Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists (QSOL)
The Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists (QSOL) reflect the current labour demand for positions throughout Queensland. Check the category applicable to your current situation to see if your profession is in demand in Queensland.
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| ANZCO | Occupation | Assessing Authority | Subclass 489 | Subclass 190 |
| 121111 | Aquaculture Farmer | VETASSESS | ||
| 121211 | Cotton Grower | VETASSESS | ||
| 121212 | Flower Grower | VETASSESS | ||
| 121213 | Fruit or Nut Grower | VETASSESS | ||
| 121214 | Grain, Oilseed and Pasture Grower | VETASSESS | ||
| 121215 | Grape Grower | VETASSESS | ||
| 121216 | Mixed Crop Farmer | VETASSESS | ||
| 121217 | Sugar Cane Farmer | VETASSESS | ||
| 121221 | Vegetable Grower | VETASSESS | ||
| 121299 | Crop Farmers nec | VETASSESS | ||
| 121311 | Apiarist | VETASSESS | ||
| 121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer | VETASSESS | ||
| 121313 | Dairy Cattle Farmer | VETASSESS | ||
| 121316 | Horse Breeder | VETASSESS | ||
| 121317 | Mixed Livestock Farmer | VETASSESS | ||
| 121318 | Pig Farmer | VETASSESS | ||
| 121312 | Poultry Farmer | VETASSESS | ||
| 121322 | Sheep Farmer | VETASSESS | ||
| 121399 | Livestock Farmer nec | VETASSESS | ||
| 121411 | Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | VETASSESS | ||
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager | VETASSESS | ||
| 133112 | Project Builder | VETASSESS | ||
| 133211 | Engineering Manager | Engineers Australia/AIM | ||
| 133511 | Production Manager (Forestry) | VETASSESS | ||
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | AIM | ||
| 134111 | Child Care Centre Manager | TRA | ||
| 134212 | Nursing Clinical Director | ANMAC | ||
| 139912 | Environmental Manager | VETASSESS | ||
| 141111 | Café or Restaurant Manager | VETASSESS | ||
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | VETASSESS | ||
| 141999 | Accommodation & Hospitality Managers nec | VETASSESS | ||
| 221313 | External Auditor | CPAA/CA/IPA | ||
| 221214 | Internal Auditor | VETASSESS | ||
| 224112 | Mathematician | VETASSESS | ||
| 224113 | Statistician | VETASSESS | ||
| 224213 | Health Information Manager | VETASSESS | ||
| 224512 | Valuer | VETASSESS | ||
| 232212 | Surveyor | SSSI | ||
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | Engineers Australia | ||
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | Engineers Australia | ||
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor | AIQS | ||
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | Engineers Australia | ||
| 233215 | Transport Engineer | Engineers Australia | ||
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | Engineers Australia | ||
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | Engineers Australia | ||
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | Engineers Australia | ||
| 233912 | Agricultural Engineer | Engineers Australia | ||
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer | Engineers Australia | ||
| 233914 | Engineering Technologist | Engineers Australia | ||
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | Engineers Australia | ||
| 233999 | Engineering Professionals nec | Engineers Australia | ||
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | VETASSESS | ||
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist | VETASSESS | ||
| 234113 | Forester | VETASSESS | ||
| 234312 | Environmental Consultant | VETASSESS | ||
| 234313 | Environmental Research Scientist | VETASSESS | ||
| 234399 | Environmental Scientist nec | VETASSESS | ||
| 234515 | Botanist | VETASSESS | ||
| 234516 | Marine Biologist | VETASSESS | ||
| 234518 | Zoologist | VETASSESS | ||
| 234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | AIMS | ||
| 234711 | Veterinarian | AVBC | ||
| 234913 | Meteorologist | VETASSESS | ||
| 234914 | Physicist | VETASSESS | ||
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Preprimary School) Teachers | AITSL | ||
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | AITSL | ||
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | AITSL | ||
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher | AITSL | ||
| 241512 | Teaching of the Hearing Impaired | AITSL | ||
| 251111 | Dietitian | DAA | ||
| 251112 | Nutritionist | VETASSESS | ||
| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | AIR | ||
| 251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist | AIR | ||
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | ANZSNM | ||
| 251411 | Sonographer | AIR | ||
| 251411 | Optometrist | OCANZ | ||
| 251412 | Orthoptist | VETASSESS | ||
| 251912 | Orthotist and Prosthetist | VETASSESS | ||
| 252112 | Osteopath | ANZOC | ||
| 252211 | Acupuncturist | VETASSESS | ||
| 252214 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | Chinese Medicine Board Of Australia | ||
| 252311 | Dental Specialist | ADC | ||
| 252312 | Dentist | ADC | ||
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist | OTC | ||
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | APC | ||
| 252611 | Podiatrist | APodC/ANZPAC | ||
| 252711 | Audiologist | VETASSESS | ||
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist | SPA | ||
| 253111 | General Practitioner | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253112 | Anaesthetist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253312 | Cardiologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253313 | Clinical Haematologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253314 | Clinical Oncologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253315 | Endocrinologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253316 | Gastroenterologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253317 | Intensive Care Specialist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253318 | Neurologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253321 | Paediatrician | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253322 | Renal Medicine Specialist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253323 | Rheumatologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253324 | Thoracic Medicine Specialist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253399 | Specialist Physicians nec | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253411 | Psychiatrist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253511 | Surgeon (General) | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253512 | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253513 | Neurosurgeon | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253514 | Orthopaedic Surgeon | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253515 | Otorhinolaryngologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253516 | Paediatric Surgeon | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253517 | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253518 | Urologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253512 | Vascular Surgeon | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253911 | Dermatologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253912 | Emergency Medicine Specialist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253913 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253914 | Ophthalmologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253915 | Pathologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253918 | Radiation Oncologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253999 | Medical Practitioners nec | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 254111 | Midwife | ANMAC | ||
| 254211 | Nurse Educator | ANMAC | ||
| 254311 | Nurse Manager | ANMAC | ||
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner | ANMAC | ||
| 254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | ANMAC | ||
| 254413 | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | ANMAC | ||
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | ANMAC | ||
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | ANMAC | ||
| 254416 | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | ANMAC | ||
| 254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | ANMAC | ||
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | ANMAC | ||
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | ANMAC | ||
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | ANMAC | ||
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | ANMAC | ||
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | ANMAC | ||
| 254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatric) | ANMAC | ||
| 254499 | Registered Nurse nec | ANMAC | ||
| 261111 | ICT Business Analyst | ACS | ||
| 261112 | Systems Analyst | ACS | ||
| 261311 | Analyst Programmer | ACS | ||
| 261312 | Developer Programmer | ACS | ||
| 261313 | Software Engineer | ACS | ||
| 261314 | Software Tester | ACS | ||
| 261399 | Software and Applications Programmers nec | ACS | ||
| 262111 | Data Administrator | ACS | ||
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | ACS | ||
| 262113 | Systems Administrator | ACS | ||
| 263111 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer | ACS | ||
| 263112 | Network Administrator | ACS | ||
| 263113 | Network Analyst | ACS | ||
| 263211 | ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | ACS | ||
| 263212 | ICT Support Engineer | ACS | ||
| 263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer | ACS | ||
| 263311 | Telecommunications Engineer | Engineers Australia | ||
| 263312 | Telecommunications Network Engineer | Engineers Australia | ||
| 272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor | VETASSESS | ||
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | APS | ||
| 272399 | Psychologists nec | APS | ||
| 272511 | Social Worker | AASW | ||
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | ACWA | ||
| 311111 | Agricultural Technician | VETASSESS | ||
| 311211 | Anaesthetic Technician | VETASSESS | ||
| 311213 | Medical Laboratory Technician | AIMS | ||
| 311499 | Science Technicians nec | VETASSESS | ||
| 312512 | Mechanical Engineering Technician | TRA | ||
| 312912 | Metallurgical or Materials Technician | VETASSESS | ||
| 312913 | Mine Deputy | VETASSESS | ||
| 322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Workers | TRA | ||
| 322313 | Welder – first class | TRA | ||
| 323112 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | TRA | ||
| 323113 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | TRA | ||
| 323313 | Locksmith | TRA | ||
| 323316 | Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer | TRA | ||
| 323412 | Toolmaker | TRA | ||
| 342313 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | TRA | ||
| 342314 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker (General) | TRA | ||
| 342315 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker (Special Class) | TRA | ||
| 362212 | Arborist | TRA | ||
| 399111 | Boat Builder and Repairer | TRA | ||
| 399112 | Shipwright | TRA | ||
| 399211 | Chemical Plant Operator | TRA | ||
| 399213 | Power Generation Plant Operator | TRA | ||
| 411213 | Dental Technician | TRA | ||
| 411311 | Diversional Therapist | VETASSESS | ||
| 411711 | Community Worker | VETASSESS | ||
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | VETASSESS | ||
| 411713 | Family Support Worker | VETASSESS | ||
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer | VETASSESS | ||
| 411716 | Youth Worker | VETASSESS | ||
| 452311 | Diving Instructor (Open Water) | VETASSESS |
See Note #1 below.
| ANZCO | Occupation | Assessing Authority | Subclass 489 | Subclass 190 |
| 232111 | Architect | AACA | ||
| 232112 | Landscape Architect | VETASSESS | ||
| 232212 | Surveyor | SSSI |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #3 below. |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #3 below. |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | Engineers Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | Engineers Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | Engineers Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
| 233215 | Transport Engineer | Engineers Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | Engineers Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
| 233912 | Agricultural Engineer | Engineers Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer | Engineers Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | Engineers Australia |
Must have experience with mine site monitoring and remediation in coal seam gas sites. Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
Must have experience with mine site monitoring and remediation in coal seam gas sites. Additional conditions apply. See Note #1 below. |
| 233916 | Naval Architect | Engineers Australia | ||
| 233999 | Engineering Professionals nec | Engineers Australia |
Must be a mechatronics or production site engineer. See Note #1 below. |
Must be a mechatronics or production site engineer. See Note #1 below. |
| 234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | AIMS | ||
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary school) teacher | AITSL |
Registration is required from the QLD College of Teachers |
Registration is required from the QLD College of Teachers |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | AITSL |
Registration is required from the QLD College of Teachers. See Note #2 for additional details. |
Registration is required from the QLD College of Teachers. See Note #2 for additional details. |
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher | AITSL |
Registration is required from the QLD College of Teachers |
Registration is required from the QLD College of Teachers |
| 241512 | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | AITSL |
Registration is required from the QLD College of Teachers |
Registration is required from the QLD College of Teachers |
| 241513 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | AITSL |
Registration is required from the QLD College of Teachers |
Registration is required from the QLD College of Teachers |
| 241599 | Special Education Teachers nec | AITSL |
Registration is required from the QLD College of Teachers |
Registration is required from the QLD College of Teachers |
| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | AIR | ||
| 251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist | AIR | ||
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | ANZSNM | ||
| 251214 | Sonographer | AIR | ||
| 251411 | Optometrist | OCANZ | ||
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist | APharmC |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #5 below. |
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| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist | APharmC |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #5 below. |
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| 251911 | Health Promotion Officer | VETASSESS | ||
| 251912 | Orthotist or Prosthesist | VETASSESS | ||
| 251999 | Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec | VETASSESS | ||
| 252311 | Dental Specialist | ADC | ||
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | APC | ||
| 252611 | Podiatrist | APodC/ANZPAC | ||
| 253111 | General Medical Practitioner | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253211 | Anaesthetist | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253311 | Cardiologist | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253313 | Clinical Haematologist | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253314 | Medical Oncologist | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253315 | Endocrinologist | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253316 | Gastroenterologist | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253317 | Intensive Care Specialist | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253318 | Neurologist | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253321 | Paediatrician | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253322 | Renal Medicine Specialist | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253323 | Rheumatologist | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253324 | Thoracic Medicine Specialist | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253399 | Specialist Physicians nec | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253411 | Psychiatrist | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253511 | Surgeon (General) | Medical Board of Australia |
Additional conditions apply. See Note #6 below. |
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| 253915 | Pathologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | Medical Board of Australia | ||
| 254111 | Midwife | ANMAC |
Minimum of five years’ experience post qualification |
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| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner | ANMAC | ||
| 254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | ANMAC | ||
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | ANMAC |
Minimum of five years’ experience post qualification. |
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| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical and Emergency Care) | ANMAC | ||
| 254416 | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | ANMAC | ||
| 154417 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | ANMAC |
Minimum of five years’ experience post qualification. |
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| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | ANMAC |
Minimum of five years’ experience post qualification. |
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| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | ANMAC |
Minimum of five years’ experience post qualification. |
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| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | ANMAC | ||
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | ANMAC | ||
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | ANMAC |
Minimum of five years’ experience post qualification. |
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| 254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | ANMAC |
Minimum of five years’ experience post qualification. |
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| 254499 | Registered Nurses nec | ANMAC |
Minimum of five years’ experience post qualification. |
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| 272613 | Welfare Worker | ACWA |
Minimum of three years’ experience post qualification. |
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| 311211 | Anaesthetic Technician | VETASSESS | ||
| 311212 | Cardiac Technician | VETASSESS | ||
| 311299 | Medical Technicians nec | VETASSESS | ||
| 312113 | Building Inspector | VETASSESS | ||
| 312199 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec | VETASSESS | ||
| 322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | TRA |
Minimum of three years experience post qualification |
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| 322313 | Welder (First Class) | TRA | ||
| 323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | TRA | ||
| 331111 | Bricklayer | TRA | ||
| 331211 | Carpenter and Joiner | TRA | ||
| 331212 | Carpenter | TRA | ||
| 331214 | Joiner | TRA | ||
| 332211 | Painting Trades Worker | TRA | ||
| 333211 | Fibrous Plasterer | TRA | ||
| 351311 | Chef | TRA | ||
| 394111 | Cabinetmaker | TRA |
Note #1: Engineers – Applicants must have registration with the Board of Professional Engineers Queensland (BPEQ) unless already working under the supervision of a BPEQ registered engineer.
Note #2: Specialist teachers in the subjects of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Senior English, and Industrial Technology, Design (Manual Arts) and LOTE only.
Note #3: Cadastral Surveyors and those that certify Mine Plans are required to have registration with the Surveyors Board of Queensland.
Note #4: Palliative Medicine Specialists, Geriatricians, Sleep Medicine Specialist and Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist only.
Note #5: Pharmacists must be registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia, and meet the Board’s registration standards in order to practise in Australia.
Note #6: Medical Practitioners must be registered in Australia, and meet the registration standards in order to practise in Australia.
| ANZCO | Occupation | Assessing Authority | Subclass 190 |
| 224112 | Mathematician | VETASSESS | |
| 224113 | Statistician | VETASSESS | |
| 224213 | Health Information Manager | VETASSESS | |
| 224512 | Valuer | VETASSESS | |
| 232212 | Surveyor | SSSI | |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | Engineers Australia | |
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor | AIQS | |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | Engineers Australia | |
| 233215 | Transport Engineer | Engineers Australia | |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | Engineers Australia | |
| 233914 | Engineering Technologist | Engineers Australia | |
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | Engineers Australia | |
| 233999 | Engineering Professionals nec | Engineers Australia | |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | VETASSESS | |
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist | VETASSESS | |
| 234113 | Forester | VETASSESS | |
| 234312 | Environmental Consultant | VETASSESS | |
| 234313 | Environmental Research Scientist | VETASSESS | |
| 234399 | Environmental Scientist nec | VETASSESS | |
| 234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | AIMS | |
| 234914 | Physicist | ACPSEM |
Medical Physicists Only |
| 234999 | Natural and Physical Science Professionals | VETASSESS | |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers | AITSL | |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | AITSL |
Must be a LOTE Teacher |
| 241411 | Secondary School teacher | AITSL |
See note #1 for additional details |
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher | AITSL | |
| 241512 | Teaching of the Hearing Impaired | AITSL | |
| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | AIR | |
| 251214 | Sonographer | AIR | |
| 251411 | Optometrist | OCANZ | |
| 251412 | Orthoptist | VETASSESS | |
| 251912 | Orthotist and Prosthesist | VETASSESS | |
| 252112 | Osteopath | AOAC | |
| 252611 | Physiotherapist | APC | |
| 252611 | Podiatrist | APodC/ANZPAC | |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist | SPA | |
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | Medical Board of Australia | |
| 254111 | Midwife | ANMAC | |
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner | ANMAC | |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | ANMAC | |
| 272511 | Social Worker | AASW | |
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | ACWA |
Note #1: 241411 – Specialist teachers in the subjects of Maths, Physics, Graphics, Design and LOTE only.
PhD graduates may be eligible for the Skilled Nomination (Permanent) visa (subclass 190), allowing you to live and work in Queensland permanently.
To be eligible your occupation must be listed on the DIBP’s Combined List of Eligible Skilled Occupations.
ANZSCO and Assessing Authorities
ANZSCO is a system developed to collect, publish and analyse occupation statistics across government agencies, and is being introduced by DIBP as the new standard to capture occupation information in all visa, settlement and citizenship programs.
ANZSCO is used within skilled visa programs, where it is a requirement for visa eligibility, as the standard by which a visa applicant’s skills to undertake a specific occupation in Australia are assessed. More information about ANZSCO and a full list of codes can be found here.
Below is an explanatory list of the abbreviations for the assessing authorities. Please note this is not an exhaustive list. For more information, please see DIBP’s website.
| AACA | Architects Accreditation Council of Australia Inc |
| AASW | Australian Association of Social Workers |
| ACPSEM | Australasian College of Physical Scientist and Engineers in Medicine |
| ACS | Australian Computer Society |
| ACWA | Australian Community Workers Association |
| ADC | Australian Dental Council |
| AIM | Australian Institute of Management |
| AIMS | Australian Institute of Medical Scientists |
| AIQS | Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors |
| AIR | Australian Institute of Radiography |
| AITSL | Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership |
| AMSA | Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
| ANMAC | Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council |
| ANZSNM | Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine |
| AOAC | Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council |
| APharmC | Australian Pharmacy Council |
| APodC/ANZPAC | Australasian Podiatry Council/Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council Inc. |
| APC | Australian Physiotherapy Council |
| APS | Australian Psychological Society |
| AVBC | Australasian Veterinary Boards Council |
| CASA | Civil Aviation Safety Authority |
| CCEA | Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia |
| CPAA | Certified Practising Accountants Australia |
| DAA | Dietitians Association of Australia |
| CA | Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand |
| IPA | Institute of Public Accountants |
| NAATI | National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters |
| OCANZ | Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand |
| OTC | Occupational Therapy Council |
| SPA | Speech Pathology Association of Australia |
| SSSI | Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute |
| TRA | Trades Recognition Australia |
| VETASSESS | Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services |