Occupation Lists

Understanding whether your occupation is eligible is the first step in applying for an Australian visa.

Australia uses several official occupation lists to determine which skilled workers can apply for migration. These lists are regularly updated and directly impact your eligibility for visas such as Employer sponsored 482 Skills In Demand, 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, 407 Training Visas, State independent 189 visa, State sponsored 190, 491 regional visas.

Use the sections below to explore each occupation list and find where your job fits.

WHAT IS AN OCCUPATION LIST?

Australia’s occupation lists are based on the ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) system.

Each occupation:

Has a specific code
Is assigned a skill level
May be eligible for certain visa types

Your occupation must be on the relevant list to:

Apply for skilled migration
Be sponsored by an employer
Receive state nomination

HOW TO USE THIS PAGE

This page helps you quickly navigate to the correct occupation list based on your situation:

Combined List of all Skilled Occupations

Skilled Occupation List (SOL)

Regional Visas (State Sponsored Subclass 491 & Employer Sponsored Subclass 494)

Regional Occupation List (ROL)

⁠Employer Sponsored Visas (482 Skills In Demand & 186 Direct Entry)

Core Skilled Occupation List (CSOL)

⁠⁠Training Visas

Training Visa (subclass 407) Occupation List

Click the buttons above to go directly to each list.

TYPES OF OCCUPATION LISTS

Skilled Occupation List (SOL)

This is a combined list of all lists below as well as the MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List), STSOL (Short-Term Skilled Occupation List) and can be used for points tested visas such as: