Australian Skilled Occupations List

The Skilled Occupations List (SOL)

The SOL is a list of skilled occupations that are in need in Australia. Each occupation listed on the SOL is allocated a points value for use in the visa assessment process.

One of the basic requirements of Skilled Migration is that you nominate an occupation which matches either your work experience and/or qualifications from a list of occupations determined by the Australian government.

To verify you have chosen the correct occupation, you should refer to the short job description alongside each listing.

Each occupation, depending on its rating, attracts a certain number of points (40, 50 or 60 points). Assuming your skills are assessed as "suitable" for your nominated occupation, these points will be used in calculating your total Points Test Score.

If you cannot locate your occupation on this list, you are NOT advised to proceed with Skilled Migration.

Accounting & Finance

Administration

Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing

Air & Sea Transport

Architecture

Art & Design

Arts & Entertainment

Building & Construction

Consulting & Business Analysis

Education & Teaching

Engineering & Mining

Environment

Health & Medical Services

Hospitality & Tourism

Human Resources/Personnel

Information Services

Information Technology/Computing

Legal & Compliance

Management/Planning/Policy

Manufacturing/Production/Logistics

Media

Property & Real Estate

Sales/Marketing/Advertising

Science & Research

Social & Community Services

Sports & Recreation

Surveying & Valuing

Trades - Aircraft Maintenance

Trades - Automotive

Trades - Electrical/Electronics/Communications

Trades - Food & Beverage

Trades - Gardening/Horticulture

Trades - General Mechanical & Fabrication

Trades - Hairdressing

Trades - Metal & Machinists

Trades - Other Trades & Services

Trades - Plumbing

Trades - Textile & Clothing

Trades - Tilers & Plasterers

Trades - Wood & Carpentry

Translating/Interpreting

Trades - Printing

SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST	SKILL POINTS
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Accountant	60
Accountant - Corporate Treasurer	60
Accountant - External Auditor	60
Accountant - Internal Auditor	50
Actuary	50
Branch Accountant (Financial Institution)	40
Commodities Trader	40
Company Secretary (Corporate Compliance, Board/Shareholder Meetings)	50
Economist	50
Finance Manager	60
Financial Dealers and Brokers (not elsewhere classified)	40
Financial Institution Branch Manager	40
Financial Investment Adviser	40
Financial Market Dealer	40
Futures Trader	40
Insurance Broker	40
Mathematician	50
Statistician	50
Stockbroking Dealer	40
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ADMINISTRATION
Electorate Officer	50
Office Manager	40
Project or Program Administrator	40
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AGRICULTURE/FORESTRY/FISHING
Agricultural Adviser	50
Agricultural Scientist	50
Environmental Research Scientist	50
Forester	50
Master Fisher	40
Park Ranger	50
Soil Scientist	50
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AIR & SEA TRANSPORT
Seafarer - Ship's Engineer	40
Seafarer - Ship's Master	40
Seafarer - Ship's Officer	40
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ARCHITECTURE
Architect	60
Architectural Associate	40
Landscape Architect	50
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ART & DESIGN
Fashion Designer	50
Graphic Designer	50
Illustrator	50
Industrial Designer	50
Interior Decorator	40
Interior Designer	50
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Conservator	50
Museum/Art Gallery Technician	40
Museum/Gallery Curator	50
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
Boat builder Repairer	60
Bricklayer	60
Bricklayers - Supervisor	60
Building Associate	40
Building Associate Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)	40
Building Inspector	40
Construction Project Manager	50
Project Builder	50
Shipwright	60
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CONSULTING & BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Management Consultant	50
Organisation Methods Analyst	50
Policy Analyst	50
Quality Assurance Manager	50
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EDUCATION & TEACHING
Art Teacher (Private)	50
Dance Teacher (Private)	50
Drama Teacher (Private)	50
Education Managers (not elsewhere classified)	50
Music Teacher (Private)	50
Regional Education Manager	50
Teacher - Education Officer	50
Teacher - Pre-Primary School Teacher	60
Teacher - Primary School Teacher	60
Teacher - Secondary School Teacher	60
Teacher - Vocational Education Teacher (Non-trades)	50
Teacher - Vocational Education Teacher (Trades)	60
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ENGINEERING & MINING
Biomedical Engineering Associate	40
Civil Engineering Associate	40
Civil Engineering Technician	40
Electrical Engineering Associate	40
Electrical Engineering Technician	40
Electronic Engineering Associate	40
Electronic Engineering Technician	40
Engineer - Aeronautical Engineer	60
Engineer - Agricultural Engineer	60
Engineer - Biomedical Engineer	60
Engineer - Building & Engineering Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)	60
Engineer - Chemical Engineer	60
Engineer - Civil Engineer	60
Engineer - Civil Engineering Technologist	60
Engineer - Electrical Engineer	60
Engineer - Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technologist	60
Engineer - Electronics Engineer	60
Engineer - Engineering Technologists (not elsewhere classified)	60
Engineer - Industrial Engineer	60
Engineer - Materials Engineer	60
Engineer - Mechanical Engineer	60
Engineer - Mechanical Engineering Technologist	60
Engineer - Mining Engineer (excluding petroleum)	60
Engineer - Naval Architect	60
Engineer - Petroleum Engineer	60
Engineer - Production or Plant Engineer	60
Engineering Associate Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)	40
Engineering Manager	60
Extractive Metallurgist	50
Mechanical Engineering Associate	40
Mechanical Engineering Technician	40
Mine Deputy	40
Production Manager (Mining)	50
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ENVIRONMENT
Environment, Parks and Land Care Manager	50
Environmental Health Officer	50
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HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES
Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Health Worker	40
Acupuncturist	50
Ambulance Officer	40
Anatomist/Physiologist	50
Audiologist	50
Chemist	50
Chiropractor	60
Dental Hygienist	40
Dental Specialist	60
Dental Technician	60
Dental Therapist	40
Dentist	60
Dietitian	60
Director of Nursing	60
Disabilities Services Officer	40
Health Information Manager	50
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic	40
Massage Therapist	40
Medical Administrator	50
Medical Practitioner - Anaesthetist	60
Medical Practitioner - Dermatologist	60
Medical Practitioner - Emergency Medicine Specialist	60
Medical Practitioner - General Medical Practitioner	60
Medical Practitioner - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist	60
Medical Practitioner - Ophthalmologist	60
Medical Practitioner - Paediatrician	60
Medical Practitioner - Pathologist	60
Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist	60
Medical Practitioner - Radiologist	60
Medical Practitioner - Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified)	60
Medical Practitioner - Specialist Physician	60
Medical Practitioner - Surgeon	60
Naturopath	50
Nurse - Registered Developmental Disability Nurse	60
Nurse - Registered Mental Health Nurse	60
Nurse - Registered Midwife	60
Nurse - Registered Nurse	60
Occupational Health & Safety Officer	50
Occupational Therapist	60
Optometrist	60
Orthoptist	50
Orthotist	50
Osteopath	60
Pharmacist - Hospital Pharmacist	60
Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacist	60
Physiotherapist	60
Podiatrist	60
Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist	60
Psychologist - Educational Psychologist	60
Psychologist - Organisational Psychologist	60
Psychologist - Psychologists (not elsewhere classified)	60
Radiographer - Medical Diagnostic Radiographer	60
Radiographer - Radiation Therapist	60
Radiographer - Sonographer	60
Speech Pathologist	60
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HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
Hotel/Motel Manager (Degree Level)	50
Hotel/Motel Manager (Diploma Level)	40
Top
HUMAN RESOURCES/PERSONNEL
Careers Counsellor	50
Human Resource Manager (min. 5 years senior management experience)	60
Industrial Relations Officer	50
Personnel Consultant	50
Personnel Officer	50
Training Officer	50
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INFORMATION SERVICES
Archivist	50
Business Information Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)	50
Historian	50
Librarian	50
Library Technician	40
Records Manager	50
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTING
Computing Professionals - Applications and Analyst Programmer	60
Computing Professionals - Computer Systems Auditor	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (not elsewhere classified)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in .Net technologies)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in C++/C#/C)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in CISSP)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in Data Warehousing)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in J2EE)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in JAVA)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in Linux)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in Network Security/Firewall/Internet Security)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in Oracle)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in PeopleSoft)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in PK1)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in SAP)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in SIEBEL - especially Siebel Analytic)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in Solaris)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in Sybase SQL Server)	60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (specialising in Unix)	60
Computing Professionals - Software Designer	60
Computing Professionals - Systems Designer	60
Computing Professionals - Systems Manager	60
Computing Professionals - Systems Programmer	60
Computing Support Technician	40
Information Technology Manager	60
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LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Intelligence Officer	50
Legal Practitioner - Barrister	60
Legal Practitioner - Solicitor	60
Patents Examiner	50
Safety Inspector	40
Top
MANAGEMENT/PLANNING/POLICY
General Manager (min. 5 years senior management experience)	60
Policy And Planning Manager	50
Urban and Regional Planner	50
Top
MANUFACTURING/PRODUCTION/LOGISTICS
Oenologist (Wine Maker)	50
Primary Products Inspector	40
Production Manager (Manufacturing)	50
Supply and Distribution Manager (min. 5 years senior management experience)	60
Top
MEDIA
Copywriter	50
Editor	50
Journalists Related Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)	50
Print Journalist	50
Radio Journalist	50
Technical Writer	50
Television Journalist	50
Top
PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE
Property Manager	40
Real Estate Agency Manager	40
Real Estate Salesperson	40
Top
SALES/MARKETING/ADVERTISING
Advertising Specialist	50
Market Research Analyst	50
Marketing Specialist	50
Public Relations Officer	50
Sales And Marketing Manager (min. 5 years senior management experience)	60
Sales Representative (Industrial Products)	50
Sales Representative (Information and Communication Products)	50
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)	50
Technical Sales Representative (Not Elsewhere Classified)	50
Top
SCIENCE & RESEARCH
Biochemist	50
Botanist	50
Chemistry Technical Officer	40
Geologist	50
Geophysicist	50
Industrial Pharmacist	50
Laboratory Manager	50
Life Scientist (Not Elsewhere Classified)	50
Marine Biologist	50
Materials Scientist	50
Medical Laboratory Technical Officer	40
Medical Scientist	60
Metallurgical and Materials Technician	40
Meteorologist	50
Natural Physical Science Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)	50
Physical Metallurgist	50
Physicist	50
Radiographer - Nuclear Medicine Technologist	60
Research and Development Manager	50
Social Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)	50
Veterinarian	60
Zoologist	50
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SOCIAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Child Care Co-ordinator	60
Community Worker	50
Counsellors (not elsewhere classified)	50
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor	50
Family Counsellor	50
Family Support Worker	40
Parole or Probation Officer	40
Rehabilitation Counsellor	50
Residential Care Officer	40
Social Worker	60
Welfare Centre Manager	50
Welfare Worker	60
Youth Worker	40
Top
SPORTS & RECREATION
Recreation Officer	50
Sports Administrator	50
Top
SURVEYING & VALUING
Building Surveyor	50
Cartographer	50
Land Economist	50
Quantity Surveyor	60
Surveying Cartographic Associate	40
Surveyor	60
Valuer	50
Top
TRADES - AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)	60
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)	60
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)	60
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - Supervisor	60
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TRADES – AUTOMOTIVE
Diesel Fuel Injection Technicians	60
Motor Mechanic	60
Motor Mechanics - Supervisor	60
Panel Beater	60
Panel Beaters - Supervisor	60
Vehicle Body Maker	60
Vehicle Body Makers - Supervisor	60
Vehicle Painter	60
Vehicle Painters - Supervisor	60
Vehicle Trimmer	60
Vehicle Trimmers - Supervisor	60
Top
TRADES - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS/COMMUNICATIONS
Automotive Electrician	60
Automotive Electricians - Supervisor	60
Broadcast Transmitter Operator	60
Cable Jointer	60
Communications Linesperson	60
Communications Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Electrical Distribution Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Electrical Powerline Tradesperson	60
Electrician - General Electrician	60
Electrician - Special Class	60
Electricians - Supervisor	60
Electronic Office Equipment Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Electronic Equipment Tradesperson	60
Electronic Instrument Tradesperson	60
Electronic Instrument Tradesperson - Special Class	60
Electronic Instrument Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
General Communications Tradesperson	60
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TRADES - FOOD & BEVERAGE
Baker	60
Bakers and Pastry Cooks - Supervisor	60
Buttermaker/Cheesemaker	60
Chef	60
Chef - Head Chef	60
Confectioner	60
Cook	60
Meat Tradespersons - Butcher	60
Meat Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Pastry Cook	60
Smallgoods Maker	60
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TRADES - GARDENING/HORTICULTURE
General Gardener	60
Greenkeeper	60
Head Gardener	60
Landscape Gardener	60
Nursery Person	60
Tree Surgeon	60
Top
TRADES - GENERAL MECHANICAL & FABRICATION
Business Machine Mechanic	60
General Fabrication Engineering Tradesperson	60
General Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
General Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson	60
General Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Lift (Elevator) Mechanic	60
Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker)	60
Optical Mechanic	60
Pressure Welder	60
Refrigeration Air-conditioning Mechanic	60
Refrigeration Air-conditioning Mechanics - Supervisor	60
Structural Steel Welding Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Welder (First Class).	60
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TRADES – HAIRDRESSING
Hairdresser	60
Hairdressers - Supervisor	60
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TRADES - METAL & MACHINISTS
Blacksmith	60
Electroplater (First Class)	60
Engraver	60
Farrier	60
Fitter	60
Forging Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Gunsmith	60
Locksmith	60
Metal Casting Tradesperson	60
Metal Casting Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Metal Finishing Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Metal Fitters & Machinists - Fitter	60
Metal Fitters & Machinists - Supervisor	60
Metal Fitters & Machinists - Textile, Clothing or Footwear Mechanic	60
Metal Machinist (First Class)	60
Metal Polisher	60
Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer	60
Precision Metal Tradesperson - Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer	60
Precision Metal Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Saw Maker and Repairer	60
Sheetmetal Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)	60
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TRADES - OTHER TRADES & SERVICES
Flat Glass Tradesperson	60
Floor Finisher	60
Floor Finisher - Supervisor	60
Gem Cutter & Polisher	60
Glass Blower	60
Jeweller	60
Painter & Decorator	60
Painters & Decorators - Supervisor	60
Piano Tuner	60
Picture Framer	60
Sign writer	60
Sign writers - Supervisor	60
Toolmaker	60
Toolmakers - Supervisor	60
Tradespersons & Related Workers (Not Elsewhere Classified)	60
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TRADES – PLUMBING
Mechanical Services Airconditioning Plumber	60
Plumber - Drainer	60
Plumber - Gas Fitter	60
Plumber - Roof Plumber	60
Plumber-General Plumber	60
Plumbers - Supervisor	60
Plumbing Engineering Associate	40
Plumbing Inspector	40
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TRADES - TEXTILE & CLOTHING
Canvas Goods Maker	60
Clothing - Apparel Cutter	60
Clothing - Dressmaker	60
Clothing - General Clothing Tradesperson	60
Clothing - Patternmaker-Grader (Clothing)	60
Clothing - Tailor	60
Furniture - Upholsterer	60
Leather Goods Maker	60
Medical Grade Shoemaker	60
Sail Maker	60
Shoemaker	60
Upholsterers & Bedding Tradespersons (Not Elsewhere Classified)	60
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TRADES - TILERS & PLASTERERS
Fibrous Plasterer	60
Fibrous Plasterers - Supervisor	60
Roof Slater and Tiler	60
Roof Slater and Tilers - Supervisor	60
Solid Plasterer	60
Solid Plasterers - Supervisor	60
Stonemason	60
Wall and Floor Tiler	60
Wall and Floor Tilers & Stonemasons - Supervisor	60
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TRADES - WOOD & CARPENTRY
Cabinet Maker	60
Cabinet Makers - Supervisor	60
Carpenter	60
Carpenter & Joiner	60
Carpentry & Joinery Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Furniture Finisher	60
Joiner	60
Wood Tradespersons (not elsewhere classified)	60
Wood Turner	60
Top
TRANSLATING/INTERPRETING
Interpreter	60
Translator	60
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TRADES – PRINTING
Binder & Finisher	60
Graphic Pre-Press Tradesperson	60
Printing Machinist	60
Screen Printer	60
Small Offset Printer	60
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