Unlike the majority of other states/ territories in Australia, the requirement of Skilled Migration program in South Australia also depends heavily on which occupation you are nominating. The occupation list in South Australia not only informs you which occupations are eligible for the state nominations, but also shows you what requirements you have to meet. Navigating the occupational list in detail is important to understand:
- What type of nomination you are eligible for: 491 or 190?
- Which stream to apply under?
- How many points do you have to earn to be eligible?
- Whether you can apply from offshore?
Related:
You can search by occupation name or ANZSCO code.
South Australia - Skilled Occupation List
| ANZSCO | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 121212 | Flower Grower |
| 121213 | Fruit or Nut Grower |
| 121214 | Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower |
| 121215 | Grape Grower |
| 121216 | Mixed Crop Farmer |
| 121221 | Vegetable Grower |
| 121299 | Crop Farmers nec |
| 121311 | Apiarist |
| 121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer |
| 121313 | Dairy Cattle Farmer |
| 121314 | Deer Farmer |
| 121315 | Goat Farmer |
| 121316 | Horse Breeder |
| 121317 | Mixed Livestock Farmer |
| 121318 | Pig Farmer |
| 121321 | Poultry Farmer |
| 121322 | Sheep Farmer |
| 121399 | Livestock Farmers nec |
| 121411 | Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer |
| 131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager |
| 131113 | Advertising Manager |
| 131114 | Public Relations Manager |
| 132111 | Corporate Services Manager |
| 132211 | Finance Manager |
| 132311 | Human Resource Manager |
| 132411 | Policy and Planning Manager |
| 132511 | Research and Development Manager |
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager |
| 133112 | Project Builder |
| 133211 | Engineering Manager |
| 133411 | Manufacturer |
| 133511 | Production Manager (Forestry) |
| 133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) |
| 133513 | Production Manager (Mining) |
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager |
| 133612 | Procurement Manager |
| 134111 | Child Care Centre Manager |
| 134211 | Medical Administrator |
| 134212 | Nursing Clinical Director |
| 134213 | Primary Health Organisation Manager |
| 134214 | Welfare Centre Manager |
| 134299 | Health and Welfare Services Managers nec |
| 134311 | School Principal |
| 134412 | Regional Education Manager |
| 134499 | Education Managers nec |
| 135112 | ICT Project Manager |
| 135199 | ICT Managers nec |
| 139911 | Arts Administrator or Manager |
| 139912 | Environmental Manager |
| 139913 | Laboratory Manager |
| 139914 | Quality Assurance Manager |
| 139915 | Sports Administrator |
| 139999 | Specialist Managers nec |
| 141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager |
| 141211 | Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager |
| 141999 | Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec |
| 142115 | Post Office Manager |
| 149111 | Amusement Centre Manager |
| 149112 | Fitness Centre Manager |
| 149113 | Sports Centre Manager |
| 149212 | Customer Service Manager |
| 149311 | Conference and Event Organiser |
| 149413 | Transport Company Manager |
| 149912 | Cinema or Theatre Manager |
| 149913 | Facilities Manager |
| 149914 | Financial Institution Branch Manager |
| 211112 | Dancer or Choreographer |
| 211212 | Music Director |
| 211213 | Musician (Instrumental) |
| 211299 | Music Professionals nec |
| 211311 | Photographer |
| 212111 | Artistic Director |
| 212212 | Book or Script Editor |
| 212312 | Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) |
| 212314 | Film and Video Editor |
| 212315 | Program Director (Television or Radio) |
| 212316 | Stage Manager |
| 212317 | Technical Director |
| 212318 | Video Producer |
| 212411 | Copywriter |
| 212412 | Newspaper or Periodical Editor |
| 212413 | Print Journalist |
| 212415 | Technical Writer |
| 212416 | Television Journalist |
| 212499 | Journalists and Other Writers nec |
| 221111 | Accountant (General) |
| 221112 | Management Accountant |
| 221113 | Taxation Accountant |
| 221211 | Company Secretary |
| 221213 | External Auditor |
| 221214 | Internal Auditor |
| 222111 | Commodities Trader |
| 222112 | Finance Broker |
| 222113 | Insurance Broker |
| 222199 | Financial Brokers nec |
| 222211 | Financial Market Dealer |
| 222213 | Stockbroking Dealer |
| 222299 | Financial Dealers nec |
| 222311 | Financial Investment Adviser |
| 222312 | Financial Investment Manager |
| 223111 | Human Resource Adviser |
| 223112 | Recruitment Consultant |
| 223113 | Workplace Relations Adviser |
| 223211 | ICT Trainer |
| 224111 | Actuary |
| 224112 | Mathematician |
| 224113 | Statistician |
| 224212 | Gallery or Museum Curator |
| 224213 | Health Information Manager |
| 224214 | Records Manager |
| 224311 | Economist |
| 224412 | Policy Analyst |
| 224611 | Librarian |
| 224711 | Management Consultant |
| 224712 | Organisation and Methods Analyst |
| 224912 | Liaison Officer |
| 224914 | Patents Examiner |
| 224999 | Information and Organisation Professionals nec |
| 225111 | Advertising Specialist |
| 225112 | Market Research Analyst |
| 225113 | Marketing Specialist |
| 225211 | ICT Account Manager |
| 225212 | ICT Business Development Manager |
| 225213 | ICT Sales Representative |
| 225311 | Public Relations Professional |
| 225499 | Technical Sales Representatives nec |
| 231111 | Aeroplane Pilot |
| 231113 | Flying Instructor |
| 231114 | Helicopter Pilot |
| 231213 | Ship Master |
| 232111 | Architect |
| 232112 | Landscape Architect |
| 232212 | Surveyor |
| 232213 | Cartographer |
| 232214 | Other Spatial Scientist |
| 232311 | Fashion Designer |
| 232312 | Industrial Designer |
| 232313 | Jewellery Designer |
| 232411 | Graphic Designer |
| 232412 | Illustrator |
| 232413 | Multimedia Designer |
| 232414 | Web Designer |
| 232611 | Urban And Regional Planner |
| 233111 | Chemical Engineer |
| 233112 | Materials Engineer |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer |
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer |
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer |
| 233215 | Transport Engineer |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer |
| 233411 | Electronics Engineer |
| 233511 | Industrial Engineer |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer |
| 233513 | Production or Plant Engineer |
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) |
| 233612 | Petroleum Engineer |
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer |
| 233912 | Agricultural Engineer |
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer |
| 233914 | Engineering Technologist |
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer |
| 233916 | Naval Architect |
| 233999 | Engineering Professionals nec |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant |
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist |
| 234113 | Forester |
| 234211 | Chemist |
| 234212 | Food Technologist |
| 234213 | Wine Maker |
| 234311 | Conservation Officer |
| 234312 | Environmental Consultant |
| 234313 | Environmental Research Scientist |
| 234399 | Environmental Scientists nec |
| 234411 | Geologist |
| 234412 | Geophysicist |
| 234413 | Hydrogeologist |
| 234511 | Life Scientist (General) |
| 234513 | Biochemist |
| 234514 | Biotechnologist |
| 234515 | Botanist |
| 234516 | Marine Biologist |
| 234517 | Microbiologist |
| 234518 | Zoologist |
| 234599 | Life Scientists nec |
| 234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist |
| 234711 | Veterinarian |
| 234911 | Conservator |
| 234912 | Metallurgist |
| 234913 | Meteorologist |
| 234914 | Physicist (Medical Physicist Only) |
| 234914 | Physicist (non-medical) |
| 234915 | Exercise Physiologist |
| 234999 | Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher |
| 241311 | Middle School Teacher |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher |
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher |
| 241512 | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired |
| 241513 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired |
| 241599 | Special Education Teachers nec |
| 242111 | University Lecturer |
| 242211 | Vocational Education Teacher (Non-Trades) |
| 242211 | Vocational Education Teacher (Trades) |
| 249111 | Education Adviser |
| 249211 | Art Teacher (Private Tuition) |
| 249212 | Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) |
| 249214 | Music Teacher (Private Tuition) |
| 249299 | Private Tutors and Teachers nec |
| 249311 | Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages |
| 251111 | Dietitian |
| 251112 | Nutritionist |
| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer |
| 251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist |
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist |
| 251214 | Sonographer |
| 251311 | Environmental Health Officer |
| 251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Advisor |
| 251411 | Optometrist |
| 251412 | Orthoptist |
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist |
| 251512 | Industrial Pharmacist |
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist |
| 251911 | Health Promotion Officer |
| 251912 | Orthotist or Prosthetist |
| 251999 | Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec |
| 252111 | Chiropractor |
| 252112 | Osteopath |
| 252211 | Acupuncturist |
| 252213 | Naturopath |
| 252214 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner |
| 252299 | Complementary Health Therapists nec |
| 252311 | Dental Specialist |
| 252312 | Dentist |
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist |
| 252611 | Podiatrist |
| 252711 | Audiologist |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist |
| 253111 | General Practitioner |
| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer |
| 253211 | Anaesthetist |
| 253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) |
| 253312 | Cardiologist |
| 253313 | Clinical Haematologist |
| 253314 | Medical Oncologist |
| 253315 | Endocrinologist |
| 253316 | Gastroenterologist |
| 253317 | Intensive Care Specialist |
| 253318 | Neurologist |
| 253321 | Paediatrician |
| 253322 | Renal Medicine Specialist |
| 253323 | Rheumatologist |
| 253324 | Thoracic Medicine Specialist |
| 253399 | Specialist Physicians nec |
| 253411 | Psychiatrist |
| 253511 | Surgeon (General) |
| 253512 | Cardiothoracic Surgeon |
| 253513 | Neurosurgeon |
| 253514 | Orthopaedic Surgeon |
| 253515 | Otorhinolaryngologist |
| 253516 | Paediatric Surgeon |
| 253517 | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon |
| 253518 | Urologist |
| 253521 | Vascular Surgeon |
| 253911 | Dermatologist |
| 253912 | Emergency Medicine Specialist |
| 253913 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist |
| 253914 | Ophthalmologist |
| 253915 | Pathologist |
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist |
| 253918 | Radiation Oncologist |
| 253999 | Medical Practitioners nec |
| 254111 | Midwife |
| 254211 | Nurse Educator |
| 254212 | Nurse Researcher |
| 254311 | Nurse Manager |
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner |
| 254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) |
| 254413 | Registered Nurse (Child And Family Health) |
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) |
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care And Emergency) |
| 254416 | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) |
| 254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability And Rehabilitation) |
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) |
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) |
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) |
| 254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) |
| 254499 | Registered Nurses nec |
| 261111 | ICT Business Analyst |
| 261112 | Systems Analyst |
| 261211 | Multimedia Specialist |
| 261212 | Web Developer |
| 261311 | Analyst Programmer |
| 261312 | Developer Programmer |
| 261313 | Software Engineer |
| 261314 | Software Tester |
| 261399 | Software and Applications Programmers nec |
| 262111 | Database Administrator |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist |
| 262113 | Systems Administrator |
| 263111 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer |
| 263112 | Network Administrator |
| 263113 | Network Analyst |
| 263211 | ICT Quality Assurance Engineer |
| 263212 | ICT Support Engineer |
| 263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer |
| 263299 | ICT Support and Test Engineers nec |
| 263311 | Telecommunications Engineer |
| 263312 | Telecommunications Network Engineer |
| 271111 | Barrister |
| 271214 | Intellectual Property Lawyer |
| 271299 | Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec |
| 271311 | Solicitor |
| 272111 | Careers Counsellor |
| 272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor |
| 272113 | Family and Marriage Counsellor |
| 272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor |
| 272115 | Student Counsellor |
| 272199 | Counsellors nec |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist |
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist |
| 272313 | Organisational Psychologist |
| 272314 | Psychotherapist |
| 272399 | Psychologists nec |
| 272412 | Interpreter |
| 272413 | Translator |
| 272499 | Social Professionals nec |
| 272511 | Social Worker |
| 272611 | Community Arts Worker |
| 272612 | Recreation Officer |
| 272613 | Welfare Worker |
| 311111 | Agricultural Technician |
| 311211 | Anaesthetic Technician |
| 311212 | Cardiac Technician |
| 311213 | Medical Laboratory Technician |
| 311214 | Operating Theatre Technician |
| 311215 | Pharmacy Technician |
| 311216 | Pathology Collector |
| 311299 | Medical Technicians nec |
| 311312 | Meat Inspector |
| 311399 | Primary Products Inspectors nec |
| 311411 | Chemistry Technician |
| 311412 | Earth Science Technician |
| 311413 | Life Science Technician |
| 311499 | Science Technicians nec |
| 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson |
| 312113 | Building Inspector |
| 312114 | Construction Estimator |
| 312116 | Surveying or Spatial Science Technician |
| 312199 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician |
| 312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson |
| 312312 | Electrical Engineering Technician |
| 312511 | Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson |
| 312512 | Mechanical Engineering Technician |
| 312611 | Safety Inspector |
| 312911 | Maintenance Planner |
| 312912 | Metallurgical or Materials Technician |
| 312913 | Mine Deputy |
| 312999 | Building and Engineering Technicians nec |
| 313111 | Hardware Technician |
| 313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer |
| 313113 | Web Administrator |
| 313199 | ICT Support Technicians nec |
| 313211 | Radiocommunications Technician |
| 313212 | Telecommunications Field Engineer |
| 313213 | Telecommunications Network Planner |
| 313214 | Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist |
| 321111 | Automotive Electrician |
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) |
| 321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic |
| 321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic |
| 321214 | Small Engine Mechanic |
| 322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker |
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator |
| 322312 | Pressure Welder |
| 322313 | Welder (First Class) |
| 323111 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) |
| 323112 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) |
| 323113 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) |
| 323212 | Fitter and Turner |
| 323213 | Fitter-Welder |
| 323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) |
| 323299 | Metal Fitters and Machinists nec |
| 323412 | Toolmaker |
| 324111 | Panelbeater |
| 324211 | Vehicle Body Builder |
| 324212 | Vehicle Trimmer |
| 324311 | Vehicle Painter |
| 331111 | Bricklayer |
| 331112 | Stonemason |
| 331211 | Carpenter and Joiner |
| 331212 | Carpenter |
| 331213 | Joiner |
| 332111 | Floor Finisher |
| 332211 | Painting Trades Worker |
| 333111 | Glazier |
| 333211 | Fibrous Plasterer |
| 333212 | Solid Plasterer |
| 333311 | Roof Tiler |
| 333411 | Wall and Floor Tiler |
| 334111 | Plumber (General) |
| 334112 | Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber |
| 334113 | Drainer |
| 334114 | Gasfitter |
| 334115 | Roof Plumber |
| 341111 | Electrician (General) |
| 341112 | Electrician (Special Class) |
| 341113 | Lift Mechanic |
| 342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic |
| 342211 | Electrical Linesworker |
| 342212 | Technical Cable Jointer |
| 342311 | Business Machine Mechanic |
| 342313 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker |
| 342314 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) |
| 342315 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) |
| 342411 | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) |
| 342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker |
| 351111 | Baker |
| 351112 | Pastry Cook |
| 351211 | Butcher or Smallgoods Maker |
| 351311 | Chef |
| 351411 | Cook |
| 361311 | Veterinary Nurse |
| 362211 | Gardener (General) |
| 362212 | Arborist |
| 362213 | Landscape Gardener |
| 362311 | Greenkeeper |
| 362411 | Nurseryperson |
| 391111 | Hairdresser |
| 392311 | Printing Machinist |
| 393213 | Dressmaker or Tailor |
| 394111 | Cabinetmaker |
| 399111 | Boat Builder and Repairer |
| 399112 | Shipwright |
| 399512 | Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) |
| 399514 | Make Up Artist |
| 399516 | Sound Technician |
| 399599 | Performing Arts Technicians nec |
| 411111 | Ambulance Officer |
| 411112 | Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic |
| 411311 | Diversional Therapist |
| 411411 | Enrolled Nurse |
| 411611 | Massage Therapist |
| 411711 | Community Worker |
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer |
| 411713 | Family Support Worker |
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer |
| 411716 | Youth Worker |
| 441211 | Emergency Service Worker |
| 451399 | Funeral Workers nec |
| 451711 | Flight Attendant |
| 452311 | Diving Instructor (Open Water) |
| 452312 | Gymnastics Coach or Instructor |
| 452313 | Horse Riding Coach or Instructor |
| 452315 | Swimming Coach or Instructor |
| 452316 | Tennis Coach |
| 452317 | Other Sports Coach or Instructor |
| 452321 | Sports Development Officer |
| 452499 | Sportspersons nec |
| 511111 | Contract Administrator |
| 511112 | Program or Project Administrator |
| 599915 | Clinical Coder |
| 611211 | Insurance Agent |
| 612112 | Property Manager |
| 612115 | Real Estate Representative |
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