Occupation Lists

Last Updated: 2 june 2026

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:

State Independent 189 Visa
⁠⁠State Sponsored 190 Visa
⁠⁠State Sponsored Regional 491 Visas

Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)

Used for employer-sponsored visas:

482 Skills In Demand
186 Employer Nomination Scheme

Regional Occupation List (ROL)

Used for Regional Visas:

State sponsored Subclass 491 visa
494 Regional Employer Sponsored

Training Visa Occupation List (Subclass 407)

Used for Employer Sponsored Training Visa:

407 Training Visas

State Occupation Lists in Australia

Occupation availability can vary between Australian states and territories. Each state and territory manages its own skilled migration nomination program and may set different eligibility requirements for Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 applicants.

Explore the latest state occupation lists below to check whether your occupation is currently available for nomination:

Comparing multiple state occupation lists can help skilled migrants identify alternative nomination pathways where their occupation may have stronger opportunities for state nomination.

How State Occupation Lists Work

State occupation lists are used by Australian state and territory governments to identify occupations eligible for skilled migration nomination. An occupation appearing on one state's occupation list does not automatically mean it is available in another state, as nomination criteria and invitation priorities may differ between jurisdictions.