The Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for 2024 outlines various professions in demand across the country, providing pathways for skilled migration under several visa subclasses such as the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189), Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491).
Key Sectors and Occupations:
Healthcare and Medical Professions:
- Doctors and Specialists: General practitioners, neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, and various other specialists are in high demand.
- Nursing: Registered nurses in multiple specializations, such as aged care, mental health, and perioperative care, are essential.
Information Technology:
- Cybersecurity: Specialists in cybersecurity have been newly added due to increased demand.
- Software Development: Roles such as software engineers, developer programmers, and ICT security specialists are crucial.
Engineering and Construction:
- Engineers: Civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineers are needed to support infrastructure projects.
- Construction Managers: Positions like construction project managers and engineering managers are listed.
Education and Social Services:
- Teachers: Early childhood, secondary, and special education teachers are included.
- Social Workers: Roles in various counselling and welfare services are emphasized.
Trade and Technical Occupations:
- Mechanics and Technicians: Automotive electricians, motor mechanics, and various other technicians are required.
- Construction Trades: Occupations such as bricklayers, carpenters, and plumbers are listed.
Skilled Migration Occupation List (SMOL)
The Skilled Migration Occupation List (SMOL) is a detailed list of occupations in demand in Australia. It is used for various skilled migration visa applications. The list helps to identify and fill skill shortages in critical industries, supports economic growth, and guides migration policy.
The Australian government uses three categories in the skills list to manage its skilled migration program:
Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
Medium and Long Term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL)
Regional Occupation List (ROL)
Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
- Purpose: The STSOL is designed for occupations that are in short-term demand in Australia.
- Eligibility: Suitable for applicants who wish to live and work in Australia for a short duration.
- Visa Subclasses: Commonly associated with temporary visas such as the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482) – Short Term stream, Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489), and the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190).
- Review: Regularly reviewed and updated based on labor market needs.
Medium and Long Term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL)
- Purpose: The MLTSSL caters to occupations that are in high demand and are expected to remain in demand in the medium to long term.
- Eligibility: Suitable for applicants seeking permanent residency or longer-term visas.
- Visa Subclasses: Commonly associated with permanent and temporary visas such as the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190), and the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186).
- Review: Updated regularly to reflect the changing needs of the Australian labor market.
Regional Occupation List (ROL)
- Purpose: The ROL supports regional development by providing opportunities for skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia.
- Eligibility: Suitable for applicants willing to live and work in designated regional areas.
- Visa Subclasses: Associated with regional visas such as the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) and the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494).
- Review: Focused on the unique skill needs of regional Australia and is updated to address these specific requirements.
These lists are instrumental in ensuring that the Australian immigration system responds to the evolving demands of the labor market and helps in the strategic planning of the country’s workforce.
List of the most nominated occupations
Engineers and Technicians:
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code | List | Visa Subclasses (Streams or Type) | Assessing Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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:
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code | List | Visa Subclasses (Streams or Type) | Assessing Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 nec | 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:
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code | List | Visa Subclasses (Streams or Type) | Assessing Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (Medical and non-Medical) | 234914 | MLTSSL | See note | VETASSESS / ACPSEM (for 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 (Various Specializations) | Various | 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 |
Please note that some entries like Registered Nurse list various specializations under one ANZSCO code (254499).
Managerial and Executive occupations:
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code | List | Visa Subclasses (Streams or Type) | Assessing Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These occupations are assessed by AIM (Australian Institute of Management) or VETASSESS (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services).
Others Professions:
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code | List | Visa Subclasses (Streams or Type) | Assessing Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These occupations are assessed by various assessing authorities such as VETASSESS, ACS (Australian Computer Society), CAANZ/CPAA/IPA (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand/Certified Practising Accountants Australia/Institute of Public Accountants), depending on the specific occupation.
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