Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) -
Subclass 190, 491 & 407 visas
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The Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) applies to certain skilled and employer-sponsored visa pathways, including:
- Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa
- Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
- Subclass 407 Training Visa
Occupation lists and eligibility requirements can vary depending on the visa subclass and stream. Always check with a qualified immigration lawyer or registered migration agent to confirm which occupation list applies to your circumstances and whether you meet all the relevant visa requirements.
Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
| Occupation | ANZSCO code | Assessing authority | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | aquaculture farmer | 121111 | VETASSESS |
| 2 | cotton grower | 121211 | VETASSESS |
| 3 | flower grower | 121212 | VETASSESS |
| 4 | fruit or nut grower | 121213 | VETASSESS |
| 5 | grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / field crop grower (NZ) | 121214 | VETASSESS |
| 6 | grape grower | 121215 | VETASSESS |
| 7 | mixed crop farmer | 121216 | VETASSESS |
| 8 | sugar cane grower | 121217 | VETASSESS |
| 9 | vegetable grower (Aus) / market gardener (NZ) | 121221 | VETASSESS |
| 10 | crop farmers (nec) | 121299 | VETASSESS |
| 11 | apiarist | 121311 | VETASSESS |
| 12 | beef cattle farmer | 121312 | VETASSESS |
| 13 | dairy cattle farmer | 121313 | VETASSESS |
| 14 | horse breeder | 121316 | VETASSESS |
| 15 | mixed livestock farmer | 121317 | VETASSESS |
| 16 | pig farmer | 121318 | VETASSESS |
| 17 | poultry farmer | 121321 | VETASSESS |
| 18 | sheep farmer | 121322 | VETASSESS |
| 19 | livestock farmers (nec) | 121399 | VETASSESS |
| 20 | mixed crop and livestock farmer | 121411 | VETASSESS |
| 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 |
| 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: | 139999 | VETASSESS |
| (a) ambassador; or | |||
| (b) archbishop; or | |||
| (c) bishop | |||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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