Occupations listed on the Australian Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) on 19 April 2017 are listed below.
Chief Executive or Managing Director
Corporate General Manager
Aquaculture Farmer
Cotton Grower
Flower Grower
Fruit or Nut Grower
Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ)
Grape Grower
Mixed Crop Farmer
Sugar Cane Grower
Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)
Crop Farmers (nec)
Apiarist
Beef Cattle Farmer
Dairy Cattle Farmer
Horse Breeder
Mixed Livestock Farmer
Pig Farmer
Poultry Farmer
Sheep Farmer
Livestock Farmers (nec)
Mixed Crop & Livestock Farmer
Sales & Marketing Manager
Advertising Manager
Corporate Services Manager
Finance Manager
Human Resource Manager
Manufacturer
Production Manager (Forestry)
Supply and Distribution Manager
Health & Welfare Services Managers (nec)
School Principal
Faculty Head
Education Managers (nec)
Chief Information Officer
ICT Project Manager
ICT Managers (nec)
Arts Administrator or Manager
Environmental Manager
Laboratory Manager
Quality Assurance Manager
Specialist Managers (nec) except:
- Ambassador
- Archbishop
- Bishop
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Hotel or Motel Manager
Accommodation & Hospitality Managers (nec)
Hair or Beauty Salon Manager
Post Office Manager
Fitness Centre Manager
Sports Centre Manager
Customer Service Manager
Conference & Event Organiser
Fleet Manager
Transport Company Manager
Facilities Manager
Equipment Hire Manager
Dancer or Choreographer
Musician (Instrumental)
Photographer
Visual Arts & Crafts Professionals (nec)
Book or Script Editor
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
Film & Video Editor
Program Director (Television or Radio)
Stage Manager
Technical Director
Video Producer
Copywriter
Newspaper or Periodical Editor
Print Journalist
Technical Writer
Television Journalist
Journalists & Other Writers (nec)
Company Secretary
Commodities Trader
Finance Broker
Insurance Broker
Financial Brokers (nec)
Financial Market Dealer
Stockbroking Dealer
Financial Dealers (nec)
Financial Investment Adviser
Financial Investment Manager
Recruitment Consultant
ICT Trainer
Mathematician
Statistician
Gallery or Museum Curator
Health Information Manager
Records Manager
Economist
Librarian
Management Consultant
Organisation & Methods Analyst
Patents Examiner
Information and Organisation Professionals (nec)
Advertising Specialist
Marketing Specialist
ICT Account Manager
ICT Business Development Manager
ICT Sales Representative
Public Relations Professional
Technical Sales Representatives (nec) including, but not limited to, education sales representatives
Fashion Designer
Industrial Designer
Jewellery Designer
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Web Designer
Interior Designer
Urban & Regional Planner
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
Engineering Professionals (nec)
Chemist
Wine Maker
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Research Scientist
Environmental Scientists (nec)
Geologist
Botanist
Marine Biologist
Zoologist
Conservator
Meteorologist
Physicist
Primary School Teacher
Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (NZ)
University Lecturer (Suitable for the position of Research Associate or Research Fellow in a University)
University Tutor
Education Adviser
Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
Private Tutors & Teachers (nec)
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Dietitian
Nutritionist
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
Orthoptist
Hospital Pharmacist
Industrial Pharmacist
Retail Pharmacist
Health Promotion Officer
Health Diagnostic & Promotion Professionals (nec)
Acupuncturist
Naturopath
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Complementary Health Therapists (nec)
Dental Specialist
Dentist
Resident Medical Officer
Nurse Educator
Nurse Manager
Multimedia Specialist
Software Tester
Software & Applications Programmers (nec)
Database Administrator
ICT Security Specialist
Systems Administrator
Network Administrator
Network Analyst
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
ICT Support Engineer
ICT Systems Test Engineer
Judicial & Other Legal Professionals (nec)
Careers Counsellor
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor
Family & Marriage Counsellor
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Student Counsellor
Counsellors (nec)
Minister of Religion
Interpreter
Social Professionals (nec)
Recreation Officer
Welfare Worker
Agricultural Technician
Anaesthetic Technician
Cardiac Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Medical Technicians (nec)
Meat Inspector
Primary Products Inspectors (nec)
Chemistry Technician
Earth Science Technician
Life Science Technician
Science Technicians (nec)
Architectural Draftsperson
Building Associate
Building Inspector
Architectural, Building & Surveying Technicians (nec)
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Metallurgical or Materials Technician
Mine Deputy
Hardware Technician
ICT Customer Support Officer
Web Administrator
Farrier
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
Textile, Clothing & Footwear Mechanic
Metal Fitters & Machinists (nec)
Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer
Watch & Clock Maker & Repairer
Toolmaker
Vehicle Body Builder
Vehicle Trimmer
Roof Tiler
Business Machine Mechanic
Cabler (Data & Telecommunications)
Telecommunications Linesworker
Baker
Pastrycook
Cook
Dog Handler or Trainer
Animal Attendants & Trainers (nec)
Veterinary Nurse
Florist
Gardener (General)
Arborist
Landscape Gardener
Greenkeeper
Hairdresser
Print Finisher
Printing Machinist
Upholsterer
Furniture Finisher
Picture Framer
Wood Machinist
Wood Machinists & Other Wood Trades Workers (nec)
Chemical Plant Operator
Power Generation Plant Operator
Library Technician
Jeweller
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
Make Up Artist
Sound Technician
Performing Arts Technicians (nec)
Signwriter
Ambulance Officer
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
Dental Technician
Diversional Therapist
Enrolled Nurse
Massage Therapist
Community Worker
Disabilities Services Officer
Family Support Worker
Residential Care Officer
Youth Worker
Diving Instructor (Open Water)
Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
Snowsport Instructor
Swimming Coach or Instructor
Tennis Coach
Other Sports Coach or Instructor
Sports Development Officer
Footballer
Sportspersons (nec)
Contract Administrator
Program or Project Administrator
Insurance Loss Adjuster
Insurance Agent
Property Manager
Real Estate Agency Principal
Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Representative
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