If your occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List that means will likely be eligible for an independent permanent visa (subject to skills assessment and meeting the other criteria for the 189 visa). This means you will not need a sponsor nor will you need a temporary visa first – you can obtain permanent residency directly.

Changes for the 2014-15 year

From 1 July 2014, 4 occupations were added to the list. No occupations have been removed.

The new additions are:

ChefANZSCO351311
BricklayerANZSCO331111
Roof TilerANZSCO333311
Wall and Floor TilerANZSCO333411

State Sponsorship

Most occupations on the SOL are eligible for state sponsorship. This is an easy way to increase your points score if you are finding it difficult to attain the minimum points threshold for migration (60 points currently).

For Students

If you are graduating from a course that meets the Australian Study Requirement, and your first student visa was applied for before November 2011, you will be eligible for a 485 graduate visa if your occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) (subject to meeting the other criteria of the 485 visa).

The full Skilled Occupation List:

OccupationANZSCO CodeAssessing Authority
Construction Project Manager133111VETASSESS
Project Builder133112VETASSESS
Engineering Manager133211Engineers Australia/AIM
Production Manager (Mining)133513VETASSESS
Child Care Centre Manager134111TRA
Medical Administrator134211VETASSESS
Nursing Clinical Director134212ANMAC
Primary Health Organisation Manager134213VETASSESS
Welfare Centre Manager134214ACWA/VETASSESS
Accountant (General)221111CPA/ICAA/IPA
Management Accountant221112CPA/ICAA/IPA
Taxation Accountant221113CPA/ICAA/IPA
External Auditor221213CPA/ICAA/IPA
Internal Auditor221214VETASSESS
Actuary224111VETASSESS
Land Economist224511VETASSESS
Valuer224512VETASSESS
Ship’s Engineer231212AMSA
Ship’s Master231213AMSA
Ship’s Officer231214AMSA
Architect232111AACA
Landscape Architect232112VETASSESS
Cartographer232213VETASSESS
Other Spatial Scientist232214VETASSESS
Surveyor232212SSSI
Urban and Regional Planner232611VETASSESS
Chemical Engineer233111Engineers Australia
Materials Engineer233112Engineers Australia
Civil Engineer233211Engineers Australia
Geotechnical Engineer233212Engineers Australia
Quantity Surveyor233213AIQS
Structural Engineer233214Engineers Australia
Transport Engineer233215Engineers Australia
Electrical Engineer233311Engineers Australia
Electronics Engineer233411Engineers Australia
Industrial Engineer233511Engineers Australia
Mechanical Engineer233512Engineers Australia
Production or Plant Engineer233513Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)233611Engineers Australia
Petroleum Engineer233612Engineers Australia
Aeronautical Engineer233911Engineers Australia
Agricultural Engineer233912Engineers Australia
Biomedical Engineer233913Engineers Australia
Engineering Technologist233914Engineers Australia
Environmental Engineer233915Engineers Australia
Naval Architect233916Engineers Australia
Agricultural Consultant234111VETASSESS
Agricultural Scientist234112VETASSESS
Forester234113VETASSESS
Medical Laboratory Scientist234611AIMS
Veterinarian234711AVBC
Metallurgist234912VETASSESS
Physicist (Medical Physicist only)234914ACPSEM
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher241111NOOSR/AITSL
Secondary School  Teacher241411NOOSR/AITSL
Special Needs Teacher241511AITSL
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired241512AITSL
Teacher of the Sight Impaired241513AITSL
Special Education Teachers nec241599AITSL
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer251211AIR
Medical Radiation Therapist251212AIR
Nuclear Medicine Technologist251213ANZSNM
Sonographer251214AIR
Environmental Health Officer251311VETASSESS
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser251312VETASSESS
Optometrist251411OCANZ
Chiropractor252111CCEA
Osteopath252112ANZOC
Dental Specialist252311ADC
Dentist252312ADC
Occupational Therapist252411OTC
Physiotherapist252511APC
Podiatrist252611APodC/ANZPAC
Speech Pathologist252712SPA
General Practitioner253111Medical Board of Australia
Anaesthetist253211Medical Board of Australia
Specialist Physician (General Medicine)253311Medical Board of Australia
Cardiologist253312Medical Board of Australia
Clinical Haematologist253313Medical Board of Australia
Medical Oncologist253314Medical Board of Australia
Endocrinologist253315Medical Board of Australia
Gastroenterologist253316Medical Board of Australia
Intensive Care Specialist253317Medical Board of Australia
Neurologist253318Medical Board of Australia
Paediatrician253321Medical Board of Australia
Renal Medicine Specialist253322Medical Board of Australia
Rheumatologist253323Medical Board of Australia
Thoracic Medicine Specialist253324Medical Board of Australia
Specialist Physicians nec253399Medical Board of Australia
Psychiatrist253411Medical Board of Australia
Surgeon (General)253511Medical Board of Australia
Cardiothoracic Surgeon253512Medical Board of Australia
Neurosurgeon253513Medical Board of Australia
Orthopaedic Surgeon253514Medical Board of Australia
Otorhinolaryngologist253515Medical Board of Australia
Paediatric Surgeon253516Medical Board of Australia
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon253517Medical Board of Australia
Urologist253518Medical Board of Australia
Vascular Surgeon253521Medical Board of Australia
Dermatologist253911Medical Board of Australia
Emergency Medicine Specialist253912Medical Board of Australia
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist253913Medical Board of Australia
Ophthalmologist253914Medical Board of Australia
Pathologist253915Medical Board of Australia
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist253917Medical Board of Australia
Radiation Oncologist253918Medical Board of Australia
Medical Practitioners nec253999Medical Board of Australia
Midwife254111ANMAC
Nurse Practitioner254411ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)254412ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)254413ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Community Health)254414ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)254415ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)254416ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)254417ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Medical)254418ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)254421ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)254422ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Perioperative)254423ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Surgical)254424ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)254425ANMAC
Registered Nurses nec254499ANMAC
ICT business Analyst261111ACS
Systems Analyst261112ACS
Analyst Programmer261311ACS
Developer Programmer261312ACS
Software Engineer261313ACS
Computer Network and Systems Engineer263111ACS
Telecommunications Engineer263311Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Network Engineer263312Engineers Australia
Barrister271111SLAA
Solicitor271311SLAA
Clinical Psychologist272311APS
Educational Psychologist272312APS
Organisational Psychologist272313APS
Psychotherapist272314VETASSESS
Psychologists nec272399APS
Social Worker272511AASW
Civil Engineering Draftsperson312211Engineers Australia/ VETASSESS
Civil Engineering Technician312212VETASSESS
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson312311Engineers Australia
Electrical Engineering Technician312312TRA
Radio Communications Technician313211TRA
Telecommunications Field Engineer313212Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Network Planner313213Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist313214Engineers Australia
Automotive Electrician321111TRA
Motor Mechanic (General)321211TRA
Diesel Motor Mechanic321212TRA
Motorcycle Mechanic321213TRA
Small Engine Mechanic321214TRA
Sheetmetal Trades Worker322211TRA
Metal Fabricator322311TRA
Pressure Welder322312TRA
Welder (First Class)322313TRA
Fitter (General)323211TRA
Fitter and Turner323212TRA
Fitter-Welder323213TRA
Metal Machinist (First Class)323214TRA
Locksmith323313TRA
Bricklayer331111TRA
Stonemason331112TRA
Carpenter and Joiner331211TRA
Carpenter331212TRA
Joiner331213TRA
Painting trades workers332211TRA
Glazier333111TRA
Fibrous Plasterer333211TRA
Solid Plasterer333212TRA
Wall and Floor Tiler333411TRA
Plumber (General)334111TRA
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber334112TRA
Drainer334113TRA
Gasfitter334114TRA
Roof plumber334115TRA
Electrician (General)341111TRA
Electrician (Special Class)341112TRA
Lift Mechanic341113TRA
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic342111TRA
Electrical Linesworker342211TRA
Technical Cable Jointer342212TRA
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker342313TRA
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)342314TRA
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)342315TRA
Chef***351311TRA
Boat Builder and Repairer399111TRA
Shipwright399112TRA
Dental Hygienist411211VETASSESS
Dental Prosthetist411212TRA
Dental Technician411213TRA
Dental Therapist411214VETASSESS