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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
732111 | Delivery Driver | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 4 |
423211 | Dental Assistant | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 4 |
411211 | Dental Hygienist | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 1 |
411212 | Dental Prosthetist | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | No shortage | Shortage | 2 |
252311 | Dental Specialist | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 1 |
411213 | Dental Technician | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 2 |
411214 | Dental Therapist | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 1 |
252312 | Dentist | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 1 |
253911 | Dermatologist | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 1 |
591211 | Despatching and Receiving Clerk | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 4 |
261312 | Developer Programmer | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 1 |
261316 | Devops Engineer | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | No shortage | Shortage | 1 |
253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 1 |
321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 3 |
251111 | Dietitian | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 1 |
225115 | Digital Marketing Analyst | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 1 |
212312 | Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 1 |
212313 | Director of Photography | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 1 |
411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | No shortage | Regional shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | Shortage | No shortage | Shortage | No shortage | 2 |
399911 | Diver | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 3 |
411311 | Diversional Therapist | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 3 |
452311 | Diving Instructor (Open Water) | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 3 |
361111 | Dog Handler or Trainer | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 3 |
452318 | Dog and Horse Racing Official | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 3 |
334113 | Drainer | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 3 |
249213 | Drama Teacher (Private Tuition) | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 1 |
393213 | Dressmaker or Tailor | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 3 |
712211 | Driller | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | Shortage | 4 |
451211 | Driving Instructor | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 3 |
272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | No shortage | 1 |
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