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Australia’s New Skilled Occupation List 2024

The Skilled Occupation List Australia is a list of occupation which highlights the most in-demand occupations across various states and regions of Australia. Used as a part of points-based system for Australia immigration, skilled workers who want to live and work in Australia are required to choose or nominate an occupation that must align with the skills and experience of the candidate from the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL).

Skilled Occupation List- What’s in It

Anyone who is applying for Australia PR visa under General Skilled Migration, and they are not nominated by any of the Australian state or territory, then they must choose an occupation from the SOL List Australia. Every year, the Australian Department of Home Affairs updates its skilled occupation list as per the latest labor market demands of the country. The purpose to update the list is to ensure that the entry of skilled immigrants is purely based on Australia’s current workforce needs and economy.

The Skilled Occupations List (SOL) is generally applicable for Skilled Independent Subclass 189 VisaSkilled Work Regional Provisional Visa Subclass 491Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 Visa, and Subclass 485 (Graduate Temporary Visa) visa applications.

Please find below the updated list of skilled occupations which are currently in demand in Australia:

List of Eligible Skilled Occupations – Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

The Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MTLSSL) is a list of occupations defined by the Department of Education and Training (DET) and the Department of Home Affairs (formerly DIBP).

ANZSCO CodeDescriptionAssessing AuthoritySkill Level
133111Construction Project ManagerVETASSESS1
133112Project BuilderVETASSESS1
133211Engineering ManagerEA/AIM1
134111Child Care Centre ManagerTRA1
134211Medical AdministratorVETASSESS1
134212Nursing Clinical DirectorANMAC1
134213Primary Health Organisation ManagerVETASSESS1
134214Welfare Centre ManagerACWA1
221111Accountant (General)CPAA/CA/IPA1
221112Management AccountantCPAA/CA/IPA1
221113Taxation AccountantCPAA/CA/IPA1
221213External AuditorCPAA/CA/IPA1
221214Internal AuditorVETASSESS1
224111ActuaryVETASSESS1
224511Land EconomistVETASSESS1
224512ValuerVETASSESS1
232111ArchitectAACA1
232112Landscape ArchitectVETASSESS1
232212SurveyorSSSI1
232213CartographerVETASSESS1
232214Other Spatial ScientistVETASSESS1
233111Chemical EngineerEA1
233112Materials EngineerEA1
233211Civil EngineerEA1
233212Geotechnical EngineerEA1
233213Quantity SurveyorAIQS1
233214Structural EngineerEA1
233215Transport EngineerEA1
233311Electrical EngineerEA1
233411Electronics EngineerEA1
233511Industrial EngineerEA1
233512Mechanical EngineerEA1
233513Production or Plant EngineerEA1
233911Aeronautical EngineerEA1
233912Agricultural EngineerEA1
233913Biomedical EngineerEA1
233914Engineering TechnologistEA1
233915Environmental EngineerEA1
233916Naval ArchitectEA1
234111Agricultural ConsultantVETASSESS1
234112Agricultural ScientistVETASSESS1
234113ForesterVETASSESS1
234611Medical Laboratory ScientistAIMS1
234711VeterinarianAVBC1
234914PhysicistACPSEM1
241111Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherAITSL1
241411Secondary School TeacherAITSL1
241511Special Needs TeacherAITSL1
241512Teacher of the Hearing ImpairedAITSL1
241513Teacher of the Sight ImpairedAITSL1
241599Special Education Teachers necAITSL1
251211Medical Diagnostic RadiographerASMIRT1
251212Medical Radiation TherapistASMIRT1
251213Nuclear Medicine TechnologistANZSNM1
251214SonographerASMIRT1
251411OptometristOCANZ1
251912Orthotist or ProsthetistAOPA1
252111ChiropractorCCEA1
252112OsteopathAOAC1
252411Occupational TherapistOTC1
252511PhysiotherapistAPC1
252611PodiatristANZPAC1
252711AudiologistVETASSESS1
252712Speech PathologistSPA1
253111General PractitionerMBA1
253311Specialist Physician (General Medicine)MBA1
253312CardiologistMBA1
253313Clinical HaematologistMBA1
253314Medical OncologistMBA1
253315EndocrinologistMBA1
253316GastroenterologistMBA1
253317Intensive Care SpecialistMBA1
253318NeurologistMBA1
253321PaediatricianMBA1
253322Renal Medicine SpecialistMBA1
253323RheumatologistMBA1
253324Thoracic Medicine SpecialistMBA1
253399Specialist Physicians necMBA1
253411PsychiatristMBA1
253511Surgeon (General)MBA1
253512Cardiothoracic SurgeonMBA1
253513NeurosurgeonMBA1
253514Orthopaedic SurgeonMBA1
253515OtorhinolaryngologistMBA1
253516Paediatric SurgeonMBA1
253517Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonMBA1
253518UrologistMBA1
253521Vascular SurgeonMBA1
253911DermatologistMBA1
253912Emergency Medicine SpecialistMBA1
253913Obstetrician and GynaecologistMBA1
253914OphthalmologistMBA1
253915PathologistMBA1
253917Diagnostic and Interventional RadiologistMBA1
253918Radiation OncologistMBA1
253999Medical Practitioners necMBA1
254111MidwifeANMAC1
254411Nurse PractitionerANMAC1
254412Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANMAC1
254413Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)ANMAC1
254414Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANMAC1
254415Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)ANMAC1
254416Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)ANMAC1
254417Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)ANMAC1
254418Registered Nurse (Medical)ANMAC1
254421Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)ANMAC1
254422Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANMAC1
254423Registered Nurse (Perioperative)ANMAC1
254424Registered Nurse (Surgical)ANMAC1
254425Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)ANMAC1
254499Registered Nurses necANMAC1
261111ICT Business AnalystACS1
261112Systems AnalystACS1
261311Analyst ProgrammerACS1
261312Developer ProgrammerACS1
261313Software EngineerACS1
262112ICT Security SpecialistACS1
263111Computer Network and Systems EngineerACS1
263311Telecommunications EngineerEA1
263312Telecommunications Network EngineerEA1
271111BarristerSLAA1
271311SolicitorSLAA1
272311Clinical PsychologistAPS1
272312Educational PsychologistAPS1
272313Organisational PsychologistAPS1
272399Psychologists necAPS1
272511Social WorkerAASW1
312211Civil Engineering DraftspersonEA/VETASSESS2
312212Civil Engineering TechnicianVETASSESS2
312311Electrical Engineering DraftspersonEA2
312312Electrical Engineering TechnicianTRA2
313211Radiocommunications TechnicianTRA2
313212Telecommunications Field EngineerEA2
313213Telecommunications Network PlannerEA2
313214Telecommunications Technical Officer or TechnologistEA2
321111Automotive ElectricianTRA3
321211Motor Mechanic (General)TRA3
321212Diesel Motor MechanicTRA3
321213Motorcycle MechanicTRA3
321214Small Engine MechanicTRA3
322211Sheetmetal Trades WorkerTRA3
322311Metal FabricatorTRA3
322312Pressure WelderTRA3
322313Welder (First Class)TRA3
323211Fitter (General)TRA3
323212Fitter and TurnerTRA3
323213Fitter-WelderTRA3
323214Metal Machinist (First Class)TRA3
323313LocksmithTRA3
324111PanelbeaterTRA3
331111BricklayerTRA3
331112StonemasonTRA3
331211Carpenter and JoinerTRA3
331212CarpenterTRA3
331213JoinerTRA3
332211Painting Trades WorkerTRA3
333111GlazierTRA3
333211Fibrous PlastererTRA3
333212Solid PlastererTRA3
333411Wall and Floor TilerTRA3
334111Plumber (General)TRA3
334112Airconditioning and Mechanical Services PlumberTRA3
334113DrainerTRA3
334114GasfitterTRA3
334115Roof PlumberTRA3
341111Electrician (General)TRA3
341112Electrician (Special Class)TRA3
341113Lift MechanicTRA3
342111Airconditioning and Refrigeration MechanicTRA3
342211Electrical LinesworkerTRA3
342212Technical Cable JointerTRA3
342313Electronic Equipment Trades WorkerTRA3
342314Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)TRA3
342315Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)TRA3
351311ChefTRA2
394111CabinetmakerTRA3
399111Boat Builder and RepairerTRA3
399112ShipwrightTRA3
423111Aged or Disabled CarerN/A4
423312Nursing Support WorkerN/A4
423313Personal Care AssistantN/A4

Farmers

Due to the pandemic, Australia faces a severe shortage in the farming and irrigation. Mostly, consists of labors from overseas as the Australian residents are fewer in this industry.

Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farmer

Fruit Grower

Nut Grower

Production Nursery Grower

Wine Grape Grower

Horticultural Crop Growers nec

Broad acre Crop and Livestock Farmer

Mixed Production Farmers nec

Cotton Farm Worker

Fruit Farm Worker

Fruit Picker

Nut Farm Worker

Sugar Cane Farm Worker

Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker

Piggery Farm Worker

Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker

 

 

Agriculture Technicians & Workers

Agriculture industry is one of the booming industries in Australia. Therefore, more technical professionals are needed in this industry. December 1, 2021 will mark the resumption of international workers travel to the country.

Agricultural Research Scientist

 

Agronomist

 

Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist

Entomologist

Zoologist

Agricultural and Agritech Technician

Animal Husbandry Technician

 

Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician

 

Irrigation Designer

 

Respiratory Technician

Respiratory Scientist

Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer

Other Draftsperson

Irrigation Technician

Aquaculture Supervisor

Fishing Leading Hand

Forestry Operations Supervisor

Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist

Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker

Senior Broadacre Crop Farm Worker

Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers nec

Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker

Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker

Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker

Senior Piggery Stockperson

 

Senior Sheep Farm Worker

Senior Livestock Farm Workers nec

Shearer

Wool Classer

Tree Worker

Cyber Security & ICT Professionals

IT industry is one of the backbone of Australian economy and IT skilled professionals are in-demand in the country. Most of the professionals come for Asia Pacific, mostly Indians. IT skilled professionals from India are preferred by the Tech businesses in Australia.

User Experience Designer (ICT)

Cyber Security Engineer

Devops Engineer

Penetration Tester

Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist

Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist

Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Architect

Cyber Security Operations Coordinator

Marketing Professionals

Every business needs a dedicated marketing team to generate business. And, marketing professionals are demanded in the country. Digital Marketing is now becoming useful medium for the businesses to promote their products and offerings.

Content Creator (Marketing)

Digital Marketing Analyst

Sports Professionals

In the recent occupations addition, Australia has added sports professionals (riders and turf managers). It is a unique occupations which has less competition with maximum opportunities for the professionals who are associated with sports and management.

Track Rider

Sports Turf Manager

Sports Turf Trades Worker

Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) Contains 253 Occupations

The Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) is reviewed every six months and contains a list of skilled occupations determined by the Department of Employment (DoE) and the Department of Home Affairs (formerly DIBP).

ANZSCO CodeDescriptionAssessing AuthoritySkill Level
121111Aquaculture FarmerVETASSESS1
121211Cotton GrowerVETASSESS1
121212Flower GrowerVETASSESS1
121213Fruit or Nut GrowerVETASSESS1
121214Grain, Oilseed or Pasture GrowerVETASSESS1
121215Grape GrowerVETASSESS1
121216Mixed Crop FarmerVETASSESS1
121217Sugar Cane GrowerVETASSESS1
121221Vegetable GrowerVETASSESS1
121299Crop Farmers necVETASSESS1
121311ApiaristVETASSESS1
121312Beef Cattle FarmerVETASSESS1
121313Dairy Cattle FarmerVETASSESS1
121316Horse BreederVETASSESS1
121317Mixed Livestock FarmerVETASSESS1
121318Pig FarmerVETASSESS1
121321Poultry FarmerVETASSESS1
121322Sheep FarmerVETASSESS1
121399Livestock Farmers necVETASSESS1
121411Mixed Crop and Livestock FarmerVETASSESS1
131112Sales and Marketing ManagerAIM1
131113Advertising ManagerAIM1
132111Corporate Services ManagerVETASSESS1
132211Finance ManagerCPAA/CA/IPA1
132311Human Resource ManagerAIM1
132511Research and Development ManagerVETASSESS1
133411ManufacturerVETASSESS1
133511Production Manager (Forestry)VETASSESS1
133512Production Manager (Manufacturing)VETASSESS1
133513Production Manager (Mining)VETASSESS1
133611Supply and Distribution ManagerAIM1
134299Health and Welfare Services Managers necVETASSESS1
134311School PrincipalVETASSESS1
134499Education Managers necVETASSESS1
135112ICT Project ManagerACS1
135199ICT Managers necACS1
139911Arts Administrator or ManagerVETASSESS1
139913Laboratory ManagerVETASSESS1
139914Quality Assurance ManagerVETASSESS1
139999Specialist Managers necVETASSESS1
141111Cafe or Restaurant ManagerVETASSESS2
141311Hotel or Motel ManagerVETASSESS2
141999Accommodation and Hospitality Managers necVETASSESS2
142114Hair or Beauty Salon ManagerVETASSESS2
142115Post Office ManagerVETASSESS2
149112Fitness Centre ManagerVETASSESS2
149113Sports Centre ManagerVETASSESS2
149212Customer Service ManagerVETASSESS2
149311Conference and Event OrganiserVETASSESS2
149413Transport Company ManagerVETASSESS2
149913Facilities ManagerVETASSESS2
211112Dancer or ChoreographerVETASSESS1
211212Music DirectorVETASSESS1
211299Music Professionals necVETASSESS1
211311PhotographerVETASSESS1
211499Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals necVETASSESS1
212111Artistic DirectorVETASSESS1
212212Book or Script EditorVETASSESS1
212312Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)VETASSESS1
212314Film and Video EditorVETASSESS1
212315Program Director (Television or Radio)VETASSESS1
212316Stage ManagerVETASSESS1
212317Technical DirectorVETASSESS1
212318Video ProducerVETASSESS1
212411CopywriterVETASSESS1
212412Newspaper or Periodical EditorVETASSESS1
212413Print JournalistVETASSESS1
212415Technical WriterVETASSESS1
212416Television JournalistVETASSESS1
212499Journalists and Other Writers necVETASSESS1
221211Company SecretaryVETASSESS1
221212Corporate TreasurerN/A1
222111Commodities TraderVETASSESS2
222112Finance BrokerVETASSESS2
222113Insurance BrokerVETASSESS2
222199Financial Brokers necVETASSESS2
222211Financial Market DealerVETASSESS1
222213Stockbroking DealerVETASSESS1
222299Financial Dealers necVETASSESS1
222311Financial Investment AdviserVETASSESS1
222312Financial Investment ManagerVETASSESS1
223112Recruitment ConsultantVETASSESS1
223211ICT TrainerACS1
224112MathematicianVETASSESS1
224212Gallery or Museum CuratorVETASSESS1
224213Health Information ManagerVETASSESS1
224214Records ManagerVETASSESS1
224611LibrarianVETASSESS1
224711Management ConsultantVETASSESS1
224712Organisation and Methods AnalystVETASSESS1
224914Patents ExaminerVETASSESS1
224999Information and Organisation Professionals necVETASSESS1
225111Advertising SpecialistVETASSESS1
225113Marketing SpecialistVETASSESS1
225211ICT Account ManagerVETASSESS1
225212ICT Business Development ManagerVETASSESS1
225213ICT Sales RepresentativeVETASSESS1
225311Public Relations ProfessionalVETASSESS1
225499Technical Sales Representatives necVETASSESS1
231111Aeroplane PilotCASA1
231113Flying InstructorVETASSESS1
231114Helicopter PilotCASA1
232311Fashion DesignerVETASSESS1
232312Industrial DesignerVETASSESS1
232313Jewellery DesignerVETASSESS1
232411Graphic DesignerVETASSESS1
232412IllustratorVETASSESS1
232414Web DesignerVETASSESS1
232511Interior DesignerVETASSESS1
232611Urban and Regional PlannerVETASSESS1
234213Wine MakerVETASSESS1
234411GeologistVETASSESS1
241213Primary School TeacherAITSL1
241311Middle School TeacherAITSL1
249111Education AdviserVETASSESS1
249211Art Teacher (Private Tuition)VETASSESS1
249212Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)VETASSESS1
249214Music Teacher (Private Tuition)VETASSESS1
249299Private Tutors and Teachers necVETASSESS1
249311Teacher of English to Speakers of Other LanguagesVETASSESS1
251111DietitianDAA1
251112NutritionistVETASSESS1
251312Occupational Health and Safety AdviserVETASSESS1
251412OrthoptistVETASSESS1
251511Hospital PharmacistAPharmC1
251512Industrial PharmacistVETASSESS1
251513Retail PharmacistApharmC1
251911Health Promotion OfficerVETASSESS1
251999Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals necVETASSESS1
252211AcupuncturistCMBA1
252213NaturopathVETASSESS1
252214Traditional Chinese Medicine PractitionerCMBA1
252299Complementary Health Therapists necVETASSESS1
252311Dental SpecialistADC1
252312DentistADC1
253112Resident Medical OfficerMBA1
253211AnaesthetistMBA1
254211Nurse EducatorANMAC1
254212Nurse ResearcherANMAC1
254311Nurse ManagerANMAC1
261212Web DeveloperACS1
261314Software TesterACS1
262111Database AdministratorACS1
262113Systems AdministratorACS1
263112Network AdministratorACS1
263113Network AnalystACS1
263211ICT Quality Assurance EngineerACS1
263212ICT Support EngineerACS1
263213ICT Systems Test EngineerACS1
263299ICT Support and Test Engineers necACS1
271299Judicial and Other Legal Professionals necVETASSESS1
272111Careers CounsellorVETASSESS1 (Closed)
272112Drug and Alcohol CounsellorVETASSESS1
272113Family and Marriage CounsellorVETASSESS1
272114Rehabilitation CounsellorVETASSESS1
272115Student CounsellorVETASSESS1
272199Counsellors necVETASSESS1
272412InterpreterNAATI1
272499Social Professionals necVETASSESS1
272612Recreation OfficerVETASSESS1
272613Welfare WorkerACWA1
311111Agricultural TechnicianVETASSESS2
311211Anaesthetic TechnicianVETASSESS2
311212Cardiac TechnicianVETASSESS2
311213Medical Laboratory TechnicianAIMS2
311215Pharmacy TechnicianVETASSESS2
311299Medical Technicians necVETASSESS2
311312Meat InspectorVETASSESS2
311399Primary Products Inspectors necVETASSESS2
311411Chemistry TechnicianVETASSESS2
311412Earth Science TechnicianVETASSESS2
311413Life Science TechnicianVETASSESS2
311499Science Technicians necVETASSESS2
312111Architectural DraftspersonVETASSESS2
312112Building AssociateVETASSESS2
312113Building InspectorVETASSESS2
312199Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians necVETASSESS2
312512Mechanical Engineering TechnicianTRA2
312912Metallurgical or Materials TechnicianVETASSESS2
312913Mine DeputyVETASSESS2
313111Hardware TechnicianTRA2
313112ICT Customer Support OfficerTRA2
313113Web AdministratorACS2
313199ICT Support Technicians necTRA2
322113FarrierTRA3
323111Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)TRA3
323112Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)TRA3
323113Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)TRA3
323215Textile, Clothing and Footwear MechanicTRA3
323299Metal Fitters and Machinists necTRA3
323314Precision Instrument Maker and RepairerTRA3
323316Watch and Clock Maker and RepairerTRA3
323412ToolmakerTRA3
324211Vehicle Body BuilderTRA3
324212Vehicle TrimmerTRA3 (Closed)
333311Roof TilerTRA3
342311Business Machine MechanicTRA3 (Closed)
342411Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)TRA3
342413Telecommunications LinesworkerTRA3
351111BakerTRA3
351112PastrycookTRA3
351211Butcher or Smallgoods MakerTRA3
351411CookTRA3
361111Dog Handler or TrainerVETASSESS3
361199Animal Attendants and Trainers necVETASSESS3 (Closed)
361311Veterinary NurseVETASSESS3
362111FloristTRA3
362211Gardener (General)TRA3 (Closed)
362212ArboristTRA3
362213Landscape GardenerTRA3
362311GreenkeeperTRA3

If you already have a skilled visa, you will not be affected by the removal of these jobs until your circumstances change and you need to submit a new nomination application. In that event, you may be affected. If you are changing your occupation or employer and your occupation is no longer on the combined list of qualifying skilled occupations, this consequence may occur.

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