SHORT TERM SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST
This list replaced the Consolidated Occupation List on19th April 2017.
Occupation | ANZSCO | Assessing Authority |
Chief Executive or Managing Director | 111111 | AIM |
Corporate General Manager | 111211 | AIM |
Aquaculture Farmer | 121111 | VETASSESS |
Cotton Grower | 121211 | VETASSESS |
Flower Grower | 121212 | VETASSESS |
Fruit or Nut Grower | 121213 | VETASSESS |
Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ) | 121214 | VETASSESS |
Grape Grower | 121215 | VETASSESS |
Mixed Crop Farmer | 121216 | VETASSESS |
Sugar Cane Grower | 121217 | VETASSESS |
Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ) | 121221 | VETASSESS |
Crop Farmers (nec) | 121299 | VETASSESS |
Apiarist | 121311 | VETASSESS |
Beef Cattle Farmer | 121312 | VETASSESS |
Dairy Cattle Farmer | 121313 | VETASSESS |
Horse Breeder | 121316 | VETASSESS |
Mixed Livestock Farmer | 121317 | VETASSESS |
Pig Farmer | 121318 | VETASSESS |
Poultry Farmer | 121321 | VETASSESS |
Sheep Farmer | 121322 | VETASSESS |
Livestock Farmers (nec) | 121399 | VETASSESS |
Mixed Crop & Livestock Farmer | 121411 | VETASSESS |
Sales & Marketing Manager | 131112 | AIM |
Advertising Manager | 131113 | AIM |
Corporate Services Manager | 132111 | VETASSESS |
Finance Manager | 132211 | CPAA/ICAA/IPA |
Human Resource Manager | 132311 | AIM |
Construction Project Manager | 133111 | VETASSESS |
Engineering Manager | 133211 | Engineers Australia/AIM |
Manufacturer | 133411 | VETASSESS |
Production Manager (Forestry) | 133511 | VETASSESS |
Supply and Distribution Manager | 133611 | AIM |
Child Care Centre Manager | 134111 | TRA |
Nursing Clinical Director | 134212 | ANMAC |
Primary Health Organisation Manager | 134213 | VETASSESS |
Welfare Centre Manager | 134214 | ACWA/VETASSESS |
Health & Welfare Services Managers (nec) | 134299 | VETASSESS |
School Principal | 134311 | VETASSESS |
Faculty Head | 134411 | VETASSESS |
Education Managers (nec) | 134499 | VETASSESS |
Chief Information Officer | 135111 | ACS |
ICT Project Manager | 135112 | ACS |
ICT Managers (nec) | 135199 | ACS |
Arts Administrator or Manager | 139911 | VETASSESS |
Environmental Manager | 139912 | VETASSESS |
Laboratory Manager | 139913 | VETASSESS |
Quality Assurance Manager | 139914 | VETASSESS |
Specialist Managers (nec)� | 139999 | VETASSESS |
Cafe or Restaurant Manager | 141111 | VETASSESS |
Hotel or Motel Manager | 141311 | VETASSESS |
Accommodation & Hospitality Managers (nec) | 141999 | VETASSESS |
Hair or Beauty Salon Manager | 142114 | VETASSESS |
Post Office Manager | 142115 | VETASSESS |
Fitness Centre Manager | 149112 | VETASSESS |
Sports Centre Manager | 149113 | VETASSESS |
Customer Service Manager | 149212 | VETASSESS |
Conference & Event Organiser | 149311 | VETASSESS |
Fleet Manager | 149411 | VETASSESS |
Transport Company Manager | 149413 | VETASSESS |
Facilities Manager | 149913 | VETASSESS |
Equipment Hire Manager | 149915 | VETASSESS |
Dancer or Choreographer | 211112 | VETASSESS |
Musician (Instrumental) | 211213 | VETASSESS |
Photographer | 211311 | VETASSESS |
Visual Arts & Crafts Professionals (nec) | 211499 | VETASSESS |
Book or Script Editor | 212212 | VETASSESS |
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | 212312 | VETASSESS |
Film & Video Editor | 212314 | VETASSESS |
Program Director (Television or Radio) | 212315 | VETASSESS |
Stage Manager | 212316 | VETASSESS |
Technical Director | 212317 | VETASSESS |
Video Producer | 212318 | VETASSESS |
Copywriter | 212411 | VETASSESS |
Newspaper or Periodical Editor | 212412 | VETASSESS |
Print Journalist | 212413 | VETASSESS |
Technical Writer | 212415 | VETASSESS |
Television Journalist | 212416 | VETASSESS |
Journalists & Other Writers (nec) | 212499 | VETASSESS |
Accountant (General) | 221111 | CPA/ICAA/IPA |
Management Accountant | 221112 | CPA/ICAA/IPA |
Taxation Accountant | 221113 | CPA/ICAA/IPA |
Company Secretary | 221211 | VETASSESS |
External Auditor | 221213 | CPA/ICAA/IPA |
Internal Auditor | 221214 | VETASSESS |
Commodities Trader | 222111 | VETASSESS |
Finance Broker | 222112 | VETASSESS |
Insurance Broker | 222113 | VETASSESS |
Financial Brokers (nec) | 222199 | VETASSESS |
Financial Market Dealer | 222211 | VETASSESS |
Stockbroking Dealer | 222213 | VETASSESS |
Financial Dealers (nec) | 222299 | VETASSESS |
Financial Investment Adviser | 222311 | VETASSESS |
Financial Investment Manager | 222312 | VETASSESS |
Recruitment Consultant (see Note 23) | 223112 | VETASSESS |
ICT Trainer | 223211 | ACS |
Actuary | 224111 | VETASSESS |
Mathematician | 224112 | VETASSESS |
Statistician | 224113 | VETASSESS |
Gallery or Museum Curator | 224212 | VETASSESS |
Health Information Manager | 224213 | VETASSESS |
Records Manager | 224214 | VETASSESS |
Economist | 224311 | VETASSESS |
Land Economist | 224511 | VETASSESS |
Valuer | 224512 | VETASSESS |
Librarian | 224611 | VETASSESS |
Management Consultant | 224711 | VETASSESS |
Organisation & Methods Analyst | 224712 | VETASSESS |
Patents Examiner | 224914 | VETASSESS |
Information and Organisation Professionals (nec) | 224999 | VETASSESS |
Advertising Specialist | 225111 | VETASSESS |
Marketing Specialist | 225113 | VETASSESS |
ICT Account Manager | 225211 | VETASSESS |
ICT Business Development Manager | 225212 | VETASSESS |
ICT Sales Representative | 225213 | VETASSESS |
Public Relations Professional | 225311 | VETASSESS |
Technical Sales Representatives (nec) including, but not limited to, education sales representatives | 225499 | VETASSESS |
Architect | 232111 | AACA |
Landscape Architect | 232112 | VETASSESS |
Surveyor | 232212 | SSSI |
Cartographer | 232213 | VETASSESS |
Other Spatial Scientist | 232214 | VETASSESS |
Fashion Designer | 232311 | VETASSESS |
Industrial Designer | 232312 | VETASSESS |
Jewellery Designer | 232313 | VETASSESS |
Graphic Designer | 232411 | VETASSESS |
Illustrator | 232412 | VETASSESS |
Web Designer | 232414 | VETASSESS |
Interior Designer | 232511 | VETASSESS |
Urban & Regional Planner | 232611 | VETASSESS |
Civil Engineer | 233211 | Engineers Australia |
Geotechnical Engineer | 233212 | Engineers Australia |
Quantity Surveyor | 233213 | AIQS |
Structural Engineer | 233214 | Engineers Australia |
Transport Engineer | 233215 | Engineers Australia |
Electrical Engineer | 233311 | Engineers Australia |
Mechanical Engineer | 233512 | Engineers Australia |
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 233611 | Engineers Australia |
Aeronautical Engineer | 233911 | Engineers Australia |
Agricultural Engineer | 233912 | Engineers Australia |
Biomedical Engineer | 233913 | Engineers Australia |
Engineering Technologist | 233914 | Engineers Australia |
Environmental Engineer | 233915 | Engineers Australia |
Naval Architect | 233916 | Engineers Australia |
Engineering Professionals (nec) | 233999 | Engineers Australia |
Agricultural Consultant | 234111 | VETASSESS |
Agricultural Scientist | 234112 | VETASSESS |
Forester | 234113 | VETASSESS |
Chemist | 234211 | VETASSESS |
Wine Maker | 234213 | VETASSESS |
Environmental Consultant | 234312 | VETASSESS |
Environmental Research Scientist | 234313 | VETASSESS |
Environmental Scientists (nec) | 234399 | VETASSESS |
Geologist | 234411 | VETASSESS |
Botanist | 234515 | VETASSESS |
Marine Biologist | 234516 | VETASSESS |
Zoologist | 234518 | VETASSESS |
Medical Laboratory Scientist | 234611 | AIMS |
Veterinarian | 234711 | AVBC |
Conservator | 234911 | VETASSESS |
Meteorologist | 234913 | VETASSESS |
Physicist | 234914 | VETASSESS |
Physicist (Medical Physicist only) | 234914 | ACPSEM |
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher | 241111 | AITSL |
Primary School Teacher | 241213 | AITSL |
Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (NZ) | 241311 | AITSL |
Secondary School Teacher | 241411 | AITSL |
Special Needs Teacher | 241511 | AITSL |
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | 241512 | AITSL |
Teacher of the Sight Impaired | 241513 | AITSL |
Special Education Teachers (nec) | 241599 | AITSL |
University Lecturer (Suitable for the position of Research Associate or Research Fellow in a University) | 242111 | VETASSESS |
University Tutor | 242112 | VETASSESS |
Education Adviser | 249111 | VETASSESS |
Art Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249211 | VETASSESS |
Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249212 | VETASSESS |
Music Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249214 | VETASSESS |
Private Tutors & Teachers (nec) | 249299 | VETASSESS |
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages | 249311 | VETASSESS |
Dietitian | 251111 | DAA |
Nutritionist | 251112 | VETASSESS |
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 | AIR |
Medical Radiation Therapist | 251212 | AIR |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 251213 | ANZSNM |
Sonographer | 251214 | AIR |
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | 251312 | VETASSESS |
Optometrist | 251411 | OCANZ |
Orthoptist | 251412 | VETASSESS |
Hospital Pharmacist | 251511 | APharmC |
Industrial Pharmacist | 251512 | VETASSESS |
Retail Pharmacist | 251513 | APharmC |
Health Promotion Officer | 251911 | VETASSESS |
Orthotist or Prosthetist | 251912 | VETASSESS |
Health Diagnostic & Promotion Professionals (nec) | 251999 | VETASSESS |
Chiropractor | 252111 | CCEA |
Osteopath | 252112 | ANZOC |
Acupuncturist | 252211 | VETASSESS |
Naturopath | 252213 | VETASSESS |
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | 252214 | Chinese Medicine Board Of Australia |
Complementary Health Therapists (nec) | 252299 | VETASSESS |
Dental Specialist | 252311 | ADC |
Dentist | 252312 | ADC |
Occupational Therapist | 252411 | OTC |
Physiotherapist | 252511 | APC |
Podiatrist | 252611 | APodC/ANZPAC |
Audiologist | 252711 | VETASSESS |
Speech Pathologist | 252712 | SPA |
General Practitioner | 253111 | Medical Board of Australia |
Resident Medical Officer | 253112 | Medical Board of Australia |
Anaesthetist | 253211 | Medical Board of Australia |
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 253311 | Medical Board of Australia |
Cardiologist | 253312 | Medical Board of Australia |
Clinical Haematologist | 253313 | Medical Board of Australia |
Medical Oncologist | 253314 | Medical Board of Australia |
Endocrinologist | 253315 | Medical Board of Australia |
Gastroenterologist | 253316 | Medical Board of Australia |
Intensive Care Specialist | 253317 | Medical Board of Australia |
Neurologist | 253318 | Medical Board of Australia |
Paediatrician | 253321 | Medical Board of Australia |
Renal Medicine Specialist | 253322 | Medical Board of Australia |
Rheumatologist | 253323 | Medical Board of Australia |
Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 253324 | Medical Board of Australia |
Specialist Physicians (nec) | 253399 | Medical Board of Australia |
Psychiatrist | 253411 | Medical Board of Australia |
Surgeon (General) | 253511 | Medical Board of Australia |
Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 253512 | Medical Board of Australia |
Neurosurgeon | 253513 | Medical Board of Australia |
Orthopaedic Surgeon | 253514 | Medical Board of Australia |
Otorhinolaryngologist | 253515 | Medical Board of Australia |
Paediatric Surgeon | 253516 | Medical Board of Australia |
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon | 253517 | Medical Board of Australia |
Urologist | 253518 | Medical Board of Australia |
Vascular Surgeon | 253521 | Medical Board of Australia |
Dermatologist | 253911 | Medical Board of Australia |
Emergency Medicine Specialist | 253912 | Medical Board of Australia |
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist | 253913 | Medical Board of Australia |
Ophthalmologist | 253914 | Medical Board of Australia |
Pathologist | 253915 | Medical Board of Australia |
Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist | 253917 | Medical Board of Australia |
Radiation Oncologist | 253918 | Medical Board of Australia |
Medical Practitioners (nec) | 253999 | Medical Board of Australia |
Midwife | 254111 | ANMAC |
Nurse Educator | 254211 | ANMAC/VETASSESS |
Nurse Manager | 254311 | ANMAC/VETASSESS |
Nurse Practitioner | 254411 | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Child & Family Health) | 254413 | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Critical Care & Emergency) | 254415 | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Disability & Rehabilitation) | 254417 | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 | ANMAC |
Registered Nurses (nec) | 254499 | ANMAC |
ICT Business Analyst | 261111 | ACS |
Systems Analyst | 261112 | ACS |
Multimedia Specialist | 261211 | ACS |
Analyst Programmer | 261311 | ACS |
Developer Programmer | 261312 | ACS |
Software Engineer | 261313 | ACS |
Software Tester | 261314 | ACS |
Software & Applications Programmers (nec) | 261399 | ACS |
Database Administrator | 262111 | ACS |
ICT Security Specialist | 262112 | ACS |
Systems Administrator | 262113 | ACS |
Computer Network & Systems Engineer | 263111 | ACS |
Network Administrator | 263112 | ACS |
Network Analyst | 263113 | ACS |
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | 263211 | ACS |
ICT Support Engineer (see Note 20) | 263212 | ACS |
ICT Systems Test Engineer | 263213 | ACS |
Telecommunications Engineer | 263311 | Engineers Australia |
Telecommunications Network Engineer | 263312 | Engineers Australia |
Barrister | 271111 | SLAA |
Judicial & Other Legal Professionals (nec) | 271299 | VETASSESS |
Solicitor | 271311 | SLAA |
Careers Counsellor | 272111 | VETASSESS |
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor | 272112 | VETASSESS |
Family & Marriage Counsellor | 272113 | VETASSESS |
Rehabilitation Counsellor | 272114 | VETASSESS |
Student Counsellor | 272115 | VETASSESS |
Counsellors (nec) | 272199 | VETASSESS |
Minister of Religion | 272211 | VETASSESS |
Clinical Psychologist | 272311 | APS |
Educational Psychologist | 272312 | APS |
Organisational Psychologist | 272313 | APS |
Psychotherapist | 272314 | VETASSESS |
Psychologists (nec) | 272399 | APS |
Interpreter | 272412 | NAATI |
Social Professionals (nec) | 272499 | VETASSESS |
Social Worker | 272511 | AASW |
Recreation Officer | 272612 | VETASSESS |
Welfare Worker | 272613 | ACWA |
Agricultural Technician | 311111 | VETASSESS |
Anaesthetic Technician | 311211 | VETASSESS |
Cardiac Technician | 311212 | VETASSESS |
Medical Laboratory Technician | 311213 | AIMS |
Pharmacy Technician | 311215 | VETASSESS |
Medical Technicians (nec) | 311299 | VETASSESS |
Meat Inspector | 311312 | VETASSESS |
Primary Products Inspectors (nec) | 311399 | VETASSESS |
Chemistry Technician | 311411 | VETASSESS |
Earth Science Technician | 311412 | VETASSESS |
Life Science Technician | 311413 | VETASSESS |
Science Technicians (nec) | 311499 | VETASSESS |
Architectural Draftsperson | 312111 | VETASSESS |
Building Associate | 312112 | VETASSESS |
Building Inspector | 312113 | VETASSESS |
Architectural, Building & Surveying Technicians (nec) | 312199 | VETASSESS |
Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 312211 | Engineers Australia/ VETASSESS |
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 312311 | Engineers Australia |
Electrical Engineering Technician | 312312 | TRA |
Mechanical Engineering Technician | 312512 | TRA |
Metallurgical or Materials Technician | 312912 | VETASSESS |
Mine Deputy | 312913 | VETASSESS |
Hardware Technician | 313111 | TRA |
ICT Customer Support Officer | 313112 | TRA |
Web Administrator | 313113 | ACS |
Radio Communications Technician | 313211 | TRA |
Telecommunications Field Engineer | 313212 | Engineers Australia |
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 313214 | Engineers Australia |
Automotive Electrician | 321111 | TRA |
Motor Mechanic (General) | 321211 | TRA |
Diesel Motor Mechanic | 321212 | TRA |
Motorcycle Mechanic | 321213 | TRA |
Small Engine Mechanic | 321214 | TRA |
Farrier | 322113 | TRA |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 322211 | TRA |
Metal Fabricator | 322311 | TRA |
Welder (First Class) | 322313 | TRA |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 323112 | TRA |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | 323113 | TRA |
Fitter (General) | 323211 | TRA |
Fitter & Turner | 323212 | TRA |
Fitter-Welder | 323213 | TRA |
Metal Machinist (First Class) | 323214 | TRA |
Textile, Clothing & Footwear Mechanic | 323215 | TRA |
Metal Fitters & Machinists (nec) | 323299 | TRA |
Locksmith | 323313 | TRA |
Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer | 323314 | TRA |
Watch & Clock Maker & Repairer | 323316 | TRA |
Toolmaker | 323412 | TRA |
Panelbeater | 324111 | TRA |
Vehicle Body Builder | 324211 | TRA |
Vehicle Trimmer | 324212 | TRA |
Bricklayer | 331111 | TRA |
Carpenter & Joiner | 331211 | TRA |
Carpenter | 331212 | TRA |
Joiner | 331213 | TRA |
Painting Trades Workers | 332211 | TRA |
Glazier | 333111 | TRA |
Fibrous Plasterer | 333211 | TRA |
Solid Plasterer | 333212 | TRA |
Roof Tiler | 333311 | TRA |
Wall & Floor Tiler | 333411 | TRA |
Plumber (General) | 334111 | TRA |
Airconditioning & Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 | TRA |
Drainer | 334113 | TRA |
Gasfitter | 334114 | TRA |
Roof Plumber | 334115 | TRA |
Electrician (General) | 341111 | TRA |
Electrician (Special Class) | 341112 | TRA |
Lift Mechanic | 341113 | TRA |
Airconditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic | 342111 | TRA |
Technical Cable Jointer | 342212 | TRA |
Business Machine Mechanic | 342311 | TRA |
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 342313 | TRA |
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 342314 | TRA |
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 342315 | TRA |
Cabler (Data & Telecommunications) | 342411 | TRA |
Telecommunications Linesworker | 342413 | TRA |
Baker | 351111 | TRA |
Pastrycook | 351112 | TRA |
Chef | 351311 | TRA |
Cook | 351411 | TRA |
Dog Handler or Trainer | 361111 | VETASSESS |
Animal Attendants & Trainers (nec) | 361199 | VETASSESS |
Veterinary Nurse | 361311 | VETASSESS |
Florist | 362111 | TRA |
Gardener (General) | 362211 | TRA |
Arborist | 362212 | TRA |
Landscape Gardener | 362213 | TRA |
Greenkeeper | 362311 | TRA |
Hairdresser | 391111 | TRA |
Print Finisher | 392111 | TRA |
Printing Machinist | 392311 | TRA |
Upholsterer | 393311 | TRA |
Cabinetmaker | 394111 | TRA |
Furniture Finisher | 394211 | TRA |
Picture Framer | 394212 | TRA |
Wood Machinist | 394213 | TRA |
Wood Machinists & Other Wood Trades Workers (nec) | 394299 | TRA |
Boat Builder & Repairer | 399111 | TRA |
Shipwright | 399112 | TRA |
Chemical Plant Operator | 399211 | TRA |
Power Generation Plant Operator | 399213 | TRA |
Library Technician | 399312 | VETASSESS |
Jeweller | 399411 | TRA |
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) | 399512 | TRA |
Make Up Artist | 399514 | TRA |
Sound Technician | 399516 | TRA |
Performing Arts Technicians (nec) | 399599 | VETASSESS |
Signwriter | 399611 | TRA |
Ambulance Officer | 411111 | VETASSESS |
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic | 411112 | VETASSESS |
Dental Technician | 411213 | TRA |
Diversional Therapist | 411311 | VETASSESS |
Enrolled Nurse | 411411 | ANMAC |
Massage Therapist | 411611 | VETASSESS |
Community Worker | 411711 | VETASSESS |
Disabilities Services Officer | 411712 | VETASSESS |
Family Support Worker | 411713 | VETASSESS |
Residential Care Officer | 411715 | VETASSESS |
Youth Worker | 411716 | VETASSESS |
Diving Instructor (Open Water) | 452311 | VETASSESS |
Gymnastics Coach or Instructor | 452312 | VETASSESS |
Horse Riding Coach or Instructor | 452313 | VETASSESS |
Snowsport Instructor | 452314 | VETASSESS |
Swimming Coach or Instructor | 452315 | VETASSESS |
Tennis Coach | 452316 | VETASSESS |
Other Sports Coach or Instructor | 452317 | VETASSESS |
Sports Development Officer | 452321 | VETASSESS |
Footballer | 452411 | VETASSESS |
Sportspersons (nec) | 452499 | VETASSESS |
Contract Administrator | 511111 | VETASSESS |
Program or Project Administrator | 511112 | VETASSESS |
Insurance Loss Adjuster | 599612 | VETASSESS |
Insurance Agent | 611211 | VETASSESS |
Property Manager | 612112 | VETASSESS |
Real Estate Agency Principal | 612113 | VETASSESS |
Real Estate Agent | 612114 | VETASSESS |
Real Estate Representative | 612115 | VETASSESS |