Occupation ANZSCO Exclusions
Occupation ANZSCO Exclusions
Chief Executive or Managing Director 111111 457: Excludes:
1. positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
2. positions in a business that have fewer than five employees;
3. positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 90,000.
Corporate General Manager 111211 457: Excludes:
1. positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
2. positions in a business that have fewer than five employees;
3. positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 90,000.
Aquaculture Farmer 121111 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Cotton Grower 121211 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Flower Grower 121212 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Fruit or Nut Grower 121213 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ) 121214 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Grape Grower 121215 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Mixed Crop Farmer 121216 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Sugar Cane Grower 121217 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ) 121221 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Crop Farmers (nec) 121299 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Apiarist 121311 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Beef Cattle Farmer 121312 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Dairy Cattle Farmer 121313 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Horse Breeder 121316 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Mixed Livestock Farmer 121317 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Pig Farmer 121318 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Poultry Farmer 121321 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Sheep Farmer 121322 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Livestock Farmers (nec) 121399 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Mixed Crop & Livestock Farmer 121411 457: Excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Sales & Marketing Manager 131112 457: Excludes:
1. positions based in a front-line retail setting;
2. positions that predominately involve direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis;
3. positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
4. positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 65,000.
Advertising Manager 131113
Corporate Services Manager 132111 457: Excludes:
1. positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
2. positions in a business that have fewer than five employees;
3. positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 80,000.
Finance Manager 132211 457: Minimum of two years relevant work experience required for the position
Supply and Distribution Manager 133611 457: Excludes:
1. positions in a business with an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
2. positions in a business with fewer than five employees;
3. positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 65,000.
Child Care Centre Manager 134111
Nursing Clinical Director 134212
Primary Health Organisation Manager 134213
ICT Project Manager 135112 457: Minimum of two years relevant work experience required for the position
Specialist Managers (nec)� 139999 Excludes Ambassador, Archbishop and Bishop
Cafe or Restaurant Manager 141111 457: Excludes positions in a limited service restaurant. A limited service restaurant includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:
1. fast food or takeaway food services;
2. fast casual restaurants;
3. drinking establishments that offer only a limited food service;
4. limited service cafes including, but not limited to, coffee shops or mall cafes;
5. limited service pizza restaurants.
ENS: Excludes positions in Fast Food or Takeaway Food Service.
Hotel or Motel Manager 141311 457: Excludes positions that predominately involve responsibility for managing hotel or motel staff. The specification does not exclude positions that predominately involve responsibility for organising and controlling the operations of a hotel or motel that may have limited duties requiring management of hotel or motel staff but is not the main function of the position.
Accommodation & Hospitality Managers (nec) 141999
Hair or Beauty Salon Manager 142114 457: Excludes
1. positions that predominately involve hair dressing and/or beauty therapy related non-managerial tasks; or
2. positions in a business that employ fewer than five employees.
Post Office Manager 142115
Fitness Centre Manager 149112
Sports Centre Manager 149113
Customer Service Manager 149212 457: Excludes:
1. positions based in a front-line retail setting;
2. positions that predominately involve direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis;
3. positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
4. positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 65,000.
Conference & Event Organiser 149311 457: Excludes:
1. positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
2. positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 65,000.
Transport Company Manager 149413 457: Excludes:
1. truck driver positions;
2. fleet manager positions;
3. container controller positions;
4. positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
5. positions in a business that have fewer than five employees.
Facilities Manager 149913 457: Excludes:
1. positions that are not located in a commercial building or shopping centre environment;
2. positions that predominately involve the management of the provision of only one particular service to a facility or managing one particular relationship.
Example: a position that manages the cleaning contract for a facility but not other contracts relevant to the facility.
Accountant (General) 221111 457: Excludes:
1. clerical, book keeper and accounting clerk positions;
2. positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
3. positions in a business that have fewer than five employees.
Management Accountant 221112
Taxation Accountant 221113
Company Secretary 221211
External Auditor 221213
Internal Auditor 221214
Commodities Trader 222111
Finance Broker 222112
Insurance Broker 222113
Financial Brokers (nec) 222199
Financial Market Dealer 222211
Stockbroking Dealer 222213
Financial Dealers (nec) 222299
Financial Investment Adviser 222311
Financial Investment Manager 222312
Recruitment Consultant (see Note 23) 223112
ICT Trainer 223211
Actuary 224111
Mathematician 224112
Statistician 224113
Gallery or Museum Curator 224212
Health Information Manager 224213
Records Manager 224214
Economist 224311
Valuer 224512
Librarian 224611
Management Consultant 224711 457: Excludes:
1. positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
2. positions in a business that have fewer than five employees.
Organisation & Methods Analyst 224712
Patents Examiner 224914
Information and Organisation Professionals (nec) 224999 457: Minimum of two years relevant work experience required for the position
Advertising Specialist 225111 457: Minimum of two years relevant work experience required for the position
Marketing Specialist 225113 457: Excludes:
1. positions based in a front-line retail setting;
2. positions that predominately involve direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis;
3. positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
4. positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 65,000.
ICT Account Manager 225211
ICT Business Development Manager 225212
ICT Sales Representative 225213
Public Relations Professional 225311
Technical Sales Representatives (nec) including, but not limited to, education sales representatives 225499 457: Excludes:
1. positions that are based in a front-line retail setting;
2. positions that are based in a call centre and do not require a significant technical knowledge of products;
3. positions that predominantly involve selling educational courses to individual students;
4. positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 65,000.
Architect 232111
Landscape Architect 232112
Surveyor 232212
Cartographer 232213
Other Spatial Scientist 232214
Fashion Designer 232311
Industrial Designer 232312
Jewellery Designer 232313
Graphic Designer 232411 457: Minimum of two years relevant work experience required for the position
Illustrator 232412
Web Designer 232414
Interior Designer 232511
Urban & Regional Planner 232611
Civil Engineer 233211
Geotechnical Engineer 233212
Quantity Surveyor 233213
Structural Engineer 233214
Transport Engineer 233215
Electrical Engineer 233311
Mechanical Engineer 233512
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 233611
Aeronautical Engineer 233911
Agricultural Engineer 233912
Biomedical Engineer 233913
Engineering Technologist 233914
Environmental Engineer 233915
Naval Architect 233916
Engineering Professionals (nec) 233999
Agricultural Consultant 234111
Agricultural Scientist 234112
Forester 234113
Chemist 234211
Wine Maker 234213
Environmental Consultant 234312
Environmental Research Scientist 234313
Environmental Scientists (nec) 234399
Geologist 234411
Botanist 234515
Marine Biologist 234516
Zoologist 234518
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611
Veterinarian 234711
Conservator 234911
Meteorologist 234913
Physicist 234914
Physicist (Medical Physicist only) 234914
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher 241111
Primary School Teacher 241213
Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (NZ) 241311
Secondary School Teacher 241411
Special Needs Teacher 241511
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired 241512
Teacher of the Sight Impaired 241513
Special Education Teachers (nec) 241599
University Lecturer (Suitable for the position of Research Associate or Research Fellow in a University) 242111 457: Minimum of two years relevant work experience required for the position
University Tutor 242112
Education Adviser 249111
Art Teacher (Private Tuition) 249211
Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) 249212
Music Teacher (Private Tuition) 249214
Private Tutors & Teachers (nec) 249299
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages 249311
Dietitian 251111
Nutritionist 251112
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 251211
Medical Radiation Therapist 251212
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 251213
Sonographer 251214
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser 251312
Optometrist 251411
Orthoptist 251412
Hospital Pharmacist 251511
Industrial Pharmacist 251512
Retail Pharmacist 251513
Health Promotion Officer 251911
Orthotist or Prosthetist 251912
Health Diagnostic & Promotion Professionals (nec) 251999
Chiropractor 252111
Osteopath 252112
Acupuncturist 252211
Naturopath 252213
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner 252214
Complementary Health Therapists (nec) 252299
Dental Specialist 252311
Dentist 252312
Occupational Therapist 252411
Physiotherapist 252511
Podiatrist 252611
Audiologist 252711
Speech Pathologist 252712
General Practitioner 253111
Resident Medical Officer 253112
Anaesthetist 253211
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 253311
Cardiologist 253312
Clinical Haematologist 253313
Medical Oncologist 253314
Endocrinologist 253315
Gastroenterologist 253316
Intensive Care Specialist 253317
Neurologist 253318
Paediatrician 253321
Renal Medicine Specialist 253322
Rheumatologist 253323
Thoracic Medicine Specialist 253324
Specialist Physicians (nec) 253399
Psychiatrist 253411
Surgeon (General) 253511
Cardiothoracic Surgeon 253512
Neurosurgeon 253513
Orthopaedic Surgeon 253514
Otorhinolaryngologist 253515
Paediatric Surgeon 253516
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon 253517
Urologist 253518
Vascular Surgeon 253521
Dermatologist 253911
Emergency Medicine Specialist 253912
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 253913
Ophthalmologist 253914
Pathologist 253915
Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist 253917
Radiation Oncologist 253918
Medical Practitioners (nec) 253999
Midwife 254111
Nurse Educator 254211
Nurse Manager 254311
Nurse Practitioner 254411
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 254412
Registered Nurse (Child & Family Health) 254413
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 254414
Registered Nurse (Critical Care & Emergency) 254415
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 254416
Registered Nurse (Disability & Rehabilitation) 254417
Registered Nurse (Medical) 254418
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 254421
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 254422
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 254423
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 254424
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 254425
Registered Nurses (nec) 254499
ICT Business Analyst 261111
Systems Analyst 261112
Multimedia Specialist 261211
Analyst Programmer 261311
Developer Programmer 261312
Software Engineer 261313
Software Tester 261314 457: Minimum of two years relevant work experience required for the position
Software & Applications Programmers (nec) 261399
Database Administrator 262111
ICT Security Specialist 262112
Systems Administrator 262113
Computer Network & Systems Engineer 263111
Network Administrator 263112
Network Analyst 263113
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer 263211
ICT Support Engineer (see Note 20) 263212
ICT Systems Test Engineer 263213 457: Minimum of two years relevant work experience required for the position
Telecommunications Engineer 263311
Telecommunications Network Engineer 263312
Barrister 271111
Judicial & Other Legal Professionals (nec) 271299
Solicitor 271311
Careers Counsellor 272111
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor 272112
Family & Marriage Counsellor 272113
Rehabilitation Counsellor 272114
Student Counsellor 272115
Counsellors (nec) 272199
Minister of Religion 272211 Only available for Subclass 407 (Training) visa
Clinical Psychologist 272311
Educational Psychologist 272312
Organisational Psychologist 272313
Psychotherapist 272314
Psychologists (nec) 272399
Interpreter 272412
Social Professionals (nec) 272499
Social Worker 272511
Recreation Officer 272612
Welfare Worker 272613
Agricultural Technician 311111
Anaesthetic Technician 311211
Cardiac Technician 311212
Medical Laboratory Technician 311213
Pharmacy Technician 311215
Medical Technicians (nec) 311299
Meat Inspector 311312
Primary Products Inspectors (nec) 311399
Chemistry Technician 311411
Earth Science Technician 311412
Life Science Technician 311413
Science Technicians (nec) 311499
Architectural Draftsperson 312111
Building Associate 312112
Building Inspector 312113
Architectural, Building & Surveying Technicians (nec) 312199
Civil Engineering Draftsperson 312211
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 312311
Electrical Engineering Technician 312312
Mechanical Engineering Technician 312512 457: Excludes positions relating to mobile phone repairs.
Metallurgical or Materials Technician 312912
Mine Deputy 312913
Hardware Technician 313111
ICT Customer Support Officer 313112
Web Administrator 313113
Radio Communications Technician 313211
Telecommunications Field Engineer 313212
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist 313214
Automotive Electrician 321111
Motor Mechanic (General) 321211
Diesel Motor Mechanic 321212
Motorcycle Mechanic 321213
Small Engine Mechanic 321214
Farrier 322113
Sheetmetal Trades Worker 322211
Metal Fabricator 322311
Welder (First Class) 322313
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 323112
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) 323113
Fitter (General) 323211
Fitter & Turner 323212
Fitter-Welder 323213
Metal Machinist (First Class) 323214
Textile, Clothing & Footwear Mechanic 323215
Metal Fitters & Machinists (nec) 323299
Locksmith 323313
Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer 323314
Watch & Clock Maker & Repairer 323316
Toolmaker 323412
Panelbeater 324111
Vehicle Body Builder 324211
Vehicle Trimmer 324212
Bricklayer 331111
Carpenter & Joiner 331211
Carpenter 331212
Joiner 331213
Painting Trades Workers 332211
Glazier 333111
Fibrous Plasterer 333211
Solid Plasterer 333212
Roof Tiler 333311
Wall & Floor Tiler 333411
Plumber (General) 334111
Airconditioning & Mechanical Services Plumber 334112
Drainer 334113
Gasfitter 334114
Roof Plumber 334115
Electrician (General) 341111
Electrician (Special Class) 341112
Lift Mechanic 341113
Airconditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic 342111
Technical Cable Jointer 342212
Business Machine Mechanic 342311
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 342313
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) 342314
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 342315
Cabler (Data & Telecommunications) 342411
Telecommunications Linesworker 342413
Baker 351111 457: Excludes positions related to mass or standardised production, including positions based in a franchise or factory, as opposed to specialist production. Positions excluded, but not limited to the following exclusions, are any of the following:
1. positions that involve full or partial production of food product for distribution to another location;
2. positions that predominantly involve the use of pre-prepared food product from another location.
Pastrycook 351112 457: Excludes positions related to mass or standardised production, including positions based in a franchise or factory, as opposed to specialist production. Positions excluded, but not limited to the following exclusions, are any of the following:
1. positions that involve full or partial production of food product for distribution to another location;
2. positions that predominantly involve the use of pre-prepared food product from another location.
Chef 351311 457: Excludes positions involved in mass production in a factory setting and positions in a limited service restaurant. A limited service restaurant includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:
1. fast food or takeaway food services;
2. fast casual restaurants;
3. drinking establishments that offer only a limited food service;
4. limited service cafes including, but not limited to, coffee shops or mall cafes;
5. limited service pizza restaurants.
ENS: Excludes positions in Fast Food or Takeaway Food Service.
Cook 351411 457: Excludes positions involved in mass production in a factory setting and positions in a limited service restaurant. A limited service restaurant includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:
1. fast food or takeaway food services;
2. fast casual restaurants;
3. drinking establishments that offer only a limited food service;
4. limited service cafes including, but not limited to, coffee shops or mall cafes;
5. limited service pizza restaurants.
ENS: Excludes positions in Fast Food or Takeaway Food Service.
Dog Handler or Trainer 361111
Animal Attendants & Trainers (nec) 361199 457: Excludes positions related to animal husbandry including, but not limited to, caring for livestock on a farm setting.
Veterinary Nurse 361311
Florist 362111
Gardener (General) 362211
Arborist 362212
Landscape Gardener 362213
Greenkeeper 362311
Hairdresser 391111 457: Minimum of two years relevant work experience required for the position
Print Finisher 392111
Printing Machinist 392311
Upholsterer 393311
Cabinetmaker 394111
Furniture Finisher 394211
Picture Framer 394212
Wood Machinist 394213
Wood Machinists & Other Wood Trades Workers (nec) 394299
Boat Builder & Repairer 399111
Shipwright 399112
Chemical Plant Operator 399211
Power Generation Plant Operator 399213
Library Technician 399312
Jeweller 399411
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) 399512
Make Up Artist 399514
Sound Technician 399516
Performing Arts Technicians (nec) 399599
Signwriter 399611
Ambulance Officer 411111
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic 411112
Dental Technician 411213
Diversional Therapist 411311
Enrolled Nurse 411411
Massage Therapist 411611 457: Excludes:
1. non full-time positions;
2. positions that are not based in a therapeutic setting;
3. positions involving the provision of non-medical relaxation massage.
Community Worker 411711
Disabilities Services Officer 411712
Family Support Worker 411713
Residential Care Officer 411715
Youth Worker 411716
Diving Instructor (Open Water) 452311
Gymnastics Coach or Instructor 452312
Horse Riding Coach or Instructor 452313
Snowsport Instructor 452314
Swimming Coach or Instructor 452315
Tennis Coach 452316
Other Sports Coach or Instructor 452317
Sports Development Officer 452321
Footballer 452411
Sportspersons (nec) 452499
Contract Administrator 511111 457: Minimum of two years relevant work experience required for the position
Program or Project Administrator 511112
Insurance Loss Adjuster 599612
Insurance Agent 611211
Property Manager 612112
Real Estate Agency Principal 612113
Real Estate Agent 612114
Real Estate Representative 612115
