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Offshore Queensland Skilled Occupation List

Below are the occupations eligible for Queensland nomination under the Skilled workers outside Australia (offshore) pathway, and occupations in which priority is available for energy workers.

ANZSCO  Code 

Occupation 491190Additional information 

133111  

Construction Project Manager  

Yes 

Yes 

 

133112  

Project Builder  

Yes 

No 

 

133211  

Engineering Manager  

Yes 

Yes 

 

232611  

Urban And Regional Planner  

Yes 

No 

 

233111  

Chemical Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233112  

Materials Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233211  

Civil Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233212  

Geotechnical Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233213  

Quantity Surveyor  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233214  

Structural Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233215  

Transport Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233311  

Electrical Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233411  

Electronics Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233511  

Industrial Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233512  

Mechanical Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233513  

Production or Plant Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233611  

Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233612  

Petroleum Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233911  

Aeronautical Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233912  

Agricultural Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233913  

Biomedical Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233914  

Engineering Technologist  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233915  

Environmental Engineer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233916  

Naval Architect  

Yes 

Yes 

 

233999  

Engineering Professionals (Nec)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

234312  

Environmental Consultant  

Yes 

Yes 

 

234313  

Environmental Research Scientist  

Yes 

Yes 

 

234399  

Environmental Scientist (Nec)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

234411  

Geologist  

Yes 

Yes 

 

234412  

Geophysicist  

Yes 

Yes 

 

234413  

Hydrogeologist  

Yes 

Yes 

 

241111  

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher  

Yes 

Yes 

  • AQF Bachelor degree required. 

  • Registration required to work in Qld schools 

  • Unless qualification has been undertaken in Aus, NZ, UK, USA, CAN or IRE, academic IELTS with 7 for reading and writing and 8 for speaking and listening and an overall of 7.5 minimum required. 

241213  

Primary School Teacher  

Yes 

No 

  • Registration required to work in Qld schools 

  • Unless qualification has been undertaken in Aus, NZ, UK, USA, CAN or IRE, academic IELTS with 7 for reading and writing and 8 for speaking and listening and an overall of 7.5 minimum required.

241311  

Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (Nz)  

Yes 

No 

241411  

Secondary School Teacher  

Yes 

No 

241511  

Special Needs Teacher  

Yes 

No 

241512  

Teacher Of The Hearing Impaired  

Yes 

No 

241513  

Teacher Of The Sight Impaired  

Yes 

No 

241599  

Special Education Teachers (Nec)  

Yes 

No 

251211  

Medical Diagnostic Radiographer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

251212  

Medical Radiation Therapist  

Yes 

Yes 

 

251213  

Nuclear Medicine Technologist  

Yes 

Yes 

 

251214  

Sonographer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

251311  

Environmental Health Officer  

Yes 

No 

 

252411  

Occupational Therapist  

Yes 

Yes 

 

252511  

Physiotherapist  

Yes 

Yes 

 

252611  

Podiatrist  

Yes 

Yes 

 

252711  

Audiologist  

Yes 

No 

 

252712  

Speech Pathologist  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254111  

Midwife  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254211  

Nurse Educator  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254212  

Nurse Researcher  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254411  

Nurse Practitioner  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254412  

Registered Nurse (Aged Care)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254413  

Registered Nurse (Child And Family Health)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254414  

Registered Nurse (Community Health)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254415  

Registered Nurse (Critical Care And Emergency)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254416  

Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254417  

Registered Nurse (Disability And Rehabilitation)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254418  

Registered Nurse (Medical)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254421  

Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254422  

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254423  

Registered Nurse (Perioperative)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254424  

Registered Nurse (Surgical)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254425  

Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

254499 
Registered Nurse (Nec)
YesYes

262112  

ICT Security Specialist  

Yes 

Yes 

 

272311  

Clinical Psychologist  

Yes 

Yes 

 

272312  

Educational Psychologist  

Yes 

Yes 

 

272313  

Organisational Psychologist  

Yes 

Yes 

 

272399  

Psychologists (Nec)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

312111  

Architectural Draftsperson  

Yes 

Yes 

 

312113  

Building Inspector  

Yes 

Yes 

 

312114  

Construction Estimator  

Yes 

No 

 

312199  

Architectural, Building And Surveying Technicians (Nec)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

312211  

Civil Engineering Draftsperson  

Yes 

Yes 

 

312212  

Civil Engineering Technician  

Yes 

Yes 

 

312311  

Electrical Engineering Draftsperson  

Yes 

Yes 

 

312312  

Electrical Engineering Technician  

Yes 

Yes 

 

312511  

Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson  

Yes 

No 

 

312512  

Mechanical Engineering Technician  

Yes 

Yes 

 

312912  

Metallurgical Or Materials Technician  

Yes 

Yes 

 

312913  

Mine Deputy  

Yes 

Yes 

 

312999  

Building And Engineering Technicians (nec)  

Yes 

No 

 

322211  

Sheetmetal Trades Worker  

Yes 

Yes 

 

322311  

Metal Fabricator  

Yes 

Yes 

ISO9606 welding qualification is preferred 

322312  

Pressure Welder  

Yes 

Yes 

ISO9606 welding qualification is preferred 

322313  

Welder (First Class)  

Yes 

Yes 

ISO9606 welding qualification is preferred 

323211  

Fitter (General)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

323212  

Fitter And Turner  

Yes 

Yes 

 

323213  

Fitter Welder  

Yes 

Yes 

 

323214  

Metal Machinist (First Class)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

323299  

Metal Fitters and Machinists (nec)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

331111  

Bricklayer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

331112  

Stonemason  

Yes 

Yes 

 

331211  

Carpenter And Joiner  

Yes 

Yes 

 

331212  

Carpenter  

Yes 

Yes 

 

331213  

Joiner  

Yes 

Yes 

 

332111  

Floor Finisher  

Yes 

No 

 

332211  

Painting Trades Worker  

Yes 

Yes 

 

333111  

Glazier  

Yes 

Yes 

 

333211  

Fibrous Plasterer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

333212  

Solid Plasterer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

333311  

Roof Tiler  

Yes 

Yes 

 

333411  

Wall And Floor Tiler  

Yes 

Yes 

 

334111  

Plumber (General)  

Yes 

Yes 

  • Licence required to work in Qld
  • Licence not required prior to Queensland Nomination

334112  

Airconditioning And Mechanical Services Plumber  

Yes 

Yes 

  • Licence required to work in Qld
  • Licence not required prior to Queensland Nomination

334113  

Drainer  

Yes 

Yes 

  • Licence required to work in Qld
  • Licence not required prior to Queensland Nomination

334114  

Gasfitter  

Yes 

Yes 

  • Licence required to work in Qld 
  • Licence not required prior to Queensland Nomination

334115  

Roof Plumber  

Yes 

Yes 

  • Licence required to work in Qld 
  • Licence not required prior to Queensland Nomination

341111  

Electrician (General)  

Yes 

Yes 

  • Licence required to work in Qld 
  • Licence not required prior to Queensland Nomination

341112  

Electrician (Special Class)  

Yes 

Yes 

  • Licence required to work in Qld
  • Licence not required prior to Queensland Nomination

342111  

Airconditioning And Refrigeration Mechanic  

Yes 

Yes 

  • Licence required to work in Qld
  • Licence not required prior to Queensland Nomination

342211  

Electrical Linesworker  

Yes 

No 

 

342212  

Technical Cable Jointer  

Yes 

Yes 

 

342313  

Electronic Equipment Trades Worker  

Yes 

Yes 

 

342314  

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

342315  

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

342411  

Cabler (Data And Telecommunications)  

Yes 

Yes 

 

342413  

Telecommunications Linesworker  

Yes 

Yes 

 

399213  

Power Generation Plant Operator  

Yes 

Yes 

 

Queensland Energy Skilled Occupation List

ANZSCO Code

Occupation 
491
190

Additional information

 133111 

 Construction Project Manager 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 133211 

 Engineering Manager 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 233111 

 Chemical Engineer 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 233112 

 Materials Engineer 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 233211 

 Civil Engineer 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 233212  

 Geotechnical Engineer 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 233214  

 Structural Engineer 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 233311  

 Electrical Engineer 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 233512  

 Mechanical Engineer 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 233611 

 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 233915 

 Environmental Engineer 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 234312 

 Environmental Consultant 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 234313 

 Environmental Research Scientist 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 234399 

 Environmental Scientists nec 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 234411 

 Geologist 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 234412 

 Geophysicist 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 234413 

 Hydrogeologist 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 312211  

 Civil Engineering Draftsperson 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 312212  

 Civil Engineering Technician 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 312311 

 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 312312 

 Electrical Engineering Technician 

Yes 

Yes 

 

 334114 

 Gasfitter 

Yes 

Yes 

  •  Licence required to work in Qld
  • Licence not required prior to Queensland Nomination

 341111 

 Electrician (General) 

Yes 

Yes 

  •  Licence required to work in Qld
  • Licence not required prior to Queensland Nomination

 341112  

 Electrician (Special Class) 

Yes 

Yes 

  •  Licence required to work in Qld
  • Licence not required prior to Queensland Nomination

 399213 

 Power Generation Plant Operator 

Yes 

Yes 

 

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