Core Skills Occupation List
The Australian government announced in the Migration Strategy that it is going to bring many drastic changes to the Australian migration sphere. One such proposal was to introduce a new skills occupation list. The government has implemented this proposal by releasing the Core Skills Occupation List recently. This blog will discuss
- What is the Core Skills Occupation List?
- The differences between the Core Skills Occupation List and the General Skills Occupation List
- The occupations that are in the Core Skills Occupation List
- The occupations that have been omitted from the Core Skills Occupation list
- The new occupations that have been added into the Core Skills Occupation List
What is the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)?
The CSOL comprises 456 occupations. The occupations on this list will be eligible for the Core Skills stream of the New Skills in Demand visa and the existing Direct Entry stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (SC 186). The new Core Skills Occupation List has new occupations incorporated into it and also has omitted some of the occupations that were in the general Skills Occupation List.
What are the differences between the Core Skills Occupation list and the general Skilled Occupation List?
Core Skills Occupation List
Skilled Occupation List
- Has a total of 456 occupations
- Has a total of 504 occupations
- No sub lists
- Has sub lists:
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Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)- 212 occupations
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Short Term Strategic Skills List (STOSL) -215 occupations
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Regional Occupation List (ROL) - 77 occupations
- Will only be applicable for the Core Skills stream of the new Skills in Demand visa and the Direct Entry stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme visa (SC 186)
- Will be applicable for various general skilled migration visas.
What are the eligible visas for the Core Skill Occupation Lists?
Core Skills Stream of the Skills in Demand (482 visa)
The following are important features of the Core Skills Pathway.
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Have an occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List.
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Be nominated by an approved sponsor
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Have 1 year of work experience
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Have a skill assessment if applicable to your occupation
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Be paid a salary at or above the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) or the market salary rate if it is above TSMIT.
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Work for your nominating employer
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Have IELTS score (or equivalent) of level 5 overall, with a minimum of 5 in each component score.
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Meet health and character requirement
Direct Entry Stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (186 visa)
The following are important features of the Direct Entry stream
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Have an occupation in the Core skills Occupation List
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Be nominated by an approved sponsor
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Have at least 3 years of work experience in the nominated field
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Have a positive skill assessment
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Be paid a salary at or above the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) or the market salary rate if it is above TSMIT.
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Have at least 6.0 IELTS or equivalent test scores
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Be under 45 years of age, unless exempt
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Meet health and character requirement
What are the occupations that are in the new Core Skills Occupation List?
Occupation List
Chief Executive or Managing Director
Corporate General Manager
Aquaculture Farmer
Apiarist
Dairy Cattle Farmer
Goat Farmer
Pig Farmer
Poultry Farmer
Flower Grower
Sales and Marketing Manager
Advertising Manager
Corporate Services Manager
Finance Manager
Human Resource Manager
Policy and Planning Manager
Research and Development Manager
Construction Project Manager
Project Builder
Engineering Manager
Production Manager (Forestry)
Production Manager (Manufacturing)
Supply and Distribution Manager
Procurement Manager
Medical Administrator \ Medical Superintendent
Nursing Clinical Director
Primary Health Organisation Manager
School Principal
Faculty Head
Education Managers nec
Chief Information Officer
ICT Project Manager
ICT Managers nec
Arts Administrator or Manager
Environmental Manager
Laboratory Manager
Quality Assurance Manager
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Hotel or Motel Manager
Licensed Club Manager
Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
Retail Manager (General)
Travel Agency Manager
Fleet Manager
Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator
Cinema or Theatre Manager
Equipment Hire Manager
Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec
Music Director
Artistic Director
Program Director (Television or Radio)
Stage Manager
Technical Director
Video Producer
Print Journalist
Radio Journalist
Technical Writer
Television Journalist
Journalists and Other Writers nec
Accountant (General)
Management Accountant
Taxation Accountant
Company Secretary
External Auditor
Internal Auditor
Finance Broker
Insurance Broker
Financial Investment Adviser
Human Resource Adviser
Recruitment Consultant
Workplace Relations Adviser
Actuary
Mathematician
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Statistician
Land Economist
Valuer
Organisation and Methods Analyst
Management Consultant
Supply Chain Analyst
Patents Examiner
Information and Organisation Professionals nec
Advertising Specialist
Marketing Specialist
Content Creator (Marketing)
ICT Account Manager
ICT Business Development Manager
ICT Sales Representative
Public Relations Professional
Sales Representative (Industrial Products)
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)
Technical Sales Representatives nec
Aeroplane Pilot
Flying Instructor
Helicopter Pilot
Air Transport Professionals nec
Ship's Engineer
Architect
Landscape Architect
Surveyor
Cartographer
Other Spatial Scientist
Jewellery Designer
Illustrator
Multimedia Designer
Web Designer
Interior Designer
Urban and Regional Planner
Chemical Engineer
Materials Engineer
Civil Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Quantity Surveyor
Structural Engineer
Transport Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Electronics Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Production or Plant Engineer
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
Petroleum Engineer
Aeronautical Engineer
Agricultural Engineer
Biomedical Engineer
Engineering Technologist
Environmental Engineer
Naval Architect \ Marine Designer
Engineering Professionals nec
Agricultural Consultant
Agricultural Research Scientist
Agronomist
Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist
Chemist
Food Technologist
Wine Maker
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Scientists nec
Geologist
Geophysicist
Hydrogeologist
Life Scientist (General)
Biochemist
Botanist
Marine Biologist
Entomologist
Zoologist
Life Scientists nec
Respiratory Scientist
Veterinarian
Conservator
Metallurgist
Meteorologist
Physicist
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
Primary School Teacher
Middle School Teacher \ Intermediate School Teacher
Secondary School Teacher
Special Needs Teacher
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
Teacher of the Sight Impaired
Special Education Teachers nec
University Lecturer
Vocational Education Teacher \ Polytechnic Teacher
Education Reviewer
Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
Private Tutors and Teachers nec
Dietitian
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
Medical Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Sonographer
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
Optometrist
Orthoptist
Hospital Pharmacist
Industrial Pharmacist
Retail Pharmacist
Orthotist or Prosthetist
Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Complementary Health Therapists nec
Dental Specialist
Dentist
Occupational Therapist
Physiotherapist
Podiatrist
Audiologist
Speech Pathologist \ Speech Language Therapist
General Practitioner
Resident Medical Officer
Anaesthetist
Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
Cardiologist
Clinical Haematologist
Medical Oncologist
Endocrinologist
Gastroenterologist
Intensive Care Specialist
Neurologist
Paediatrician
Renal Medicine Specialist
Rheumatologist
Thoracic Medicine Specialist
Specialist Physicians nec
Psychiatrist
Surgeon (General)
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Neurosurgeon
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Otorhinolaryngologist
Paediatric Surgeon
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Urologist
Vascular Surgeon
Dermatologist
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Ophthalmologist
Pathologist
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
Radiation Oncologist
Medical Practitioners nec
Midwife
Nurse Educator
Nurse Researcher
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
Registered Nurse (Medical)
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
Registered Nurse (Surgical)
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
Registered Nurses nec
ICT Business Analyst
Systems Analyst
Multimedia Specialist
Web Developer
Analyst Programmer
Developer Programmer
Software Engineer
Software Tester
Cyber Security Engineer
Devops Engineer
Penetration Tester
Software and Applications Programmers nec
Database Administrator
Systems Administrator
Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist
Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist
Cyber Security Analyst
Cyber Security Architect
Cyber Security Operations Coordinator
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Network Administrator
Network Analyst
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
ICT Systems Test Engineer
ICT Support and Test Engineers nec
Telecommunications Network Engineer
Barrister
Intellectual Property Lawyer
Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec
Solicitor
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Student Counsellor
Clinical Psychologist
Educational Psychologist
Organisational Psychologist
Psychotherapist
Psychologists nec
Translator
Social Worker
Recreation Officer \ Recreation Coordinator
Agricultural and Agritech Technician
Animal Husbandry Technician
Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician
Irrigation Designer
Anaesthetic Technician
Cardiac Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Respiratory Technician
Medical Technicians nec
Meat Inspector
Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer
Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec
Chemistry Technician
Earth Science Technician
Science Technicians nec
Architectural Draftsperson
Building Associate
Building Inspector
Construction Estimator
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec
Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Civil Engineering Technician
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
Electrical Engineering Technician
Electronic Engineering Technician
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Maintenance Planner
Metallurgical or Materials Technician
Mine Deputy
Other Draftsperson
Building and Engineering Technicians nec
Hardware Technician
ICT Customer Support Officer
Web Administrator
ICT Support Technicians nec
Telecommunications Field Engineer
Telecommunications Network Planner
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
Automotive Electrician
Motor Mechanic (General)
Diesel Motor Mechanic
Motorcycle Mechanic
Small Engine Mechanic
Electroplater
Farrier
Metal Casting Trades Worker
Sheetmetal Worker
Metal Fabricator
Pressure Welder
Welder (First Class)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
Fitter (General)
Fitter and Turner
Fitter-Welder
Metal Machinist (First Class)
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
Locksmith
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
Engineering Patternmaker
Toolmaker
Panelbeater
Vehicle Body Builder
Vehicle Trimmer
Vehicle Painter
Bricklayer
Stonemason
Carpenter and Joiner
Carpenter
Joiner
Floor Finisher
Painter
Glazier
Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling)
Renderer (Solid Plaster)
Roof Tiler
Wall and Floor Tiler
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
Drainer
Gasfitter
Roof Plumber
Plumber (General)
Fire Protection Plumber
Electrician (General)
Electrician (Special Class)
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
Electrical Linesworker \ Electrical Line Mechanic
Technical Cable Jointer
Business Machine Mechanic
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
Telecommunications Cable Jointer
Telecommunications Linesworker \ Telecommunications Line Mechanic
Telecommunications Technician
Baker
Pastrycook
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
Chef
Cook
Dog Handler or Trainer
Horse Trainer
Veterinary Nurse
Nurseryperson
Arborist
Tree Worker
Landscape Gardener
Irrigation Technician
Hairdresser
Print Finisher
Screen Printer
Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker
Printing Machinist
Shoemaker
Upholsterer
Cabinet Maker
Furniture Maker
Furniture Finisher
Picture Framer
Wood Machinist
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec
Boat Builder and Repairer
Shipwright
Chemical Plant Operator
Gas or Petroleum Operator
Power Generation Plant Operator
Light Technician
Sound Technician
Performing Arts Technicians nec
Signwriter
Diver
Optical Dispenser \ Dispensing Optician
Optical Mechanic
Plastics Technician
Fire Protection Equipment Technician
Technicians and Trades Workers nec
Ambulance Officer
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
Dental Hygienist
Dental Prosthetist
Dental Technician
Dental Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Enrolled Nurse
Massage Therapist
Community Worker
Family Support Worker
Residential Care Officer
Youth Worker
Child Care Worker
Out of School Hours Care Worker
Hotel Service Manager
Beauty Therapist
Tour Guide
Travel Consultant
Flight Attendant
Diving Instructor (Open Water)
Other Sports Coach or Instructor (Wushu Martial Arts Coach or Yoga
Instructor Only)
Sports Development Officer
Contract Administrator
Program or Project Administrator
Office Manager
Legal Secretary
Conveyancer
Clerk of Court
Insurance Loss Adjuster
Clinical Coder
Insurance Agent
Retail Buyer
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What are the occupations that are removed from the Core Skills Occupation List?
Occupation
Acupuncturist
Agricultural Scientist
Amusement Centre Manager
Animal Attendants and Trainers (nec)
Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
Biotechnologist
Beef Cattle Farmer
Book or Script Editor
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager
Careers Counsellor
Child Care Centre Manager
Chiropractor
Commodities Trader
Community Arts Worker
Conference and Event Organiser
Conservation Officer
Copywriter
Cotton Grower
Counsellors nec
Crop Farmers (nec)
Customer Service Manager
Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
Dancer or Choreographer
Deer Farmer
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
Disabilities Services Officer
Dressmaker or Tailor
Driving Instructor
Economist
Education Adviser
Emergency Service Worker
Environmental Health Officer
Environmental Research Scientist
Exercise Physiologist
Facilities Manager
Family and Marriage Counsellor
Fashion Designer
Film and Video Editor
Financial Brokers nec
Financial Dealers nec
Financial Institution Branch Manager
Financial Investment Manager
Financial Market Dealer
First Aid Trainer
Fitness Centre Manager
Florist
Footballer
Funeral Workers nec
Gallery or Museum Curator
Gardener (General)
Graphic Designer
Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
Health Information Manager
Health Promotion Officer
Horse Breeder
Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
ICT Support Engineer
Industrial Designer
Interior Decorator
Interpreter
Jeweller
Jockey
Liaison Officer
Librarian
Life Science Technician
Lift Mechanic
Livestock Farmers nec
Make Up Artist
Manufacturer
Market Research Analyst
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Medical Laboratory Technician
Microbiologist
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer (121411)
Mixed Crop Farmer (121216)
Mixed Livestock Farmer (121317)
Music Professionals nec
Musician (Instrumental)
Naturopath
Newspaper or Periodical Editor
Nurse Manager
Nutritionist
Operating Theatre Technician
Osteopath
Pathology Collector \ Phlebotomist
Photographer
Policy Analyst
Post Office Manager
Production Manager (Mining)
Property Manager
Public Relations Manager
Real Estate Representative
Records Manager
Regional Education Manager
Safety Inspector
Sheep Farmer
Ship's Master
Snowsport Instructor
Social Professionals nec
Specialist Managers nec
Sports Administrator
Sports Centre Manager
Sportspersons nec
Stockbroking Dealer
Sugar Cane Grower
Swimming Coach or Instructor
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Telecommunications Engineer
Tennis Coach
Transport Company Manager
Vegetable Grower
Welfare Centre Manager
Welfare Worker
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What are the occupations that have been added into the new Core Skills Occupation List?
Occupation
Agricultural and Agritech Technician
Agronomist
Air Transport Professionals nec
Animal Husbandry Technician
Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist
Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician
Arborist
Beauty Therapist
Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator
Building Associate
Chemical Plant Operator
Child Care Worker
Clerk of Court
Content Creator (Marketing)
Conveyancer
Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist
Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist
Cyber Security Analyst
Cyber Security Architect
Cyber Security Engineer
Cyber Security Operations Coordinator
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Dental Prosthetist
Devops Engineer
Diver
Education Reviewer
Electronic Engineering Technician
Electroplater
Engineering Patternmaker
Entomologist
Equipment Hire Manager
Fire Protection Equipment Technician
Fire Protection Plumber
Fleet Manager
Furniture Maker
Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker
Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec
Hotel Service Manager
Irrigation Designer
Irrigation Technician
Landscape Gardener
Legal Secretary
Licensed Club Manager
Light Technician
Metal Casting Trades Worker
Office Manager
Optical Dispenser \ Dispensing Optician
Optical Mechanic
Other Draftsperson
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