Australia’s skilled visa initiatives rely on three pivotal lists, subject to regular reviews to align with genuine skill demands and facilitate ongoing business growth in the absence of skilled Australian workers. These lists include:
- Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL):
- This list comprises occupations deemed essential for short-term skill needs in the Australian job market.
- Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL):
- Occupations on this list are recognized as crucial for addressing both medium and long-term skill shortages in the country.
- Regional Occupation List (ROL):
- Tailored for specific regional needs, this list identifies occupations that contribute significantly to regional development.
The National Skills Commission (NSC) assumes the responsibility of advising the government on these skilled migration occupation lists. The goal is to ensure their responsiveness to the evolving skilled workforce requirements across Australia. These lists serve as the foundation for various visa programs, including employer-sponsored, points-tested, state-nominated, and temporary training initiatives.
Sr No | Description | Ceiling Value |
---|---|---|
1 | Construction Managers | 7145 |
2 | Engineering Managers | 1474 |
3 | Child Care Centre Managers | 1000 |
4 | Health and Welfare Services Managers | 1666 |
5 | Other Specialist Managers | 4188 |
6 | Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers | 1000 |
7 | Music Professionals | 1000 |
8 | Artistic Directors, and Media Producers and Presenters | 1000 |
9 | Accountants | 1000 |
10 | Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers | 1619 |
11 | Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians | 1000 |
12 | Economists | 1000 |
13 | Land Economists and Valuers | 1000 |
14 | Management and Organisation Analysts | 4526 |
15 | Architects and Landscape Architects | 1452 |
16 | Surveyors and Spatial Scientists | 1000 |
17 | Chemical and Materials Engineers | 1000 |
18 | Civil Engineering Professionals | 3919 |
19 | Electrical Engineers | 1348 |
20 | Electronics Engineers | 1000 |
21 | Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers | 2682 |
22 | Mining Engineers | 1000 |
23 | Other Engineering Professionals | 1000 |
24 | Agricultural and Forestry Scientists | 1000 |
25 | Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists | 1000 |
26 | Environmental Scientists | 1295 |
27 | Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydro geologists | 1000 |
28 | Life Scientists | 1000 |
29 | Medical Laboratory Scientists | 1536 |
30 | Veterinarians | 1000 |
31 | Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals | 1056 |
32 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers | 3321 |
33 | Secondary School Teachers | 8716 |
34 | Special Education Teachers | 1721 |
35 | University Lecturers and Tutors | 5042 |
36 | Medical Imaging Professionals | 1161 |
37 | Optometrists and Orthoptists | 1000 |
38 | Other Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals | 1000 |
39 | Chiropractors and Osteopaths | 1000 |
40 | Occupational Therapists | 1461 |
41 | Physiotherapists | 1685 |
42 | Podiatrists | 1000 |
43 | Audiologists and Speech Pathologists Therapists | 1000 |
44 | General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers | 4257 |
45 | Specialist Physicians | 1000 |
46 | Psychiatrists | 1000 |
47 | Surgeons | 1000 |
48 | Other Medical Practitioners | 1168 |
49 | Midwives | 1333 |
50 | Registered Nurses | 17859 |
51 | ICT Business and Systems Analysts | 2273 |
52 | Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers | 1000 |
53 | Software and Applications Programmers | 8405 |
54 | Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists | 2667 |
55 | Computer Network Professionals | 2245 |
56 | Telecommunications Engineering Professionals | 1000 |
57 | Barristers | 1000 |
58 | Solicitors | 4535 |
59 | Psychologists | 1545 |
60 | Social Workers | 1862 |
61 | Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians | 1000 |
62 | Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians | 1000 |
63 | Telecommunications Technical Specialists | 1000 |
64 | Automotive Electricians | 1000 |
65 | Motor Mechanics | 5205 |
66 | Sheet metal Trades Workers | 1000 |
67 | Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers | 4866 |
68 | Metal Fitters and Machinists | 6335 |
69 | Precision Metal Trades Workers | 1000 |
70 | Panel beaters | 1000 |
71 | Bricklayers and Stonemasons | 1712 |
72 | Carpenters and Joiners | 6812 |
73 | Painting Trades Workers | 3303 |
74 | Glaziers | 1000 |
75 | Plasterers | 1452 |
76 | Wall and Floor Tilers | 1000 |
77 | Plumbers | 5861 |
78 | Electricians | 8021 |
79 | Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics | 1581 |
80 | Electrical Distribution Trades Workers | 1000 |
81 | Electronics Trades Workers | 2047 |
82 | Chefs | 2256 |
83 | Animal Attendants and Trainers | 1239 |
84 | Cabinetmakers | 1694 |
85 | Boat Builders and Shipwrights | 1000 |
86 | Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials | 1262 |
87 | Sportspersons | 1000 |