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SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST AUSTRALIA 2019 – THE EASY GUIDE

Skilled Occupation List Australia – a simple list to help get you started on your journey to Australia

Moving to Australia is a dream for many, but more often than not, the process can be a bit of a challenge. In our opinion though, it’s worth every ounce of effort. So don’t give up at the first hurdle. 

Information overload tends to be an obstacle in itself. So, we’ve tried to make it slightly easier for you to get started, particularly if you are wondering if the skilled occupation pathway is for you (there are other pathways).

There are many different types of skilled migration visas, but here are the three main categories:

  • Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). These visas allow you to live and work in Australia for up to 4 years. If your occupation is on this list then you may also qualify for the Skilled Independent Visa.
  • Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). These visas allow you to live and work in Australia for up to 2 years.
  • Regional Occupation List (ROL).

Please note that the conditions of each visa do vary, but take a look below to see if your occupation is listed. If it is, and you’re looking to make the move, take this as a hint of inspiration to start you on your journey.

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Skilled Occupation List Australia

Occupation

Visa Type

Accommodation and Hospitality

STSOL

Accountant

STSOL

Actuary

MLTSSL

Acupuncturist

STSOL

Advertising Manager

STSOL

Advertising Specialist

STSOL

Aeronautical Engineer

MLTSSL

Aeroplane Pilot

MLTSSL

Agricultural Consultant

MLTSSL

Agricultural Engineer

MLTSSL

Agricultural Scientist

MLTSSL

Agricultural Technician

STSOL

Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber

MLTSSL

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

MLTSSL

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)

MLTSSL

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

MLTSSL

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

MLTSSL

Ambulance Officer

STSOL

Amusement Centre Manager

STSOL

Anaesthetic Technician

STSOL

Anaesthetist

MLTSSL

Analyst Programmer

MLTSSL

Animal Attendants and Trainers

STSOL

Apiarist

STSOL

Aquaculture Farmer

MLTSSL

Arborist

MLTSSL

Architect

MLTSSL

Architectural Draftsperson

MLTSSL

Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians

MLTSSL

Art Teacher (Private Tuition)

STSOL

Artistic Director

STSOL

Arts Administrator or Manager

STSOL

Audiologist

MLTSSL

Automotive Electrician

MLTSSL

Baker

STSOL

Barrister

MLTSSL

Beef Cattle Farmer

MLTSSL

Biochemist

MLTSSL

Biomedical Engineer

MLTSSL

Biotechnologist

MLTSSL

Boat Builder and Repairer

MLTSSL

Book or Script Editor

STSOL

Botanist

MLTSSL

Bricklayer

MLTSSL

Building and Engineering Technicians

MLTSSL

Building Inspector

MLTSSL

Business Machine Mechanic

STSOL

Butcher or Smallgoods Maker

STSOL

Cabinetmaker

MLTSSL

Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)

MLTSSL

Cafe or Restaurant Manager

STSOL

Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)

STSOL

Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager

STSOL

Cardiac Technician

MLTSSL

Cardiologist

MLTSSL

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

MLTSSL

Careers Counsellor

MLTSSL

Carpenter

MLTSSL

Carpenter and Joiner

MLTSSL

Cartographer

MLTSSL

Chef

MLTSSL

Chemical Engineer

MLTSSL

Chemical Plant Operator

STSOL

Chemist

MLTSSL

Chemistry Technician

STSOL

Chief Executive or Managing Director

MLTSSL

Chief Information Officer

MLTSSL

Child Care Centre Manager

MLTSSL

Chiropractor

MLTSSL

Cinema or Theatre Manager

Regional

Civil Engineer

MLTSSL

Civil Engineering Draftsperson

MLTSSL

Civil Engineering Technician

MLTSSL

Clinical Coder

Regional

Clinical Haematologist

MLTSSL

Clinical Psychologist

MLTSSL

Commodities Trader

STSOL

Community Arts Worker

ROL

Community Worker

STSOL

Company Secretary

STSOL

Complementary Health Therapists

STSOL

Computer Network and Systems Engineer

MLTSSL

Conference and Event Organiser

STSOL

Conservation Officer

ROL

Conservator

MLTSSL

Construction Estimator

ROL

Construction Project Manager

MLTSSL

Contract Administrator

STSOL

Cook

STSOL

Copywriter

STSOL

Corporate General Manager

MLTSSL

Corporate Services Manager

STSOL

Cotton Grower

STSOL

Counsellors

STSOL

Crop Farmers

STSOL

Customer Service Manager

STSOL

Dairy Cattle Farmer

STSOL

Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)

STSOL

Dancer or Choreographer

STSOL

Database Administrator

STSOL

Dental Hygienist

ROL

Dental Specialist

STSOL

Dental Technician

STSOL

Dental Therapist

ROL

Dentist

STSOL

Dermatologist

MLTSSL

Developer Programmer

MLTSSL

Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist

MLTSSL

Diesel Motor Mechanic

MLTSSL

Dietitian

STSOL

Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)

STSOL

Disabilities Services Officer

STSOL

Diversional Therapist

STSOL

Diving Instructor (Open Water)

STSOL

Dog Handler or Trainer

STSOL

Drainer

MLTSSL

Dressmaker or Tailor

STSOL

Driving Instructor

ROL

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

STSOL

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher

MLTSSL

Earth Science Technician

STSOL

Economist

MLTSSL

Education Adviser

STSOL

Education Managers

STSOL

Educational Psychologist

MLTSSL

Electrical Engineer

MLTSSL

Electrical Engineering Draftsperson

MLTSSL

Electrical Engineering Technician

MLTSSL

Electrical Lines worker

ROL

Electrician (General)

MLTSSL

Electrician (Special Class)

MLTSSL

Electronic Equipment Trades Worker

MLTSSL

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker

MLTSSL

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker

MLTSSL

Electronics Engineer

MLTSSL

Emergency Medicine Specialist

MLTSSL

Emergency Service Worker

ROL

Endocrinologist

MLTSSL

Engineering Manager

MLTSSL

Engineering Professionals

MLTSSL

Engineering Technologist

MLTSSL

Enrolled Nurse

STSOL

Environmental Consultant

MLTSSL

Environmental Engineer

MLTSSL

Environmental Health Officer

ROL

Environmental Manager

MLTSSL

Environmental Research Scientist

MLTSSL

Environmental Scientists

MLTSSL

Exercise Physiologist

ROL

External Auditor

MLTSSL

Facilities Manager

STSOL

Faculty Head

MLTSSL

Family and Marriage Counsellor

STSOL

Family Support Worker

STSOL

Farrier

STSOL

Fashion Designer

STSOL

Fibrous Plasterer

MLTSSL

Film and Video Editor

STSOL

Finance Broker

STSOL

Finance Manager

STSOL

Financial Brokers

STSOL

Financial Dealers

STSOL

Financial Institution Branch Manager

ROL

Financial Investment Adviser

STSOL

Financial Investment Manager

STSOL

Financial Market Dealer

STSOL

First Aid Trainer

ROL

Fitness Centre Manager

ROL

Fitter (General)

MLTSSL

Fitter and Turner

MLTSSL

Fitter-Welder

MLTSSL

Flight Attendant

ROL

Floor Finisher

ROL

Florist

STSOL

Flower Grower

STSOL

Flying Instructor

ROL

Food Technologist

MLTSSL

Footballer

STSOL

Forester

MLTSSL

Fruit or Nut Grower

STSOL

Funeral Workers

ROL

Furniture Finisher

STSOL

Gallery or Museum Curator

STSOL

Gardener (General)

STSOL

Gas or Petroleum Operator

ROL

Gasfitter

MLTSSL

Gastroenterologist

MLTSSL

General Practitioner

MLTSSL

Geologist

STSOL

Geophysicist

MLTSSL

Geotechnical Engineer

MLTSSL

Glazier

MLTSSL

Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower

STSOL

Grape Grower

STSOL

Graphic Designer

STSOL

Greenkeeper

STSOL

Gymnastics Coach or Instructor

STSOL

Hairdresser

STSOL

Hardware Technician

STSOL

Health and Welfare Services Managers

STSOL

Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals

STSOL

Health Information Manager

STSOL

Health Promotion Officer

STSOL

Helicopter Pilot

ROL

Horse Breeder

ROL

Horse Riding Coach or Instructor

STSOL

Horse Trainer

MLTSSL

Hospital Pharmacist

STSOL

Hotel or Motel Manager

STSOL

Human Resource Adviser

ROL

Human Resource Manager

STSOL

Hydrogeologist

MLTSSL

ICT Account Manager

STSOL

ICT Business Analyst

MLTSSL

ICT Business Development Manager

STSOL

ICT Customer Support Officer

STSOL

ICT Managers

STSOL

ICT Project Manager

STSOL

ICT Quality Assurance Engineer

STSOL

ICT Sales Representative

STSOL

ICT Security Specialist

MLTSSL

ICT Support and Test Engineers

STSOL

ICT Support Engineer

STSOL

ICT Support Technicians

STSOL

ICT Systems Test Engineer

STSOL

ICT Trainer

STSOL

Illustrator

STSOL

Industrial Designer

STSOL

Industrial Engineer

MLTSSL

Industrial Pharmacist

STSOL

Information and Organisation Professionals

STSOL

Insurance Agent

STSOL

Insurance Broker

STSOL

Insurance Loss Adjuster

STSOL

Intellectual Property Lawyer

ROL

Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic

STSOL

Intensive Care Specialist

MLTSSL

Interior Designer

STSOL

Internal Auditor

MLTSSL

Interpreter

STSOL

Jeweller

STSOL

Jewellery Designer

STSOL

Jockey

ROL

Joiner

MLTSSL

Journalists and Other Writers

STSOL

Judicial and Other Legal Professionals

STSOL

Laboratory Manager

STSOL

Land Economist

MLTSSL

Landscape Architect

MLTSSL

Landscape Gardener

STSOL

Liaison Officer

ROL

Librarian

STSOL

Library Technician

STSOL

Life Science Technician

STSOL

Life Scientist (General)

MLTSSL

Life Scientists

MLTSSL

Lift Mechanic

MLTSSL

Livestock Farmers

STSOL

Locksmith

MLTSSL

Maintenance Planner

ROL

Make Up Artist

STSOL

Management Accountant

MLTSSL

Management Consultant

MLTSSL

Manufacturer

STSOL

Marine Biologist

MLTSSL

Market Research Analyst

ROL

Marketing Specialist

STSOL

Massage Therapist

STSOL

Materials Engineer

MLTSSL

Mathematician

STSOL

Meat Inspector

STSOL

Mechanical Engineer

MLTSSL

Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

ROL

Mechanical Engineering Technician

STSOL

Medical Administrator

ROL

Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

MLTSSL

Medical Laboratory Scientist

MLTSSL

Medical Laboratory Technician

STSOL

Medical Oncologist

MLTSSL

Medical Practitioners

MLTSSL

Medical Radiation Therapist

MLTSSL

Medical Technicians

STSOL

Metal Fabricator

MLTSSL

Metal Fitters and Machinists

STSOL

Metal Machinist (First Class)

MLTSSL

Metallurgical or Materials Technician

STSOL

Metallurgist

MLTSSL

Meteorologist

MLTSSL

Microbiologist

MLTSSL

Middle School Teacher

STSOL

Midwife

MLTSSL

Mine Deputy

STSOL

Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

MLTSSL

Minister of Religion

STSOL

Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer

STSOL

Mixed Crop Farmer

STSOL

Mixed Livestock Farmer

STSOL

Motor Mechanic (General)

MLTSSL

Motorcycle Mechanic

MLTSSL

Multimedia Designer

ROL

Multimedia Specialist

MLTSSL

Music Director

STSOL

Music Professionals

STSOL

Music Teacher (Private Tuition)

STSOL

Musician (Instrumental)

MLTSSL

Natural and Physical Science Professionals

MLTSSL

Naturopath

STSOL

Naval Architect

MLTSSL

Network Administrator

STSOL

Network Analyst

STSOL

Neurologist

MLTSSL

Neurosurgeon

MLTSSL

Newspaper or Periodical Editor

STSOL

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

MLTSSL

Nurse Educator

STSOL

Nurse Manager

STSOL

Nurse Practitioner

MLTSSL

Nurse Researcher

STSOL

Nurseryperson

ROL

Nursing Clinical Director

MLTSSL

Nutritionist

STSOL

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

MLTSSL

Occupational Health and Safety Adviser

STSOL

Occupational Therapist

MLTSSL

Operating Theatre Technician

ROL

Ophthalmologist

MLTSSL

Optometrist

MLTSSL

Organisation and Methods Analyst

STSOL

Organisational Psychologist

MLTSSL

Orthopaedic Surgeon

MLTSSL

Orthoptist

STSOL

Orthotist or Prosthetist

MLTSSL

Osteopath

MLTSSL

Other Spatial Scientist

MLTSSL

Other Sports Coach or Instructor

STSOL

Otorhinolaryngologist

MLTSSL

Paediatric Surgeon

MLTSSL

Paediatrician

MLTSSL

Painting Trades Worker

MLTSSL

Panelbeater

MLTSSL

Pastrycook

STSOL

Patents Examiner

STSOL

Pathologist

MLTSSL

Pathology Collector

ROL

Performing Arts Technicians

STSOL

Petroleum Engineer

MLTSSL

Pharmacy Technician

STSOL

Photographer

STSOL

Physicist

MLTSSL

Physiotherapist

MLTSSL

Pig Farmer

STSOL

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

MLTSSL

Plumber (General)

MLTSSL

Podiatrist

MLTSSL

Policy Analyst

ROL

Policy and Planning Manager

ROL

Post Office Manager

ROL

Poultry Farmer

STSOL

Power Generation Plant Operator

STSOL

Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer

STSOL

Pressure Welder

MLTSSL

Primary Health Organisation Manager

MLTSSL

Primary Products Inspectors

STSOL

Primary School Teacher

STSOL

Print Finisher

STSOL

Print Journalist

STSOL

Printing Machinist

STSOL

Private Tutors and Teachers

STSOL

Procurement Manager

ROL

Production Manager (Forestry)

STSOL

Production Manager (Manufacturing)

STSOL

Production Manager (Mining)

STSOL

Production or Plant Engineer

MLTSSL

Program Director (Television or Radio)

STSOL

Program or Project Administrator

STSOL

Project Builder

ROL

Property Manager

ROL

Psychiatrist

MLTSSL

Psychologists

MLTSSL

Psychotherapist 272314

STSOL

Public Relations Manager

ROL

Public Relations Professional

STSOL

Quality Assurance Manager

STSOL

Quantity Surveyor

MLTSSL

Radiation Oncologist

MLTSSL

Radiocommunications Technician

MLTSSL

Real Estate Representative

ROL

Records Manager

STSOL

Recreation Officer

STSOL

Recruitment Consultant

STSOL

Regional Education Manager

ROL

Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

MLTSSL

Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)

MLTSSL

Registered Nurse (Community Health)

MLTSSL

Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)

MLTSSL

Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)

MLTSSL

Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)

MLTSSL

Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)

MLTSSL

Registered Nurse (Medical)

MLTSSL

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

MLTSSL

Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)

MLTSSL

Registered Nurse (Perioperative)

MLTSSL

Registered Nurse (Surgical)

MLTSSL

Registered Nurses

MLTSSL

Rehabilitation Counsellor

STSOL

Renal Medicine Specialist

MLTSSL

Research and Development Manager

STSOL

Resident Medical Officer

STSOL

Residential Care Officer

STSOL

Retail Buyer

STSOL

Retail Pharmacist

STSOL

Rheumatologist

MLTSSL

Roof Plumber

MLTSSL

Roof Tiler

STSOL

Safety Inspector

ROL

Sales and Marketing Manager

STSOL

School Principal

STSOL

Science Technicians

STSOL

Secondary School Teacher

MLTSSL

Sheep Farmer

STSOL

Sheetmetal Trades Worker

MLTSSL

Ship’s Master

ROL

Shipwright

MLTSSL

Signwriter

STSOL

Small Engine Mechanic

MLTSSL

Snowsport Instructor

STSOL

Social Professionals

STSOL

Social Worker

MLTSSL

Software and Applications Programmers

MLTSSL

Software Engineer

MLTSSL

Software Tester

STSOL

Solicitor

MLTSSL

Solid Plasterer

MLTSSL

Sonographer

MLTSSL

Sound Technician

STSOL

Special Education Teachers

MLTSSL

Special Needs Teacher

MLTSSL

Specialist Managers

STSOL

Specialist Physician (General Medicine)

MLTSSL

Specialist Physicians

MLTSSL

Speech Pathologist

MLTSSL

Sports Administrator

ROL

Sports Centre Manager

ROL

Sports Development Officer

STSOL

Sportspersons

STSOL

Stage Manager

STSOL

Statistician

MLTSSL

Stockbroking Dealer

STSOL

Stonemason

MLTSSL

Structural Engineer

MLTSSL

Student Counsellor

STSOL

Sugar Cane Grower

STSOL

Supply and Distribution Manager

STSOL

Surgeon (General)

MLTSSL

Surveying or Spatial Science Technician

ROL

Surveyor

MLTSSL

Swimming Coach or Instructor

STSOL

Systems Administrator

STSOL

Systems Analyst

MLTSSL

Taxation Accountant

MLTSSL

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

STSOL

Teacher of the Hearing Impaired

MLTSSL

Teacher of the Sight Impaired

MLTSSL

Technical Cable Jointer

MLTSSL

Technical Director

STSOL

Technical Sales Representatives

STSOL

Technical Writer

STSOL

Telecommunications Engineer

MLTSSL

Telecommunications Field Engineer

MLTSSL

Telecommunications Linesworker

STSOL

Telecommunications Network Engineer

MLTSSL

Telecommunications Network Planner

MLTSSL

Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist

MLTSSL

Television Journalist

STSOL

Tennis Coach

STSOL

Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic

STSOL

Thoracic Medicine Specialist

MLTSSL

Toolmaker

STSOL

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

STSOL

Translator

ROL

Transport Company Manager

STSOL

Transport Engineer

MLTSSL

University Lecturer

MLTSSL

Upholsterer

STSOL

Urban and Regional Planner

STSOL

Urologist

MLTSSL

Valuer

MLTSSL

Vascular Surgeon

MLTSSL

Vegetable Grower

STSOL

Vehicle Body Builder

STSOL

Vehicle Painter

ROL

Vehicle Trimmer

STSOL

Veterinarian

MLTSSL

Veterinary Nurse

STSOL

Video Producer

STSOL

Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals

STSOL

Vocational Education Teacher

ROL

Wall and Floor Tiler

MLTSSL

Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer

STSOL

Web Administrator

STSOL

Web Designer

STSOL

Web Developer

STSOL

Welder (First Class)

MLTSSL

Welfare Centre Manager

MLTSSL

Welfare Worker

STSOL

Wine Maker

ROL

Wood Machinist

STSOL

Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers

STSOL

Workplace Relations Adviser

STSOL

Youth Worker

STSOL

Zookeeper

ROL

Zoologist

MLTSSL

 

IMPORTANT: I am re-posting this article after receiving so many questions about which occupations are on the skilled-migration list. Please note that Take Me To Australia is not a migration agent. The occupation list above was sourced at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au Information in relation to visas can be updated regularly, and we highly recommend you seek the assistance of a trusted migration agent and always look for any recent updates at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list

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