Australian Occupation Shortage List - Detailed Insights
This page provides a comprehensive overview of occupation shortages in the Australian labour market, offering valuable insights to help both employers and job seekers navigate employment opportunities.
The data presents a point-in-time assessment of occupations that are currently experiencing shortages, highlighting areas where there is high demand for skilled workers. Users can view the shortage data at both the 4-digit ANZSCO (Unit Group) and the 6-digit ANZSCO/OSCA (Occupation) levels, providing flexibility to explore the information in greater detail.
If there are changes in occupation shortages or if you're interested in applying for an employer-sponsored visa or state-sponsored skilled migration in one of the occupations listed, you can book a consultation with RACC to get tailored advice and assistance.
Code | Occupation | National Shortage Rating | New South Wales Shortage Rating | Victoria Shortage Rating | Queensland Shortage Rating | South Australia Shortage Rating | Western Australia Shortage Rating | Tasmania Shortage Rating | Northern Territory Shortage Rating | Australian Capital Territory Shortage Rating | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
342411 | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 3 |
141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | Regional shortage | No shortage | Regional shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 2 |
149211 | Call or Contact Centre Manager | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 2 |
541112 | Call or Contact Centre Operator | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 4 |
541111 | Call or Contact Centre Team Leader | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 3 |
399512 | Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 3 |
393111 | Canvas Goods Fabricator | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 3 |
141211 | Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 2 |
311212 | Cardiac Technician | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 2 |
253312 | Cardiologist | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 1 |
253512 | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | No shortage | Shortage | 1 |
272111 | Careers Counsellor | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 1 |
331212 | Carpenter | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 3 |
331211 | Carpenter and Joiner | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 3 |
811611 | Carpet Cleaner | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 4 |
232213 | Cartographer | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 1 |
842312 | Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 4 |
712913 | Cement Production Plant Operator | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 4 |
731212 | Charter and Tour Bus Driver | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 4 |
731111 | Chauffeur | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 4 |
351311 | Chef | Regional shortage | Regional shortage | Regional shortage | Regional shortage | Regional shortage | Regional shortage | Regional shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 2 |
233111 | Chemical Engineer | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | Shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | Shortage | No shortage | 1 |
399211 | Chemical Plant Operator | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 3 |
711911 | Chemical Production Machine Operator | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 4 |
234211 | Chemist | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 1 |
311411 | Chemistry Technician | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 2 |
111111 | Chief Executive or Managing Director | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 1 |
135111 | Chief Information Officer | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 1 |
134111 | Child Care Centre Manager | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | Shortage | No shortage | Shortage | No shortage | 1 |
421111 | Child Care Worker | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 3 |
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