Does being on the Queensland occupation list guarantee nomination?

No. Occupation list inclusion does not guarantee nomination. Applicants must also satisfy pathway requirements and compete for available nomination places.

What is the difference between the Queensland occupation list and the DHA occupation list?

The Department of Home Affairs occupation lists determine visa eligibility, while Queensland occupation lists determine whether Queensland may nominate an applicant.

Which visas use the Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists?

The Queensland occupation lists are primarily used for subclass 190 Skilled Nominated and subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional nomination pathways.

Can offshore applicants apply for Queensland nomination?

Queensland maintains offshore occupation lists and offshore nomination pathways, subject to current program settings and eligibility requirements.

What is a Registration of Interest in Queensland?

A Registration of Interest is the Queensland nomination selection process used to identify eligible candidates from the skilled migration pool.

Do I need an ANZSCO occupation for Queensland nomination?

Yes. Applicants generally need a nominated occupation aligned with the relevant ANZSCO classification and skills assessment.

Can Queensland change its occupation lists?

Yes. Queensland may update occupation availability and nomination requirements based on workforce demand and program priorities.

Can I apply if my occupation is not on the Queensland list?

No. If an occupation is not available on the relevant Queensland occupation list, Queensland nomination is generally not available for that pathway.

What is the difference between subclass 190 and subclass 491?

Subclass 190 is a permanent skilled visa, while subclass 491 is a regional provisional visa with separate eligibility and residence requirements.

Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists (QSOL)

Last Updated: 29 May 2026

The Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists identify occupations that may be eligible for Queensland state nomination under the State Sponsored (subclass 190) Visa and State Sponsored Regional (subclass 491) Visa.

What Are the Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists?

The Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists are occupation-specific registers published by the Queensland Government each programme year. They identify the roles that Queensland nominates for skilled migration in that year, based on the state's economic and workforce priorities.

There are two separate lists:

Queensland Onshore Skilled Occupation List — for applicants already residing in Australia
Queensland Offshore Skilled Occupation List (QSOL) — for applicants currently outside Australia

Both lists are updated for each programme year. For 2025–26, if your nominated occupation does not appear on the relevant list, you are not eligible for Queensland nomination and should not submit a Registration of Interest.

All occupations on both lists are classified using the 2013 ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) version. Queensland's occupation lists are derived from Legislative Instrument 19/051, which also utilises the 2013 ANZSCO version. The Department of Home Affairs uses this same version for skilled visa subclass 190 and subclass 491.

Search for your occupation title or ANZSCO code in the lists below to determine whether it is currently eligible for Queensland state nomination and which visa pathway may be available.

How the Lists Are Structured

Each entry on the Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists includes:

ANZSCO Code — the unique occupation identifier under the 2013 classification
Occupation title — the standardised job title as per ANZSCO
Subclass 491 eligibility — whether the occupation is open for Queensland nomination under the Skilled Work Regional visa
Subclass 190 eligibility — whether the occupation is open for Queensland nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa
Additional information — licensing, qualification, or English language requirements where applicable

Important: Not all occupations on the Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists are eligible for the subclass 190 visa. Some occupations are listed for subclass 491 only. Check each occupation row carefully.

Onshore vs Offshore: Which List Applies to You?

Queensland Onshore Skilled Occupation List

The onshore list applies to applicants who are currently living and working in Australia.

This list is generally broader, encompassing a wider range of occupations including roles in healthcare, construction, engineering, technology, agriculture, hospitality, and community services.

The onshore list also includes a Building and Construction pathway column for eligible trade and technical occupations — a separate nomination stream for workers in that sector.

Queensland Offshore Skilled Occupation List (QSOL)

The offshore list applies to applicants who are outside Australia at the time of applying for Queensland nomination. This list is more targeted and focuses on occupations with identified shortages that Queensland is prioritising for international recruitment.

2025–26 Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists

The onshore and offshore occupation lists for 2025–26 are displayed together below. Use the list to confirm your ANZSCO code, which list applies to you, and your visa subclass eligibility before submitting a Registration of Interest.

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Key Occupation Categories on the Queensland Lists

The following broad occupation categories appear across one or both Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists for 2025–26. This is not an exhaustive list — refer to the full lists above for complete details.

Engineering and Technical

Both lists include a wide range of engineering occupations. Those eligible on one or both lists include:

Civil Engineer (233211)
Mechanical Engineer (233512)
Electrical Engineer (233311)
Structural Engineer (233214)
Geotechnical Engineer (233212)
Chemical Engineer (233111)
Mining Engineer — Excluding Petroleum (233611)
Petroleum Engineer (233612)
Biomedical Engineer (233913)
Environmental Engineer (233915)
Agricultural Engineer (233912)
Electronics Engineer (233411)
Industrial Engineer (233511)
Transport Engineer (233215)
Quantity Surveyor (233213)

Engineering technicians also appear across both lists, including Civil Engineering Technician (312212), Electrical Engineering Technician (312312), and Mechanical Engineering Technician (312512).

Healthcare and Allied Health

Healthcare occupations feature prominently on both lists. The onshore list is notably more comprehensive and includes:

General Practitioner (253111) and Resident Medical Officer (253112)
A broad range of Specialist Physicians including Cardiologist (253312), Neurologist (253318), Paediatrician (253321), Psychiatrist (253411), and others
Surgeons across multiple specialisations including General Surgeon (253511), Orthopaedic Surgeon (253514), and Neurosurgeon (253513)
Registered Nurses across all specialisations (254412–254425) — both lists
Midwife (254111) — both lists
Physiotherapist (252511), Occupational Therapist (252411), Speech Pathologist (252712), Audiologist (252711), Podiatrist (252611) — both lists
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer (251211), Sonographer (251214) — both lists
Clinical Psychologist (272311), Educational Psychologist (272312) — both lists

The onshore list additionally includes roles such as Dentist (252312), Dental Specialist (252311), Hospital Pharmacist (251511), Anaesthetist (253211), and Nurse Practitioner (254411), which do not appear on the offshore list.

Construction and Trades

Trades occupations appear across both lists, with several eligible for the Building and Construction pathway on the onshore list. Eligible trades include:

Carpenter and Joiner (331211), Carpenter (331212), Joiner (331213)
Bricklayer (331111), Stonemason (331112)
Plumber (General) (334111) — licence required to work in Queensland
Electrician (General) (341111) — licence required to work in Queensland
Electrician (Special Class) (341112) — licence required to work in Queensland
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic (342111) — licence required to work in Queensland
Gasfitter (334114) — licence required to work in Queensland
Plasterer — Wall and Ceiling (333211), Renderer — Solid Plaster (333212)
Wall and Floor Tiler (333411), Roof Tiler (333311)
Glazier (333111)
Metal Fabricator (322311) — ISO9606 welding qualification preferred
Welder (First Class) (322313), Pressure Welder (322312)

Licensing note: Several plumbing and electrical trades require a Queensland licence to practise in the state. Check the additional information column for each occupation.

Information and Communications Technology

The following ICT occupations appear on the onshore list:

Software Engineer (261313)
Analyst Programmer (261311)
Developer Programmer (261312)
Software and Applications Programmers (NEC) (261399)
ICT Security Specialist (262112) — also on the offshore list

Education

Teaching occupations on the Queensland lists include:

Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher (241111) — both lists; AQF Bachelor degree required; registration required to work in Queensland schools; English language requirements apply for qualifications from outside Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Ireland
Primary School Teacher (241213) — both lists; registration required; English language requirements apply as above
Secondary School Teacher (241411) — both lists
Special Needs Teacher (241511) and related special education roles — both lists
Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher (242211) — subclass 491 only on both lists

Agriculture and Environment

The onshore list includes a broader range of environmental and agricultural occupations:

Veterinarian (234711) — both lists
Geologist (234411), Hydrogeologist (234413) — both lists
Environmental Consultant (234312), Environmental Scientist NEC (234399) — both lists
Agricultural Consultant (234111), Agricultural Scientist (234112) — onshore only
Surveyor (232212) — both lists

Licence and Registration Requirements

Certain occupations on the Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists carry mandatory licensing or registration requirements before you can work in Queensland. These are noted in the Additional Information column of each list.

Key examples include:

Plumbing trades (334111–334115): Queensland licence required
Electrical trades (341111–341112): Queensland licence required
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic (342111): Queensland licence required
School teachers: Registration required to work in Queensland schools; English language requirements apply for overseas-trained teachers

Confirming your licensing obligations before applying for nomination is important. Eligibility for nomination does not guarantee you meet the licensing requirements to practise in Queensland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists?

The Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists are two occupation registers — one for onshore applicants and one for offshore applicants — that identify which occupations Queensland is nominating for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) in a given programme year. If your occupation is not on the relevant list for 2025–26, you are not eligible for Queensland nomination and should not submit a Registration of Interest.

What is the difference between the onshore and offshore Queensland occupation lists?

The onshore list applies to applicants currently residing in Australia, while the offshore list (QSOL) applies to applicants outside Australia. The onshore list is generally broader, with more occupation categories and a Building and Construction pathway not present on the offshore list. Some occupations appear on both lists; others appear on only one.

What ANZSCO version does Queensland use for its occupation lists?

Queensland uses the 2013 ANZSCO version for its skilled occupation lists. The lists are derived from Legislative Instrument 19/051, which also uses the 2013 version. The Department of Home Affairs uses the same version when assessing skilled visa subclasses 190 and 491.

Can I apply for a subclass 190 visa with any occupation on the Queensland lists?

No. Not all occupations on the Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists are eligible for the subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa. Some occupations are listed for subclass 491 only. You must check the specific eligibility columns for each occupation in the relevant list before submitting an expression of interest.

Do I need a licence to work in my trade occupation in Queensland?

Some trade occupations on the Queensland lists require a valid Queensland licence before you can work in that role in the state. This applies to plumbing trades (including general plumbing, airconditioning and mechanical services plumbing, draining, gasfitting, and roof plumbing), electrical trades (general and special class electricians), and airconditioning and refrigeration mechanics. The additional information column on each list notes where a licence is required.

Are teacher occupations on the Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists?

Yes. Several teaching occupations appear on the Queensland lists, including Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, and Special Education Teachers. All teaching occupations require registration to work in Queensland schools. For teachers whose qualifications were completed outside Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Ireland, an academic IELTS score of at least 7 for reading and writing, 8 for speaking and listening, and an overall score of 7.5 is required.

What happens if my occupation is not on the Queensland list?

If your nominated occupation does not appear on the Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists for 2025–26, you are not eligible for Queensland nomination in this programme year and should not submit a Registration of Interest. You may wish to check other state and territory nomination programmes or explore alternative visa pathways.

Are IT occupations included on the Queensland lists?

Yes. The Queensland onshore list includes several ICT occupations: Software Engineer (261313), Analyst Programmer (261311), Developer Programmer (261312), Software and Applications Programmers NEC (261399), and ICT Security Specialist (262112). The offshore list includes ICT Security Specialist (262112). The remaining ICT roles are available on the onshore list only.

Related Migration Pathways

If you are exploring skilled migration to Queensland, the following pathways and visa subclasses may be relevant depending on your situation:

State Sponsored (subclass 190) Visa — a permanent visa requiring nomination by a state or territory government; requires your occupation to be on the relevant Queensland 190-eligible list
State Sponsored Regional (subclass 491) Visa — a provisional visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia; requires nomination by a state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member living in a designated regional area
Building and Construction pathway — an additional nomination stream available on the Queensland onshore list for eligible trade and technical occupations in the building and construction sector