Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) – Points-tested stream Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – Family nominated
The following table is the Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List.
| Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List | ||||
| Item | Column 1
Occupation |
Column 2
ANZSCO code |
Column 3
Assessing authority |
Column 4
Specified for only certain classes (see subsection (2)) |
| 1 | construction project manager | 133111 | VETASSESS | |
| 2 | project builder | 133112 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 3 | engineering manager | 133211 | (a) Engineers Australia; or
(b) AIM |
|
| 4 | child care centre manager | 134111 | TRA | |
| 5 | medical administrator | 134211 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 6 | nursing clinical director | 134212 | ANMAC | |
| 7 | primary health organisation manager | 134213 | VETASSESS | |
| 8 | welfare centre manager | 134214 | ACWA | |
| 9 | accountant (general) | 221111 | (a) CPAA; or
(b) ICAA; or (c) IPA |
|
| 10 | management accountant | 221112 | (a) CPAA; or
(b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ |
|
| 11 | taxation accountant | 221113 | (a) CPAA; or
(b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ |
|
| 12 | external auditor | 221213 | (a) CPAA; or
(b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ |
|
| 13 | internal auditor | 221214 | VETASSESS | |
| 14 | actuary | 224111 | VETASSESS | |
| 15 | land economist | 224511 | VETASSESS | |
| 16 | valuer | 224512 | VETASSESS | |
| 17 | architect | 232111 | AACA | |
| 18 | landscape architect | 232112 | VETASSESS | |
| 19 | surveyor | 232212 | SSSI | |
| 20 | cartographer | 232213 | VETASSESS | |
| 21 | other spatial scientist | 232214 | VETASSESS | |
| 22 | chemical engineer | 233111 | Engineers Australia | |
| 23 | materials engineer | 233112 | Engineers Australia | |
| 24 | civil engineer | 233211 | Engineers Australia | |
| 25 | geotechnical engineer | 233212 | Engineers Australia | |
| 26 | quantity surveyor | 233213 | AIQS | |
| 27 | structural engineer | 233214 | Engineers Australia | |
| 28 | transport engineer | 233215 | Engineers Australia | |
| 29 | electrical engineer | 233311 | Engineers Australia | |
| 30 | electronics engineer | 233411 | Engineers Australia | |
| 31 | industrial engineer | 233511 | Engineers Australia | |
| 32 | mechanical engineer | 233512 | Engineers Australia | |
| 33 | production or plant engineer | 233513 | Engineers Australia | |
| 34 | aeronautical engineer | 233911 | Engineers Australia | |
| 35 | agricultural engineer | 233912 | Engineers Australia | |
| 36 | biomedical engineer | 233913 | Engineers Australia | |
| 37 | engineering technologist | 233914 | Engineers Australia | |
| 38 | environmental engineer | 233915 | Engineers Australia | |
| 39 | naval architect | 233916 | Engineers Australia | |
| 40 | agricultural consultant | 234111 | VETASSESS | |
| 41 | agricultural scientist | 234112 | VETASSESS | |
| 42 | forester | 234113 | VETASSESS | |
| 43 | medical laboratory scientist | 234611 | AIMS | |
| 44 | veterinarian | 234711 | AVBC | |
| 45 | physicist (medical physicist only) | 234914 | ACPSEM | |
| 46 | early childhood (pre‑primary school) teacher | 241111 | AITSL | |
| 47 | secondary school teacher | 241411 | AITSL | |
| 48 | special needs teacher | 241511 | AITSL | |
| 49 | teacher of the hearing impaired | 241512 | AITSL | |
| 50 | teacher of the sight impaired | 241513 | AITSL | |
| 51 | special education teachers (nec) | 241599 | AITSL | |
| 52 | medical diagnostic radiographer | 251211 | ASMIRT | |
| 53 | medical radiation therapist | 251212 | ASMIRT | |
| 54 | nuclear medicine technologist | 251213 | ANZSNM | |
| 55 | sonographer | 251214 | ASMIRT | |
| 56 | optometrist | 251411 | OCANZ | |
| 57 | orthotist or prosthetist | 251912 | AOPA | |
| 58 | chiropractor | 252111 | CCEA | |
| 59 | osteopath | 252112 | AOAC | |
| 60 | occupational therapist | 252411 | OTC | |
| 61 | physiotherapist | 252511 | APC | |
| 62 | podiatrist | 252611 | (a) APodA; or
(b) ANZPAC |
|
| 63 | audiologist | 252711 | VETASSESS | |
| 64 | speech pathologist | 252712 | SPA | |
| 65 | general practitioner | 253111 | MedBA | |
| 66 | specialist physician (general medicine) | 253311 | MedBA | |
| 67 | cardiologist | 253312 | MedBA | |
| 68 | clinical haematologist | 253313 | MedBA | |
| 69 | medical oncologist | 253314 | MedBA | |
| 70 | endocrinologist | 253315 | MedBA | |
| 71 | gastroenterologist | 253316 | MedBA | |
| 72 | intensive care specialist | 253317 | MedBA | |
| 73 | neurologist | 253318 | MedBA | |
| 74 | paediatrician | 253321 | MedBA | |
| 75 | renal medicine specialist | 253322 | MedBA | |
| 76 | rheumatologist | 253323 | MedBA | |
| 77 | thoracic medicine specialist | 253324 | MedBA | |
| 78 | specialist physicians (nec) | 253399 | MedBA | |
| 79 | psychiatrist | 253411 | MedBA | |
| 80 | surgeon (general) | 253511 | MedBA | |
| 81 | cardiothoracic surgeon | 253512 | MedBA | |
| 82 | neurosurgeon | 253513 | MedBA | |
| 83 | orthopaedic surgeon | 253514 | MedBA | |
| 84 | otorhinolaryngologist | 253515 | MedBA | |
| 85 | paediatric surgeon | 253516 | MedBA | |
| 86 | plastic and reconstructive surgeon | 253517 | MedBA | |
| 87 | urologist | 253518 | MedBA | |
| 88 | vascular surgeon | 253521 | MedBA | |
| 89 | dermatologist | 253911 | MedBA | |
| 90 | emergency medicine specialist | 253912 | MedBA | |
| 91 | obstetrician and gynaecologist | 253913 | MedBA | |
| 92 | ophthalmologist | 253914 | MedBA | |
| 93 | pathologist | 253915 | MedBA | |
| 94 | diagnostic and interventional radiologist | 253917 | MedBA | |
| 95 | radiation oncologist | 253918 | MedBA | |
| 96 | medical practitioners (nec) | 253999 | MedBA | |
| 97 | midwife | 254111 | ANMAC | |
| 98 | nurse practitioner | 254411 | ANMAC | |
| 99 | registered nurse (aged care) | 254412 | ANMAC | |
| 100 | registered nurse (child and family health) | 254413 | ANMAC | |
| 101 | registered nurse (community health) | 254414 | ANMAC | |
| 102 | registered nurse (critical care and emergency) | 254415 | ANMAC | |
| 103 | registered nurse (developmental disability) | 254416 | ANMAC | |
| 104 | registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation) | 254417 | ANMAC | |
| 105 | registered nurse (medical) | 254418 | ANMAC | |
| 106 | registered nurse (medical practice) | 254421 | ANMAC | |
| 107 | registered nurse (mental health) | 254422 | ANMAC | |
| 108 | registered nurse (perioperative) | 254423 | ANMAC | |
| 109 | registered nurse (surgical) | 254424 | ANMAC | |
| 110 | registered nurse (paediatrics) | 254425 | ANMAC | |
| 111 | registered nurses (nec) | 254499 | ANMAC | |
| 112 | ICT business analyst | 261111 | ACS | |
| 113 | systems analyst | 261112 | ACS | |
| 114 | analyst programmer | 261311 | ACS | |
| 115 | developer programmer | 261312 | ACS | |
| 116 | software engineer | 261313 | ACS | |
| 117 | ICT security specialist | 262112 | ACS | |
| 118 | computer network and systems engineer | 263111 | ACS | |
| 119 | telecommunications engineer | 263311 | Engineers Australia | |
| 120 | telecommunications network engineer | 263312 | Engineers Australia | |
| 121 | barrister | 271111 | a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory | |
| 122 | solicitor | 271311 | a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory | |
| 123 | clinical psychologist | 272311 | APS | |
| 124 | educational psychologist | 272312 | APS | |
| 125 | organisational psychologist | 272313 | APS | |
| 126 | psychologists (nec) | 272399 | APS | |
| 127 | social worker | 272511 | AASW | |
| 128 | civil engineering draftsperson | 312211 | (a) Engineers Australia; or
(b) VETASSESS |
|
| 129 | civil engineering technician | 312212 | VETASSESS | |
| 130 | electrical engineering draftsperson | 312311 | Engineers Australia | |
| 131 | electrical engineering technician | 312312 | TRA | |
| 132 | radio communications technician | 313211 | TRA | |
| 133 | telecommunications field engineer | 313212 | Engineers Australia | |
| 134 | telecommunications network planner | 313213 | Engineers Australia | Y |
| 135 | telecommunications technical officer or technologist | 313214 | Engineers Australia | |
| 136 | automotive electrician | 321111 | TRA | |
| 137 | motor mechanic (general) | 321211 | TRA | |
| 138 | diesel motor mechanic | 321212 | TRA | |
| 139 | motorcycle mechanic | 321213 | TRA | |
| 140 | small engine mechanic | 321214 | TRA | |
| 141 | sheetmetal trades worker | 322211 | TRA | |
| 142 | metal fabricator | 322311 | TRA | |
| 143 | pressure welder | 322312 | TRA | Y |
| 144 | welder (first class) | 322313 | TRA | |
| 145 | fitter (general) | 323211 | TRA | |
| 146 | fitter and turner | 323212 | TRA | |
| 147 | fitter‑welder | 323213 | TRA | |
| 148 | metal machinist (first class) | 323214 | TRA | |
| 149 | locksmith | 323313 | TRA | |
| 150 | panelbeater | 324111 | TRA | |
| 151 | bricklayer | 331111 | TRA | |
| 152 | stonemason | 331112 | TRA | |
| 153 | carpenter and joiner | 331211 | TRA | |
| 154 | carpenter | 331212 | TRA | |
| 155 | joiner | 331213 | TRA | |
| 156 | painting trades worker | 332211 | TRA | |
| 157 | glazier | 333111 | TRA | |
| 158 | fibrous plasterer | 333211 | TRA | |
| 159 | solid plasterer | 333212 | TRA | |
| 160 | wall and floor tiler | 333411 | TRA | |
| 161 | plumber (general) | 334111 | TRA | |
| 162 | airconditioning and mechanical services plumber | 334112 | TRA | |
| 163 | drainer | 334113 | TRA | |
| 164 | gasfitter | 334114 | TRA | |
| 165 | roof plumber | 334115 | TRA | |
| 166 | electrician (general) | 341111 | TRA | |
| 167 | electrician (special class) | 341112 | TRA | |
| 168 | lift mechanic | 341113 | TRA | |
| 169 | airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic | 342111 | TRA | |
| 170 | electrical linesworker | 342211 | TRA | Y |
| 171 | technical cable jointer | 342212 | TRA | |
| 172 | electronic equipment trades worker | 342313 | TRA | |
| 173 | electronic instrument trades worker (general) | 342314 | TRA | |
| 174 | electronic instrument trades worker (special class) | 342315 | TRA | |
| 175 | chef | 351311 | TRA | |
| 176 | cabinetmaker | 394111 | TRA | |
| 177 | boat builder and repairer | 399111 | TRA | |
| 178 | shipwright | 399112 | TRA | |
Note 1: Column 2 is included for information only.
Note 2: For the meaning of the expressions in column 3, see section 9.
(2) For the purposes of subsection 6(3) of this instrument, if column 4 of an item of the Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List is marked “Y”, that item only applies in relation to the classes of persons mentioned in items 1 and 2 of the table in subsection 6(1).
Note: Those items relate to applications for:
(a) Subclass 189 (Skilled—Independent) visas; and
(b) Subclass 489 (Skilled—Regional (Provisional)) visas by applicants who are not nominated by a State or Territory government agency; and
(c) Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visas.
Short‑term Skilled Occupation List
(1) The following table is the Short‑term Skilled Occupation List.
| Short‑term Skilled Occupation List | ||||
| Item | Column 1
Occupation |
Column 2
ANZSCO code |
Column 3
Assessing authority |
Column 4
Specified for only certain classes (see subsection (2)) |
| 1 | aquaculture farmer | 121111 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 2 | cotton grower | 121211 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 3 | flower grower | 121212 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 4 | fruit or nut grower | 121213 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 5 | grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / field crop grower (NZ) | 121214 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 6 | grape grower | 121215 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 7 | mixed crop farmer | 121216 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 8 | sugar cane grower | 121217 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 9 | vegetable grower (Aus) / market gardener (NZ) | 121221 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 10 | crop farmers (nec) | 121299 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 11 | apiarist | 121311 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 12 | beef cattle farmer | 121312 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 13 | dairy cattle farmer | 121313 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 14 | horse breeder | 121316 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 15 | mixed livestock farmer | 121317 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 16 | pig farmer | 121318 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 17 | poultry farmer | 121321 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 18 | sheep farmer | 121322 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 19 | livestock farmers (nec) | 121399 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 20 | mixed crop and livestock farmer | 121411 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 21 | sales and marketing manager | 131112 | AIM | |
| 22 | advertising manager | 131113 | AIM | |
| 23 | corporate services manager | 132111 | VETASSESS | |
| 24 | finance manager | 132211 | (a) CPAA; or
(b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ |
|
| 25 | human resource manager | 132311 | AIM | |
| 26 | research and development manager | 132511 | VETASSESS | |
| 27 | manufacturer | 133411 | VETASSESS | |
| 28 | production manager (forestry) | 133511 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 29 | production manager (manufacturing) | 133512 | VETASSESS | |
| 30 | production manager (mining) | 133513 | VETASSESS | |
| 31 | supply and distribution manager | 133611 | AIM | |
| 32 | health and welfare services managers (nec) | 134299 | VETASSESS | |
| 33 | school principal | 134311 | VETASSESS | |
| 34 | education managers (nec) | 134499 | VETASSESS | |
| 35 | ICT project manager | 135112 | ACS | |
| 36 | ICT managers (nec) | 135199 | ACS | |
| 37 | arts administrator or manager | 139911 | VETASSESS | |
| 38 | laboratory manager | 139913 | VETASSESS | |
| 39 | quality assurance manager | 139914 | VETASSESS | |
| 40 | specialist managers (nec) except:
(a) ambassador; or (b) archbishop; or (c) bishop |
139999 | VETASSESS | |
| 41 | cafe or restaurant manager | 141111 | VETASSESS | |
| 42 | hotel or motel manager | 141311 | VETASSESS | |
| 43 | accommodation and hospitality managers (nec) | 141999 | VETASSESS | |
| 44 | hair or beauty salon manager | 142114 | VETASSESS | |
| 45 | post office manager | 142115 | VETASSESS | |
| 46 | fitness centre manager | 149112 | VETASSESS | |
| 47 | sports centre manager | 149113 | VETASSESS | |
| 48 | customer service manager | 149212 | VETASSESS | |
| 49 | conference and event organiser | 149311 | VETASSESS | |
| 50 | transport company manager | 149413 | VETASSESS | |
| 51 | facilities manager | 149913 | VETASSESS | |
| 52 | dancer or choreographer | 211112 | VETASSESS | |
| 53 | music director | 211212 | VETASSESS | |
| 54 | music professionals (nec) | 211299 | VETASSESS | |
| 55 | photographer | 211311 | VETASSESS | |
| 56 | visual arts and crafts professionals (nec) | 211499 | VETASSESS | |
| 57 | artistic director | 212111 | VETASSESS | |
| 58 | book or script editor | 212212 | VETASSESS | |
| 59 | director (film, television, radio or stage) | 212312 | VETASSESS | |
| 60 | film and video editor | 212314 | VETASSESS | |
| 61 | program director (television or radio) | 212315 | VETASSESS | |
| 62 | stage manager | 212316 | VETASSESS | |
| 63 | technical director | 212317 | VETASSESS | |
| 64 | video producer | 212318 | VETASSESS | |
| 65 | copywriter | 212411 | VETASSESS | |
| 66 | newspaper or periodical editor | 212412 | VETASSESS | |
| 67 | print journalist | 212413 | VETASSESS | |
| 68 | technical writer | 212415 | VETASSESS | |
| 69 | television journalist | 212416 | VETASSESS | |
| 70 | journalists and other writers (nec) | 212499 | VETASSESS | |
| 71 | company secretary | 221211 | VETASSESS | |
| 72 | commodities trader | 222111 | VETASSESS | |
| 73 | finance broker | 222112 | VETASSESS | |
| 74 | insurance broker | 222113 | VETASSESS | |
| 75 | financial brokers (nec) | 222199 | VETASSESS | |
| 76 | financial market dealer | 222211 | VETASSESS | |
| 77 | stockbroking dealer | 222213 | VETASSESS | |
| 78 | financial dealers (nec) | 222299 | VETASSESS | |
| 79 | financial investment adviser | 222311 | VETASSESS | |
| 80 | financial investment manager | 222312 | VETASSESS | |
| 81 | recruitment consultant | 223112 | VETASSESS | |
| 82 | ICT trainer | 223211 | ACS | |
| 83 | mathematician | 224112 | VETASSESS | |
| 84 | gallery or museum curator | 224212 | VETASSESS | |
| 85 | health information manager | 224213 | VETASSESS | |
| 86 | records manager | 224214 | VETASSESS | |
| 87 | librarian | 224611 | VETASSESS | |
| 88 | management consultant | 224711 | VETASSESS | |
| 89 | organisation and methods analyst | 224712 | VETASSESS | |
| 90 | patents examiner | 224914 | VETASSESS | |
| 91 | information and organisation professionals (nec) | 224999 | VETASSESS | |
| 92 | advertising specialist | 225111 | VETASSESS | |
| 93 | marketing specialist | 225113 | VETASSESS | |
| 94 | ICT account manager | 225211 | VETASSESS | |
| 95 | ICT business development manager | 225212 | VETASSESS | |
| 96 | ICT sales representative | 225213 | VETASSESS | |
| 97 | public relations professional | 225311 | VETASSESS | |
| 98 | technical sales representatives (nec) including education sales representatives | 225499 | VETASSESS | |
| 99 | aeroplane pilot | 231111 | CASA | |
| 100 | flying instructor | 231113 | VETASSESS | |
| 101 | helicopter pilot | 231114 | CASA | |
| 102 | fashion designer | 232311 | VETASSESS | |
| 103 | industrial designer | 232312 | VETASSESS | |
| 104 | jewellery designer | 232313 | VETASSESS | |
| 105 | graphic designer | 232411 | VETASSESS | |
| 106 | illustrator | 232412 | VETASSESS | |
| 107 | web designer | 232414 | VETASSESS | |
| 108 | interior designer | 232511 | VETASSESS | |
| 109 | urban and regional planner | 232611 | VETASSESS | |
| 110 | wine maker | 234213 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 111 | geologist | 234411 | VETASSESS | |
| 112 | primary school teacher | 241213 | AITSL | |
| 113 | middle school teacher (Aus) / intermediate school teacher (NZ) | 241311 | AITSL | |
| 114 | education adviser | 249111 | VETASSESS | |
| 115 | art teacher (private tuition) | 249211 | VETASSESS | |
| 116 | dance teacher (private tuition) | 249212 | VETASSESS | |
| 117 | music teacher (private tuition) | 249214 | VETASSESS | |
| 118 | private tutors and teachers (nec) | 249299 | VETASSESS | |
| 119 | teacher of English to speakers of other languages | 249311 | VETASSESS | |
| 120 | dietitian | 251111 | DAA | |
| 121 | nutritionist | 251112 | VETASSESS | |
| 122 | occupational health and safety adviser | 251312 | VETASSESS | |
| 123 | orthoptist | 251412 | VETASSESS | |
| 124 | hospital pharmacist | 251511 | APharmC | |
| 125 | industrial pharmacist | 251512 | VETASSESS | |
| 126 | retail pharmacist | 251513 | APharmC | |
| 127 | health promotion officer | 251911 | VETASSESS | |
| 128 | health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec) | 251999 | VETASSESS | |
| 129 | acupuncturist | 252211 | Chinese Medicine Board of Australia | |
| 130 | naturopath | 252213 | VETASSESS | |
| 131 | traditional Chinese medicine practitioner | 252214 | Chinese Medicine Board of Australia | |
| 132 | complementary health therapists (nec) | 252299 | VETASSESS | |
| 133 | dental specialist | 252311 | ADC | |
| 134 | dentist | 252312 | ADC | |
| 135 | resident medical officer | 253112 | MedBA | |
| 136 | anaesthetist | 253211 | MedBA | |
| 137 | nurse educator | 254211 | ANMAC | |
| 138 | nurse researcher | 254212 | ANMAC | |
| 139 | nurse manager | 254311 | ANMAC | |
| 140 | web developer | 261212 | ACS | |
| 141 | software tester | 261314 | ACS | |
| 142 | database administrator | 262111 | ACS | |
| 143 | systems administrator | 262113 | ACS | |
| 144 | network administrator | 263112 | ACS | |
| 145 | network analyst | 263113 | ACS | |
| 146 | ICT quality assurance engineer | 263211 | ACS | |
| 147 | ICT support engineer | 263212 | ACS | |
| 148 | ICT systems test engineer | 263213 | ACS | |
| 149 | ICT support and test engineers (nec) | 263299 | ACS | |
| 150 | judicial and other legal professionals (nec) | 271299 | VETASSESS | |
| 151 | careers counsellor | 272111 | VETASSESS | |
| 152 | drug and alcohol counsellor | 272112 | VETASSESS | |
| 153 | family and marriage counsellor | 272113 | VETASSESS | |
| 154 | rehabilitation counsellor | 272114 | VETASSESS | |
| 155 | student counsellor | 272115 | VETASSESS | |
| 156 | counsellors (nec) | 272199 | VETASSESS | |
| 157 | interpreter | 272412 | NAATI | |
| 158 | social professionals (nec) | 272499 | VETASSESS | |
| 159 | recreation officer | 272612 | VETASSESS | |
| 160 | welfare worker | 272613 | ACWA | |
| 161 | agricultural technician | 311111 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 162 | anaesthetic technician | 311211 | VETASSESS | |
| 163 | cardiac technician | 311212 | VETASSESS | |
| 164 | medical laboratory technician | 311213 | AIMS | |
| 165 | pharmacy technician | 311215 | VETASSESS | |
| 166 | medical technicians (nec) | 311299 | VETASSESS | |
| 167 | meat inspector | 311312 | VETASSESS | |
| 168 | primary products inspectors (nec) | 311399 | VETASSESS | Y |
| 169 | chemistry technician | 311411 | VETASSESS | |
| 170 | earth science technician | 311412 | VETASSESS | |
| 171 | life science technician | 311413 | VETASSESS | |
| 172 | science technicians (nec) | 311499 | VETASSESS | |
| 173 | architectural draftsperson | 312111 | VETASSESS | |
| 174 | building associate | 312112 | VETASSESS | |
| 175 | building inspector | 312113 | VETASSESS | |
| 176 | architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec) | 312199 | VETASSESS | |
| 177 | mechanical engineering technician | 312512 | TRA | |
| 178 | metallurgical or materials technician | 312912 | VETASSESS | |
| 179 | mine deputy | 312913 | VETASSESS | |
| 180 | hardware technician | 313111 | TRA | |
| 181 | ICT customer support officer | 313112 | TRA | |
| 182 | web administrator | 313113 | ACS | |
| 183 | ICT support technicians (nec) | 313199 | TRA | |
| 184 | farrier | 322113 | TRA | |
| 185 | aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) | 323111 | TRA | |
| 186 | aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical) | 323112 | TRA | |
| 187 | aircraft maintenance engineer (structures) | 323113 | TRA | |
| 188 | textile, clothing and footwear mechanic | 323215 | TRA | |
| 189 | metal fitters and machinists (nec) | 323299 | TRA | |
| 190 | precision instrument maker and repairer | 323314 | TRA | |
| 191 | watch and clock maker and repairer | 323316 | TRA | |
| 192 | toolmaker | 323412 | TRA | |
| 193 | vehicle body builder | 324211 | TRA | |
| 194 | vehicle trimmer | 324212 | TRA | |
| 195 | roof tiler | 333311 | TRA | |
| 196 | business machine mechanic | 342311 | TRA | |
| 197 | cabler (data and telecommunications) | 342411 | TRA | |
| 198 | telecommunications linesworker | 342413 | TRA | |
| 199 | baker | 351111 | TRA | |
| 200 | pastrycook | 351112 | TRA | |
| 201 | butcher or smallgoods maker | 351211 | TRA | |
| 202 | cook | 351411 | TRA | |
| 203 | dog handler or trainer | 361111 | VETASSESS | |
| 204 | animal attendants and trainers (nec) | 361199 | VETASSESS | |
| 205 | veterinary nurse | 361311 | VETASSESS | |
| 206 | florist | 362111 | TRA | |
| 207 | gardener (general) | 362211 | TRA | |
| 208 | arborist | 362212 | TRA | |
| 209 | landscape gardener | 362213 | TRA | |
| 210 | greenkeeper | 362311 | TRA | |
| 211 | hairdresser | 391111 | TRA | |
| 212 | print finisher | 392111 | TRA | |
| 213 | printing machinist | 392311 | TRA | |
| 214 | dressmaker or tailor | 393213 | TRA | |
| 215 | upholsterer | 393311 | TRA | |
| 216 | furniture finisher | 394211 | TRA | |
| 217 | wood machinist | 394213 | TRA | |
| 218 | wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec) | 394299 | TRA | |
| 219 | chemical plant operator | 399211 | TRA | |
| 220 | power generation plant operator | 399213 | TRA | |
| 221 | library technician | 399312 | VETASSESS | |
| 222 | jeweller | 399411 | TRA | |
| 223 | camera operator (film, television or video) | 399512 | TRA | |
| 224 | make up artist | 399514 | TRA | |
| 225 | sound technician | 399516 | TRA | |
| 226 | performing arts technicians (nec) | 399599 | VETASSESS | |
| 227 | signwriter | 399611 | TRA | |
| 228 | ambulance officer | 411111 | VETASSESS | |
| 229 | intensive care ambulance paramedic | 411112 | VETASSESS | |
| 230 | dental technician | 411213 | TRA | |
| 231 | diversional therapist | 411311 | VETASSESS | |
| 232 | enrolled nurse | 411411 | ANMAC | |
| 233 | massage therapist | 411611 | VETASSESS | |
| 234 | community worker | 411711 | ACWA | |
| 235 | disabilities services officer | 411712 | VETASSESS | |
| 236 | family support worker | 411713 | VETASSESS | |
| 237 | residential care officer | 411715 | VETASSESS | |
| 238 | youth worker | 411716 | ACWA | |
| 239 | diving instructor (open water) | 452311 | VETASSESS | |
| 240 | gymnastics coach or instructor | 452312 | VETASSESS | |
| 241 | horse riding coach or instructor | 452313 | VETASSESS | |
| 242 | snowsport instructor | 452314 | VETASSESS | |
| 243 | swimming coach or instructor | 452315 | VETASSESS | |
| 244 | tennis coach | 452316 | VETASSESS | |
| 245 | other sports coach or instructor | 452317 | VETASSESS | |
| 246 | sports development officer | 452321 | VETASSESS | |
| 247 | footballer | 452411 | VETASSESS | |
| 248 | sportspersons (nec) | 452499 | VETASSESS | |
| 249 | contract administrator | 511111 | VETASSESS | |
| 250 | program or project administrator | 511112 | VETASSESS | |
| 251 | insurance loss adjuster | 599612 | VETASSESS | |
| 252 | insurance agent | 611211 | VETASSESS | |
| 253 | retail buyer | 639211 | VETASSESS | |
Note 1: Column 2 is included for information only.
Note 2: For the meaning of the expressions in column 3, see section 9.
(2) For the purposes of subsection 6(3) of this instrument, if column 4 of an item of the Short‑term Skilled Occupation List is marked “Y”, that item only applies in relation to the classes of persons mentioned in item 3 of the table in subsection 6(1) in relation to Subclass 489 (Skilled—Regional (Provisional)) visas.
Assessing authorities
In this instrument, the expression mentioned in column 1 of an item of the following table is short for the expression mentioned in column 2 of the item.
| Assessing authorities | ||
| Item | Column 1
Brief expression |
Column 2
Meaning |
| 1 | AACA | Architects Accreditation Council of Australia Inc |
| 2 | AASW | Australian Association of Social Workers |
| 3 | ACPSEM | Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine |
| 4 | ACS | Australian Computer Society |
| 5 | ACWA | Australian Community Workers Association |
| 6 | ADC | Australian Dental Council |
| 7 | AIM | Australian Institute of Management |
| 8 | AIMS | Australian Institute of Medical Scientists |
| 9 | AIQS | Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors |
| 10 | AITSL | Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership |
| 11 | AMSA | Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
| 12 | ANMAC | Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited |
| 13 | ANZPAC | Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council Inc. |
| 14 | ANZSNM | Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine |
| 15 | AOAC | Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council
Note: AOAC was previously known as the Australian and New Zealand Osteopathic Council. |
| 16 | AOPA | Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association |
| 17 | APC | Australian Physiotherapy Council |
| 18 | APharmC | Australian Pharmacy Council |
| 19 | APodA | Australian Podiatry Association
Note: APodA was previously known as the Australian Podiatry Council. |
| 20 | APS | Australian Psychological Society |
| 21 | ASMIRT | Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Note: ASMIRT was previously known as the Australian Institute of Radiography. |
| 22 | AVBC | Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc. |
| 23 | CAANZ | Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Note: CAANZ was previously known as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia. |
| 24 | CASA | Civil Aviation Safety Authority |
| 25 | CCEA | Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Limited |
| 26 | CPAA | CPA Australia Ltd |
| 27 | DAA | Dietitians Association of Australia |
| 28 | Engineers Australia | Institution of Engineers Australia |
| 29 | IPA | Institute of Public Accountants |
| 30 | MedBA | Medical Board of Australia |
| 31 | NAATI | National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters |
| 32 | OCANZ | Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand |
| 33 | OTC | Occupational Therapy Council (Australia and New Zealand) Limited |
| 34 | SPA | Speech Pathology Association of Australia |
| 35 | SSSI | Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute |
| 36 | TRA | Trades Recognition Australia |