Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

  • The MLTSSL is an occupational list that is in high demand in Australia’s states and territories

  • The applicant’s occupation must be in this list in order for them to apply for Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) or Skilled Regional Provisional Visa (Family Sponsored)(Subclass 491)




133111 Construction Project Manager

133211 Engineering Manager

134111 Child Care Centre Manager

134212 Nursing Clinical Director

134213 Primary Health Organisation Manager

134214 Welfare Centre Manager

139911 Arts Administrator or Manager

139912 Environmental Manager

211112 Dancer or Choreographer

211212 Music Director

211213 Musician (Instrumental)

212111 Artistic Director

221111 Accountant (General)

221112 Management Accountant

221113 Taxation Accountant

221213 External Auditor

221214 Internal Auditor

224111 Actuary

224113 Statistician

224311 Economist

224511 Land Economist

224512 Valuer

224711 Management Consultant

232111 Architect

232112 Landscape Architect

232212 Surveyor

232213 Cartographer

232214 Other Spatial Scientist

233111 Chemical Engineer

233112 Materials Engineer

233211 Civil Engineer

233212 Geotechnical Engineer

233213 Quantity Surveyor

233214 Structural Engineer

233215 Transport Engineer

233311 Electrical Engineer

233411 Electronics Engineer

233511 Industrial Engineer

233512 Mechanical Engineer

233513 Production or Plant Engineer

233611 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

233612 Petroleum Engineer

233911 Aeronautical Engineer

233912 Agricultural Engineer

233913 Biomedical Engineer

233914 Engineering Technologist

233915 Environmental Engineer

233916 Naval Architect / Marine Designer

233999 Engineering Professionals nec

234111 Agricultural Consultant

234112 Agricultural Scientist

234113 Forester / Forest Scientist

234211 Chemist

234212 Food Technologist

234312 Environmental Consultant

234313 Environmental Research Scientist

234399 Environmental Scientists nec

234412 Geophysicist

234413 Hydrogeologist

234511 Life Scientist (General)

234513 Biochemist

234514 Biotechnologist

234515 Botanist

234516 Marine Biologist

234517 Microbiologist

234518 Zoologist

234599 Life Scientists nec

234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist

234711 Veterinarian

234911 Conservator

234912 Metallurgist

234913 Meteorologist

234914 Physicist

234999 Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec

241111 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher

241411 Secondary School Teacher

241511 Special Needs Teacher

241512 Teacher of the Hearing Impaired

241513 Teacher of the Sight Impaired

241599 Special Education Teachers nec

242111 University Lecturer

251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

251212 Medical Radiation Therapist

251213 Nuclear Medicine Technologist

251214 Sonographer

251411 Optometrist

251912 Orthotist or Prosthetist

252111 Chiropractor

252112 Osteopath

252411 Occupational Therapist

252511 Physiotherapist

252611 Podiatrist

252711 Audiologist

252712 Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist

253111 General Practitioner

253311 Specialist Physician (General Medicine)

253312 Cardiologist

253313 Clinical Haematologist

253314 Medical Oncologist

253315 Endocrinologist

253316 Gastroenterologist

253317 Intensive Care Specialist

253318 Neurologist

253321 Paediatrician

253322 Renal Medicine Specialist

253323 Rheumatologist

253324 Thoracic Medicine Specialist

253399 Specialist Physicians nec

253411 Psychiatrist

253511 Surgeon (General)

253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon

253513 Neurosurgeon

253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon

253515 Otorhinolaryngologist

253516 Paediatric Surgeon

253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

253518 Urologist

253521 Vascular Surgeon

253911 Dermatologist

253912 Emergency Medicine Specialist

253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

253914 Ophthalmologist

253915 Pathologist

253917 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist

253918 Radiation Oncologist

253999 Medical Practitioners nec

254111 Midwife

254411 Nurse Practitioner

254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)

254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health)

254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)

254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)

254417 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)

254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)

254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)

254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative)

254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical)

254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)

254499 Registered Nurses nec

261111 ICT Business Analyst

261112 Systems Analyst

261211 Multimedia Specialist

261311 Analyst Programmer

261312 Developer Programmer

261313 Software Engineer

261399 Software and Applications Programmers nec

262112 ICT Security Specialist

263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer

263311 Telecommunications Engineer

263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer

271111 Barrister

271311 Solicitor

272311 Clinical Psychologist

272312 Educational Psychologist

272313 Organisational Psychologist

272399 Psychologists nec

272511 Social Worker

312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson

312212 Civil Engineering Technician

312311 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson

312312 Electrical Engineering Technician

313211 Radiocommunications Technician

313212 Telecommunications Field Engineer

313213 Telecommunications Network Planner

313214 Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist

321111 Automotive Electrician

321211 Motor Mechanic (General)

321212 Diesel Motor Mechanic

321213 Motorcycle Mechanic

321214 Small Engine Mechanic

322211 Sheetmetal Trades Worker

322311 Metal Fabricator

322312 Pressure Welder

322313 Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ)

323211 Fitter (General)

323212 Fitter and Turner

323213 Fitter-Welder

323214 Metal Machinist (First Class)

323313 Locksmith

324111 Panelbeater

331111 Bricklayer

331112 Stonemason

331211 Carpenter and Joiner

331212 Carpenter

331213 Joiner

332211 Painting Trades Worker

333111 Glazier

333211 Fibrous Plasterer

333212 Solid Plasterer

333411 Wall and Floor Tiler

334111 Plumber (General)

334112 Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber

334113 Drainer / Drainlayer

334114 Gasfitter

334115 Roof Plumber

341111 Electrician (General)

341112 Electrician (Special Class)

341113 Lift Mechanic

342111 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

342212 Technical Cable Jointer

342313 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker

342314 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)

342315 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)

351311 Chef

361112 Horse Trainer

394111 Cabinetmaker

399111 Boat Builder and Repairer

399112 Shipwright

452316 Tennis Coach

452411 Footballer

Regional Occupation List (ROL)

  • This Regional Occupation List contains 77 occupations

  • The applicant’s occupation must be in this list in order for them to apply Skilled Employer Sposored Regional Provisional Visa  (Subclass 494)


121111 Aquaculture Farmer

121211 Cotton Grower

121213 Fruit or Nut Grower

121214 Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower /
Field Crop Grower

121216 Mixed Crop Farmer

121217 Sugar Cane Grower

121299 Crop Farmers nec

121312 Beef Cattle Farmer

121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer

121314 Deer Farmer

121315 Goat Farmer

121316 Horse Breeder

121317 Mixed Livestock Farmer

121318 Pig Farmer

121322 Sheep Farmer

121399 Livestock Farmers nec

121411 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer

131114 Public Relations Manager

132411 Policy and Planning Manager

133112 Project Builder

133612 Procurement Manager

134211 Medical Administrator /
Medical Superintendent

134412 Regional Education Manager

139915 Sports Administrator

141211 Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager

142115 Post Office Manager

149111 Amusement Centre Manager

149112 Fitness Centre Manager

149113 Sports Centre Manager

149912 Cinema or Theatre Manager

149914 Financial Institution Branch Manager

223111 Human Resource Adviser

223113 Workplace Relations Adviser

224412 Policy Analyst

224912 Liaison Officer

225112 Market Research Analyst

231111 Aeroplane Pilot

231113 Flying Instructor

231114 Helicopter Pilot

231213 Ship's Master

232413 Multimedia Designer

234213 Wine Maker

234311 Conservation Officer

234915 Exercise Physiologist

242211 Vocational Education Teacher /
Polytechnic Teacher

251311 Environmental Health Officer

252312 Dentist

253211 Anaesthetist

271214 Intellectual Property Lawyer

272413 Translator

272611 Community Arts Worker

311111 Agricultural Technician

311214 Operating Theatre Technician

311216 Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist

312114 Construction Estimator

312116 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician

312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

312611 Safety Inspector

312911 Maintenance Planner

312999 Building and Engineering Technicians nec

324311 Vehicle Painter

332111 Floor Finisher

342211 Electrical Linesworker /
Electrical Line Mechanic

361114 Zookeeper

362411 Nurseryperson

399212 Gas or Petroleum Operator

411211 Dental Hygienist

411214 Dental Therapist

441211 Emergency Service Worker

451211 Driving Instructor

451399 Funeral Workers nec

451711 Flight Attendant

451815 First Aid Trainer

452413 Jockey

599915 Clinical Coder

612112 Property Manager

612115 Real Estate Representative

Short Term Skills Occupation List (STSOL)

  • The STSOL is an occupational list that is in high demand in Australia

  • The applicant’s occupation must be in this list in order for them to apply for Skill Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) and Skilled Regional Provisional Visa (State Sponsored)(Subclass 491)



121212 Flower Grower

121215 Grape Grower

121221 Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)

121311 Apiarist

121321 Poultry Farmer

131112 Sales and Marketing Manager

131113 Advertising Manager

132111 Corporate Services Manager

132211 Finance Manager

132311 Human Resource Manager

132511 Research and Development Manager

133411 Manufacturer

133511 Production Manager (Forestry)

133512 Production Manager (Manufacturing)

133513 Production Manager (Mining)

133611 Supply and Distribution Manager

134299 Health and Welfare Services Managers nec

134311 School Principal

134499 Education Managers nec

135112 ICT Project Manager

135199 ICT Managers nec

139913 Laboratory Manager

139914 Quality Assurance Manager

139999 Specialist Managers nec

141111 Cafe or Restaurant Manager

141311 Hotel or Motel Manager

141999 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec

149212 Customer Service Manager

149311 Conference and Event Organiser

149413 Transport Company Manager

149913 Facilities Manager

211299 Music Professionals nec

211311 Photographer

212212 Book or Script Editor

212312 Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)

212314 Film and Video Editor

212315 Program Director (Television or Radio)

212316 Stage Manager

212317 Technical Director

212318 Video Producer

212411 Copywriter

212412 Newspaper or Periodical Editor

212413 Print Journalist

212415 Technical Writer

212416 Television Journalist

212499 Journalists and Other Writers nec

221211 Company Secretary

222111 Commodities Trader

222112 Finance Broker

222113 Insurance Broker

222199 Financial Brokers nec

222211 Financial Market Dealer

222213 Stockbroking Dealer

222299 Financial Dealers nec

222311 Financial Investment Adviser

222312 Financial Investment Manager

223112 Recruitment Consultant

223211 ICT Trainer

224112 Mathematician

224212 Gallery or Museum Curator

224213 Health Information Manager

224214 Records Manager

224611 Librarian

224712 Organisation and Methods Analyst

224914 Patents Examiner

224999 Information and Organisation Professionals nec

225111 Advertising Specialist

225113 Marketing Specialist

225211 ICT Account Manager

225212 ICT Business Development Manager

225213 ICT Sales Representative

225311 Public Relations Professional

225499 Technical Sales Representatives nec

232311 Fashion Designer

232312 Industrial Designer

232313 Jewellery Designer

232411 Graphic Designer

232412 Illustrator

232414 Web Designer

232511 Interior Designer

232611 Urban and Regional Planner

234411 Geologist

241213 Primary School Teacher

241311 Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School
Teacher

249111 Education Adviser

249211 Art Teacher (Private Tuition)

249212 Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)

249214 Music Teacher (Private Tuition)

249299 Private Tutors and Teachers nec

249311 Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

251111 Dietitian

251112 Nutritionist

251312 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser

251412 Orthoptist

251511 Hospital Pharmacist

251512 Industrial Pharmacist

251513 Retail Pharmacist

251911 Health Promotion Officer

251999 Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec

252211 Acupuncturist

252213 Naturopath

252214 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

252299 Complementary Health Therapists nec

252311 Dental Specialist

253112 Resident Medical Officer

254211 Nurse Educator

254212 Nurse Researcher

254311 Nurse Manager

261212 Web Developer

261314 Software Tester

262111 Database Administrator

262113 Systems Administrator

263112 Network Administrator

263113 Network Analyst

263211 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer

263212 ICT Support Engineer

263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer

263299 ICT Support and Test Engineers nec

271299 Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec

272111 Careers Counsellor

272112 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

272113 Family and Marriage Counsellor

272114 Rehabilitation Counsellor

272115 Student Counsellor

272199 Counsellors nec

272314 Psychotherapist

272412 Interpreter

272499 Social Professionals nec

272612 Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator

272613 Welfare Worker

311211 Anaesthetic Technician

311212 Cardiac Technician

311213 Medical Laboratory Technician

311215 Pharmacy Technician

311299 Medical Technicians nec

311312 Meat Inspector

311399 Primary Products Inspectors nec

311411 Chemistry Technician

311412 Earth Science Technician

311413 Life Science Technician

311499 Science Technicians nec

312111 Architectural Draftsperson

312113 Building Inspector

312199 Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec

312512 Mechanical Engineering Technician

312912 Metallurgical or Materials Technician

312913 Mine Deputy

313111 Hardware Technician

313112 ICT Customer Support Officer

313113 Web Administrator

313199 ICT Support Technicians nec

322113 Farrier

323111 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)

323112 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

323113 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

323299 Metal Fitters and Machinists nec

323314 Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer

323412 Toolmaker

324211 Vehicle Body Builder

324212 Vehicle Trimmer

333311 Roof Tiler

342311 Business Machine Mechanic

342411 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)

342413 Telecommunications Linesworker /
Telecommunications Line Mechanic

351111 Baker

351112 Pastrycook

351211 Butcher or Smallgoods Maker

351411 Cook

361111 Dog Handler or Trainer

361199 Animal Attendants and Trainers nec

361311 Veterinary Nurse

362111 Florist

362211 Gardener (General)

362212 Arborist

362213 Landscape Gardener

362311 Greenkeeper

391111 Hairdresser

392111 Print Finisher

392311 Printing Machinist

393213 Dressmaker or Tailor

393311 Upholsterer

394211 Furniture Finisher

394213 Wood Machinist

394299 Wood Machinists and
Other Wood Trades Workers nec

399213 Power Generation Plant Operator

399411 Jeweller

399512 Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)

399514 Make Up Artist

399516 Sound Technician

399599 Performing Arts Technicians nec

399611 Signwriter

411111 Ambulance Officer

411112 Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) /
Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)

411213 Dental Technician

411311 Diversional Therapist

411411 Enrolled Nurse

411611 Massage Therapist

411711 Community Worker

411712 Disabilities Services Officer

411713 Family Support Worker

411715 Residential Care Officer

411716 Youth Worker

452311 Diving Instructor (Open Water)

452312 Gymnastics Coach or Instructor

452313 Horse Riding Coach or Instructor

452314 Snowsport Instructor

452315 Swimming Coach or Instructor

452317 Other Sports Coach or Instructor

452321 Sports Development Officer

452499 Sportspersons nec

511111 Contract Administrator

511112 Program or Project Administrator

599612 Insurance Loss Adjuster

611211 Insurance Agent

639211 Retail Buyer