Occupation Ceilings 2024

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:

  1. Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL):
    • This list comprises occupations deemed essential for short-term skill needs in the Australian job market.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 NoDescriptionCeiling Value
1Construction Managers7145
2Engineering Managers1474
3Child Care Centre Managers1000
4Health and Welfare Services Managers1666
5Other Specialist Managers4188
6Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers1000
7Music Professionals1000
8Artistic Directors, and Media Producers and Presenters1000
9Accountants1000
10Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers1619
11Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians1000
12Economists1000
13Land Economists and Valuers1000
14Management and Organisation Analysts4526
15Architects and Landscape Architects1452
16Surveyors and Spatial Scientists1000
17Chemical and Materials Engineers1000
18Civil Engineering Professionals3919
19Electrical Engineers1348
20Electronics Engineers1000
21Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers2682
22Mining Engineers1000
23Other Engineering Professionals1000
24Agricultural and Forestry Scientists1000
25Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists1000
26Environmental Scientists1295
27Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydro geologists1000
28Life Scientists1000
29Medical Laboratory Scientists1536
30Veterinarians1000
31Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals1056
32Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers3321
33Secondary School Teachers8716
34Special Education Teachers1721
35University Lecturers and Tutors5042
36Medical Imaging Professionals1161
37Optometrists and Orthoptists1000
38Other Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals1000
39Chiropractors and Osteopaths1000
40Occupational Therapists1461
41Physiotherapists1685
42Podiatrists1000
43Audiologists and Speech Pathologists Therapists1000
44General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers4257
45Specialist Physicians1000
46Psychiatrists1000
47Surgeons1000
48Other Medical Practitioners1168
49Midwives1333
50Registered Nurses17859
51ICT Business and Systems Analysts2273
52Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers1000
53Software and Applications Programmers8405
54Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists2667
55Computer Network Professionals2245
56Telecommunications Engineering Professionals1000
57Barristers1000
58Solicitors4535
59Psychologists1545
60Social Workers1862
61Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians1000
62Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians1000
63Telecommunications Technical Specialists1000
64Automotive Electricians1000
65Motor Mechanics5205
66Sheet metal Trades Workers1000
67Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers4866
68Metal Fitters and Machinists6335
69Precision Metal Trades Workers1000
70Panel beaters1000
71Bricklayers and Stonemasons1712
72Carpenters and Joiners6812
73Painting Trades Workers3303
74Glaziers1000
75Plasterers1452
76Wall and Floor Tilers1000
77Plumbers5861
78Electricians8021
79Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics1581
80Electrical Distribution Trades Workers1000
81Electronics Trades Workers2047
82Chefs2256
83Animal Attendants and Trainers1239
84Cabinetmakers1694
85Boat Builders and Shipwrights1000
86Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials1262
87Sportspersons1000