[Updated for 5th March 2019 changes – see summary of changes below the table]
If you are looking to migrate to Australia via the Australia skilled migration pathway, then depending on the visa you are applying for, you would need your occupation to fall under one of two lists.
Formerly know as the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL), they have now been revised and updated into the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).
I encourage you to refer to the actual lists on the Federal Register of Legislation website as there may be changed to them by the time you read this article.
The format the lists are in, although easily understood by migration agents, legal professionals and the like, can be a bit confusing so we have simplified them.
If you think you have an occupation on the list below, please contact us as you may be eligible for an Australian skilled migrant visa.
| Item | Occupation | ANZSCO code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | flower grower | 121212 |
| 2 | grape grower | 121215 |
| 3 | vegetable grower (Aus)/market gardener (NZ) | 121221 |
| 4 | apiarist | 121311 |
| 5 | poultry farmer | 121321 |
| 6 | sales and marketing manager | 131112 |
| 7 | advertising manager | 131113 |
| 8 | corporate services manager | 132111 |
| 9 | finance manager | 132211 |
| 10 | human resource manager | 132311 |
| 11 | research and development manager | 132511 |
| 12 | manufacturer | 133411 |
| 13 | production manager (forestry) | 133511 |
| 14 | production manager (manufacturing) | 133512 |
| 15 | production manager (mining) | 133513 |
| 16 | supply and distribution manager | 133611 |
| 17 | health and welfare services managers (nec) | 134299 |
| 18 | school principal | 134311 |
| 19 | education managers (nec) | 134499 |
| 20 | ICT project manager | 135112 |
| 21 | ICT managers (nec) | 135199 |
| 22 | laboratory manager | 139913 |
| 23 | quality assurance manager | 139914 |
| 24 | specialist managers (nec) except: | 139999 |
| (a) ambassador; or | ||
| (b) archbishop; or | ||
| (c) bishop | ||
| 25 | cafe or restaurant manager | 141111 |
| 26 | hotel or motel manager | 141311 |
| 27 | accommodation and hospitality managers (nec) | 141999 |
| 28 | customer service manager | 149212 |
| 29 | conference and event organiser | 149311 |
| 30 | transport company manager | 149413 |
| 31 | facilities manager | 149913 |
| 32 | music professionals (nec) | 211299 |
| 33 | photographer | 211311 |
| 34 | book or script editor | 212212 |
| 35 | director (film, television, radio or stage) | 212312 |
| 36 | film and video editor | 212314 |
| 37 | program director (television or radio) | 212315 |
| 38 | stage manager | 212316 |
| 39 | technical director | 212317 |
| 40 | video producer | 212318 |
| 41 | copywriter | 212411 |
| 42 | newspaper or periodical editor | 212412 |
| 43 | print journalist | 212413 |
| 44 | technical writer | 212415 |
| 45 | television journalist | 212416 |
| 46 | journalists and other writers (nec) | 212499 |
| 47 | company secretary | 221211 |
| 48 | commodities trader | 222111 |
| 49 | finance broker | 222112 |
| 50 | insurance broker | 222113 |
| 51 | financial brokers (nec) | 222199 |
| 52 | financial market dealer | 222211 |
| 53 | stockbroking dealer | 222213 |
| 54 | financial dealers (nec) | 222299 |
| 55 | financial investment adviser | 222311 |
| 56 | financial investment manager | 222312 |
| 57 | recruitment consultant | 223112 |
| 58 | ICT trainer | 223211 |
| 59 | mathematician | 224112 |
| 60 | gallery or museum curator | 224212 |
| 61 | health information manager | 224213 |
| 62 | records manager | 224214 |
| 63 | librarian | 224611 |
| 64 | organisation and methods analyst | 224712 |
| 65 | patents examiner | 224914 |
| 66 | information and organisation professionals (nec) | 224999 |
| 67 | advertising specialist | 225111 |
| 68 | marketing specialist | 225113 |
| 69 | ICT account manager | 225211 |
| 70 | ICT business development manager | 225212 |
| 71 | ICT sales representative | 225213 |
| 72 | public relations professional | 225311 |
| 73 | technical sales representatives (nec) including education sales representatives | 225499 |
| 74 | fashion designer | 232311 |
| 75 | industrial designer | 232312 |
| 76 | jewellery designer | 232313 |
| 77 | graphic designer | 232411 |
| 78 | illustrator | 232412 |
| 79 | web designer | 232414 |
| 80 | interior designer | 232511 |
| 81 | urban and regional planner | 232611 |
| 82 | geologist | 234411 |
| 83 | primary school teacher | 241213 |
| 84 | middle school teacher (Aus) / intermediate school teacher (NZ) | 241311 |
| 85 | education adviser | 249111 |
| 86 | art teacher (private tuition) | 249211 |
| 87 | dance teacher (private tuition) | 249212 |
| 88 | music teacher (private tuition) | 249214 |
| 89 | private tutors and teachers (nec) | 249299 |
| 90 | teacher of English to speakers of other languages | 249311 |
| 91 | dietitian | 251111 |
| 92 | nutritionist | 251112 |
| 93 | occupational health and safety adviser | 251312 |
| 94 | orthoptist | 251412 |
| 95 | hospital pharmacist | 251511 |
| 96 | industrial pharmacist | 251512 |
| 97 | retail pharmacist | 251513 |
| 98 | health promotion officer | 251911 |
| 99 | health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec) | 251999 |
| 100 | acupuncturist | 252211 |
| 101 | naturopath | 252213 |
| 102 | traditional Chinese medicine practitioner | 252214 |
| 103 | complementary health therapists (nec) | 252299 |
| 104 | dental specialist | 252311 |
| 105 | resident medical officer | 253112 |
| 106 | nurse educator | 254211 |
| 107 | nurse researcher | 254212 |
| 108 | nurse manager | 254311 |
| 109 | web developer | 261212 |
| 110 | software tester | 261314 |
| 111 | database administrator | 262111 |
| 112 | systems administrator | 262113 |
| 113 | network administrator | 263112 |
| 114 | network analyst | 263113 |
| 115 | ICT quality assurance engineer | 263211 |
| 116 | ICT support engineer | 263212 |
| 117 | ICT systems test engineer | 263213 |
| 118 | ICT support and test engineers (nec) | 263299 |
| 119 | judicial and other legal professionals (nec) | 271299 |
| 120 | careers counsellor | 272111 |
| 121 | drug and alcohol counsellor | 272112 |
| 122 | family and marriage counsellor | 272113 |
| 123 | rehabilitation counsellor | 272114 |
| 124 | student counsellor | 272115 |
| 125 | counsellors (nec) | 272199 |
| 126 | psychotherapist | 272314 |
| 127 | interpreter | 272412 |
| 128 | social professionals (nec) | 272499 |
| 129 | recreation officer | 272612 |
| 130 | welfare worker | 272613 |
| 131 | anaesthetic technician | 311211 |
| 132 | cardiac technician | 311212 |
| 133 | medical laboratory technician | 311213 |
| 134 | pharmacy technician | 311215 |
| 135 | medical technicians (nec) | 311299 |
| 136 | meat inspector | 311312 |
| 137 | primary products inspectors (nec) | 311399 |
| 138 | chemistry technician | 311411 |
| 139 | earth science technician | 311412 |
| 140 | life science technician | 311413 |
| 141 | science technicians (nec) | 311499 |
| 142 | architectural draftsperson | 312111 |
| 143 | building inspector | 312113 |
| 144 | architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec) | 312199 |
| 145 | mechanical engineering technician | 312512 |
| 146 | metallurgical or materials technician | 312912 |
| 147 | mine deputy | 312913 |
| 148 | hardware technician | 313111 |
| 149 | ICT customer support officer | 313112 |
| 150 | web administrator | 313113 |
| 151 | ICT support technicians (nec) | 313199 |
| 152 | farrier | 322113 |
| 153 | aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) | 323111 |
| 154 | aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical) | 323112 |
| 155 | aircraft maintenance engineer (structures) | 323113 |
| 156 | metal fitters and machinists (nec) | 323299 |
| 157 | precision instrument maker and repairer | 323314 |
| 158 | toolmaker | 323412 |
| 159 | vehicle body builder | 324211 |
| 160 | vehicle trimmer | 324212 |
| 161 | roof tiler | 333311 |
| 162 | business machine mechanic | 342311 |
| 163 | cabler (data and telecommunications) | 342411 |
| 164 | telecommunications linesworker | 342413 |
| 165 | baker | 351111 |
| 166 | pastrycook | 351112 |
| 167 | butcher or smallgoods maker | 351211 |
| 168 | cook | 351411 |
| 169 | dog handler or trainer | 361111 |
| 170 | animal attendants and trainers (nec) | 361199 |
| 171 | veterinary nurse | 361311 |
| 172 | florist | 362111 |
| 173 | gardener (general) | 362211 |
| 174 | arborist | 362212 |
| 175 | landscape gardener | 362213 |
| 176 | greenkeeper | 362311 |
| 177 | hairdresser | 391111 |
| 178 | print finisher | 392111 |
| 179 | printing machinist | 392311 |
| 180 | dressmaker or tailor | 393213 |
| 181 | upholsterer | 393311 |
| 182 | furniture finisher | 394211 |
| 183 | wood machinist | 394213 |
| 184 | wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec) | 394299 |
| 185 | power generation plant operator | 399213 |
| 186 | jeweller | 399411 |
| 187 | camera operator (film, television or video) | 399512 |
| 188 | make up artist | 399514 |
| 189 | sound technician | 399516 |
| 190 | performing arts technicians (nec) | 399599 |
| 191 | signwriter | 399611 |
| 192 | ambulance officer | 411111 |
| 193 | intensive care ambulance paramedic | 411112 |
| 194 | dental technician | 411213 |
| 195 | diversional therapist | 411311 |
| 196 | enrolled nurse | 411411 |
| 197 | massage therapist | 411611 |
| 198 | community worker | 411711 |
| 199 | disabilities services officer | 411712 |
| 200 | family support worker | 411713 |
| 201 | residential care officer | 411715 |
| 202 | youth worker | 411716 |
| 203 | diving instructor (open water) | 452311 |
| 204 | gymnastics coach or instructor | 452312 |
| 205 | horse riding coach or instructor | 452313 |
| 206 | snowsport instructor | 452314 |
| 207 | swimming coach or instructor | 452315 |
| 208 | other sports coach or instructor | 452317 |
| 209 | sports development officer | 452321 |
| 210 | sportspersons (nec) | 452499 |
| 211 | contract administrator | 511111 |
| 212 | program or project administrator | 511112 |
| 213 | insurance loss adjuster | 599612 |
| 214 | insurance agent | 611211 |
| 215 | retail buyer | 639211 |
Summary of changes to the STSOL – following occupations were removed:
- Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals (ANZSCO code 211499)
- Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic (ANZSCO code 323215)
- Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer (ANZSCO code 323316)
- Chemical Plant Operator (ANZSCO code 399211)
- Library Technician (ANZSCO code 399312)
- Arts Administrator or Manager (ANZSCO code 139911)
- Dancer or Choreographer (ANZSCO code 211112)
- Music Director (ANZSCO code 211212)
- Artistic Director (ANZSCO code 212111)
- Footballer (ANZSCO code 452411)
- Aquaculture Farmer (ANZSCO code 121111)
- Cotton Grower (ANZSCO code 121211)
- Fruit or Nut Grower (ANZSCO code 121213)
- Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (ANZSCO code 121214)
- Mixed Crop Farmer (ANZSCO code 121216)
- Sugar Cane Grower (ANZSCO code 121217)
- Crop Farmers nec (ANZSCO code 121299)
- Beef Cattle Farmer (ANZSCO code 121312)
- Dairy Cattle Farmer (ANZSCO code 121313)
- Mixed Livestock Farmer (ANZSCO code 121317)
- Pig Farmer (ANZSCO code 121318)
- Sheep Farmer (ANZSCO code 121322)
- Livestock Farmers nec (ANZSCO code 121399)
- Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer (ANZSCO code 121411)
- Dentist (ANZSCO code 252312)
- Anaesthetist (ANZSCO code 253211)
- Tennis Coach (ANZSCO code 4542316)
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