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Australia’s Skilled Occupation Lists

Australia is one of the world’s leading destinations for qualified skilled workers. To manage this demand effectively, the Australian Government uses a system of occupation lists, the so-called Skilled Occupation Lists (SOL). These determine which occupations are eligible for an Australian skilled visa – meaning which qualified professionals are eligible to apply for a skilled visa for Australia.

The Skilled Occupation Lists are updated regularly and reflect the country’s economic priorities. Skilled workers from fields such as health care, IT, construction, engineering, education or the trades currently find particularly good opportunities for one of the Skilled Visas for Australia.

The term Skilled Occupation List (SOL) refers to several different occupation lists. They are the Australian Government’s official tool to manage skilled migration. They include those occupations for which there is a current or long-term shortage of skilled workers.

If your occupation appears on one of these lists, you may be eligible to apply for a skilled visa – provided you meet all requirements. The goal: to bring people with relevant qualifications to Australia who contribute to the country’s economic development and stability.

All occupations on the SOL are clearly defined under ANZSCO, the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations. This specifies exactly which tasks, qualifications and occupational profiles are taken into account for each visa. For every occupation, not only the title but also typical tasks, responsibilities and qualification requirements are defined.

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For which visas does the Skilled Occupation List apply?

The Skilled Occupation Lists form the basis for almost all Australian work visas. You can only apply for a visa if your occupation appears on the relevant occupation list.

These include, among others:

Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) – for applicants without an employer or sponsorship
Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) – with nomination by an Australian state or territory
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491) – for regions outside the major metropolitan areas
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – for permanent employment with an Australian employer
Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) – short- to medium-term employment with sponsorship
Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) – for international graduates of Australian higher education institutions
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa (subclass 494) – for employment in regional areas

Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)

Relevant for most skilled visas with employer sponsorship. Uses updated occupation definitions that in some cases differ from the definitions of the other occupation lists.

Regional Occupation List (ROL)

Occupations that are mainly needed outside large cities.

Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

Occupations in high current demand.

Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

Occupations with long-term high demand.

There is not just one single occupation list for particularly sought-after occupations, but several. Australia uses several levels of demand to categorise occupations.

Which list is relevant depends on the visa type, the place of employment and the skill shortage in question.

Which Skilled Occupation Lists exist?

If your occupation is listed on one of the Australian Skilled Lists, you’ve completed the first step – you meet one of the basic requirements for a Skilled Visa for Australia.

You now need to check:

Do you meet all qualification requirements? → Depending on the visa and other factors, a positive Skills Assessment by the relevant Skills Assessment Authority is required.
Do you reach the required points score in the points test? → For General Skilled Migration, you need at least 65 points to be eligible to lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI).
Do you need a job offer or sponsorship? → For employer-sponsored visas, this is required.

Which pathway is best for you depends on your occupation, experience, English skills and preferred region.

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Occupation Lists

Here you will find the list of individual occupations on the different Skilled Occupation Lists of Australia – divided into General Skilled Migration (GSM) and Skills in Demand (SID) visas with employer sponsorship.

GSM
SID

GSM

General Skilled Migration

The table below lists the occupations according to the relevant General Skilled Migration occupation lists:

Occupation	Relevant Skilled Occupation List
aquaculture farmer	Regional
cotton grower	Regional
flower grower	Short-Term
fruit or nut grower	Regional
grain, oilseed or pasture grower /field crop grower	Regional
grape grower	Short-Term
mixed crop farmer	Regional
sugar cane grower	Regional
turf grower	Regional
vegetable grower /market gardener	Short-Term
crop farmers (nec)	Regional
apiarist	Short-Term
beef cattle farmer	Regional
dairy cattle farmer	Regional
deer farmer	Regional
goat farmer	Regional
horse breeder	Regional
mixed livestock farmer	Regional
pig farmer	Regional
poultry farmer	Short-Term
sheep farmer	Regional
livestock farmers (nec)	Regional
mixed crop and livestock farmer	Regional
sales and marketing manager	Short-Term
advertising manager	Short-Term
public relations manager	Regional
corporate services manager	Short-Term
finance manager	Short-Term
human resource manager	Short-Term
policy and planning manager	Regional
research and development manager	Short-Term
construction project manager	Medium-/Long-Term
project builder	Regional
engineering manager	Medium-/Long-Term
importer or exporter	Regional
wholesaler	Regional
manufacturer	Short-Term
production manager (forestry)	Short-Term
production manager (manufacturing)	Short-Term
production manager (mining)	Short-Term
supply and distribution manager	Short-Term
procurement manager	Regional
child care centre manager	Medium-/Long-Term
medical administrator	Regional
nursing clinical director	Medium-/Long-Term
primary health organisation manager	Medium-/Long-Term
welfare centre manager	Medium-/Long-Term
health and welfare services managers (nec)	Short-Term
school principal	Short-Term
regional education manager	Regional
education managers (nec)	Short-Term
ICT project manager	Short-Term
ICT managers (nec)	Short-Term
arts administrator or manager	Medium-/Long-Term
environmental manager	Medium-/Long-Term
laboratory manager	Short-Term
quality assurance manager	Short-Term
sports administrator	Regional
specialist managers (nec)	Short-Term
cafe or restaurant manager	Short-Term
caravan park and camping ground manager	Regional
hotel or motel manager	Short-Term
licensed club manager	Regional
bed and breakfast operator	Regional
retirement village manager	Regional
accommodation and hospitality managers (nec)	Short-Term
retail manager (general)	Regional
antique dealer	Regional
betting agency manager	Regional
hair or beauty salon manager	Regional
post office manager	Regional
travel agency manager	Regional
amusement centre manager	Regional
fitness centre manager	Regional
sports centre manager	Regional
call or contact centre manager	Regional
customer service manager	Short-Term
conference and event organiser	Short-Term
fleet manager	Regional
railway station manager	Regional
transport company manager	Short-Term
boarding kennel or cattery operator	Regional
cinema or theatre manager	Regional
facilities manager	Short-Term
financial institution branch manager	Regional
equipment hire manager	Regional
hospitality, retail and service managers (nec)	Regional
actor	Regional
dancer or choreographer	Medium-/Long-Term
entertainer or variety artist	Regional
actors, dancers and other entertainers (nec)	Regional
composer	Regional
music director	Medium-/Long-Term
musician (instrumental)	Medium-/Long-Term
singer	Regional
music professionals (nec)	Short-Term
photographer	Short-Term
painter (visual arts)	Regional
potter or ceramic artist	Regional
sculptor	Regional
visual arts and crafts professionals (nec)	Regional
artistic director	Medium-/Long-Term
media producer (excluding video)	Regional
radio presenter	Regional
television presenter	Regional
author	Regional
book or script editor	Short-Term
art director (film, television or stage)	Regional
director (film, television, radio or stage)	Short-Term
director of photography	Regional
film and video editor	Short-Term
program director (television or radio)	Short-Term
stage manager	Short-Term
technical director	Short-Term
video producer	Short-Term
film, television, radio and stage directors (nec)	Regional
copywriter	Short-Term
newspaper or periodical editor	Short-Term
print journalist	Short-Term
radio journalist	Regional
technical writer	Short-Term
television journalist	Short-Term
journalists and other writers (nec)	Short-Term
accountant (general)	Medium-/Long-Term
management accountant	Medium-/Long-Term
taxation accountant	Medium-/Long-Term
company secretary	Short-Term
company secretary	Regional
corporate treasurer	Regional
external auditor	Medium-/Long-Term
internal auditor	Medium-/Long-Term
commodities trader	Short-Term
finance broker	Short-Term
insurance broker	Short-Term
financial brokers (nec)	Short-Term
financial market dealer	Short-Term
futures trader	Regional
stockbroking dealer	Short-Term
financial dealers (nec)	Short-Term
financial investment adviser	Short-Term
financial investment manager	Short-Term
human resource adviser	Regional
recruitment consultant	Short-Term
workplace relations adviser	Regional
ICT trainer	Short-Term
training and development professional	Regional
actuary	Medium-/Long-Term
mathematician	Short-Term
statistician	Medium-/Long-Term
archivist	Regional
gallery or museum curator	Short-Term
health information manager	Short-Term
records manager	Short-Term
economist	Medium-/Long-Term
policy analyst	Regional
land economist	Medium-/Long-Term
valuer	Medium-/Long-Term
librarian	Short-Term
management consultant	Medium-/Long-Term
organisation and methods analyst	Short-Term
organisation and methods analyst	Regional
electorate officer	Regional
liaison officer	Regional
migration agent / immigration consultant	Regional
patents examiner	Short-Term
information and organisation professionals (nec)	Short-Term
advertising specialist	Short-Term
market research analyst	Regional
marketing specialist	Short-Term
ICT account manager	Short-Term
ICT business development manager	Short-Term
ICT sales representative	Short-Term
public relations professional	Short-Term
technical sales representatives (nec) including education sales representatives	Short-Term
aeroplane pilot	Regional
flying instructor	Regional
helicopter pilot	Regional
air transport professionals (nec)	Regional
master fisher	Regional
ship’s engineer	Regional
ship’s master	Regional
ship’s master	Regional
ship’s officer	Regional
marine surveyor	Regional
marine transport professionals (nec)	Regional
architect	Medium-/Long-Term
landscape architect	Medium-/Long-Term
surveyor	Medium-/Long-Term
cartographer	Medium-/Long-Term
other spatial scientist	Medium-/Long-Term
fashion designer	Short-Term
industrial designer	Short-Term
jewellery designer	Short-Term
graphic designer	Short-Term
illustrator	Short-Term
multimedia designer	Regional
web designer	Short-Term
interior designer	Short-Term
urban and regional planner	Short-Term
chemical engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
materials engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
civil engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
geotechnical engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
quantity surveyor	Medium-/Long-Term
structural engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
transport engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
electrical engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
electronics engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
industrial engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
mechanical engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
production or plant engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
mining engineer (excluding petroleum)	Medium-/Long-Term
petroleum engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
aeronautical engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
agricultural engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
biomedical engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
engineering technologist	Medium-/Long-Term
environmental engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
naval architect	Medium-/Long-Term
engineering professionals (nec)	Medium-/Long-Term
agricultural consultant	Medium-/Long-Term
agricultural scientist	Medium-/Long-Term
forester	Medium-/Long-Term
chemist	Medium-/Long-Term
food technologist	Medium-/Long-Term
wine maker	Regional
conservation officer	Regional
environmental consultant	Medium-/Long-Term
environmental research scientist	Medium-/Long-Term
park ranger	Regional
environmental scientist (nec)	Medium-/Long-Term
geologist	Short-Term
geophysicist	Medium-/Long-Term
hydrogeologist	Medium-/Long-Term
life scientist (general)	Medium-/Long-Term
biochemist	Medium-/Long-Term
biotechnologist	Medium-/Long-Term
botanist	Medium-/Long-Term
marine biologist	Medium-/Long-Term
microbiologist	Medium-/Long-Term
zoologist	Medium-/Long-Term
life scientists (nec)	Medium-/Long-Term
medical laboratory scientist	Medium-/Long-Term
veterinarian	Medium-/Long-Term
conservator	Medium-/Long-Term
metallurgist	Medium-/Long-Term
meteorologist	Medium-/Long-Term
physicist	Medium-/Long-Term
exercise physiologist	Regional
natural and physical science professionals (nec)	Medium-/Long-Term
early childhood (pre‑primary school) teacher	Medium-/Long-Term
primary school teacher	Short-Term
middle school teacher (Aus) / intermediate school teacher (NZ)	Short-Term
secondary school teacher	Medium-/Long-Term
special needs teacher	Medium-/Long-Term
teacher of the hearing impaired	Medium-/Long-Term
teacher of the sight impaired	Medium-/Long-Term
special education teachers (nec)	Medium-/Long-Term
university lecturer	Medium-/Long-Term
university tutor	Regional
vocational education teacher	Regional
education adviser	Short-Term
education reviewer	Regional
art teacher (private tuition)	Short-Term
dance teacher (private tuition)	Short-Term
drama teacher (private tuition)	Regional
music teacher (private tuition)	Short-Term
private tutors and teachers (nec)	Short-Term
teacher of English to speakers of other languages	Short-Term
dietitian	Short-Term
nutritionist	Short-Term
medical diagnostic radiographer	Medium-/Long-Term
medical radiation therapist	Medium-/Long-Term
nuclear medicine technologist	Medium-/Long-Term
sonographer	Medium-/Long-Term
environmental health officer	Regional
occupational health and safety adviser	Short-Term
optometrist	Medium-/Long-Term
orthoptist	Short-Term
hospital pharmacist	Short-Term
industrial pharmacist	Short-Term
retail pharmacist	Short-Term
health promotion officer	Short-Term
orthotist or prosthetist	Medium-/Long-Term
health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec)	Short-Term
chiropractor	Medium-/Long-Term
osteopath	Medium-/Long-Term
acupuncturist	Short-Term
homoeopath	Regional
naturopath	Short-Term
traditional Chinese medicine practitioner	Short-Term
complementary health therapists (nec)	Short-Term
dental specialist	Short-Term
dentist	Regional
occupational therapist	Medium-/Long-Term
physiotherapist	Medium-/Long-Term
podiatrist	Medium-/Long-Term
audiologist	Medium-/Long-Term
speech pathologist	Medium-/Long-Term
general practitioner	Medium-/Long-Term
resident medical officer	Short-Term
anaesthetist	Regional
specialist physician (general medicine)	Medium-/Long-Term
cardiologist	Medium-/Long-Term
clinical haematologist	Medium-/Long-Term
medical oncologist	Medium-/Long-Term
endocrinologist	Medium-/Long-Term
gastroenterologist	Medium-/Long-Term
intensive care specialist	Medium-/Long-Term
neurologist	Medium-/Long-Term
paediatrician	Medium-/Long-Term
renal medicine specialist	Medium-/Long-Term
rheumatologist	Medium-/Long-Term
thoracic medicine specialist	Medium-/Long-Term
specialist physicians (nec)	Medium-/Long-Term
psychiatrist	Medium-/Long-Term
surgeon (general)	Medium-/Long-Term
cardiothoracic surgeon	Medium-/Long-Term
neurosurgeon	Medium-/Long-Term
orthopaedic surgeon	Medium-/Long-Term
otorhinolaryngologist	Medium-/Long-Term
paediatric surgeon	Medium-/Long-Term
plastic and reconstructive surgeon	Medium-/Long-Term
urologist	Medium-/Long-Term
vascular surgeon	Medium-/Long-Term
dermatologist	Medium-/Long-Term
emergency medicine specialist	Medium-/Long-Term
obstetrician and gynaecologist	Medium-/Long-Term
ophthalmologist	Medium-/Long-Term
pathologist	Medium-/Long-Term
diagnostic and interventional radiologist	Medium-/Long-Term
radiation oncologist	Medium-/Long-Term
medical practitioners (nec)	Medium-/Long-Term
midwife	Medium-/Long-Term
nurse educator	Short-Term
nurse researcher	Short-Term
nurse manager	Short-Term
nurse practitioner	Medium-/Long-Term
registered nurse (aged care)	Medium-/Long-Term
registered nurse (child and family health)	Medium-/Long-Term
registered nurse (community health)	Medium-/Long-Term
registered nurse (critical care and emergency)	Medium-/Long-Term
registered nurse (developmental disability)	Medium-/Long-Term
registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)	Medium-/Long-Term
registered nurse (medical)	Medium-/Long-Term
registered nurse (medical practice)	Medium-/Long-Term
registered nurse (mental health)	Medium-/Long-Term
registered nurse (perioperative)	Medium-/Long-Term
registered nurse (surgical)	Medium-/Long-Term
registered nurse (paediatrics)	Medium-/Long-Term
registered nurses (nec)	Medium-/Long-Term
ICT business analyst	Medium-/Long-Term
systems analyst	Medium-/Long-Term
multimedia specialist	Medium-/Long-Term
web developer	Short-Term
analyst programmer	Medium-/Long-Term
developer programmer	Medium-/Long-Term
software engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
software tester	Short-Term
software and applications programmers (nec)	Medium-/Long-Term
database administrator	Short-Term
ICT security specialist	Medium-/Long-Term
systems administrator	Short-Term
computer network and systems engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
network administrator	Short-Term
network analyst	Short-Term
ICT quality assurance engineer	Short-Term
ICT support engineer	Short-Term
ICT systems test engineer	Short-Term
ICT support and test engineers (nec)	Short-Term
telecommunications engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
telecommunications network engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
barrister	Medium-/Long-Term
intellectual property lawyer	Regional
judicial and other legal professionals (nec)	Short-Term
solicitor	Medium-/Long-Term
careers counsellor	Short-Term
drug and alcohol counsellor	Short-Term
family and marriage counsellor	Short-Term
rehabilitation counsellor	Short-Term
student counsellor	Short-Term
counsellors (nec)	Short-Term
clinical psychologist	Medium-/Long-Term
educational psychologist	Medium-/Long-Term
organisational psychologist	Medium-/Long-Term
psychotherapist	Short-Term
psychologists (nec)	Medium-/Long-Term
historian	Regional
interpreter	Short-Term
translator	Regional
archaeologist	Regional
social professionals (nec)	Short-Term
social worker	Medium-/Long-Term
community arts worker	Regional
recreation officer	Short-Term
welfare worker	Short-Term
agricultural technician	Regional
anaesthetic technician	Short-Term
cardiac technician	Short-Term
medical laboratory technician	Short-Term
operating theatre technician	Regional
pharmacy technician	Short-Term
pathology collector	Regional
medical technicians (nec)	Short-Term
fisheries officer	Regional
meat inspector	Short-Term
quarantine officer	Regional
primary products inspectors (nec)	Short-Term
chemistry technician	Short-Term
earth science technician	Short-Term
life science technician	Short-Term
school laboratory technician	Regional
hydrographer	Regional
science technicians (nec)	Short-Term
architectural draftsperson	Short-Term
building associate	Regional
building inspector	Short-Term
construction estimator	Regional
plumbing inspector	Regional
surveying or spatial science technician	Regional
architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec)	Short-Term
civil engineering draftsperson	Medium-/Long-Term
civil engineering technician	Medium-/Long-Term
electrical engineering draftsperson	Medium-/Long-Term
electrical engineering technician	Medium-/Long-Term
mechanical engineering draftsperson	Regional
mechanical engineering technician	Short-Term
safety inspector	Regional
maintenance planner	Regional
metallurgical or materials technician	Short-Term
mine deputy	Short-Term
building and engineering technicians (nec)	Regional
hardware technician	Short-Term
ICT customer support officer	Short-Term
web administrator	Short-Term
ICT support technicians (nec)	Short-Term
radio communications technician	Medium-/Long-Term
telecommunications field engineer	Medium-/Long-Term
telecommunications network planner	Medium-/Long-Term
telecommunications technical officer or technologist	Medium-/Long-Term
automotive electrician	Medium-/Long-Term
motor mechanic (general)	Medium-/Long-Term
diesel motor mechanic	Medium-/Long-Term
motorcycle mechanic	Medium-/Long-Term
small engine mechanic	Medium-/Long-Term
blacksmith	Regional
electroplater	Regional
farrier	Short-Term
metal casting trades worker	Regional
metal polisher	Regional
sheetmetal trades worker	Medium-/Long-Term
metal fabricator	Medium-/Long-Term
pressure welder	Medium-/Long-Term
welder (first class)	Medium-/Long-Term
aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics)	Short-Term
aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical)	Short-Term
aircraft maintenance engineer (structures)	Short-Term
aircraft maintenance engineer (structures)	Regional
fitter (general)	Medium-/Long-Term
fitter and turner	Medium-/Long-Term
fitter‑welder	Medium-/Long-Term
metal machinist (first class)	Medium-/Long-Term
textile, clothing and footwear mechanic	Regional
metal fitters and machinists (nec)	Short-Term
engraver	Regional
gunsmith	Regional
locksmith	Medium-/Long-Term
precision instrument maker and repairer	Short-Term
precision instrument maker and repairer	Regional
saw doctor	Regional
watch and clock maker and repairer	Regional
engineering patternmaker	Regional
toolmaker	Short-Term
panelbeater	Medium-/Long-Term
vehicle body builder	Short-Term
vehicle trimmer	Short-Term
vehicle painter	Regional
bricklayer	Medium-/Long-Term
stonemason	Medium-/Long-Term
carpenter and joiner	Medium-/Long-Term
carpenter	Medium-/Long-Term
joiner	Medium-/Long-Term
floor finisher	Regional
painting trades worker	Medium-/Long-Term
glazier	Medium-/Long-Term
fibrous plasterer	Medium-/Long-Term
solid plasterer	Medium-/Long-Term
roof tiler	Short-Term
wall and floor tiler	Medium-/Long-Term
plumber (general)	Medium-/Long-Term
airconditioning and mechanical services plumber	Medium-/Long-Term
drainer	Medium-/Long-Term
gasfitter	Medium-/Long-Term
roof plumber	Medium-/Long-Term
electrician (general)	Medium-/Long-Term
electrician (special class)	Medium-/Long-Term
lift mechanic	Medium-/Long-Term
airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic	Medium-/Long-Term
electrical linesworker	Regional
technical cable jointer	Medium-/Long-Term
business machine mechanic	Short-Term
communications operator	Regional
electronic equipment trades worker	Medium-/Long-Term
electronic instrument trades worker (general)	Medium-/Long-Term
electronic instrument trades worker (special class)	Medium-/Long-Term
cabler (data and telecommunications)	Short-Term
cabler (data and telecommunications)	Regional
telecommunications cable jointer	Regional
telecommunications linesworker	Short-Term
telecommunications technician	Regional
baker	Short-Term
pastrycook	Short-Term
butcher or smallgoods maker	Short-Term
chef	Medium-/Long-Term
cook	Short-Term
dog handler or trainer	Short-Term
horse trainer	Medium-/Long-Term
pet groomer	Regional
zookeeper	Regional
kennel hand	Regional
animal attendants and trainers (nec)	Short-Term
shearer	Regional
veterinary nurse	Short-Term
florist	Short-Term
gardener (general)	Short-Term
arborist	Short-Term
landscape gardener	Short-Term
greenkeeper	Short-Term
nurseryperson	Regional
hairdresser	Short-Term
print finisher	Short-Term
screen printer	Regional
graphic pre‑press trades worker	Regional
printing machinist	Short-Term
small offset printer	Regional
canvas goods fabricator	Regional
leather goods maker	Regional
sail maker	Regional
shoemaker	Regional
apparel cutter	Regional
clothing patternmaker	Regional
dressmaker or tailor	Short-Term
clothing trades workers (nec)	Regional
upholsterer	Short-Term
cabinetmaker	Medium-/Long-Term
furniture finisher	Short-Term
picture framer	Regional
wood machinist	Short-Term
wood turner	Regional
wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec)	Short-Term
boat builder and repairer	Medium-/Long-Term
shipwright	Medium-/Long-Term
chemical plant operator	Regional
gas or petroleum operator	Regional
power generation plant operator	Short-Term
gallery or museum technician	Regional
library technician	Regional
jeweller	Short-Term
broadcast transmitter operator	Regional
camera operator (film, television or video)	Short-Term
light technician	Regional
make up artist	Short-Term
musical instrument maker or repairer	Regional
sound technician	Short-Term
television equipment operator	Regional
performing arts technicians (nec)	Short-Term
signwriter	Short-Term
diver	Regional
interior decorator	Regional
optical dispenser / dispensing optician	Regional
optical mechanic	Regional
photographer’s assistant	Regional
plastics technician	Regional
wool classer	Regional
fire protection equipment technician	Regional
technicians and trades workers (nec)	Regional
ambulance officer	Short-Term
intensive care ambulance paramedic	Short-Term
dental hygienist	Regional
dental prosthetist	Regional
dental technician	Short-Term
dental therapist	Regional
diversional therapist	Short-Term
enrolled nurse	Short-Term
mothercraft nurse	Regional
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker	Regional
massage therapist	Short-Term
community worker	Short-Term
disabilities services officer	Short-Term
family support worker	Short-Term
residential care officer	Short-Term
youth worker	Short-Term
child care worker (group leaders only)	Regional
emergency service worker	Regional
security consultant	Regional
driving instructor	Regional
funeral director	Regional
funeral workers (nec)	Regional
flight attendant	Regional
travel attendants (nec)	Regional
first aid trainer	Regional
diving instructor (open water)	Short-Term
gymnastics coach or instructor	Short-Term
horse riding coach or instructor	Short-Term
snowsport instructor	Short-Term
swimming coach or instructor	Short-Term
tennis coach	Medium-/Long-Term
other sports coach or instructor	Short-Term
dog or horse racing official	Regional
sports development officer	Short-Term
sports umpire	Regional
other sports official	Regional
footballer	Medium-/Long-Term
golfer	Regional
jockey	Regional
lifeguard	Regional
sportspersons (nec)	Short-Term
contract administrator	Short-Term
program or project administrator	Short-Term
office manager	Regional
health practice manager	Regional
practice managers (nec)	Regional
personal assistant	Regional
secretary (general)	Regional
legal secretary	Regional
call or contact centre team leader	Regional
conveyancer	Regional
legal executive	Regional
clerk of court	Regional
court bailiff or sheriff / court collections officer	Regional
court orderly / court registry officer	Regional
law clerk	Regional
trust officer	Regional
insurance loss adjuster	Short-Term
insurance loss adjuster	Regional
insurance risk surveyor	Regional
clinical coder	Regional
auctioneer	Regional
stock and station agent	Regional
insurance agent	Short-Term
business broker	Regional
property manager	Regional
real estate representative	Regional
retail buyer	Short-Term
wool buyer	Regional

SID

Employer Sponsorship

The table below lists the occupations for the Skills in Demand Visa (SID):

Occupation	Relevant Skilled Occupation List
Chief Executive or Managing Director	Core Skills
Corporate General Manager	Core Skills
Aquaculture Farmer	Core Skills
Apiarist	Core Skills
Dairy Cattle Farmer	Core Skills
Goat Farmer	Core Skills
Pig Farmer	Core Skills
Poultry Farmer	Core Skills
Flower Grower	Core Skills
Sales and Marketing Manager	Core Skills
Advertising Manager	Core Skills
Corporate Services Manager	Core Skills
Finance Manager	Core Skills
Human Resource Manager	Core Skills
Policy and Planning Manager	Core Skills
Research and Development Manager	Core Skills
Construction Project Manager	Core Skills
Project Builder	Core Skills
Engineering Manager	Core Skills
Production Manager (Forestry)	Core Skills
Production Manager (Manufacturing)	Core Skills
Supply and Distribution Manager	Core Skills
Procurement Manager	Core Skills
Medical Administrator \ Medical Superintendent	Core Skills
Nursing Clinical Director	Core Skills
Primary Health Organisation Manager	Core Skills
School Principal	Core Skills
Faculty Head	Core Skills
Education Managers nec	Core Skills
Occupation	Core Skills
Chief Information Officer	Core Skills
ICT Project Manager	Core Skills
ICT Managers nec	Core Skills
Arts Administrator or Manager	Core Skills
Environmental Manager	Core Skills
Laboratory Manager	Core Skills
Quality Assurance Manager	Core Skills
Regulatory Affairs Manager	Core Skills
Hotel or Motel Manager	Core Skills
Licensed Club Manager	Core Skills
Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec	Core Skills
Retail Manager (General)	Core Skills
Travel Agency Manager	Core Skills
Fleet Manager	Core Skills
Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator	Core Skills
Cinema or Theatre Manager	Core Skills
Equipment Hire Manager	Core Skills
Hospitality: Retail and Service Managers nec	Core Skills
Music Director	Core Skills
Artistic Director	Core Skills
Program Director (Television or Radio)	Core Skills
Stage Manager	Core Skills
Technical Director	Core Skills
Video Producer	Core Skills
Print Journalist	Core Skills
Radio Journalist	Core Skills
Technical Writer	Core Skills
Television Journalist	Core Skills
Journalists and Other Writers nec	Core Skills
Accountant (General)	Core Skills
Management Accountant	Core Skills
Taxation Accountant	Core Skills
Company Secretary	Core Skills
Occupation	Core Skills
External Auditor	Core Skills
Internal Auditor	Core Skills
Finance Broker	Core Skills
Insurance Broker	Core Skills
Financial Investment Adviser	Core Skills
Human Resource Adviser	Core Skills
Recruitment Consultant	Core Skills
Workplace Relations Adviser	Core Skills
Actuary	Core Skills
Mathematician	Core Skills
Data Analyst	Core Skills
Data Scientist	Core Skills
Statistician	Core Skills
Land Economist	Core Skills
Valuer	Core Skills
Organisation and Methods Analyst	Core Skills
Management Consultant	Core Skills
Supply Chain Analyst	Core Skills
Patents Examiner	Core Skills
Information and Organisation Professionals nec	Core Skills
Advertising Specialist	Core Skills
Marketing Specialist	Core Skills
Content Creator (Marketing)	Core Skills
ICT Account Manager	Core Skills
ICT Business Development Manager	Core Skills
ICT Sales Representative	Core Skills
Public Relations Professional	Core Skills
Sales Representative (Industrial Products)	Core Skills
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)	Core Skills
Technical Sales Representatives nec	Core Skills
Aeroplane Pilot	Core Skills
Flying Instructor	Core Skills
Helicopter Pilot	Core Skills
Occupation	Core Skills
Air Transport Professionals nec	Core Skills
Ship's Engineer	Core Skills
Architect	Core Skills
Landscape Architect	Core Skills
Surveyor	Core Skills
Cartographer	Core Skills
Other Spatial Scientist	Core Skills
Jewellery Designer	Core Skills
Illustrator	Core Skills
Multimedia Designer	Core Skills
Web Designer	Core Skills
Interior Designer	Core Skills
Urban and Regional Planner	Core Skills
Chemical Engineer	Core Skills
Materials Engineer	Core Skills
Civil Engineer	Core Skills
Geotechnical Engineer	Core Skills
Quantity Surveyor	Core Skills
Structural Engineer	Core Skills
Transport Engineer	Core Skills
Electrical Engineer	Core Skills
Electronics Engineer	Core Skills
Industrial Engineer	Core Skills
Mechanical Engineer	Core Skills
Production or Plant Engineer	Core Skills
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)	Core Skills
Petroleum Engineer	Core Skills
Aeronautical Engineer	Core Skills
Agricultural Engineer	Core Skills
Biomedical Engineer	Core Skills
Engineering Technologist	Core Skills
Environmental Engineer	Core Skills
Naval Architect \ Marine Designer	Core Skills
Occupation	Core Skills
Engineering Professionals nec	Core Skills
Agricultural Consultant	Core Skills
Agricultural Research Scientist	Core Skills
Agronomist	Core Skills
Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist	Core Skills
Chemist	Core Skills
Food Technologist	Core Skills
Wine Maker	Core Skills
Environmental Consultant	Core Skills
Environmental Scientists nec	Core Skills
Geologist	Core Skills
Geophysicist	Core Skills
Hydrogeologist	Core Skills
Life Scientist (General)	Core Skills
Biochemist	Core Skills
Botanist	Core Skills
Marine Biologist	Core Skills
Entomologist	Core Skills
Zoologist	Core Skills
Life Scientists nec	Core Skills
Respiratory Scientist	Core Skills
Veterinarian	Core Skills
Conservator	Core Skills
Metallurgist	Core Skills
Meteorologist	Core Skills
Physicist	Core Skills
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec	Core Skills
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher	Core Skills
Primary School Teacher	Core Skills
Middle School Teacher \ Intermediate School Teacher	Core Skills
Secondary School Teacher	Core Skills
Special Needs Teacher	Core Skills
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired	Core Skills
Occupation	Core Skills
Teacher of the Sight Impaired	Core Skills
Special Education Teachers nec	Core Skills
University Lecturer	Core Skills
Vocational Education Teacher \ Polytechnic Teacher	Core Skills
Education Reviewer	Core Skills
Music Teacher (Private Tuition)	Core Skills
Private Tutors and Teachers nec	Core Skills
Dietitian	Core Skills
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer	Core Skills
Medical Radiation Therapist	Core Skills
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	Core Skills
Sonographer	Core Skills
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser	Core Skills
Optometrist	Core Skills
Orthoptist	Core Skills
Hospital Pharmacist	Core Skills
Industrial Pharmacist	Core Skills
Retail Pharmacist	Core Skills
Orthotist or Prosthetist	Core Skills
Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec	Core Skills
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner	Core Skills
Complementary Health Therapists nec	Core Skills
Dental Specialist	Core Skills
Dentist	Core Skills
Occupational Therapist	Core Skills
Physiotherapist	Core Skills
Podiatrist	Core Skills
Audiologist	Core Skills
Speech Pathologist \ Speech Language Therapist	Core Skills
General Practitioner	Core Skills
Resident Medical Officer	Core Skills
Anaesthetist	Core Skills
Specialist Physician (General Medicine)	Core Skills
Occupation	Core Skills
Cardiologist	Core Skills
Clinical Haematologist	Core Skills
Medical Oncologist	Core Skills
Endocrinologist	Core Skills
Gastroenterologist	Core Skills
Intensive Care Specialist	Core Skills
Neurologist	Core Skills
Paediatrician	Core Skills
Renal Medicine Specialist	Core Skills
Rheumatologist	Core Skills
Thoracic Medicine Specialist	Core Skills
Specialist Physicians nec	Core Skills
Psychiatrist	Core Skills
Surgeon (General)	Core Skills
Cardiothoracic Surgeon	Core Skills
Neurosurgeon	Core Skills
Orthopaedic Surgeon	Core Skills
Otorhinolaryngologist	Core Skills
Paediatric Surgeon	Core Skills
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon	Core Skills
Urologist	Core Skills
Vascular Surgeon	Core Skills
Dermatologist	Core Skills
Emergency Medicine Specialist	Core Skills
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist	Core Skills
Ophthalmologist	Core Skills
Pathologist	Core Skills
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist	Core Skills
Radiation Oncologist	Core Skills
Medical Practitioners nec	Core Skills
Midwife	Core Skills
Nurse Educator	Core Skills
Nurse Researcher	Core Skills
Occupation	Core Skills
Nurse Practitioner	Core Skills
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)	Core Skills
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)	Core Skills
Registered Nurse (Community Health)	Core Skills
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)	Core Skills
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)	Core Skills
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)	Core Skills
Registered Nurse (Medical)	Core Skills
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)	Core Skills
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)	Core Skills
Registered Nurse (Perioperative)	Core Skills
Registered Nurse (Surgical)	Core Skills
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)	Core Skills
Registered Nurses nec	Core Skills
ICT Business Analyst	Core Skills
Systems Analyst	Core Skills
Multimedia Specialist	Core Skills
Web Developer	Core Skills
Analyst Programmer	Core Skills
Developer Programmer	Core Skills
Software Engineer	Core Skills
Software Tester	Core Skills
Cyber Security Engineer	Core Skills
Devops Engineer	Core Skills
Penetration Tester	Core Skills
Software and Applications Programmers nec	Core Skills
Database Administrator	Core Skills
Systems Administrator	Core Skills
Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist	Core Skills
Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist	Core Skills
Cyber Security Analyst	Core Skills
Cyber Security Architect	Core Skills
Cyber Security Operations Coordinator	Core Skills
Occupation	Core Skills
Computer Network and Systems Engineer	Core Skills
Network Administrator	Core Skills
Network Analyst	Core Skills
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer	Core Skills
ICT Systems Test Engineer	Core Skills
ICT Support and Test Engineers nec	Core Skills
Telecommunications Network Engineer	Core Skills
Barrister	Core Skills
Intellectual Property Lawyer	Core Skills
Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec	Core Skills
Solicitor	Core Skills
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor	Core Skills
Rehabilitation Counsellor	Core Skills
Student Counsellor	Core Skills
Clinical Psychologist	Core Skills
Educational Psychologist	Core Skills
Organisational Psychologist	Core Skills
Psychotherapist	Core Skills
Psychologists nec	Core Skills
Translator	Core Skills
Social Worker	Core Skills
Recreation Officer \ Recreation Coordinator	Core Skills
Agricultural and Agritech Technician	Core Skills
Animal Husbandry Technician	Core Skills
Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician	Core Skills
Irrigation Designer	Core Skills
Anaesthetic Technician	Core Skills
Cardiac Technician	Core Skills
Pharmacy Technician	Core Skills
Respiratory Technician	Core Skills
Medical Technicians nec	Core Skills
Meat Inspector	Core Skills
Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer	Core Skills
Occupation	Core Skills
Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec	Core Skills
Chemistry Technician	Core Skills
Earth Science Technician	Core Skills
Science Technicians nec	Core Skills
Architectural Draftsperson	Core Skills
Building Associate	Core Skills
Building Inspector	Core Skills
Construction Estimator	Core Skills
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician	Core Skills
Architectural: Building and Surveying Technicians nec	Core Skills
Civil Engineering Draftsperson	Core Skills
Civil Engineering Technician	Core Skills
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson	Core Skills
Electrical Engineering Technician	Core Skills
Electronic Engineering Technician	Core Skills
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson	Core Skills
Mechanical Engineering Technician	Core Skills
Maintenance Planner	Core Skills
Metallurgical or Materials Technician	Core Skills
Mine Deputy	Core Skills
Other Draftsperson	Core Skills
Building and Engineering Technicians nec	Core Skills
Hardware Technician	Core Skills
ICT Customer Support Officer	Core Skills
Web Administrator	Core Skills
ICT Support Technicians nec	Core Skills
Telecommunications Field Engineer	Core Skills
Telecommunications Network Planner	Core Skills
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist	Core Skills
Automotive Electrician	Core Skills
Motor Mechanic (General)	Core Skills
Diesel Motor Mechanic	Core Skills
Motorcycle Mechanic	Core Skills
Occupation	Core Skills
Small Engine Mechanic	Core Skills
Electroplater	Core Skills
Farrier	Core Skills
Metal Casting Trades Worker	Core Skills
Sheetmetal Worker	Core Skills
Metal Fabricator	Core Skills
Pressure Welder	Core Skills
Welder (First Class)	Core Skills
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)	Core Skills
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)	Core Skills
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)	Core Skills
Fitter (General)	Core Skills
Fitter and Turner	Core Skills
Fitter-Welder	Core Skills
Metal Machinist (First Class)	Core Skills
Textile: Clothing and Footwear Mechanic	Core Skills
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec	Core Skills
Locksmith	Core Skills
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer	Core Skills
Engineering Patternmaker	Core Skills
Toolmaker	Core Skills
Panelbeater	Core Skills
Vehicle Body Builder	Core Skills
Vehicle Trimmer	Core Skills
Vehicle Painter	Core Skills
Bricklayer	Core Skills
Stonemason	Core Skills
Carpenter and Joiner	Core Skills
Carpenter	Core Skills
Joiner	Core Skills
Floor Finisher	Core Skills
Painter	Core Skills
Glazier	Core Skills
Occupation	Core Skills
Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling)	Core Skills
Renderer (Solid Plaster)	Core Skills
Roof Tiler	Core Skills
Wall and Floor Tiler	Core Skills
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber	Core Skills
Drainer	Core Skills
Gasfitter	Core Skills
Roof Plumber	Core Skills
Plumber (General)	Core Skills
Fire Protection Plumber	Core Skills
Electrician (General)	Core Skills
Electrician (Special Class)	Core Skills
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic	Core Skills
Electrical Linesworker \ Electrical Line Mechanic	Core Skills
Technical Cable Jointer	Core Skills
Business Machine Mechanic	Core Skills
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker	Core Skills
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)	Core Skills
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)	Core Skills
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)	Core Skills
Telecommunications Cable Jointer	Core Skills
Telecommunications Linesworker \ Telecommunications Line Mechanic	Core Skills
Telecommunications Technician	Core Skills
Baker	Core Skills
Pastrycook	Core Skills
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker	Core Skills
Chef	Core Skills
Cook	Core Skills
Dog Handler or Trainer	Core Skills
Horse Trainer	Core Skills
Veterinary Nurse	Core Skills
Nurseryperson	Core Skills
Arborist	Core Skills
Occupation	Core Skills
Tree Worker	Core Skills
Landscape Gardener	Core Skills
Irrigation Technician	Core Skills
Hairdresser	Core Skills
Print Finisher	Core Skills
Screen Printer	Core Skills
Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker	Core Skills
Printing Machinist	Core Skills
Shoemaker	Core Skills
Upholsterer	Core Skills
Cabinet Maker	Core Skills
Furniture Maker	Core Skills
Furniture Finisher	Core Skills
Picture Framer	Core Skills
Wood Machinist	Core Skills
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec	Core Skills
Boat Builder and Repairer	Core Skills
Shipwright	Core Skills
Chemical Plant Operator	Core Skills
Gas or Petroleum Operator	Core Skills
Power Generation Plant Operator	Core Skills
Light Technician	Core Skills
Sound Technician	Core Skills
Performing Arts Technicians nec	Core Skills
Signwriter	Core Skills
Diver	Core Skills
Optical Dispenser \ Dispensing Optician	Core Skills
Optical Mechanic	Core Skills
Plastics Technician	Core Skills
Fire Protection Equipment Technician	Core Skills
Technicians and Trades Workers nec	Core Skills
Ambulance Officer	Core Skills
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic	Core Skills
Occupation	Core Skills
Dental Hygienist	Core Skills
Dental Prosthetist	Core Skills
Dental Technician	Core Skills
Dental Therapist	Core Skills
Diversional Therapist	Core Skills
Enrolled Nurse	Core Skills
Massage Therapist	Core Skills
Community Worker	Core Skills
Family Support Worker	Core Skills
Residential Care Officer	Core Skills
Youth Worker	Core Skills
Child Care Worker	Core Skills
Out of School Hours Care Worker	Core Skills
Hotel Service Manager	Core Skills
Beauty Therapist	Core Skills
Tour Guide	Core Skills
Travel Consultant	Core Skills
Flight Attendant	Core Skills
Diving Instructor (Open Water)	Core Skills
Other Sports Coach or Instructor (Wushu Martial Arts Coach or Yoga Instructor Only)	Core Skills
Sports Development Officer	Core Skills
Contract Administrator	Core Skills
Program or Project Administrator	Core Skills
Office Manager	Core Skills
Legal Secretary	Core Skills
Conveyancer	Core Skills
Clerk of Court	Core Skills
Insurance Loss Adjuster	Core Skills
Clinical Coder	Core Skills
Insurance Agent	Core Skills
Retail Buyer	Core Skills

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs

FAQS

01 What is the Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL)?

There isn’t just one Skilled Occupation List. The term refers to several lists that contain all occupations eligible for skilled visas. These lists indicate where Australia has skill shortages and determine whether qualified workers may access a Skilled Visa or an employer-sponsored visa.

02 How often is the Skilled Occupation List updated?

The lists are updated at irregular intervals. Changes may involve added or removed occupations – so checking the current version before lodging a visa application is essential.

03 Which lists form part of the Skilled Occupation List?

The Skilled Occupation List consists of several sub-lists: the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and, since 2024, the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), used for employer-sponsored visas.

04 How do I know whether my occupation is on one of the occupation lists?

You can check whether your occupation is on a Skilled Occupation List through the official lists of the Department of Home Affairs or through a consultation with Visapath. We review your occupation according to ANZSCO and identify the correct list and visa category. It’s not just the job title that matters, but the actual tasks you perform. For correct classification, a good understanding of the official definitions is essential. This is particularly important because employer-sponsored visas and independent skilled visas use different occupation lists — and sometimes different occupation definitions. For example, someone classified as a Data Analyst for an employer-sponsored visa may fall under ‘Information and Organisation Professionals (nec)’ for General Skilled Migration.

05 What happens if my occupation is not on the list?

If your occupation is not on one of the occupation lists, an employer-sponsored visa may still be an option if your salary exceeds a certain threshold. Under DAMA agreements, additional occupations may be available for sponsored visas in certain regions or for specific employers. Studying in Australia on a Student Visa can also be a pathway to living and working in Australia.

06 How can Visapath assist with a Skilled Visa?

Visapath helps skilled workers identify the correct occupation classification and skilled list, prepare your Skills Assessment and develop an appropriate visa strategy – so that your pathway to Australia is clear, efficient and fully compliant.

Support
from Visapath

As the Skilled Occupation Lists are updated regularly and definitions may differ between visa types, an individual consultation with a Migration Agent is recommended.

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