Month: July 2015

Increased scrutiny of subclass 457 visas

Following the election of the Coalition Government in 2013, we witnessed a relaxation by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) in the processing of Temporary Work (Skilled) (subclass 457) sponsorship, nomination and visa applications. In Prime Minister, Tony Abbott’s, election speech he mentioned the emphasis of the new Government on allowing Australian businesses to develop through the ability of sponsoring skilled overseas workers on subclass 457 visas.

However, we have now witnessed a complete turnaround on the processing efficiency and relative leniency within the DIBP in regards to subclass 457 sponsorship, nomination and visa applications which was present following the Coalition Government’s election.

Increased processing times

The lack of efficiency and greater level of scrutiny of subclass 457 sponsorship, nomination and visa applications has resulted from:

  • The DIBP has changed the processing mechanism so that rather than once case officer assessing each application, it is allocated to a “team” which assesses the file, and therefore it is no longer possible to deal directly with one assessor personally when contacting the DIBP about specific applications;
  • The DIBP has increased the amount of Request for Information (RFI’s) sent out on each application; and
  • The DIBP is utilising the “genuineness criteria” to add additional scrutiny to positions nominated within a business.

The increase in processing times has led to some frustration for businesses requiring staff to commence their role and for subclass 457 visa applicants wishing to gain certainty of the Australian visa status.

Increased refusals

In addition to greater processing times, it has been reported that there has been a greater number of subclass 457 sponsorship, nomination and visa applications refused by the DIBP. Figures released by the DIBP show that the number of subclass 457 applicant grants declined by over 4.1% since March 2015.

Proceeding carefully

The 457 visa program is essential for businesses to be able to fill positions where there are local labour shortages or where an overseas employee has crucial skills to assist the business. The DIBP seems to seesaw from efficiency and leniency to inefficiency and harshness in assessment. We seem to have now reached the latter period again.

It has therefore become important that in order to maximise the chance of success of a subclass 457 sponsorship, nomination and visa application being approved that it is lodged by a person/organisation with an in depth knowledge of the Migration Regulations 1994, Migration Act 1958 and informing policy and case law.

Should your organisation, or you as an individual, require advice regarding subclass 457 eligibility criteria, we are certainly able to assist. Please feel free to contact the author by email at rebecca@hartmanlawyers.com.au or by telephone on +61 3 9021 0986 or +61 (0)423 701 747 for instruction.

Disclaimer:

The information on this website is intended only to provide a summary and general overview on relevant matters. It is not intended to be comprehensive nor does it constitute legal advice. You are advised to seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content contained in this website.

Work and Holiday visa arrangements for China

The Australian Government has introduced a Work and Holiday visa arrangement with China. This will enable young Chinese people to obtain a visa to enable them to work and travel in Australia if they hold tertiary qualifications and have English language skills.

It has been announced by the Australian Government that applications for the new Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa will begin in September 2015.

Available places

The Australian Government will grant up to 5,000 visas per year.

Visa conditions

The Work and Holiday visa will enable Chinese nationals to:

  • Stay in Australia for 12 months from their date of first arrival;
  • Work for the 12 month duration of their stay, but for no longer than six months with any one employer; and
  • Study for four months.

Eligibility

The Australian Government has announced the eligibility criteria appearing below for applicants under the Work and Holiday visa.

The visa applicant must:

  • Hold a valid Chinese passport;
  • Be at least 18 but have not turned 31 years of age at the time an application is lodged;
  • Not be with a dependent child whilst in Australia;
  • Have enough money for support on a working holiday (approximately $5,000);
  • Have enough money to buy a return or onward travel ticket at the end of the stay;
  • Have not previously entered Australia on a Working Holiday visa (subclass 417);
  • Hold tertiary qualifications, or have successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study;
  • Have functional English;
  • Meet character and health requirements; and
  • Be a genuine visitor.

Further details about the Work and Holiday visa for Chinese nationals will be made available in the coming months.

For advice regarding Work and Holiday visa conditions, please feel free to contact the author by email at rebecca@hartmanlawyers.com.au or by telephone on +61 3 9021 0986 or +61 (0)423 701 747 for instructions.

Disclaimer:

The information on this website is intended only to provide a summary and general overview on relevant matters. It is not intended to be comprehensive nor does it constitute legal advice. You are advised to seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content contained in this website.

IMMIGRATION UPDATE: JULY 2015 CHANGES

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has introduced several changes to the immigration program from 1 July 2015.  The main issues affecting our clients are as follows:

  1. New contact information and website for the DIBP;
  2. New occupation lists; and
  3. New visa pricelist beginning 1 July 2015.

New contact information and website

From 1 July 2015, the DIBP introduced a new website to be accessed at www.border.gov.au.

Emails sent to the DIBP have changed from @immi.gov.au or @customs.gov.au to @border.gov.au due to the amalgamation of the DIBP with the Australian and Customs Border Protection Service.

New occupation lists

The DIBP has introduced a new occupation list which commenced on 1 July 2015 and includes amendments to the Skilled Occupation List and the Consolidated Skilled Occupations List affecting skilled and employer sponsored visas.

  1. Skilled Occupation List

The Skilled Occupations List (SOL) applies to the Graduate Temporary (subclass 485), Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa, and the Skilled Regional Provisional (Family Sponsored) (subclass 489) visa.

It is noted that the following occupations have now been included on the SOL:

  • Cabinetmaker; and
  • Panelbeater.

However, the following occupations have now been removed from the SOL:

  • Dental Specialist;
  • Dentist; and
  • Urban and Regional Planner.

For more details regarding applying for Graduate Temporary (subclass 485), Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa, and the Skilled Regional Provisional (Family Sponsored) (subclass 489) visas, please feel free to contact us.

  1. Consolidated Skilled Occupation List

The Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL) applies to the Temporary Work (Skilled) (subclass 457) visa, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa, Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa and the Skilled Regional Provisional (subclass 489) visa.

This CSOL has essentially remained the same, with the occupation of “Primary School Teacher” inadvertently left off the list from 1 July 2015.  However, the DIBP has advised that this occupation will be returned to the list.

New visa pricelist

From 1 July 2015, the DIBP introduced a slight increase to many visa application fees.

The new pricelist for relevant visas appears below.  Application charges for additional visa types related to the DIBP costs can be found at www.border.gov.au.

July 2015 changes

For advice regarding all sponsorship, nomination and visa applications post-1 July 2015, please feel free to contact the author by email at rebecca@hartmanlawyers.com.au or by telephone on +61 3 9021 0986 or +61 (0)423 701 747 for instruction.

 

1 JULY 2015 VISA PRICELIST

Temporary Skilled (subclass 457) DIBP visa pricelist
Sponsorship $420
Nomination $330
Visa application $1,060
Secondary applicant over 18 $1,060
Secondary applicant under 18 $265
Subsequent temporary application charge $700
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)  & Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) DIBP visa pricelist
Nomination $540

Or $0 generally where position in a designated regional area (excluding subclass 186 Direct Entry).

Visa application $3,600
Secondary applicant over 18 $1,800

Or applicants who have turned 18 at the time of application and who are assessed as not having functional English the second instalment is:

·         main applicants $9800

·         secondary applicants $4890.

 

Secondary applicant under 18 $900
Business Talent (subclass 132) visa
Visa application $6,990
Secondary applicant over 18 $3,495
Secondary applicant under 18 $1,745
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) (Subclass 188) – Significant investor stream
Visa application $7,010
Secondary applicant over 18 $3,505
Secondary applicant under 18 $1,755
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)- (Subclass 188) – Premium investor stream
Visa application $8,410
Secondary applicant over 18 $4,205
Secondary applicant under 18 $2,015
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)- (Subclass 188) – Business Innovation stream and Investor stream
Visa application $4,780
Secondary applicant over 18 $2,390
Secondary applicant under 18 $1,195
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)- (Subclass 188) – Business Innovation Extension and Significant Investor Extension streams
Visa application $575
Secondary applicant over 18 $290
Secondary applicant under 18 $145
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) (Subclass 888) visas
Visa application $2,305
Secondary applicant over 18 $1,150
Secondary applicant under 18 $575
Business Owner (Subclass 890) visas
Visa application $2,180
Secondary applicant over 18 $1,090
Secondary applicant under 18 $545
Investor (Subclass 891) visas
Visa application $2,180
Secondary applicant over 18 $1,090
Secondary applicant under 18 $545
State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Subclass 892) visas
Visa application $2,180
Secondary applicant over 18 $1,090
Secondary applicant under 18 $545
State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Subclass 893) visas
Visa application $2,180
Secondary applicant over 18 $1,090
Secondary applicant under 18 $545

 

* Please note that the DIBP application fees are subject to change and that a credit card surcharge applies. 

Disclaimer:

The information on this website is intended only to provide a summary and general overview on relevant matters. It is not intended to be comprehensive nor does it constitute legal advice. You are advised to seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content contained in this website.

Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL)

From 1 July 2015, if you are nominated by a State or Territory Government, a direct entry stream Employer Nomination Scheme visa, a Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) or a Training and Research Visa (Subclass 402), you must nominate an occupation from the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL) published by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).

Please note that the list is subject to change and is current at the date of publication. For specific advice regarding the CSOL, please contact Hartman Immigration Lawyers on +61 3 9021 0986 or info@hartmanlawyers.com.au.

Occupation ANZSCO Code Assessing Authority
Construction Project Manager 133111 VETASSESS
Project Builder 133112 VETASSESS​
Engineering Manager 133211 Engineers Australia​/AIM
Production Manager (Mining) 133513 VETASSESS​
Child Care Centre Manager 134111 TRA
Medical Administrator 134211 VETASSESS​
Nursing Clinical Director 134212 ANMAC
Primary Health Organisation Manager 134213 VETASSESS​
Welfare Centre Manager 134214 ACWA/VETASSESS
Accountant (General) 221111 CPA/ICAA/IPA
Management Accountant 221112 CPA/ICAA/IPA
Taxation Accountant 221113 CPA/ICAA/IPA
External Auditor 221213 CPA/ICAA/IPA
Internal Auditor 221214 VETASSESS
Actuary 224111 VETASSESS
Land Economist 224511 VETASSESS
Valuer 224512 VETASSESS
Ship’s Engineer 231212 AMSA
Ship’s Master 231213 AMSA​
Ship’s Officer 231214 AMSA​
Architect 232111 AACA
Landscape Architect 232112 VETASSESS
Cartographer 232213 VETASSESS
Other Spatial Scientist 232214 VETASSESS
Surveyor 232212 SSSI
Urban and Regional Planner 232611 VETASSESS
Chemical Engineer 233111 Engineers Australia
Materials Engineer 233112 Engineers Australia​
Civil Engineer 233211 Engineers Australia​
Geotechnical Engineer 233212 Engineers Australia​
Quantity Surveyor 233213 AIQS
Structural Engineer 233214 Engineers Australia​
Transport Engineer 233215 Engineers Australia​
Electrical Engineer 233311 Engineers Australia​
Electronics Engineer 233411 Engineers Australia​
Industrial Engineer 233511 Engineers Australia​
Mechanical Engineer 233512 Engineers Australia​
Production or Plant Engineer 233513 Engineers Australia​
Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) 233611 Engineers Australia​
Petroleum Engineer 233612 Engineers Australia​
Aeronautical Engineer 233911 Engineers Australia​
Agricultural Engineer 233912 Engineers Australia​
Biomedical Engineer 233913 Engineers Australia​
Engineering Technologist 233914 Engineers Australia​
Environmental Engineer 233915 Engineers Australia​
Naval Architect 233916 Engineers Australia​
Agricultural Consultant 234111 VETASSESS
Agricultural Scientist 234112 VETASSESS
Forester 234113 VETASSESS
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611 AIMS​
Veterinarian 234711 AVBC
Metallurgist 234912 VETASSESS
Physicist (Medical Physicist only) 234914 ACPSEM
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher 241111 AITSL​
Secondary School  Teacher 241411 AITSL​
Special Needs Teacher 241511 AITSL​
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired 241512 AITSL​
Teacher of the Sight Impaired 241513 AITSL​
Special Education Teachers nec 241599 AITSL​
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 251211 AIR
Medical Radiation Therapist 251212 AIR​
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 251213 ANZSNM
Sonographer 251214 AIR​
Environmental Health Officer 251311 VETASSESS
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser 251312 VETASSESS
Optometrist 251411 OCANZ
Chiropractor 252111 CCEA
Osteopath 252112 ANZOC
Dental Specialist 252311 ADC
Dentist 252312 ADC​
Occupational Therapist 252411 OTC
Physiotherapist 252511 APC
Podiatrist 252611 APodC/ANZPAC
Speech Pathologist 252712 SPA
General Practitioner 253111 Medical Board of Australia
Anaesthetist 253211 Medical Board of Australia​
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 253311 Medical Board of Australia​
Cardiologist 253312 Medical Board of Australia​
Clinical Haematologist 253313 Medical Board of Australia​
Medical Oncologist 253314 Medical Board of Australia​
Endocrinologist 253315 Medical Board of Australia​
Gastroenterologist 253316 Medical Board of Australia​
Intensive Care Specialist 253317 Medical Board of Australia​
Neurologist 253318 Medical Board of Australia​
Paediatrician 253321 Medical Board of Australia​
Renal Medicine Specialist 253322 Medical Board of Australia​
Rheumatologist 253323 Medical Board of Australia​
Thoracic Medicine Specialist 253324 Medical Board of Australia​
Specialist Physicians nec 253399 Medical Board of Australia​
Psychiatrist 253411 Medical Board of Australia​
Surgeon (General) 253511 Medical Board of Australia​
Cardiothoracic Surgeon 253512 Medical Board of Australia​
Neurosurgeon 253513 Medical Board of Australia​
Orthopaedic Surgeon 253514 Medical Board of Australia​
Otorhinolaryngologist 253515 Medical Board of Australia​
Paediatric Surgeon 253516 Medical Board of Australia​
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 253517 Medical Board of Australia​
Urologist 253518 Medical Board of Australia​
Vascular Surgeon 253521 Medical Board of Australia​
Dermatologist 253911 Medical Board of Australia​
Emergency Medicine Specialist 253912 Medical Board of Australia​
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 253913 Medical Board of Australia​
Ophthalmologist 253914 Medical Board of Australia​
Pathologist 253915 Medical Board of Australia​
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 253917 Medical Board of Australia​
Radiation Oncologist 253918 Medical Board of Australia​
Medical Practitioners nec 253999 Medical Board of Australia​
Midwife 254111 ANMAC​
Nurse Practitioner 254411 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 254412 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 254413 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 254414 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 254415 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 254416 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 254417 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Medical) 254418 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 254421 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 254422 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 254423 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 254424 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Paediatric) 254425 ANMAC​
Registered Nurses nec 254499 ANMAC​
ICT business Analyst 261111 ACS
Systems Analyst 261112 ACS​
Analyst Programmer 261311 ACS​
Developer Programmer 261312 ACS​
Software Engineer 261313 ACS​
Computer Network and Systems Engineer 263111 ACS​
Telecommunications Engineer 263311 Engineers Australia​
Telecommunications Network Engineer 263312 Engineers Australia​
Barrister 271111 SLAA
Solicitor 271311 SLAA​
Clinical Psychologist 272311 APS
Educational Psychologist 272312 APS​
Organisational Psychologist 272313 APS​
Psychotherapist 272314 VETASSESS
Psychologists nec 272399 APS​
Social Worker 272511 AASW
Civil Engineering Draftsperson 312211 Engineers Australia​/VETASSESS
Civil Engineering Technician 312212 VETASSESS
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 312311 Engineers Australia​
Electrical Engineering Technician 312312 TRA​
Radio Communications Technician 313211 TRA​
Telecommunications Field Engineer 313212 Engineers Australia​
Telecommunications Network Planner 313213 Engineers Australia​
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist 313214 Engineers Australia​
Automotive Electrician 321111 TRA​
Motor Mechanic (General) 321211 TRA​
Diesel Motor Mechanic 321212 TRA​
Motorcycle Mechanic 321213 TRA​
Small Engine Mechanic 321214 TRA​
Sheetmetal Trades Worker 322211 TRA​
Metal Fabricator 322311 TRA​
Pressure Welder 322312 TRA​
Welder (First Class) 322313 TRA​
Fitter (General) 323211 TRA​
Fitter and Turner 323212 TRA​
Fitter-Welder 323213 TRA​
Metal Machinist (First Class) 323214 TRA​
Locksmith 323313 TRA​
Bricklayer 331111 TRA​
Stonemason 331112 TRA​
Carpenter and Joiner 331211 TRA​
Carpenter 331212 TRA​
Joiner 331213 TRA​
Painting trades workers 332211 TRA​
Glazier 333111 TRA​
Fibrous Plasterer 333211 TRA​
Solid Plasterer 333212 TRA​
Wall and Floor Tiler 333411 TRA​
Plumber (General) 334111 TRA​
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 334112 TRA​
Drainer 334113 TRA​
Gasfitter 334114 TRA​
Roof plumber 334115 TRA​
Electrician (General) 341111 TRA​
Electrician (Special Class) 341112 TRA​
Lift Mechanic 341113 TRA​
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 342111 TRA​
Electrical Linesworker 342211 TRA​
Technical Cable Jointer 342212 TRA​
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 342313 TRA​
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) 342314 TRA​
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 342315 TRA​
Chef*** 351311 TRA​
Boat Builder and Repairer 399111 TRA​
Shipwright 399112 TRA​
Dental Hygienist 411211 VETASSESS
Dental Prosthetist 411212 TRA​
Dental Technician 411213 TRA​
Dental Therapist 411214 VETASSESS
Chief Executive or Managing Director 111111 AIM​
Corporate General Manager 111211 AIM​
Defence Force Senior Officer 111212 VETASSESS
Aquaculture Farmer 121111 VETASSESS
Cotton Grower 121211 VETASSESS
Flower Grower 121212 VETASSESS
Fruit or Nut Grower 121213 VETASSESS
Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ) 121214 VETASSESS
Grape Grower 121215 VETASSESS
Mixed Crop Farmer 121216 VETASSESS
Sugar Cane Grower 121217 VETASSESS
Turf Grower 121218 VETASSESS
Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ) 121221 VETASSESS
Crop Farmers nec 121299 VETASSESS
Apiarist 121311 VETASSESS
Beef Cattle Farmer 121312 VETASSESS
Dairy Cattle Farmer 121313 VETASSESS
Deer Farmer 121314 VETASSESS
Goat Farmer 121315 VETASSESS
Horse Breeder 121316 VETASSESS
Mixed Livestock Farmer 121317 VETASSESS
Pig Farmer 121318 VETASSESS
Poultry Farmer 121321 VETASSESS
Sheep Farmer 121322 VETASSESS
Livestock Farmers nec 121399 VETASSESS
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer 121411 VETASSESS
Sales and Marketing Manager 131112 AIM​
Advertising Manager 131113 AIM
Public Relations Manager 131114 AIM
Corporate Services Manager 132111 VETASSESS
Finance Manager 132211 CPA/ICAA/IPA
Human Resource Manager 132311 AIM
Policy and Planning Manager 132411 VETASSESS
Research and Development Manager 132511 VETASSESS
Importer or Exporter 133311 VETASSESS
Wholesaler 133312 VETASSESS
Manufacturer 133411 VETASSESS
Production Manager (Forestry) 133511 VETASSESS
Production Manager (Manufacturing) 133512 VETASSESS
Supply and Distribution  Manager 133611 AIM
Procurement Manager 133612 AIM
Health and Welfare Services Managers nec 134299 VETASSESS
School Principal 134311 VETASSESS
Faculty Head 134411 VETASSESS
Regional Education Manager 134412 VETASSESS
Education Managers nec 134499 VETASSESS
Chief Information Officer 135111 ACS
ICT Project Manager 135112 ACS
ICT Managers nec 135199 ACS
Commissioned Defence Force Officer 139111 VETASSESS
Commissioned Fire Officer 139112 VETASSESS
Commissioned Police Officer 139113 VETASSESS
Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Member 139211 VETASSESS
Arts Administrator or Manager 139911 VETASSESS
Environmental Manager 139912 VETASSESS
Laboratory Manager 139913 VETASSESS
Quality Assurance Manager 139914 VETASSESS
Sports Administrator 139915 VETASSESS
Specialist Managers nec EXCEPT: ·       Ambassador ·       Archbishop ·       Bishop 139999 VETASSESS
Cafe or Restaurant Manager*** 141111 VETASSESS
Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager 141211 VETASSESS
Hotel or Motel Manager 141311 VETASSESS
Licensed Club Manager 141411 VETASSESS
Bed and Breakfast Operator 141911 VETASSESS
Retirement Village Manager 141912 VETASSESS
Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec 141999 VETASSESS
Antique Dealer 142112 VETASSESS
Betting Agency Manager 142113 VETASSESS
Hair or Beauty Salon Manager 142114 VETASSESS
Post Office Manager 142115 VETASSESS
Travel Agency Manager 142116 VETASSESS
Amusement Centre Manager 149111 VETASSESS
Fitness Centre Manager 149112 VETASSESS
Sports Centre Manager 149113 VETASSESS
Call or Contact Centre Manager 149211 VETASSESS
Customer Service Manager 149212 VETASSESS
Conference and Event Organiser 149311 VETASSESS
Fleet Manager 149411 VETASSESS
Railway Station Manager 149412 VETASSESS
Transport Company Manager 149413 VETASSESS
Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator 149911 VETASSESS
Cinema or Theatre Manager 149912 VETASSESS
Facilities Manager 149913 VETASSESS
Financial Institution Branch Manager 149914 VETASSESS
Equipment Hire Manager 149915 VETASSESS
Actor 211111 VETASSESS
Dancer or Choreographer 211112 VETASSESS
Entertainer or Variety Artist 211113 VETASSESS
Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers nec 211199 VETASSESS
Composer 211211 VETASSESS
Music Director 211212 VETASSESS
Musician (Instrumental) 211213 VETASSESS
Singer 211214 VETASSESS
Music Professionals nec 211299 VETASSESS
Photographer 211311 VETASSESS
Painter (Visual Arts) 211411 VETASSESS
Potter or Ceramic Artist 211412 VETASSESS
Sculptor 211413 VETASSESS
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec 211499 VETASSESS
Artistic Director 212111 VETASSESS
Media Producer (excluding Video) 212112 VETASSESS
Radio Presenter 212113 VETASSESS
Television Presenter 212114 VETASSESS
Author 212211 VETASSESS
Book or Script Editor 212212 VETASSESS
Art Director (Film, Television or Stage) 212311 VETASSESS
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) 212312 VETASSESS
Director of Photography 212313 VETASSESS
Film and Video Editor 212314 VETASSESS
Program Director (Television or Radio) 212315 VETASSESS
Stage Manager 212316 VETASSESS
Technical Director 212317 VETASSESS
Video Producer 212318 VETASSESS
Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec 212399 VETASSESS
Copywriter 212411 VETASSESS
Newspaper or Periodical Editor 212412 VETASSESS
Print Journalist 212413 VETASSESS
Radio Journalist 212414 VETASSESS
Technical Writer 212415 VETASSESS
Television Journalist 212416 VETASSESS
Journalists and Other Writers nec 212499 VETASSESS
Company Secretary 221211 VETASSESS
Corporate Treasurer 221212 CPAA/ICAA/IPA
Commodities Trader 222111 VETASSESS
Finance Broker 222112 VETASSESS
Insurance Broker 222113 VETASSESS
Financial Brokers nec 222199 VETASSESS
Financial Market Dealer 222211 VETASSESS
Futures Trader 222212 VETASSESS
Stockbroking Dealer 222213 VETASSESS
Financial Dealers nec 222299 VETASSESS
Financial Investment Adviser 222311 VETASSESS
Financial Investment Manager 222312 VETASSESS
Human Resource Adviser 223111 VETASSESS
Recruitment Consultant 223112 VETASSESS
Workplace Relations Adviser 223113 VETASSESS
ICT Trainer 223211 ACS
Training and Development Professional 223311 VETASSESS
Mathematician 224112 VETASSESS
Statistician 224113 VETASSESS
Archivist 224211 VETASSESS
Gallery or Museum Curator 224212 VETASSESS
Health Information Manager 224213 VETASSESS
Records Manager 224214 VETASSESS
Economist 224311 VETASSESS
Intelligence Officer 224411 VETASSESS
Policy Analyst 224412 VETASSESS
Librarian 224611 VETASSESS
Management Consultant 224711 VETASSESS
Organisation and Methods Analyst 224712 VETASSESS
Electorate Officer 224911 VETASSESS
Liaison Officer 224912 VETASSESS
Migration Agent (Aus) 224913 VETASSESS
Patents Examiner 224914 VETASSESS
Information and Organisation Professionals nec 224999 VETASSESS
Advertising Specialist 225111 VETASSESS
Market Research Analyst 225112 VETASSESS
Marketing Specialist 225113 VETASSESS
ICT Account Manager 225211 VETASSESS
ICT Business Development Manager 225212 VETASSESS
ICT Sales Representative 225213 VETASSESS
Public Relations Professional 225311 VETASSESS
Sales Representative (Industrial Products) 225411 VETASSESS
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products) 225412 VETASSESS
Technical Sales Representatives nec 225499 VETASSESS
Aeroplane Pilot 231111 CASA
Air Traffic Controller 231112 VETASSESS
Flying Instructor 231113 VETASSESS
Helicopter Pilot 231114 CASA​
Air Transport Professionals nec 231199 VETASSESS
Master Fisher 231211 VETASSESS
Marine Surveyor 231215 AMSA​
Marine Transport Professionals nec 231299 VETASSESS
Fashion Designer 232311 VETASSESS
Industrial Designer 232312 VETASSESS
Jewellery Designer 232313 VETASSESS
Graphic Designer 232411 VETASSESS
Illustrator 232412 VETASSESS
Multimedia Designer 232413 VETASSESS
Web Designer 232414 VETASSESS
Interior Designer 232511 VETASSESS
Engineering Professionals nec 233999 Engineers Australia​
Chemist 234211 VETASSESS
Food Technologist 234212 VETASSESS
Wine Maker 234213 VETASSESS
Conservation Officer 234311 VETASSESS
Environmental Consultant 234312 VETASSESS
Environmental Research Scientist 234313 VETASSESS
Park Ranger 234314 VETASSESS
Environmental Scientists nec 234399 VETASSESS
Geologist 234411 VETASSESS
Geophysicist 234412 VETASSESS
Hydrogeologist 234413 VETASSESS
Life Scientist (General) 234511 VETASSESS
Biochemist 234513 VETASSESS
Biotechnologist 234514 VETASSESS
Botanist 234515 VETASSESS
Marine Biologist 234516 VETASSESS
Microbiologist 234517 VETASSESS
Zoologist 234518 VETASSESS
Life Scientists nec 234599 VETASSESS
Conservator 234911 VETASSESS
Meteorologist 234913 VETASSESS
Physicist 234914 VETASSESS
Exercise Physiologist 234915 VETASSESS
Natural and Physical Science Professionals  nec 234999 VETASSESS
Primary School Teacher 241213 AITSL​
Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (NZ) 241311 AITSL​​​
University Lecturer (Suitable for the position of Research Associate or Research Fellow in a University) 242111 VETASSESS
University Tutor 242112 VETASSESS
Vocational Education Teacher (Non Trades) 242211 VETASSESS
Vocational Education Teacher (Trades) 242211 TRA​
Education Adviser 249111 VETASSESS
Education Reviewer 249112 VETASSESS
Art Teacher (Private Tuition) 249211 VETASSESS
Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) 249212 VETASSESS
Drama Teacher (Private Tuition) 249213 VETASSESS
Music Teacher (Private Tuition) 249214 VETASSESS
Private Tutors and Teachers nec 249299 VETASSESS
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages 249311 VETASSESS
Dietitian 251111 DAA
Nutritionist 251112 VETASSESS
Orthoptist 251412 VETASSESS
Hospital Pharmacist 251511 APharmC
Industrial Pharmacist 251512 VETASSESS
Retail Pharmacist 251513 APharmC​
Health Promotion Officer 251911 VETASSESS
Orthotist or Prosthetist 251912 VETASSESS
Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec 251999 VETASSESS
Acupuncturist 252211 VETASSESS
Homoeopath 252212 VETASSESS
Naturopath 252213 VETASSESS
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner 252214 Chinese Medicine Board Of Australia
Complementary Health Therapists nec 252299 VETASSESS
Audiologist 252711 VETASSESS
Resident Medical Officer 253112 Medical Board of Australia​
Nurse Researcher 254212 ANMAC​
Nurse Manager 254311 ANMAC​
Nurse Educator 254211 ANMAC​
Multimedia Specialist 261211 ACS
Web Developer 261212 ACS
Software Tester 261314 ACS
Software and Applications Programmers nec 261399 ACS
Database Administrator 262111 ACS
ICT Security Specialist 262112 ACS
Systems Administrator 262113 ACS
Network Administrator 263112 ACS
Network Analyst 263113 ACS
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer 263211 ACS
ICT Support Engineer 263212 ACS
ICT Systems Test Engineer 263213 ACS
ICT Support and Test Engineers nec 263299 ACS
Judge* 271211 Agency that approves the appointment
Magistrate* 271212 Agency that approves the appointment
Tribunal Member** 271213 Agencies that approve the appointment
Intellectual Property Lawyer 271214 VETASSESS
Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec 271299 VETASSESS
Careers Counsellor 272111 VETASSESS
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor 272112 VETASSESS
Family and Marriage Counsellor 272113 VETASSESS
Rehabilitation Counsellor 272114 VETASSESS
Student Counsellor 272115 VETASSESS
Counsellors nec 272199 VETASSESS
Minister of Religion**** 272211 VETASSESS
Historian 272411 VETASSESS
Interpreter 272412 NAATI
Translator 272413 NAATI​
Archaeologist 272414 VETASSESS
Social Professionals nec 272499 VETASSESS
Community Arts Worker 272611 VETASSESS
Recreation Officer 272612 VETASSESS
Welfare Worker 272613 ACWA
Agricultural Technician 311111 VETASSESS
Anaesthetic Technician 311211 VETASSESS
Cardiac Technician 311212 VETASSESS
Medical Laboratory Technician 311213 AIMS​
Operating Theatre Technician 311214 VETASSESS
Pharmacy Technician 311215 VETASSESS
Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (NZ) 311216 AIMS
Medical Technicians nec 311299 VETASSESS
Fisheries Officer 311311 VETASSESS
Meat Inspector 311312 VETASSESS
Quarantine Officer 311313 VETASSESS
Primary Products Inspectors nec 311399 VETASSESS
Chemistry Technician 311411 VETASSESS
Earth Science Technician 311412 VETASSESS
Life Science Technician 311413 VETASSESS
School Laboratory Technician 311414 VETASSESS
Hydrographer 311415 VETASSESS
Science Technicians nec 311499 VETASSESS
Architectural Draftsperson 312111 VETASSESS
Building Associate 312112 VETASSESS
Building Inspector 312113 VETASSESS
Construction Estimator 312114 VETASSESS
Plumbing Inspector 312115 VETASSESS
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician 312116 VETASSESS
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec 312199 VETASSESS
Electronic Engineering Draftsperson 312411 Engineers Australia​
Electronic Engineering Technician 312412 TRA​
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson 312511 Engineers Australia​
Mechanical Engineering Technician 312512 TRA​
Safety Inspector 312611 VETASSESS
Maintenance Planner 312911 VETASSESS
Metallurgical or Materials Technician 312912 VETASSESS
Mine Deputy 312913 VETASSESS
Building and Engineering Technicians nec 312999 VETASSESS/Engineers Australia​
Hardware Technician 313111 TRA​
ICT Customer Support Officer 313112 TRA​
Web Administrator 313113 ACS
ICT Support Technicians nec 313199 TRA​
Blacksmith 322111 TRA​
Electroplater 322112 TRA​
Farrier 322113 TRA​
Metal Casting Trades Worker 322114 TRA​
Metal Polisher 322115 TRA​
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 323111 TRA​
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 323112 TRA​
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) 323113 TRA​
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic 323215 TRA​
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec 323299 TRA​
Engraver 323311 TRA​
Gunsmith 323312 TRA​
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer 323314 TRA​
Saw Maker and Repairer 323315 TRA​
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer 323316 TRA​
Engineering Patternmaker 323411 TRA​
Toolmaker 323412 TRA​
Panelbeater 324111 TRA​
Vehicle Body Builder 324211 TRA​
Vehicle Trimmer 324212 TRA​
Vehicle Painter 324311 TRA​
Floor Finisher 332111 TRA​
Roof Tiler 333311 TRA​
Business Machine Mechanic 342311 TRA​
Communications Operator 342312 TRA​
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) 342411 TRA​
Telecommunications Cable Jointer 342412 TRA​
Telecommunications Linesworker 342413 TRA​
Telecommunications Technician 342414 TRA​
Baker 351111 TRA​
Pastrycook 351112 TRA​
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker (Excluding the activity of slaughtering animals, or primarily boning, slicing or packaging meat in a non-retail setting.) 351211 TRA​
Cook*** 351411 TRA​
Dog Handler or Trainer 361111 VETASSESS
Horse Trainer 361112 TRA​
Zookeeper 361114 VETASSESS
Kennel Hand 361115 VETASSESS
Animal Attendants and Trainers nec 361199 VETASSESS
Shearer 361211 VETASSESS
Veterinary Nurse 361311 VETASSESS
Florist 362111 TRA​
Gardener (General) 362211 TRA​
Arborist 362212 TRA​
Landscape Gardener 362213 TRA​
Greenkeeper 362311 TRA​
Nurseryperson 362411 TRA​
Hairdresser 391111 TRA​
Print Finisher 392111 TRA​
Screen Printer 392112 TRA​
Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker 392211 TRA​
Printing Machinist 392311 TRA​
Small Offset Printer 392312 TRA​
Canvas Goods Fabricator 393111 TRA​
Leather Goods Maker 393112 TRA​
Sail Maker 393113 TRA​
Shoemaker 393114 TRA​
Apparel Cutter 393211 TRA​
Clothing Patternmaker 393212 TRA​
Dressmaker or Tailor 393213 TRA​
Clothing Trades Workers nec 393299 VETASSESS
Upholsterer 393311 TRA​
Cabinetmaker 394111 TRA​
Furniture Finisher 394211 TRA​
Picture Framer 394212 TRA​
Wood Machinist 394213 TRA​
Wood Turner 394214 TRA​
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec 394299 TRA​
Chemical Plant Operator 399211 TRA​
Gas or Petroleum Operator 399212 TRA​
Power Generation Plant Operator 399213 TRA​
Gallery or Museum Technician 399311 TRA​
Library Technician 399312 VETASSESS
Jeweller 399411 TRA​
Broadcast Transmitter Operator 399511 TRA​
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) 399512 TRA​
Light Technician 399513 TRA​
Make Up Artist 399514 TRA​
Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer 399515 TRA​
Sound Technician 399516 TRA​
Television Equipment Operator 399517 TRA​
Performing Arts Technicians nec 399599 VETASSESS
Signwriter 399611 TRA​
Diver 399911 VETASSESS
Interior Decorator 399912 VETASSESS
Optical Dispenser 399913 TRA​
Optical Mechanic 399914 TRA​
Plastics Technician 399916 TRA​
Wool Classer 399917 TRA​
Fire Protection Equipment Technician 399918 TRA​
Technicians and Trades Workers nec 399999 TRA​
Ambulance Officer 411111 VETASSESS
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic 411112 VETASSESS
Diversional Therapist 411311 VETASSESS
Enrolled Nurse 411411 ANMAC​
Mothercraft Nurse 411412 VETASSESS
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker 411511 VETASSESS
Massage Therapist 411611 VETASSESS
Community Worker 411711 VETASSESS
Disabilities Services Officer 411712 VETASSESS
Family Support Worker 411713 VETASSESS
Parole or Probation Officer 411714 VETASSESS
Residential Care Officer 411715 VETASSESS
Youth Worker 411716 VETASSESS
Defence Force Member – Other Ranks 441111 VETASSESS
Emergency Service Worker 441211 VETASSESS
Fire Fighter 441212 VETASSESS
Detective 441311 VETASSESS
Police Officer 441312 VETASSESS
Prison Officer 442111 VETASSESS
Driving Instructor 451211 VETASSESS
Funeral Director 451311 VETASSESS
Funeral Workers nec 451399 VETASSESS
Flight Attendant 451711 VETASSESS
Travel Attendants nec 451799 VETASSESS
First Aid Trainer 451815 VETASSESS
Diving Instructor (Open Water) 452311 VETASSESS
Gymnastics Coach or Instructor 452312 VETASSESS
Horse Riding Coach or Instructor 452313 VETASSESS
Snowsport Instructor 452314 VETASSESS
Swimming Coach or Instructor 452315 VETASSESS
Tennis Coach 452316 VETASSESS
Other Sports Coach or Instructor 452317 VETASSESS
Dog or Horse Racing Official 452318 VETASSESS
Sports Development Officer 452321 VETASSESS
Sports Umpire 452322 VETASSESS
Other Sports Official 452323 VETASSESS
Footballer 452411 VETASSESS
Golfer 452412 VETASSESS
Jockey 452413 TRA
Sportspersons nec 452499 VETASSESS
Contract Administrator 511111 VETASSESS
Program or Project Administrator 511112 VETASSESS
Conveyancer 599111 VETASSESS
Legal Executive 599112 VETASSESS
Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) / Court Collections Officer (NZ) 599212 VETASSESS
Insurance Investigator 599611 VETASSESS
Insurance Loss Adjuster 599612 VETASSESS
Insurance Risk Surveyor 599613 VETASSESS
Clinical Coder 599915 VETASSESS
Auctioneer 611111 VETASSESS
Stock and Station Agent 611112 VETASSESS
Insurance Agent 611211 VETASSESS
Business Broker 612111 VETASSESS
Property Manager 612112 VETASSESS
Real Estate Agency Principal 612113 VETASSESS
Real Estate Agent 612114 VETASSESS
Real Estate Representative 612115 VETASSESS
Retail Buyer 639211 VETASSESS
Wool Buyer 639212 VETASSESS
Driller 712211 TRA​

 

  1. The acronyms used to refer to an Assessing Authority mean:
AACA Architects Accreditation Council of Australia Inc
AASW Australian Association of Social Workers
ACOPRA/APC Australian Council of Physiotherapy Regulating Authorities Ltd/Australian Physiotherapy Council
ACPSEM Australasian College of Physical Scientist and Engineers in Medicine
ACS Australian Computer Society
ACWA Australian Community Workers Association
ADC Australian Dental Council
AIM Australian Institute of Management
AIMS Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
AIQS Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
AIR Australian Institute of Radiography
AITSL Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
AMSA Australian Maritime Safety Authority
ANMAC Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council
ANZOC Australian and New Zealand Osteopathic Council (name changed to Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council)
ANZSNM Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
APharmC Australian Pharmacy Council
APodC/ANZPAC Australasion Podiatry Council/Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council Inc.
APS Australian Psychological Society
AVBC Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc.
CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority
CCEA Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Inc.
CPAA Certified Practising Accountants Australia
DAA Dieticians Association of Australia
EngineersAustralia Institution of Engineers, Australia
ICAA Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (name changed to Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand)
IPA Institute of Public Accountants
NAATI National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters
OCANZ Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand
OTC Occupational Therapy Council
SLAA State Legal Admission Authority
SPA Speech Pathology Association of Australia
SSSI Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute
TRA Trades Recognition Australia
VETASSESS Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

 

  1. ANZSCO means the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and current as at 1 July 2013
  2. nec means “not elsewhere classified”.
  3. * Judges and Magistrates are appointed positions, appointed by the Attorney General’s Department.
  4. ** Tribunal Member comprises a large number of different positions appointed by different relevant agencies.
  5. *** indicates that the occupation excludes positions in fast food or takeaway food service.
  6. **** indicates that Minister of Religion is specified as a skilled occupation only in relation to an application for a Subclass 402 visa. Minister of Religion is not specified as a skilled occupation in relation to any other subclass.

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Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Skilled Occupation List

From 1 July 2015, if you are applying for a Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visa, you must nominate an occupation from the Skilled Occupation List published by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).

Please note that the list is subject to change and is current at the date of publication. For specific advice regarding the CSOL, please contact Hartman Immigration Lawyers on +61 3 9021 0986 or info@hartmanlawyers.com.au.

Occupation ANZSCO Code Skill Level
Chief Executive or Managing Director 111111 1
Corporate General Manager 111211 1
Defence Force Senior Officer 111212 1
Local Government Legislator 111311 1
Member of Parliament 111312 1
Legislators nec 111399 1
Aquaculture Farmer 121111 1
Cotton Grower 121211 1
Flower Grower 121212 1
Fruit or Nut Grower 121213 1
Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)Field Crop Grower (NZ) 121214 1
Grape Grower 121215 1
Mixed Crop Farmer 121216 1
Sugar Cane Grower 121217 1
Turf Grower 121218 1
Vegetable Grower (Aus) Market Gardener (NZ) 121221 1
Crop Farmers nec 121299 1
Apiarist 121311 1
Beef Cattle Farmer 121312 1
Dairy Cattle Farmer 121313 1
Deer Farmer 121314 1
Goat Farmer 121315 1
Horse Breeder 121316 1
Mixed Livestock Farmer 121317 1
Pig Farmer 121318 1
Poultry Farmer 121321 1
Sheep Farmer 121322 1
Livestock Farmers nec 121399 1
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer 121411 1
Sales and Marketing Manager 131112 1
Advertising Manager 131113 1
Public Relations Manager 131114 1
Corporate Services Manager 132111 1
Finance Manager 132211 1
Human Resource Manager 132311 1
Policy and Planning Manager 132411 1
Research and Development Manager 132511 1
Construction Project Manager 133111 1
Project Builder 133112 1
Engineering Manager 133211 1
Importer or Exporter 133311 1
Wholesaler 133312 1
Manufacturer 133411 1
Production Manager (Forestry) 133511 1
Production Manager (Manufacturing) 133512 1
Production Manager (Mining) 133513 1
Supply and Distribution Manager 133611 1
Procurement Manager 133612 1
Child Care Centre Manager 134111 1
Medical Administrator (Aus) Medical Superintendent (NZ) 134211 1
Nursing Clinical Director 134212 1
Primary Health Organisation Manager 134213 1
Welfare Centre Manager 134214 1
Health and Welfare Services Managers nec 134299 1
School Principal 134311 1
Faculty Head 134411 1
Regional Education Manager 134412 1
Education Managers nec 134499 1
Chief Information Officer 135111 1
ICT Project Manager 135112 1
ICT Managers nec 135199 1
Commissioned Defence Force Officer 139111 1
Commissioned Fire Officer 139112 1
Commissioned Police Officer 139113 1
Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member 139211 1
Arts Administrator or Manager 139911 1
Environmental Manager 139912 1
Laboratory Manager 139913 1
Quality Assurance Manager 139914 1
Sports Administrator 139915 1
Specialist Managers nec 139999 1
Cafe or Restaurant Manager 141111 2
Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager 141211 2
Hotel or Motel Manager 141311 2
Licensed Club Manager 141411 2
Bed and Breakfast Operator 141911 2
Retirement Village Manager 141912 2
Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec 141999 2
Retail Manager (General) 142111 2
Antique Dealer 142112 2
Betting Agency Manager 142113 2
Hair or Beauty Salon Manager 142114 2
Post Office Manager 142115 2
Travel Agency Manager 142116 2
Amusement Centre Manager 149111 2
Fitness Centre Manager 149112 2
Sports Centre Manager 149113 2
Call or Contact Centre Manager 149211 2
Customer Service Manager 149212 2
Conference and Event Organiser 149311 2
Fleet Manager 149411 2
Railway Station Manager 149412 2
Transport Company Manager 149413 2
Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator 149911 2
Cinema or Theatre Manager 149912 2
Facilities Manager 149913 2
Financial Institution Branch Manager 149914 2
Equipment Hire Manager 149915 2
Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec 149999 2
Actor 211111 1
Dancer or Choreographer 211112 1
Entertainer or Variety Artist 211113 1
Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers nec 211199 1
Composer 211211 1
Music Director 211212 1
Musician (Instrumental) 211213 1
Singer 211214 1
Music Professionals nec 211299 1
Photographer 211311 1
Painter (Visual Arts) 211411 1
Potter or Ceramic Artist 211412 1
Sculptor 211413 1
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec 211499 1
Artistic Director 212111 1
Media Producer (excluding Video) 212112 1
Radio Presenter 212113 1
Television Presenter 212114 1
Author 212211 1
Book or Script Editor 212212 1
Art Director (Film, Television or Stage) 212311 1
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) 212312 1
Director of Photography 212313 1
Film and Video Editor 212314 1
Program Director (Television or Radio) 212315 1
Stage Manager 212316 1
Technical Director 212317 1
Video Producer 212318 1
Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec 212399 1
Copywriter 212411 1
Newspaper or Periodical Editor 212412 1
Print Journalist 212413 1
Radio Journalist 212414 1
Technical Writer 212415 1
Television Journalist 212416 1
Journalists and Other Writers nec 212499 1
Accountant (General) 221111 1
Management Accountant 221112 1
Taxation Accountant 221113 1
Company Secretary 221211 1
Corporate Treasurer 221212 1
External Auditor 221213 1
Internal Auditor 221214 1
Commodities Trader 222111 2
Finance Broker 222112 2
Insurance Broker 222113 2
Financial Brokers nec 222199 2
Financial Market Dealer 222211 1
Futures Trader 222212 1
Stockbroking Dealer 222213 1
Financial Dealers nec 222299 1
Financial Investment Adviser 222311 1
Financial Investment Manager 222312 1
Human Resource Adviser 223111 1
Recruitment Consultant 223112 1
Workplace Relations Adviser 223113 1
ICT Trainer 223211 1
Training and Development Professional 223311 1
Actuary 224111 1
Mathematician 224112 1
Statistician 224113 1
Archivist 224211 1
Gallery or Museum Curator 224212 1
Health Information Manager 224213 1
Records Manager 224214 1
Economist 224311 1
Intelligence Officer 224411 1
Policy Analyst 224412 1
Land Economist 224511 1
Valuer 224512 1
Librarian 224611 1
Management Consultant 224711 1
Organisation and Methods Analyst 224712 1
Electorate Officer 224911 1
Liaison Officer 224912 1
Migration Agent (Aus) Immigration Consultant (NZ) 224913 1
Patents Examiner 224914 1
Information and Organisation Professionals nec 224999 1
Advertising Specialist 225111 1
Market Research Analyst 225112 1
Marketing Specialist 225113 1
ICT Account Manager 225211 1
ICT Business Development Manager 225212 1
ICT Sales Representative 225213 1
Public Relations Professional 225311 1
Sales Representative (Industrial Products) 225411 1
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products) 225412 1
Technical Sales Representatives nec 225499 1
Aeroplane Pilot 231111 1
Air Traffic Controller 231112 1
Flying Instructor 231113 1
Helicopter Pilot 231114 1
Air Transport Professionals nec 231199 1
Master Fisher 231211 1
Ship’s Engineer 231212 1
Ship’s Master 231213 1
Ship’s Officer 231214 1
Marine Surveyor 231215 1
Marine Transport Professionals nec 231299 1
Architect 232111 1
Landscape Architect 232112 1
Surveyor 232212 1
Cartographer 232213 1
Other Spatial Scientist 232214 1
Fashion Designer 232311 1
Industrial Designer 232312 1
Jewellery Designer 232313 1
Graphic Designer 232411 1
Illustrator 232412 1
Multimedia Designer 232413 1
Web Designer 232414 1
Interior Designer 232511 1
Urban and Regional Planner 232611 1
Chemical Engineer 233111 1
Materials Engineer 233112 1
Civil Engineer 233211 1
Geotechnical Engineer 233212 1
Quantity Surveyor 233213 1
Structural Engineer 233214 1
Transport Engineer 233215 1
Electrical Engineer 233311 1
Electronics Engineer 233411 1
Industrial Engineer 233511 1
Mechanical Engineer 233512 1
Production or Plant Engineer 233513 1
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 233611 1
Petroleum Engineer 233612 1
Aeronautical Engineer 233911 1
Agricultural Engineer 233912 1
Biomedical Engineer 233913 1
Engineering Technologist 233914 1
Environmental Engineer 233915 1
Naval Architect (Aus) Marine Designer (NZ) 233916 1
Engineering Professionals nec 233999 1
Agricultural Consultant 234111 1
Agricultural Scientist 234112 1
Forester (Aus) Forest Scientist (NZ) 234113 1
Chemist 234211 1
Food Technologist 234212 1
Wine Maker 234213 1
Conservation Officer 234311 1
Environmental Consultant 234312 1
Environmental Research Scientist 234313 1
Park Ranger 234314 1
Environmental Scientists nec 234399 1
Geologist 234411 1
Geophysicist 234412 1
Hydrogeologist 234413 1
Life Scientist (General) 234511 1
Biochemist 234513 1
Biotechnologist 234514 1
Botanist 234515 1
Marine Biologist 234516 1
Microbiologist 234517 1
Zoologist 234518 1
Life Scientists nec 234599 1
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611 1
Veterinarian 234711 1
Conservator 234911 1
Metallurgist 234912 1
Meteorologist 234913 1
Physicist 234914 1
Exercise Physiologist 234915 1
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec 234999 1
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 241111 1
Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) 241112 1
Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Teacher) 241211 1
Pouako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher) 241212 1
Primary School Teacher 241213 1
Middle School Teacher (Aus) Intermediate School Teacher (NZ) 241311 1
Secondary School Teacher 241411 1
Special Needs Teacher 241511 1
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired 241512 1
Teacher of the Sight Impaired 241513 1
Special Education Teachers nec 241599 1
University Lecturer 242111 1
University Tutor 242112 1
Vocational Education Teacher (Aus) Polytechnic Teacher (NZ) 242211 1
Education Adviser 249111 1
Education Reviewer 249112 1
Art Teacher (Private Tuition) 249211 1
Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) 249212 1
Drama Teacher (Private Tuition) 249213 1
Music Teacher (Private Tuition) 249214 1
Private Tutors and Teachers nec 249299 1
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages 249311 1
Dietitian 251111 1
Nutritionist 251112 1
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 251211 1
Medical Radiation Therapist 251212 1
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 251213 1
Sonographer 251214 1
Environmental Health Officer 251311 1
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser 251312 1
Optometrist 251411 1
Orthoptist 251412 1
Hospital Pharmacist 251511 1
Industrial Pharmacist 251512 1
Retail Pharmacist 251513 1
Health Promotion Officer 251911 1
Orthotist or Prosthetist 251912 1
Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec 251999 1
Chiropractor 252111 1
Osteopath 252112 1
Acupuncturist 252211 1
Homoeopath 252212 1
Naturopath 252213 1
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner 252214 1
Traditional Maori Health Practitioner 252215 1
Complementary Health Therapists nec 252299 1
Dental Specialist 252311 1
Dentist 252312 1
Occupational Therapist 252411 1
Physiotherapist 252511 1
Podiatrist 252611 1
Audiologist 252711 1
Speech Pathologist (Aus) Speech Language Therapist (NZ) 252712 1
General  Practitioner 253111 1
Resident Medical Officer 253112 1
Anaesthetist 253211 1
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 253311 1
Cardiologist 253312 1
Clinical Haematologist 253313 1
Medical Oncologist 253314 1
Endocrinologist 253315 1
Gastroenterologist 253316 1
Intensive Care Specialist 253317 1
Neurologist 253318 1
Paediatrician 253321 1
Renal Medicine Specialist 253322 1
Rheumatologist 253323 1
Thoracic Medicine Specialist 253324 1
Specialist Physicians nec 253399 1
Psychiatrist 253411 1
Surgeon (General) 253511 1
Cardiothoracic Surgeon 253512 1
Neurosurgeon 253513 1
Orthopaedic Surgeon 253514 1
Otorhinolaryngologist 253515 1
Paediatric Surgeon 253516 1
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 253517 1
Urologist 253518 1
Vascular Surgeon 253521 1
Dermatologist 253911 1
Emergency Medicine Specialist 253912 1
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 253913 1
Ophthalmologist 253914 1
Pathologist 253915 1
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 253917 1
Radiation Oncologist 253918 1
Medical Practitioners nec 253999 1
Midwife 254111 1
Nurse Educator 254211 1
Nurse Researcher 254212 1
Nurse Manager 254311 1
Nurse Practitioner 254411 1
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 254412 1
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 254413 1
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 254414 1
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 254415 1
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 254416 1
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 254417 1
Registered Nurse (Medical) 254418 1
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 254421 1
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 254422 1
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 254423 1
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 254424 1
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 254425 1
Registered Nurses nec 254499 1
ICT Business Analyst 261111 1
Systems Analyst 261112 1
Multimedia Specialist 261211 1
Web Developer 261212 1
Analyst Programmer 261311 1
Developer Programmer 261312 1
Software Engineer 261313 1
Software Tester 261314 1
Software and Applications Programmers nec 261399 1
Database Administrator 262111 1
ICT Security Specialist 262112 1
Systems Administrator 262113 1
Computer Network and Systems Engineer 263111 1
Network Administrator 263112 1
Network Analyst 263113 1
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer 263211 1
ICT Support Engineer 263212 1
ICT Systems Test Engineer 263213 1
ICT Support and Test Engineers nec 263299 1
Telecommunications Engineer 263311 1
Telecommunications Network Engineer 263312 1
Barrister 271111 1
Judge 271211 1
Magistrate 271212 1
Tribunal Member 271213 1
Intellectual Property Lawyer 271214 1
Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec 271299 1
Solicitor 271311 1
Careers Counsellor 272111 1
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor 272112 1
Family and Marriage Counsellor 272113 1
Rehabilitation Counsellor 272114 1
Student Counsellor 272115 1
Counsellors nec 272199 1
Clinical Psychologist 272311 1
Educational Psychologist 272312 1
Organisational Psychologist 272313 1
Psychotherapist 272314 1
Psychologists nec 272399 1
Historian 272411 1
Interpreter 272412 1
Translator 272413 1
Archaeologist 272414 1
Social Professionals nec 272499 1
Social Worker 272511 1
Community Arts Worker 272611 1
Recreation Officer (Aus) Recreation Coordinator (NZ) 272612 1
Welfare Worker 272613 1
Agricultural Technician 311111 2
Anaesthetic Technician 311211 2
Cardiac Technician 311212 2
Medical Laboratory Technician 311213 2
Operating Theatre Technician 311214 2
Pharmacy Technician 311215 2
Pathology Collector (Aus) Phlebotomist (NZ) 311216 3
Medical Technicians nec 311299 2
Fisheries Officer 311311 2
Meat Inspector 311312 2
Quarantine Officer 311313 2
Primary Products Inspectors nec 311399 2
Chemistry Technician 311411 2
Earth Science Technician 311412 2
Life Science Technician 311413 2
School Laboratory Technician 311414 2
Hydrographer 311415 2
Science Technicians nec 311499 2
Architectural Draftsperson 312111 2
Building Associate 312112 2
Building Inspector 312113 2
Construction Estimator 312114 2
Plumbing Inspector 312115 2
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician 312116 2
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec 312199 2
Civil Engineering Draftsperson 312211 2
Civil Engineering Technician 312212 2
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 312311 2
Electrical Engineering Technician 312312 2
Electronic Engineering Draftsperson 312411 2
Electronic Engineering Technician 312412 2
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson 312511 2
Mechanical Engineering Technician 312512 2
Safety Inspector 312611 2
Maintenance Planner 312911 2
Metallurgical or Materials Technician 312912 2
Mine Deputy 312913 2
Building and Engineering Technicians nec 312999 2
Hardware Technician 313111 2
ICT Customer Support Officer 313112 2
Web Administrator 313113 2
ICT Support Technicians nec 313199 2
Radiocommunications Technician 313211 2
Telecommunications Field Engineer 313212 2
Telecommunications Network Planner 313213 2
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist 313214 2
Automotive Electrician 321111 3
Motor Mechanic (General) 321211 3
Diesel Motor Mechanic 321212 3
Motorcycle Mechanic 321213 3
Small Engine Mechanic 321214 3
Blacksmith 322111 3
Electroplater 322112 3
Farrier 322113 3
Metal Casting Trades Worker 322114 3
Metal Polisher 322115 3
Sheetmetal Trades Worker 322211 3
Metal Fabricator 322311 3
Pressure Welder 322312 3
Welder (First Class) (Aus) Welder (NZ) 322313 3
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 323111 3
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 323112 3
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) 323113 3
Fitter (General) 323211 3
Fitter and Turner 323212 3
Fitter-Welder 323213 3
Metal Machinist (First Class) 323214 3
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic 323215 3
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec 323299 3
Engraver 323311 3
Gunsmith 323312 3
Locksmith 323313 3
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer 323314 3
Saw Maker and Repairer 323315 3
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer 323316 3
Engineering Patternmaker 323411 3
Toolmaker 323412 3
Panelbeater 324111 3
Vehicle Body Builder 324211 3
Vehicle Trimmer 324212 3
Vehicle Painter 324311 3
Bricklayer 331111 3
Stonemason 331112 3
Carpenter and Joiner 331211 3
Carpenter 331212 3
Joiner 331213 3
Floor Finisher 332111 3
Painting Trades Worker 332211 3
Glazier 333111 3
Fibrous Plasterer 333211 3
Solid Plasterer 333212 3
Roof Tiler 333311 3
Wall and Floor Tiler 333411 3
Plumber (General) 334111 3
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 334112 3
Drainer (Aus) Drainlayer (NZ) 334113 3
Gasfitter 334114 3
Roof Plumber 334115 3
Electrician (General) 341111 3
Electrician (Special Class) 341112 3
Lift Mechanic 341113 3
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 342111 3
Electrical Linesworker (Aus) Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ) 342211 3
Technical Cable Jointer 342212 3
Business Machine Mechanic 342311 3
Communications Operator 342312 3
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 342313 3
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) 342314 3
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 342315 3
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) 342411 3
Telecommunications Cable Jointer 342412 3
Telecommunications Linesworker (Aus) Telecommunications Line Mechanic (NZ) 342413 3
Telecommunications Technician 342414 3
Baker 351111 3
Pastrycook 351112 3
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker 351211 3
Chef 351311 2
Cook 351411 3
Dog Handler or Trainer 361111 3
Horse Trainer 361112 3
Pet Groomer 361113 3
Zookeeper 361114 3
Kennel Hand 361115 3
Animal Attendants and Trainers nec 361199 3
Shearer 361211 3
Veterinary Nurse 361311 3
Florist 362111 3
Gardener (General) 362211 3
Arborist 362212 3
Landscape Gardener 362213 3
Greenkeeper 362311 3
Nurseryperson 362411 3
Hairdresser 391111 3
Print Finisher 392111 3
Screen Printer 392112 3
Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker 392211 3
Printing Machinist 392311 3
Small Offset Printer 392312 3
Canvas Goods Fabricator 393111 3
Leather Goods Maker 393112 3
Sail Maker 393113 3
Shoemaker 393114 3
Apparel Cutter 393211 3
Clothing Patternmaker 393212 3
Dressmaker or Tailor 393213 3
Clothing Trades Workers nec 393299 3
Upholsterer 393311 3
Cabinetmaker 394111 3
Furniture Finisher 394211 3
Picture Framer 394212 3
Wood Machinist 394213 3
Wood Turner 394214 3
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec 394299 3
Boat Builder and Repairer 399111 3
Shipwright 399112 3
Chemical Plant Operator 399211 3
Gas or Petroleum Operator 399212 3
Power Generation Plant Operator 399213 3
Gallery or Museum Technician 399311 2
Library Technician 399312 2
Jeweller 399411 3
Broadcast Transmitter Operator 399511 3
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) 399512 3
Light Technician 399513 3
Make Up Artist 399514 3
Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer 399515 3
Sound Technician 399516 3
Television Equipment Operator 399517 3
Performing Arts Technicians nec 399599 3
Signwriter 399611 3
Diver 399911 3
Interior Decorator 399912 2
Optical Dispenser (Aus) Dispensing Optician (NZ) 399913 3
Optical Mechanic 399914 3
Photographer’s Assistant 399915 3
Plastics Technician 399916 3
Wool Classer 399917 3
Fire Protection Equipment Technician 399918 3
Technicians and Trades Workers nec 399999 3
Ambulance Officer 411111 2
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) Ambulance Paramedic (NZ) 411112 2
Dental Hygienist 411211 2
Dental Prosthetist 411212 2
Dental Technician 411213 2
Dental Therapist 411214 2
Diversional Therapist 411311 3
Enrolled Nurse 411411 2
Mothercraft Nurse 411412 2
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker 411511 2
Kaiawhina (Hauora) (Maori Health Assistant) 411512 2
Massage Therapist 411611 2
Community Worker 411711 2
Disabilities Services Officer 411712 2
Family Support Worker 411713 2
Parole or Probation Officer 411714 2
Residential Care Officer 411715 2
Youth Worker 411716 2
Hotel Service Manager 431411 3
Defence Force Member – Other Ranks 441111 3
Emergency Service Worker 441211 3
Fire Fighter 441212 3
Detective 441311 2
Police Officer 441312 2
Security Consultant 442216 3
Driving Instructor 451211 3
Funeral Director 451311 2
Funeral Workers nec 451399 3
Flight Attendant 451711 3
Travel Attendants nec 451799 3
First Aid Trainer 451815 3
Diving Instructor (Open Water) 452311 3
Gymnastics Coach or Instructor 452312 3
Horse Riding Coach or Instructor 452313 3
Snowsport Instructor 452314 3
Swimming Coach or Instructor 452315 3
Tennis Coach 452316 3
Other Sports Coach or Instructor 452317 3
Dog or Horse Racing Official 452318 3
Sports Development Officer 452321 2
Sports Umpire 452322 3
Other Sports Official 452323 3
Footballer 452411 3
Golfer 452412 3
Jockey 452413 3
Lifeguard 452414 3
Sportspersons nec 452499 3
Contract Administrator 511111 2
Program or Project Administrator 511112 2
Office Manager 512111 2
Health Practice Manager 512211 2
Practice Managers nec 512299 2
Personal Assistant 521111 3
Secretary (General) 521211 3
Legal Secretary 521212 3
Call or Contact Centre Team Leader 541111 3
Conveyancer 599111 2
Legal Executive 599112 2
Clerk of Court 599211 3
Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) Court Collections Officer (NZ) 599212 3
Court Orderly (Aus) Court Registry Officer (NZ) 599213 3
Law Clerk 599214 3
Trust Officer 599215 3
Insurance Investigator 599611 3
Insurance Loss Adjuster 599612 3
Insurance Risk Surveyor 599613 3
Clinical Coder 599915 3
Auctioneer 611111 3
Stock and Station Agent 611112 3
Insurance Agent 611211 3
Business Broker 612111 3
Property Manager 612112 3
Real Estate Agency Principal (Aus) Real Estate Agency Licensee (NZ) 612113 2
Real Estate Agent 612114 3
Real Estate Representative 612115 3
Retail Buyer 639211 3
Wool Buyer 639212 3

Disclaimer:

The information on this website is intended only to provide a summary and general overview on relevant matters. It is not intended to be comprehensive nor does it constitute legal advice. You are advised to seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content contained in this website.

Skilled Occupation List (SOL)

From 1 July 2015, if you are applying for an Independent or Family Sponsored Points Tested visa or Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) – Graduate Work Stream, you must nominate an occupation from the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) published by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).

Please note that the list is subject to change and is current at the date of publication. For specific advice regarding the CSOL, please contact Hartman Immigration Lawyers on +61 3 9021 0986 or info@hartmanlawyers.com.au.

 

Occupation ANZSCO Code Assessing Authority
Construction Project Manager 133111 VETASSESS
Project Builder 133112 VETASSESS
Engineering Manager 133211 Engineers Australia​/AIM
Production Manager (Mining) 133513 VETASSESS
Child Care Centre Manager 134111 TRA
Medical Administrator 134211 VETASSESS
Nursing Clinical Director 134212 ANMAC
Primary Health Organisation Manager 134213 VETASSESS
Welfare Centre Manager 134214 ACWA/VETASSESS
Accountant (General) 221111 CPA/ICAA/IPA
Management Accountant 221112 CPA/ICAA/IPA
Taxation Accountant 221113 CPA/ICAA/IPA
External Auditor 221213 CPA/ICAA/IPA
Internal Auditor 221214 VETASSESS
Actuary 224111 VETASSESS
Land Economist 224511 VETASSESS
Valuer 224512 VETASSESS
Ship’s Engineer 231212 AMSA
Ship’s Master 231213 AMSA
Ship’s Officer 231214 AMSA
Architect 232111 AACA
Landscape Architect 232112 VETASSESS
Cartographer 232213 VETASSESS
Other Spatial Scientist 232214 VETASSESS
Surveyor 232212 SSSI
Chemical Engineer 233111 Engineers Australia
Materials Engineer 233112 Engineers Australia
Civil Engineer 233211 Engineers Australia
Geotechnical Engineer 233212 Engineers Australia
Quantity Surveyor 233213 AIQS
Structural Engineer 233214 Engineers Australia
Transport Engineer 233215 Engineers Australia
Electrical Engineer 233311 Engineers Australia
Electronics Engineer 233411 Engineers Australia
Industrial Engineer 233511 Engineers Australia
Mechanical Engineer 233512 Engineers Australia
Production or Plant Engineer 233513 Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) 233611 Engineers Australia
Petroleum Engineer 233612 Engineers Australia
Aeronautical Engineer 233911 Engineers Australia
Agricultural Engineer 233912 Engineers Australia
Biomedical Engineer 233913 Engineers Australia
Engineering Technologist 233914 Engineers Australia
Environmental Engineer 233915 Engineers Australia
Naval Architect 233916 Engineers Australia
Agricultural Consultant 234111 VETASSESS
Agricultural Scientist 234112 VETASSESS
Forester 234113 VETASSESS
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611 AIMS​
Veterinarian 234711 AVBC
Metallurgist 234912 VETASSESS
Physicist (Medical Physicist only) 234914 ACPSEM
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher 241111 AITSL​
Secondary School  Teacher 241411 AITSL​
Special Needs Teacher 241511 AITSL​
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired 241512 AITSL​
Teacher of the Sight Impaired 241513 AITSL​
Special Education Teachers nec 241599 AITSL​
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 251211 AIR
Medical Radiation Therapist 251212 AIR
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 251213 ANZSNM
Sonographer 251214 AIR
Environmental Health Officer 251311 VETASSESS
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser 251312 VETASSESS
Optometrist 251411 OCANZ
Chiropractor 252111 CCEA
Osteopath 252112 ANZOC
Occupational Therapist 252411 OTC
Physiotherapist 252511 APC
Podiatrist 252611 APodC/ANZPAC
Speech Pathologist 252712 SPA
General Practitioner 253111 Medical Board of Australia
Anaesthetist 253211 Medical Board of Australia​
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 253311 Medical Board of Australia​
Cardiologist 253312 Medical Board of Australia​
Clinical Haematologist 253313 Medical Board of Australia​
Medical Oncologist 253314 Medical Board of Australia​
Endocrinologist 253315 Medical Board of Australia​
Gastroenterologist 253316 Medical Board of Australia​
Intensive Care Specialist 253317 Medical Board of Australia​
Neurologist 253318 Medical Board of Australia​
Paediatrician 253321 Medical Board of Australia​
Renal Medicine Specialist 253322 Medical Board of Australia​
Rheumatologist 253323 Medical Board of Australia​
Thoracic Medicine Specialist 253324 Medical Board of Australia​
Specialist Physicians nec 253399 Medical Board of Australia​
Psychiatrist 253411 Medical Board of Australia​
Surgeon (General) 253511 Medical Board of Australia​
Cardiothoracic Surgeon 253512 Medical Board of Australia​
Neurosurgeon 253513 Medical Board of Australia​
Orthopaedic Surgeon 253514 Medical Board of Australia​
Otorhinolaryngologist 253515 Medical Board of Australia​
Paediatric Surgeon 253516 Medical Board of Australia​
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 253517 Medical Board of Australia​
Urologist 253518 Medical Board of Australia​
Vascular Surgeon 253521 Medical Board of Australia​
Dermatologist 253911 Medical Board of Australia​
Emergency Medicine Specialist 253912 Medical Board of Australia​
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 253913 Medical Board of Australia​
Ophthalmologist 253914 Medical Board of Australia​
Pathologist 253915 Medical Board of Australia​
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 253917 Medical Board of Australia​
Radiation Oncologist 253918 Medical Board of Australia​
Medical Practitioners nec 253999 Medical Board of Australia​
Midwife 254111 ANMAC​
Nurse Practitioner 254411 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 254412 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 254413 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 254414 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 254415 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 254416 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 254417 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Medical) 254418 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 254421 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 254422 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 254423 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 254424 ANMAC​
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 254425 ANMAC​
Registered Nurses nec 254499 ANMAC​
ICT business Analyst 261111 ACS
Systems Analyst 261112 ACS
Analyst Programmer 261311 ACS
Developer Programmer 261312 ACS
Software Engineer 261313 ACS
Computer Network and Systems Engineer 263111 ACS
Telecommunications Engineer 263311 Engineers Australia​
Telecommunications Network Engineer 263312 Engineers Australia​
Barrister 271111 SLAA
Solicitor 271311 SLAA
Clinical Psychologist 272311 APS
Educational Psychologist 272312 APS
Organisational Psychologist 272313 APS
Psychotherapist 272314 VETASSESS
Psychologists nec 272399 APS
Social Worker 272511 AASW
Civil Engineering Draftsperson 312211 Engineers Australia​/VETASSESS
Civil Engineering Technician 312212 VETASSESS
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 312311 Engineers Australia​
Electrical Engineering Technician 312312 TRA
Radio Communications Technician 313211 TRA
Telecommunications Field Engineer 313212 Engineers Australia​
Telecommunications Network Planner 313213 Engineers Australia​
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist 313214 Engineers Australia​
Automotive Electrician 321111 TRA
Motor Mechanic (General) 321211 TRA
Diesel Motor Mechanic 321212 TRA
Motorcycle Mechanic 321213 TRA
Small Engine Mechanic 321214 TRA
Sheetmetal Trades Worker 322211 TRA
Metal Fabricator 322311 TRA
Pressure Welder 322312 TRA
Welder (First Class) 322313 TRA
Fitter (General) 323211 TRA
Fitter and Turner 323212 TRA
Fitter-Welder 323213 TRA
Metal Machinist (First Class) 323214 TRA
Locksmith 323313 TRA
​Panelbeater ​324111 ​TRA
Bricklayer 331111 TRA
Stonemason 331112 TRA
Carpenter and Joiner 331211 TRA
Carpenter 331212 TRA
Joiner 331213 TRA
Painting trades workers 332211 TRA
Glazier 333111 TRA
Fibrous Plasterer 333211 TRA
Solid Plasterer 333212 TRA
Wall and Floor Tiler 333411 TRA
Plumber (General) 334111 TRA
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 334112 TRA
Drainer 334113 TRA
Gasfitter 334114 TRA
Roof plumber 334115 TRA
Electrician (General) 341111 TRA
Electrician (Special Class) 341112 TRA
Lift Mechanic 341113 TRA
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 342111 TRA
Electrical Linesworker 342211 TRA
Technical Cable Jointer 342212 TRA
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 342313 TRA
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) 342314 TRA
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 342315 TRA
Chef*** 351311 TRA
​Cabinetmaker ​394111 ​TRA
Boat Builder and Repairer 399111 TRA
Shipwright 399112 TRA
Dental Hygienist 411211 VETASSESS
Dental Prosthetist 411212 TRA
Dental Technician 411213 TRA
Dental Therapist 411214 VETASSESS
  1. The acronyms used to refer to an Assessing Authority mean:
AACA Architects Accreditation Council of Australia Inc
AASW Australian Association of Social Workers
ACOPRA/APC Australian Council of Physiotherapy Regulating Authorities Ltd/Australian Physiotherapy Council
ACPSEM Australasian College of Physical Scientist and Engineers in Medicine
ACS Australian Computer Society
ACWA Australian Community Workers Association
ADC Australian Dental Council
AIM Australian Institute of Management
AIMS Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
AIQS Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
AIR Australian Institute of Radiography
AITSL Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
AMSA Australian Maritime Safety Authority
ANMAC Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council
ANZOC Australian and New Zealand Osteopathic Council (name changed to Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council)
ANZSNM Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
APharmC Australian Pharmacy Council
APodC/ANZPAC Australasian Podiatry Council/Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council Inc.
APS Australian Psychological Society
AVBC Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc.
CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority
CCEA Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Inc.
CPAA Certified Practising Accountants Australia
DAA Dieticians Association of Australia
Engineers Australia Institution of Engineers, Australia
ICAA Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (name changed to Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand)
IPA Institute of Public Accountants
NAATI National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters
OCANZ Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand
OTC Occupational Therapy Council
SLAA State Legal Admission Authority
SPA Speech Pathology Association of Australia
SSSI Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute
TRA Trades Recognition Australia
VETASSESS Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

 

  1. ANZSCO means the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and current as at 1 July 2013.
  2. nec means “not elsewhere classified”.
  3. *** indicates that the occupation excludes positions in fast food or takeaway food service.​

Disclaimer:

The information on this website is intended only to provide a summary and general overview on relevant matters. It is not intended to be comprehensive nor does it constitute legal advice. You are advised to seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content contained in this website.