Lists of eligible skilled occupations
The following visas are available to individuals who are qualified to work or train in an eligible skilled occupation in Australia and can meet all other requirements:
- Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186)
- Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa (subclass 187)*
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) – Points-tested stream
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482)
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Graduate Work
- Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489).
The occupations available are reviewed regularly by the Department of Jobs and Small Business to ensure their responsiveness to changes in the Australian labour market and regional variations across Australia. For more information, including how to make a submission in relation to a particular occupation.
The most recent update to these lists occurred on 18 March 2018 – see below
Summary of 18 March 2018 changes to the lists of eligible skilled occupations
Here is the summarises changes to the Lists of eligible skilled occupations for Australia’s skilled visa programs that come in to effect from 18 March 2018 onward to coincide with the introduction of the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482) and complementary reforms to permanent skilled visas.
The main change being implemented on this date is the introduction of an interim Regional Occupation List (ROL) that will be available for a number of skilled visa programs as indicated below, where the nominated position will be in a regional area. The Department of Jobs and Small Business conducted labour market analysis to inform this interim ROL. It will be reviewed as part of the regular update in mid-2018, and industry and the public will have an opportunity to provide feedback at this time.
| Subclasses (streams or types) | Key Changes |
| Aquaculture Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186) | A new skilled occupation list has been published, with eligible occupations for this program included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) only. 208 skilled occupations are now eligible for this visa program. Overseas workers must be nominated in one of these skilled occupations unless separate arrangements are in place under a labour agreement or transitional arrangements* apply to the worker in relation to a Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream nomination. Work experience related caveats have been removed. |
| Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa (subclass 187) | A new skilled occupation list has been published, with eligible skilled occupations for this program included on the MLTSSL, as well as, the ROL for employers in regional areas. The same number of 673 skilled occupations continue to be eligible for this visa program. These occupations (and related assessing authorities where applicable) apply to both Direct Entry and TRT streams. Overseas workers must be nominated in one of these occupations unless transitional arrangements* apply to the worker in relation to a TRT stream nomination. |
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) – Points-tested stream | New instrument published and applicants for this visa program will continue to be able to access the MLTSSL. 176 skilled occupations remain eligible for this visa program. |
| Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) | New instrument published and visa applicants will continue being able to access the MLTSSL and a smaller number of skilled occupations on the Short-term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL) – in order to support Australia’s regional economy. 416 skilled occupations remain eligible for this visa program. |
| Training visa (subclass 407) | New instrument published and a number of additional occupational/professional training skilled occupations on the ROL are now available for regional employers. 512 skilled occupations are now eligible for this visa program. |
| Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) – this visa is closed to new applications. | No changes. 461 skilled occupations remain eligible for this visa program. |
| Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482) | The TSS skilled occupation list is published in a separate instrument. This instrument lists:
The skilled occupations included in this instrument are those which were previously available for the subclass 457 visa program, as well as new skilled occupations from the new ROL list. 509 skilled occupations are now eligible for this visa program. Overseas workers must be nominated in one of these skilled occupations unless separate arrangements are in place under a labour agreement. Work experience related caveats have been removed and there have been some changes to regional caveats for certain occupations. |
| Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Graduate Work | New instrument published and applicants for this visa program will continue being able to access the MLTSSL. 176 skilled occupations remain eligible for this visa program. |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – Family nominated | New instrument published and applicants for this visa program will continue being able to access the MLTSSL. 176 skilled occupations remain eligible for this visa program. |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – State or Territory nominated | New instrument published and skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government can apply with an occupation on the ROL, which allows workers to live and work in regional or low-population growth metropolitan areas. 475 skilled occupations are now eligible for this visa program. |
The Lists of eligible skilled occupations and the Combined current list of eligible skilled occupations have been updated to reflect the above changes. The lists will easily indicate:
- whether a skilled occupation is on the MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL
- which visa subclasses are available for a particular skilled occupation
- whether any occupational caveats apply to subclass 186 or TSS visa programs
Note: Skilled occupation list requirements will not apply to TRT stream applicants who either:
- held a subclass 457 visa on 18 April 2017 and continues to hold this visa (or a TSS visa / related bridging visa at time of application)
- lodged a subclass 457 visa application on or before 18 April 2017, which was subsequently granted, and continues to hold this visa (or a TSS / related bridging visa at time of application).
REGIONAL OCCUPATION LIST (ROL)
The Regional Occupations List (ROL) aimed at addressing the needs of regional Australia has 465 occupations ranging from primary school teacher to welfare worker and geologist to winemaker.
This new list of occupations is applicable for Subclass 187 visa, a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who want to work in regional Australia and is available under one of two streams: the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream or the Direct Entry (DE) stream.
To be eligible for this visa, the applicant will need to be nominated by an Australian employer in regional Australia, be under 45 years of age and has to meet the skills, qualifications and English language requirements.
Applicants will also need to have prior work experience and may be requested to provide a positive skills assessment.
| Occupation | Assessment Authority |
| Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health Worker | |
| Accommodation And Hospitality Managers (Nec) | VETASSESS C |
| Actor | |
| Actors, Dancers And Other Entertainers (Nec) | |
| Acupuncturist | Chinese Medicine Board of Australia |
| Advertising Manager | AIM |
| Advertising Specialist | VETASSESS B |
| Aeroplane Pilot | CASA |
| Agricultural Technician | VETASSESS C |
| Air Traffic Controller | |
| Air Transport Professionals (Nec) | |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | TRA |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | TRA |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | TRA |
| Ambulance Officer | VETASSESS C |
| Amusement Centre Manager | |
| Anaesthetic Technician | VETASSESS E |
| Anaesthetist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Animal Attendants And Trainers (Nec) | VETASSESS D |
| Antique Dealer | |
| Apiarist | VETASSESS B |
| Apparel Cutter | |
| Aquaculture Farmer | VETASSESS B |
| Arborist | TRA |
| Archaeologist | |
| Architectural Draftsperson | VETASSESS C |
| Architectural, Building And Surveying Technicians (Nec) | VETASSESS C |
| Archivist | |
| Art Director (Film, Television or Stage) | |
| Art Teacher (Private Tuition) | VETASSESS B |
| Artistic Director | VETASSESS A |
| Arts Administrator or Manager | VETASSESS B |
| Auctioneer | |
| Author | |
| Baker | TRA |
| Bed And Breakfast Operator | |
| Beef Cattle Farmer | VETASSESS B |
| Betting Agency Manager | |
| Blacksmith | |
| Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator | |
| Book or Script Editor | VETASSESS B |
| Broadcast Transmitter Operator | |
| Building And Engineering Technicians (Nec) | |
| Building Associate | VETASSESS C |
| Building Inspector | VETASSESS C |
| Business Broker | |
| Business Machine Mechanic | TRA |
| Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | TRA |
| Cabler (Data And Telecommunications) | TRA |
| Cafe or Restaurant Manager | VETASSESS C |
| Call or Contact Centre Manager | |
| Call or Contact Centre Team Leader | |
| Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) | TRA |
| Canvas Goods Fabricator | |
| Caravan Park And Camping Ground Manager | |
| Cardiac Technician | VETASSESS E |
| Careers Counsellor | VETASSESS A |
| Chemical Plant Operator | TRA |
| Chemistry Technician | VETASSESS C |
| Child Care Worker (Group Leaders Only) | |
| Cinema or Theatre Manager | |
| Clerk Of Court | |
| Clinical Coder | |
| Clothing Patternmaker | |
| Clothing Trades Workers (Nec) | |
| Commissioned Defence Force Officer | |
| Commissioned Fire Officer | |
| Commissioned Police Officer | |
| Commodities Trader | VETASSESS C |
| Communications Operator | |
| Community Arts Worker | |
| Community Worker | ACWA |
| Company Secretary | VETASSESS B |
| Complementary Health Therapists (Nec) | VETASSESS A |
| Composer | |
| Conference And Event Organiser | VETASSESS C |
| Conservation Officer | |
| Construction Estimator | |
| Contract Administrator | VETASSESS C |
| Conveyancer | |
| Cook | TRA |
| Copywriter | VETASSESS B |
| Corporate Services Manager | VETASSESS B |
| Corporate Treasurer | |
| Cotton Grower | VETASSESS B |
| Counsellors (Nec) | VETASSESS A |
| Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) / Court Collections Officer (Nz) | |
| Court Orderly (Aus) / Court Registry Officer (Nz) | |
| Crop Farmers (Nec) | VETASSESS B |
| Customer Service Manager | VETASSESS C |
| Dairy Cattle Farmer | VETASSESS B |
| Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) | VETASSESS B |
| Dancer or Choreographer | VETASSESS B |
| Database Administrator | ACS |
| Deer Farmer | |
| Defence Force Member ‑ Other Ranks | |
| Defence Force Senior Officer | |
| Dental Hygienist | |
| Dental Prosthetist | |
| Dental Specialist | ADC |
| Dental Technician | TRA |
| Dental Therapist | |
| Dentist | ADC |
| Detective | |
| Dietitian | DAA |
| Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | VETASSESS B |
| Director Of Photography | |
| Disabilities Services Officer | VETASSESS C |
| Diver | |
| Diversional Therapist | VETASSESS D |
| Diving Instructor (Open Water) | VETASSESS D |
| Dog Handler or Trainer | VETASSESS D |
| Dog or Horse Racing Official | |
| Drama Teacher (Private Tuition) | |
| Dressmaker or Tailor | TRA |
| Driving Instructor | |
| Drug And Alcohol Counsellor | VETASSESS A |
| Earth Science Technician | VETASSESS C |
| Education Adviser | VETASSESS A |
| Education Managers (Nec) | VETASSESS A |
| Education Reviewer | |
| Electorate Officer | |
| Electrical Linesworker (Aus) / Electrical Line Mechanic (Nz) | |
| Electronic Engineering Draftsperson | |
| Electronic Engineering Technician | |
| Electroplater | |
| Emergency Service Worker | |
| Engineering Patternmaker | |
| Engraver | |
| Enrolled Nurse | ANMAC |
| Entertainer or Variety Artist | |
| Environmental Health Officer | |
| Equipment Hire Manager | |
| Exercise Physiologist | |
| Facilities Manager | VETASSESS C |
| Family And Marriage Counsellor | VETASSESS A |
| Family Support Worker | VETASSESS C |
| Farrier | TRA |
| Fashion Designer | VETASSESS B |
| Film And Video Editor | VETASSESS B |
| Film, Television, Radio And Stage Directors (Nec) | |
| Finance Broker | VETASSESS C |
| Finance Manager | CPAA/ICAA/IPA |
| Financial Brokers (Nec) | VETASSESS C |
| Financial Dealers (Nec) | VETASSESS B |
| Financial Institution Branch Manager | |
| Financial Investment Adviser | VETASSESS B |
| Financial Investment Manager | VETASSESS B |
| Financial Market Dealer | VETASSESS B |
| Fire Fighter | |
| Fire Protection Equipment Technician | |
| First Aid Trainer | |
| Fisheries Officer | |
| Fitness Centre Manager | VETASSESS C |
| Fleet Manager | |
| Flight Attendant | |
| Floor Finisher | |
| Florist | TRA |
| Flower Grower | VETASSESS B |
| Flying Instructor | VETASSESS B |
| Footballer | VETASSESS D |
| Fruit or Nut Grower | VETASSESS B |
| Funeral Director | |
| Funeral Workers (Nec) | |
| Furniture Finisher | TRA |
| Futures Trader | |
| Gallery or Museum Curator | VETASSESS B |
| Gallery or Museum Technician | |
| Gardener (General) | TRA |
| Gas or Petroleum Operator | |
| Geologist | VETASSESS A |
| Goat Farmer | |
| Golfer | |
| Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (Nz) | VETASSESS B |
| Grape Grower | VETASSESS B |
| Graphic Designer | VETASSESS B |
| Graphic Pre‑Press Trades Worker | |
| Greenkeeper | TRA |
| Gunsmith | |
| Gymnastics Coach or Instructor | VETASSESS D |
| Hair or Beauty Salon Manager | VETASSESS C |
| Hairdresser | TRA |
| Hardware Technician | TRA |
| Health And Welfare Services Managers (Nec) | VETASSESS A |
| Health Diagnostic And Promotion Professionals (Nec) | VETASSESS A |
| Health Information Manager | VETASSESS B |
| Health Practice Manager | |
| Health Promotion Officer | VETASSESS A |
| Helicopter Pilot | CASA |
| Historian | |
| Homoeopath | |
| Horse Breeder | VETASSESS B |
| Horse Riding Coach or Instructor | VETASSESS D |
| Hospital Pharmacist | APharmC |
| Hospitality, Retail And Service Managers (Nec) | |
| Hotel or Motel Manager | VETASSESS |
| Hotel Service Manager | |
| Human Resource Adviser | |
| Human Resource Manager | AIM |
| Hydrographer | |
| Ict Account Manager | VETASSESS B |
| Ict Business Development Manager | VETASSESS B |
| Ict Customer Support Officer | TRA |
| Ict Managers (Nec) | ACS |
| Ict Project Manager | ACS |
| Ict Quality Assurance Engineer | ACS |
| Ict Sales Representative | VETASSESS B |
| Ict Support And Test Engineers (Nec) | ACS |
| Ict Support Engineer | ACS |
| Ict Support Technicians (Nec) | TRA |
| Ict Systems Test Engineer | ACS |
| Ict Trainer | ACS |
| Illustrator | VETASSESS B |
| Importer or Exporter | |
| Industrial Designer | VETASSESS B |
| Industrial Pharmacist | VETASSESS A |
| Information And Organisation Professionals (Nec) | VETASSESS B |
| Insurance Agent | VETASSESS D |
| Insurance Broker | VETASSESS C |
| Insurance Investigator | |
| Insurance Loss Adjuster | VETASSESS D |
| Insurance Risk Surveyor | |
| Intellectual Property Lawyer | |
| Intelligence Officer | |
| Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (Nz) | VETASSESS C |
| Interior Decorator | |
| Interior Designer | VETASSESS B |
| Interpreter | NAATI |
| Jeweller | TRA |
| Jewellery Designer | VETASSESS B |
| Jockey | |
| Journalists And Other Writers (Nec) | VETASSESS B |
| Judge | |
| Judicial And Other Legal Professionals (Nec) | VETASSESS A |
| Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) | |
| Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori‑Medium Primary School Teacher) | |
| Kaiawhina (Hauora) (Maori Health Assistant) | |
| Kennel Hand | |
| Laboratory Manager | VETASSESS B |
| Landscape Gardener | TRA |
| Law Clerk | |
| Leather Goods Maker | |
| Legal Executive | |
| Legal Secretary | |
| Legislators (Nec) | |
| Liaison Officer | |
| Librarian | VETASSESS A |
| Library Technician | VETASSESS C |
| Licensed Club Manager | |
| Life Science Technician | VETASSESS C |
| Lifeguard | |
| Light Technician | |
| Livestock Farmers (Nec) | VETASSESS B |
| Local Government Legislator | |
| Magistrate | |
| Maintenance Planner | |
| Make Up Artist | TRA |
| Manufacturer | VETASSESS B |
| Marine Surveyor | |
| Marine Transport Professionals (Nec) | |
| Market Research Analyst | |
| Marketing Specialist | VETASSESS B |
| Massage Therapist | VETASSESS C |
| Master Fisher | |
| Mathematician | VETASSESS A |
| Meat Inspector | VETASSESS C |
| Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson | |
| Mechanical Engineering Technician | TRA |
| Media Producer (Excluding Video) | |
| Medical Administrator (Aus) / Medical Superintendent (Nz) | |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | AIMS |
| Medical Technicians (Nec) | VETASSESS E |
| Member Of Parliament | |
| Metal Casting Trades Worker | |
| Metal Fitters And Machinists (Nec) | TRA |
| Metal Polisher | |
| Metallurgical or Materials Technician | VETASSESS C |
| Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (Nz) | AITSL |
| Migration Agent (Aus) / Immigration Consultant (Nz) | |
| Mine Deputy | VETASSESS C |
| Mixed Crop And Livestock Farmer | VETASSESS B |
| Mixed Crop Farmer | VETASSESS B |
| Mixed Livestock Farmer | VETASSESS B |
| Mothercraft Nurse | |
| Multimedia Designer | |
| Music Director | VETASSESS B |
| Music Professionals (Nec) | VETASSESS B |
| Music Teacher (Private Tuition) | VETASSESS B |
| Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer | |
| Naturopath | VETASSESS A |
| Network Administrator | ACS |
| Network Analyst | ACS |
| Newspaper or Periodical Editor | VETASSESS B |
| Nurse Educator | ANMAC/VETASSESS |
| Nurse Manager | ANMAC/VETASSESS |
| Nurse Researcher | ANMAC/VETASSESS |
| Nurseryperson | |
| Nutritionist | VETASSESS A |
| Occupational Health And Safety Adviser | VETASSESS A |
| Office Manager | |
| Operating Theatre Technician | |
| Optical Dispenser (Aus) / Dispensing Optician (Nz) | |
| Optical Mechanic | |
| Organisation And Methods Analyst | VETASSESS B |
| Orthoptist | VETASSESS A |
| Other Sports Coach or Instructor | VETASSESS D |
| Other Sports Official | |
| Painter (Visual Arts) | |
| Park Ranger | |
| Parole or Probation Officer | |
| Pastrycook | TRA |
| Patents Examiner | VETASSESS B |
| Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (Nz) | |
| Performing Arts Technicians (Nec) | VETASSESS D |
| Personal Assistant | |
| Pet Groomer | |
| Pharmacy Technician | VETASSESS E |
| Photographer | VETASSESS B |
| Photographer’s Assistant | |
| Picture Framer | |
| Pig Farmer | VETASSESS B |
| Plastics Technician | |
| Plumbing Inspector | |
| Police Officer | |
| Policy Analyst | |
| Policy And Planning Manager | |
| Post Office Manager | VETASSESS C |
| Potter or Ceramic Artist | |
| Pouako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori‑Medium Primary School Senior Teacher) | |
| Poultry Farmer | VETASSESS B |
| Power Generation Plant Operator | TRA |
| Practice Managers (Nec) | |
| Precision Instrument Maker And Repairer | TRA |
| Pressure Welder | |
| Primary Products Inspectors (Nec) | VETASSESS C |
| Primary School Teacher | AITSL |
| Print Finisher | TRA |
| Print Journalist | VETASSESS B |
| Printing Machinist | TRA |
| Private Tutors And Teachers (Nec) | VETASSESS B |
| Procurement Manager | |
| Production Manager (Forestry) | VETASSESS B |
| Production Manager (Manufacturing) | VETASSESS B |
| Production Manager (Mining) | VETASSESS B |
| Program Director (Television or Radio) | VETASSESS B |
| Program or Project Administrator | VETASSESS C |
| Project Builder | |
| Property Manager | |
| Psychotherapist | |
| Public Relations Manager | |
| Public Relations Professional | VETASSESS B |
| Quality Assurance Manager | VETASSESS B |
| Quarantine Officer | |
| Radio Journalist | |
| Radio Presenter | |
| Railway Station Manager | |
| Real Estate Agency Principal (Aus) / Real Estate Agency Licensee (Nz) | |
| Real Estate Agent | |
| Real Estate Representative | |
| Records Manager | VETASSESS B |
| Recreation Officer (Aus) / Recreation Coordinator (Nz) | VETASSESS B |
| Recruitment Consultant | VETASSESS B |
| Regional Education Manager | |
| Rehabilitation Counsellor | VETASSESS A |
| Research And Development Manager | VETASSESS B |
| Resident Medical Officer | Medical Board of Australia |
| Residential Care Officer | VETASSESS |
| Retail Buyer | VETASSESS D |
| Retail Manager (General) | |
| Retail Pharmacist | APharmC |
| Retirement Village Manager | |
| Roof Tiler | TRA |
| Safety Inspector | |
| Sail Maker | |
| Sales And Marketing Manager | AIM |
| Sales Representative (Industrial Products) | |
| Sales Representative (Medical And Pharmaceutical Products) | |
| Saw Maker And Repairer | |
| School Laboratory Technician | |
| School Principal | VETASSESS A |
| Science Technicians (Nec) | VETASSESS C |
| Screen Printer | |
| Sculptor | |
| Secretary (General) | |
| Security Consultant | |
| Senior Non‑Commissioned Defence Force Member | |
| Shearer | |
| Sheep Farmer | VETASSESS B |
| Ship’s Engineer | |
| Ship’s Master | |
| Ship’s Officer | |
| Shoemaker | |
| Signwriter | TRA |
| Singer | |
| Small Offset Printer | |
| Snowsport Instructor | VETASSESS D |
| Social Professionals (Nec) | VETASSESS A |
| Software Tester | ACS |
| Sound Technician | TRA |
| Specialist Managers (Nec) | VETASSESS B |
| Sports Administrator | |
| Sports Centre Manager | VETASSESS C |
| Sports Development Officer | VETASSESS C |
| Sports Umpire | |
| Sportspersons (Nec) | VETASSESS D |
| Stage Manager | VETASSESS B |
| Stock And Station Agent | |
| Stockbroking Dealer | VETASSESS B |
| Student Counsellor | VETASSESS A |
| Sugar Cane Grower | VETASSESS B |
| Supply And Distribution Manager | AIM |
| Surveying or Spatial Science Technician | |
| Swimming Coach or Instructor | VETASSESS D |
| Systems Administrator | ACS |
| Teacher Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages | VETASSESS |
| Technical Director | VETASSESS B |
| Technical Sales Representatives (Nec) | VETASSESS B |
| Technical Writer | VETASSESS B |
| Technicians And Trades Workers (Nec) | |
| Telecommunications Cable Jointer | |
| Telecommunications Linesworker (Aus) / Telecommunications Line Mechanic (Nz) | TRA |
| Telecommunications Network Planner | |
| Telecommunications Technician | |
| Television Equipment Operator | |
| Television Journalist | VETASSESS B |
| Television Presenter | |
| Tennis Coach | VETASSESS D |
| Textile, Clothing And Footwear Mechanic | TRA |
| Toolmaker | TRA |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | Chinese Medicine Board Of Australia |
| Traditional Maori Health Practitioner | |
| Training And Development Professional | |
| Translator | |
| Transport Company Manager | VETASSESS C |
| Travel Agency Manager | |
| Travel Attendants (Nec) | |
| Tribunal Member | |
| Trust Officer | |
| Turf Grower | |
| University Tutor | |
| Upholsterer | TRA |
| Urban And Regional Planner | VETASSESS A |
| Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (Nz) | VETASSESS B |
| Vehicle Body Builder | TRA |
| Vehicle Painter | |
| Vehicle Trimmer | TRA |
| Veterinary Nurse | VETASSESS D |
| Video Producer | VETASSESS B |
| Visual Arts And Crafts Professionals (Nec) | VETASSESS B |
| Vocational Education Teacher (Aus) / Polytechnic Teacher (Nz) | |
| Watch And Clock Maker And Repairer | TRA |
| Web Administrator | ACS |
| Web Designer | VETASSESS B |
| Web Developer | ACS |
| Welfare Worker | ACWA |
| Wholesaler | |
| Wine Maker | VETASSESS B |
| Wood Machinist | TRA |
| Wood Machinists And Other Wood Trades Workers (Nec) | TRA |
| Wood Turner | |
| Wool Buyer | |
| Wool Classer | |
| Workplace Relations Adviser | |
| Youth Worker | ACWA |
| Zookeeper |
Along with occupations listed on the ROL, skilled occupations included on the MLTSSL are also eligible for this visa.
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
| Occupation | Assessment Authority |
| Chief Executive or Managing Director | AIM |
| Corporate General Manager | AIM |
| Construction Project Manager | VETASSESS A |
| Engineering Manager | Engineers Australia/AIM |
| Child Care Centre Manager | TRA |
| Nursing Clinical Director | ANMAC |
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | VETASSESS A |
| Welfare Centre Manager | ACWA |
| Faculty Head | VETASSESS A |
| Chief Information Officer | ACS |
| Environmental Manager | VETASSESS B |
| Musician (Instrumental) | VETASSESS B |
| Accountant (General) | CPA/ICAA/IPA |
| Management Accountant | CPA/ICAA/IPA |
| Taxation Accountant | CPA/ICAA/IPA |
| External Auditor | CPA/ICAA/IPA |
| Internal Auditor | VETASSESS A |
| Actuary | VETASSESS A |
| Statistician | VETASSESS A |
| Economist | VETASSESS A |
| Land Economist | VETASSESS A |
| Valuer | VETASSESS A |
| Management Consultant | VETASSESS B |
| Architect | AACA |
| Landscape Architect | VETASSESS A |
| Surveyor | SSSI |
| Cartographer | VETASSESS A |
| Other Spatial Scientist | VETASSESS A |
| Chemical Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Materials Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Civil Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Geotechnical Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Quantity Surveyor | AIQS |
| Structural Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Transport Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Electrical Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Electronics Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Industrial Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Mechanical Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Production or Plant Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) | Engineers Australia |
| Petroleum Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Aeronautical Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Agricultural Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Biomedical Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Engineering Technologist | Engineers Australia |
| Environmental Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Naval Architect | Engineers Australia |
| Engineering Professionals (Nec) | Engineers Australia |
| Agricultural Consultant | VETASSESS A |
| Agricultural Scientist | VETASSESS A |
| Forester | VETASSESS A |
| Chemist | VETASSESS |
| Food Technologist | VETASSESS A |
| Environmental Consultant | VETASSESS A |
| Environmental Research Scientist | VETASSESS A |
| Environmental Scientists (Nec) | VETASSESS A |
| Geophysicist | VETASSESS A |
| Hydrogeologist | VETASSESS A |
| Life Scientist (General) | VETASSESS A |
| Biochemist | VETASSESS A |
| Biotechnologist | VETASSESS A |
| Botanist | VETASSESS A |
| Marine Biologist | VETASSESS A |
| Microbiologist | VETASSESS A |
| Zoologist | VETASSESS A |
| Life Scientists (Nec) | VETASSESS A |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | AIMS |
| Veterinarian | AVBC |
| Conservator | VETASSESS B |
| Metallurgist | VETASSESS A |
| Meteorologist | VETASSESS A |
| Physicist | VETASSESS A |
| Natural And Physical Science Professionals (Nec) | VETASSESS A |
| Early Childhood (Pre‑Primary School) Teacher | AITSL |
| Secondary School Teacher | AITSL |
| Special Needs Teacher | AITSL |
| Teacher Of The Hearing Impaired | AITSL |
| Teacher Of The Sight Impaired | AITSL |
| Special Education Teachers (Nec) | AITSL |
| University Lecturer | VETASSESS A |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | AIR |
| Medical Radiation Therapist | AIR |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | ANZSNM |
| Sonographer | AIR |
| Optometrist | OCANZ |
| Orthotist or Prosthetist | AOPA |
| Chiropractor | CCEA |
| Osteopath | ANZOC |
| Occupational Therapist | OTC |
| Physiotherapist | APC |
| Podiatrist | APodC/ANZPAC |
| Audiologist | VETASSESS A |
| Speech Pathologist | SPA |
| General Practitioner | Medical Board of Australia |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | Medical Board of Australia |
| Cardiologist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Clinical Haematologist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Medical Oncologist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Endocrinologist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Gastroenterologist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Intensive Care Specialist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Neurologist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Paediatrician | Medical Board of Australia |
| Renal Medicine Specialist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Rheumatologist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Specialist Physicians (Nec) | Medical Board of Australia |
| Psychiatrist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Surgeon (General) | Medical Board of Australia |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Medical Board of Australia |
| Neurosurgeon | Medical Board of Australia |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | Medical Board of Australia |
| Otorhinolaryngologist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Paediatric Surgeon | Medical Board of Australia |
| Plastic And Reconstructive Surgeon | Medical Board of Australia |
| Urologist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Vascular Surgeon | Medical Board of Australia |
| Dermatologist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Obstetrician And Gynaecologist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Ophthalmologist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Pathologist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Diagnostic And Interventional Radiologist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Radiation Oncologist | Medical Board of Australia |
| Medical Practitioners (Nec) | Medical Board of Australia |
| Midwife | ANMAC |
| Nurse Practitioner | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Child And Family Health) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care And Emergency) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Disability And Rehabilitation) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurses (Nec) | ANMAC |
| Ict Business Analyst | ACS |
| Systems Analyst | ACS |
| Multimedia Specialist | ACS |
| Analyst Programmer | ACS |
| Developer Programmer | ACS |
| Software Engineer | ACS |
| Software And Applications Programmers (Nec) | ACS |
| Ict Security Specialist | ACS |
| Computer Network And Systems Engineer | ACS |
| Telecommunications Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Telecommunications Network Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Barrister | SLAA |
| Solicitor | SLAA |
| Clinical Psychologist | APS |
| Educational Psychologist | APS |
| Organisational Psychologist | APS |
| Psychologists (Nec) | APS |
| Social Worker | AASW |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | Engineers Australia/ VETASSESS |
| Civil Engineering Technician | VETASSESS C |
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | Engineers Australia |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | TRA |
| Radio Communications Technician | TRA |
| Telecommunications Field Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | Engineers Australia |
| Automotive Electrician | TRA |
| Motor Mechanic (General) | TRA |
| Diesel Motor Mechanic | TRA |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | TRA |
| Small Engine Mechanic | TRA |
| Sheetmetal Trades Worker | TRA |
| Metal Fabricator | TRA |
| Welder (First Class) | TRA |
| Fitter (General) | TRA |
| Fitter And Turner | TRA |
| Fitter‑Welder | TRA |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | TRA |
| Locksmith | TRA |
| Panelbeater | TRA |
| Bricklayer | TRA |
| Stonemason | TRA |
| Carpenter And Joiner | TRA |
| Carpenter | TRA |
| Joiner | TRA |
| Painting Trades Worker | TRA |
| Glazier | TRA |
| Fibrous Plasterer | TRA |
| Solid Plasterer | TRA |
| Wall And Floor Tiler | TRA |
| Plumber (General) | TRA |
| Airconditioning And Mechanical Services Plumber | TRA |
| Drainer | TRA |
| Gasfitter | TRA |
| Roof Plumber | TRA |
| Electrician (General) | TRA |
| Electrician (Special Class) | TRA |
| Lift Mechanic | TRA |
| Airconditioning And Refrigeration Mechanic | TRA |
| Technical Cable Jointer | TRA |
| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | TRA |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | TRA |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | TRA |
| Chef | TRA |
| Horse Trainer | TRA |
| Cabinetmaker | TRA |
| Boat Builder And Repairer | TRA |
| Shipwright | TRA |
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