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. Accounting and Auditing
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Accountant (General) | MLTSSL | External Auditor | MLTSSL |
| Internal Auditor | MLTSSL | Management Accountant | MLTSSL |
| Taxation Accountant | MLTSSL |
2. Architecture
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Architect | MLTSSL | Landscape Architect | MLTSSL |
3. Engineering and Technical Occupations
| 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 |
| Electronics Engineer | MLTSSL | Engineering Manager | MLTSSL |
| Engineering Professionals nec | MLTSSL | Engineering Technologist | MLTSSL |
| Environmental Engineer | MLTSSL | Geotechnical Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Industrial Engineer | MLTSSL | Materials Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Mechanical Engineer | MLTSSL | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | MLTSSL |
| Naval Architect | MLTSSL | Petroleum Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Production or Plant Engineer | MLTSSL | Structural Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Telecommunications Engineer | MLTSSL | Telecommunications Field Engineer | MLTSSL |
| Telecommunications Network Engineer | MLTSSL | Telecommunications Network Planner | MLTSSL |
| Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | MLTSSL | Transport Engineer | MLTSSL |
4. Electrical Trades
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Automotive Electrician | MLTSSL | Electrician (General) | MLTSSL |
| Electrician (Special Class) | MLTSSL | Lift Mechanic | MLTSSL |
5. Mechanical Trades
| 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 Practitioners
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Cardiologist | MLTSSL | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | MLTSSL |
| Clinical Haematologist | MLTSSL | Dermatologist | MLTSSL |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | MLTSSL | Emergency Medicine Specialist | MLTSSL |
| Endocrinologist | MLTSSL | Gastroenterologist | MLTSSL |
| General Practitioner | MLTSSL | Intensive Care Specialist | MLTSSL |
| Medical Oncologist | MLTSSL | Medical Practitioners nec | MLTSSL |
| Neurologist | MLTSSL | Neurosurgeon | MLTSSL |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | MLTSSL | Ophthalmologist | MLTSSL |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | MLTSSL | Otorhinolaryngologist | MLTSSL |
| Paediatric Surgeon | MLTSSL | Paediatrician | MLTSSL |
| Pathologist | MLTSSL | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | MLTSSL |
| Psychiatrist | MLTSSL | Radiation Oncologist | MLTSSL |
| Renal Medicine Specialist | MLTSSL | Rheumatologist | MLTSSL |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | MLTSSL | Specialist Physicians nec | MLTSSL |
| Surgeon (General) | MLTSSL | Thoracic Medicine Specialist | MLTSSL |
| Urologist | MLTSSL | Vascular Surgeon | MLTSSL |
7. Nursing and Midwifery
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Midwife | 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 nec | MLTSSL |
8. Veterinarian
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Veterinarian | MLTSSL |
9. Surveyor
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Surveyor | MLTSSL |
10. Cartographer
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Cartographer | MLTSSL |
11. Social Worker
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Social Worker | MLTSSL |
12. Chef
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Chef | MLTSSL |
13. Teaching
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | MLTSSL | Secondary School Teacher | MLTSSL |
| Special Education Teachers nec | MLTSSL | Special Needs Teacher | MLTSSL |
| Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | MLTSSL | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | MLTSSL |
14. Construction, Engineering Trades and Related Management
| 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 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. Science and Laboratory Occupations
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Agricultural Scientist | MLTSSL | Biochemist | MLTSSL |
| Biotechnologist | MLTSSL | Botanist | MLTSSL |
| Chemist | MLTSSL | Environmental Research Scientist | MLTSSL |
| Environmental Scientists nec | MLTSSL | Geophysicist | MLTSSL |
| Life Scientist (General) | MLTSSL | Life Scientists nec | MLTSSL |
| Marine Biologist | MLTSSL | Medical Laboratory Scientist | MLTSSL |
| Meteorologist | MLTSSL | Microbiologist | MLTSSL |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec | 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 |
17. Psychology
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Clinical Psychologist | MLTSSL | Educational Psychologist | MLTSSL |
| Organisational Psychologist | MLTSSL | Psychologists nec | MLTSSL |
18. Allied Health
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Chiropractor | MLTSSL | Occupational Therapist | MLTSSL |
| Optometrist | MLTSSL | Orthotist or Prosthetist | MLTSSL |
| Osteopath | MLTSSL | Physiotherapist | MLTSSL |
| Podiatrist | MLTSSL | Speech Pathologist | MLTSSL |
19. Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | MLTSSL | Medical Radiation Therapist | MLTSSL |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | MLTSSL | Sonographer | MLTSSL |
20. Health Services and Nursing Management
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Nursing Clinical Director | MLTSSL | Primary Health Organisation Manager | MLTSSL |
21. Childcare and Education Management
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Child Care Centre Manager | MLTSSL |
22. Environmental Management
| Occupation | List | Occupation | List |
| Environmental Manager | MLTSSL |