Skilled Occupation List
Australia Skilled Occupation List
Through its general skilled migration program, the Australian government has devised measures to encourage migrants with experience in sectors where there is a talent shortage. It’s intended to attract those who can help the Australian economy by filling jobs that aren’t filled by locals. As a result, if you intend to live and work in Australia permanently, it would be beneficial to know what the most in-demand vocations are. Increase your chances of obtaining permanent residency by completing a program that will provide you with excellent professional opportunities in disciplines that are in high demand in Australia.
Visas
Our Australian PR visas are available to you if you have the necessary experience and qualifications to work or train in any of the qualified skilled occupations in Australia.
- ENS visa (Employer Nomination Scheme) (subclass 186): This visa allows skilled individuals who have been nominated by their company to permanently live and work in Australia.
- Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494): This visa allows skilled workers to live, work, and study in regional Australia for five years if they are nominated by their regional employers.
- Points-tested stream for skilled independent visas (subclass 189): This Australian PR visa allows skilled people to live and work continuously in Australia after being nominated by their employer.
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): A Points-tested stream nominated by the government. This visa allows skilled professionals to live and work permanently in Australia.
- Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482): This visa permits an employer to sponsor a skilled worker to fill a position for which they are unable to obtain an Australian skilled worker.
Here is the list of the occupations most preferred by Indians in Australia:
| OCCUPATION | ANZSCO CODE | LIST | VISA SUBCLASSES (STREAMS OR TYPE) | ASSESSING AUTHORITY |
| Engineers and Technicians: | ||||
| Civil Engineer | 233211 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | Engineers Australia |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 312212 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | VETASSESS |
| Telecommunications Engineer | 263311 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | Engineers Australia |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 233911 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | Engineers Australia |
| Agricultural Engineer | 233912 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | Engineers Australia |
| Agricultural Technician | 311111 | Regional | 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (M)* | VETASSESS |
| Geotechnical Engineer | 233212 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | Engineers Australia |
| Architect | 232111 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | AACA |
| Architectural Draftsperson | 312111 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | VETASSESS |
| Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec | 312199 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | VETASSESS |
| Agricultural Scientist | 234112 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | VETASSESS |
| Automotive Electrician | 321111 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | TRA |
| Electrical Engineer | 233311 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | Engineers Australia |
| Electronics Engineer | 233411 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | Engineers Australia |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 312211 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | Engineers Australia/VETASSESS |
| Biomedical Engineer | 233913 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | Engineers Australia |
| Biotechnologist | 234514 | MLTSSL | 186, 407, TSS (M) | VETASSESS |
| Air-conditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | TRA |
| Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 342111 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | TRA |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 323111 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | TRA |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 323112 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | TRA |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | 323113 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | TRA |
| Chemistry Technician | 311411 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | VETASSESS |
| Mechanical Engineering Technician | 312512 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S)* | TRA |
| Geologist | 234411 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | VETASSESS |
| Geophysicist | 234412 | MLTSSL | 186, 407, TSS (M) | VETASSESS |
| IT Specialists: | ||||
| Developer Programmer | 261312 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ACS |
| Software Engineer | 261313 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ACS |
| Software Tester | 261314 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | ACS |
| Web Designer | 232414 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | VETASSESS |
| Web Developer | 261212 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | ACS |
| Software and Applications Programmers | 261399 | MLTSSL | 186, 407, TSS (M) | ACS |
| ICT Support Engineer | 263212 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | ACS |
| ICT Support Technicians nec | 313199 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | TRA |
| ICT Systems Test Engineer | 263213 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | ACS |
| ICT Trainer | 223211 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | ACS |
| Analyst Programmer | 261311 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ACS |
| Healthcare Professionals: | ||||
| Biochemist | 234513 | MLTSSL | 186, 407, TSS (M) | VETASSESS |
| Nursing Clinical Director | 134212 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ANMAC |
| Nutritionist | 251112 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | VETASSESS |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | 253913 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | MedBA |
| Pediatric Surgeon | 253516 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | MedBA |
| Pediatrician | 253321 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | MedBA |
| Physicist | 234914 | MLTSSL | See note | VETASSESS (non-medical physicist) / ACPSEM (medical physicists) |
| Physiotherapist | 252511 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | APC |
| Psychiatrist | 253411 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | MedBA |
| Psychologists | 272399 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | APS |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 254413 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 254417 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Pediatrics) | 254425 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Preoperative) | 254423 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurses | 254499 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ANMAC |
| Anesthetic Technician | 311211 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | VETASSESS |
| Anesthetist | 253211 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | MedBA |
| Enrolled Nurse | 411411 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | ANMAC |
| Building and Engineering Technicians | 312999 | Regional | 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (M)* | VETASSESS/Engineers Australia |
| Cardiac Technician | 311212 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | VETASSESS |
| Cardiologist | 253312 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | MedBA |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 253512 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | MedBA |
| Chemical Plant Operator | 399211 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | TRA |
| Chemist | 234211 | MLTSSL | 186, 407, TSS (M) | VETASSESS |
| Gastroenterologist | 253316 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | MedBA |
| General Practitioner | 253111 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | MedBA |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | ASMIRT |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 234611 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | AIMS |
| Medical Oncologist | 253314 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | MedBA |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 253999 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | MedBA |
| Microbiologist | 234517 | MLTSSL | 186, 407, TSS (M) | VETASSESS |
| Education: | ||||
| Middle School Teacher | 241311 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | AITSL |
| Secondary School Teacher | 241411 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | AITSL |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 241111 | MLTSSL | 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M) | AITSL |
| Managerial and Executive: | ||||
| Human Resource Manager | 132311 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | AIM |
| Chief Executive or Managing Director | 111111 | MLTSSL | 186*, 407, TSS (M)* | AIM |
| Company Secretary | 221211 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | VETASSESS |
| Corporate General Manager | 111211 | MLTSSL | 186*, 407, TSS (M)* | AIM |
| Corporate Services Manager | 132111 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S)* | VETASSESS |
| Others Professions: | ||||
| Multimedia Designer | 232413 | Regional | 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (M)* | VETASSESS |
| Multimedia Specialist | 261211 | MLTSSL | 186, 407, TSS (M) | ACS |
| Taxation Accountant | 221113 | MLTSSL | 186*, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),489 (F), 489 (S/T), TSS (M)* | CAANZ/CPAA/IPA |
| Interior Designer | 232511 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | VETASSESS |
| Fashion Designer | 232311 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | VETASSESS |
| Journalists and Other Writers nec | 212499 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) | VETASSESS |
| Market Research Analyst | 225112 | Regional | 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (M)* | VETASSESS |
| Marketing Specialist | 225113 | STSOL | 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S)* | VETASSESS |
What happens if my profession is taken off the list?
If your application or nomination is still pending, the removal of any occupation from the skilled occupation listings will have no effect. Unless your circumstances have changed and you need to file a new nomination application, the same requirements apply if you already have an Australian PR visa. If you move employment or companies and your occupation is no longer on the consolidated list of qualifying skilled occupations, it may have an impact on your application. Please make an appointment with us if you require assistance or guidance.
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