Skilled Occupation List
Skilled Occupation List (short list) – Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) – Points Tested
Below is the short list of occupations which would qualify you for an Australian work visa – Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189).
Step 1: You must have an occupation on the below skilled occupation list.
Step 2: Complete the ONLINE ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT. You must satisfy the Eligibility Assessment with a score of 65 points or more.
1. Accountant
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Accountant (General) | MLTSSL | External Auditor | MLTSSL |
| Internal Auditor | MLTSSL | Management Accountant | MLTSSL |
| Tax Accountant | MLTSSL |
2. Architect
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Landscape Architect | MLTSSL | Naval Architect | MLTSSL |
| Qualified Architect | MLTSSL |
3. Engineer
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Aeronautical Engineer | MLTSSL | Agricultural Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Biomedical Engineer | MLTSSL | Chemical Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Civil Engineer | MLTSSL | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | MLTSSL |
| Civil Engineering Technician | MLTSSL | Electrical Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | MLTSSL | Electrical Engineering Technician | MLTSSL |
| Engineering Manager | MLTSSL | Electronics Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Engineering Technologist | MLTSSL | Engineering Professionals nec | MLTSSL | Geotechnical Engineer | MLTSSL | Environmental Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Materials Engineer | MLTSSL | Industrial Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | MLTSSL | Mechanical Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Physicist | MLTSSL | Petroleum Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Structural Engineer | MLTSSL | Production or Plant Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Telecommunications Field Engineer | MLTSSL | Telecommunications Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Telecommunications Network Planner | MLTSSL | Telecommunications Network Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Transport Engineer | MLTSSL | Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | MLTSSL |
4. Electrician
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Automotive Electrician | MLTSSL | Electrician (General) | MLTSSL |
| Electrician (Special Class) | MLTSSL | Lift Mechanic | MLTSSL |
5. Mechanic
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | MLTSSL | Diesel Motor Mechanic | MLTSSL |
| Motor Mechanic (General) | MLTSSL | Motorcycle Mechanic | MLTSSL |
| Small Engine Mechanic | MLTSSL |
6. Medical Practitioner
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Biochemist | MLTSSL | Biomedical Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Cardiologist | MLTSSL | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | MLTSSL |
| Chemist | MLTSSL | Chiropractor | MLTSSL |
| Clinical Haematologist | MLTSSL | Clinical Psychologist | MLTSSL |
| Dermatologist | MLTSSL | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | MLTSSL |
| Educational Psychologist | MLTSSL | Emergency Medicine Specialist | MLTSSL |
| Endocrinologist | MLTSSL | Gastroenterologist | MLTSSL |
| General Practitioner | MLTSSL | Intensive Care Specialist | MLTSSL |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | MLTSSL | Medical Laboratory Scientist | MLTSSL |
| Medical Oncologist | MLTSSL | Medical Practitioners nec | MLTSSL |
| Medical Radiation Therapist | MLTSSL | Neurologist | MLTSSL |
| Neurosurgeon | MLTSSL | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | MLTSSL |
| Occupational Therapist | MLTSSL | Ophthalmologist | MLTSSL |
| Optometrist | MLTSSL | Organisational Psychologist | MLTSSL |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | MLTSSL | Orthotist or Prosthetist | MLTSSL |
| Osteopath | MLTSSL | Otorhinolaryngologist | MLTSSL |
| Paediatric Surgeon | MLTSSL | Paediatrician | MLTSSL |
| Pathologist | MLTSSL | Physiotherapist | MLTSSL |
| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | MLTSSL | Podiatrist | MLTSSL |
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | MLTSSL | Psychiatrist | MLTSSL |
| Psychologists | MLTSSL | Radiation Oncologist | MLTSSL |
| Renal Medicine Specialist | MLTSSL | Rheumatologist | MLTSSL |
| Resident Medical Officer | MLTSSL | Sonographer | MLTSSL |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | MLTSSL | Specialist Physicians nec | MLTSSL |
| Speech Pathologist | MLTSSL | Surgeon (General) | MLTSSL |
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | MLTSSL | Urologist | MLTSSL |
| Vascular Surgeon | MLTSSL |
7. Nurse
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Nursing Clinical Director | MLTSSL | Nurse Practitioner | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | MLTSSL | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | MLTSSL | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | MLTSSL | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | MLTSSL | Registered Nurse (Medical) | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | MLTSSL | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | MLTSSL | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurses | MLTSSL | Midwife | MLTSSL |
8. Veterinarian
| Occupation | List |
| Veterinarian | MLTSSL |
9. Surveyor
| Occupation | List |
| Surveyor | MLTSSL |
10. Cartographer
| Occupation | List |
| Cartographer | MLTSSL |
11. Social Worker
| Occupation | List |
| Social Worker | MLTSSL |
12. Chef
| Occupation | List |
| Chef | MLTSSL |
13. Teacher
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Child Care Centre Manager | MLTSSL | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | MLTSSL |
| Secondary School Teacher | MLTSSL | Special Education Teachers nec | MLTSSL |
| Special Needs Teacher | MLTSSL | Teacher of the Hearing/Sight Impaired | MLTSSL |
14. Construction and Tradesperson
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Cabinetmaker | MLTSSL | Carpenter | MLTSSL |
| Carpenter and Joiner | MLTSSL | Construction Project Manager | MLTSSL |
| Fibrous Plasterer | MLTSSL | Fitter (General) | MLTSSL |
| Fitter and Turner | MLTSSL | Fitter-Welder | MLTSSL |
| Glazier | MLTSSL | Joiner | MLTSSL |
| Metal Fabricator | MLTSSL | Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | MLTSSL |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | MLTSSL | Painting Trades Worker | MLTSSL |
| Pressure Welder | MLTSSL | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | MLTSSL |
| Solid Plasterer | MLTSSL | Stonemason | MLTSSL |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | MLTSSL | Welder (First Class) | MLTSSL |
15. Scientist
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Agricultural Scientist | MLTSSL | Biochemist | MLTSSL |
| Biotechnologist | MLTSSL | Botanist | MLTSSL |
| Environmental Manager | MLTSSL | Environmental Research Scientist | MLTSSL |
| Environmental Scientists nec | MLTSSL | Geophysicist | MLTSSL |
| Life Scientist (General) | MLTSSL | Life Scientists nec | MLTSSL |
| Marine Biologist | MLTSSL | Meteorologist | MLTSSL |
| Microbiologist | MLTSSL | Medical Laboratory Scientist | MLTSSL |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec | MLTSSL | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | MLTSSL |
| Other Spatial Scientist | MLTSSL | Physicist | MLTSSL |
| Zoologist | MLTSSL |
16. Plumber
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | MLTSSL | Drainer | MLTSSL |
| Gasfitter | MLTSSL | Plumber (General) | MLTSSL |
| Roof Plumber | MLTSSL |
