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Skilled Occupations List in Australia

A Skilled Occupation List sets out the occupations that may be nominated to qualify for a temporary or permanent visa to study, work and live in Australia.

Australia has four skills lists, each with a number of visas under it. These visas enable migrants to work in the country with or without a job offer, or with/without state or territory nomination. Depending on the visa, the stay in Australia may be temporary or permanent.

Skills List for Australia include:

Medium- and Long-Term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL)
Short Term Skill Occupation List (STSOL)
Regional Occupation List (ROL)
Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)

Types of Skilled Occupation Lists in Australia

Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List

MLTSSL

MLTSSL contains occupation that are high in demand in Australia. You are able to apply for all General Skilled Migration visa streams if you have an occupation in the MLTSSL list.

Short-Term Skilled Occupation List

STSOL

STSOL list is for those skilled professionals who want to seek short-term residency in Australia. If eligible, applicants may be able to secure permanent residency in some circumstances.

Regional Occupation List

ROL

The ROL consists of occupations that are in high demand, especially in the regional areas of Australia.

Core Skills Occupation List

CSOL

The CSOL is a consolidated list of over 450 occupations that qualify for Subclass 482 & Subclass 186 Direct Entry Stream.

Temporary Visas using Skilled Occupation List

There are also a list of occupations under each skills list.

MLTSSL

STSOL

ROL

CSOL

MLTSSL

STSOL

ROL

CSOL

Permanent Visas using Skilled Occupation List

MLTSSL

STSOL

ROL

CSOL

MLTSSL

STSOL

ROL

CSOL

Something else ?

FAQ

We are happy to answer
any queries you may have

Can I apply for subclass 189 using an STSOL occupation?

No, STSOL occupations are not eligible for a Subclass 189 invitation.

How do I become eligible for an occupation in the Skilled Occupation List?

To work in an occupation, you must meet the requirements as captured in the occupation’s ANZSCO list. ANZSCO code provides the required skill level of the job as well as the qualifications and/or experience needed to work in the occupation.

What are Occupation Ceilings?

The Department may apply a “ceiling” to invitations issued under some occupation in the Skilled Independent and Skilled Regional (Provisional) visas. This means there will be a limit on how many EOIs can be invited for skilled migration from an occupation.

Can I be eligible for more than one occupation from the Skilled Occupation List?

Yes, you may be eligible for more than one occupation in the Skilled Occupation List. In this case, we recommend that you choose your nominated occupation carefully. Reach out to us for a profile assessment to choose an appropriate occupation.