nec
451111Beauty Therapist
451211Driving Instructor
451311Funeral Director
451399Funeral Workers nec
451411Gallery or Museum Guide
451412Tour Guide
451511Natural Remedy Consultant
451512Weight Loss Consultant
451513Herbalist (Western)
451611Tourist Information Officer
451612Travel Consultant
451711Flight Attendant
451799Travel Attendants nec
451811Civil Celebrant
451812Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant
451813Sex Worker or Escort
451814Body Artist
451815First Aid Trainer
451816Religious Assistant
451899Personal Service Workers nec
452111Fitness Instructor
452211Bungy Jump Master
452212Fishing Guide
452213Hunting Guide
452214Mountain or Glacier Guide
452215Outdoor Adventure Instructor
452216Trekking Guide
452217Whitewater Rafting Guide
452299Outdoor Adventure Guides nec
452311Diving Instructor (Open Water)
452312Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
452313Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
452314Snowsport Instructor
452315Swimming Coach or Instructor
452316Tennis Coach
452317Other Sports Coach or Instructor
452318Dog and Horse Racing Official
452321Sports Development Officer
452322Sports Umpire
452323Other Sports Official
452411Footballer
452412Golfer
452413Jockey
452414Lifeguard
452499Sportspersons nec
511111Contract Administrator
511112Program or Project Administrator
512111Office Manager
512211Health Practice Manager
512299Practice Managers nec
521111Personal Assistant
521211Secretary (General)
521212Legal Secretary
531111General Clerk
532111Data Entry Operator
532112Machine Shorthand Reporter
532113Word Processing Operator
541111Call or Contact Centre Team Leader
541112Call or Contact Centre Operator
541211Information Officer
542111Receptionist (General)
542112Admissions Clerk
542113Hotel or Motel Receptionist
542114Medical Receptionist
551111Accounts Clerk
551112Cost Clerk
551211Bookkeeper
551311Payroll Clerk
552111Bank Worker
552211Credit or Loans Officer (Aus) / Finance Clerk (NZ)
552311Bookmaker
552312Insurance Consultant
552313Money Market Clerk
552314Statistical Clerk
561111Betting Agency Counter Clerk
561112Bookmaker's Clerk
561113Telephone Betting Clerk
561199Betting Clerks nec
561211Courier
561212Postal Delivery Officer
561311Filing or Registry Clerk
561411Mail Clerk
561412Postal Sorting Officer
561511Survey Interviewer
561611Switchboard Operator
561911Classified Advertising Clerk
561912Meter Reader
561913Parking Inspector
561999Clerical and Office Support Workers nec
591112Production Clerk
591113Purchasing Officer
591115Stock Clerk
591116Warehouse Administrator
591117Order Clerk
591211Despatching and Receiving Clerk
591212Import-Export Clerk
599111Conveyancer
599112Legal Executive
599211Clerk of Court
599212Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) / Court Collections Officer (NZ)
599213Court Orderly (Aus) / Court Registry Officer (NZ)
599214Law Clerk
599215Trust Officer
599311Debt Collector
599411Human Resource Clerk
599511Customs Officer
599512Immigration Officer
599513Motor Vehicle Licence Examiner
599514Invasive Pest, Weed and Disease Inspector
599515Social Security Assessor
599516Taxation Inspector
599517Train Examiner
599518Transport Operations Inspector
599521Water Inspector
599599Inspectors and Regulatory Officers nec
599611Insurance Investigator
599612Insurance Loss Adjuster
599613Insurance Risk Surveyor
599711Library Assistant
599912Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
599913Proof Reader
599914Radio Despatcher
599915Clinical Coder
599916Facilities Administrator
599999Clerical and Administrative Workers nec
611111Auctioneer
611112Stock and Station Agent
611211Insurance Agent
611311Sales Representative (Building and Plumbing Supplies)
611312Sales Representative (Business Services)
611313Sales Representative (Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories)
611314Sales Representative (Personal and Household Goods)
611399Sales Representatives nec
612111Business Broker
612112Property Manager
612113Real Estate Agency Principal / Real Estate Agency Licensee
612114Real Estate Agent
612115Real Estate Representative
621111Sales Assistant (General)
621211ICT Sales Assistant
621311Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson
621312Motor Vehicle Parts Interpreter / Automotive Parts Salesperson
621411Pharmacy Sales Assistant
621511Retail Supervisor
621611Service Station Attendant
621711Cash Van Salesperson
621712Door-to-door Salesperson
621713Street Vendor
621911Materials Recycler
621912Rental Salesperson
621999Sales Assistants and Salespersons nec
631111Checkout Operator
631112Office Cashier
639111Model
639112Sales Demonstrator
639211Retail Buyer
639212Wool Buyer
639311Telemarketer
639411Ticket Seller
639412Transport Conductor
639511Visual Merchandiser
639911Other Sales Support Worker

On 3 December 2024, the Australian Government announced the release of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).

The CSOL applies to Tier 2 (Core Skills Pathway) of the new SID 482 visa after 7 December 2024.

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.

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