To apply for an Australian General Skilled Migration visa you need to select an occupation from either:
The occupation you nominate must be on this list. You need to nominate a skill that fits your skills and qualifications.
If you can nominate an occupation on this list you may be able to obtain sponsorship from a State or Territory if the occupation is on their State Migration Plan.
| ANZSCO | Occupation |
| 133111 | Construction project Manager |
| 133112 | Project Builder |
| 133211 | Engineering manager |
| 134111 | Child Care centre manager |
| 134211 | Medical administrator |
| 134212 | Nursing clinical director |
| 134213 | Primary health organisation manager |
| 134214 | Welfare centre manager |
| 221111 | Accountant (general) |
| 221112 | Management accountant |
| 221113 | Taxation accountant |
| 221213 | External auditor |
| 221214 | Internal auditor |
| 224111 | Actuary |
| 224511 | Land economist |
| 224512 | Valuer |
| 231212 | Ship's engineer |
| 231213 | Ship's master |
| 231214 | Ship's officer |
| 232111 | Architect |
| 232112 | Landscape architect |
| 232212 | Surveyor |
| 232213 | Cartographer |
| 232214 | Other Spatial Scientist |
| 232611 | Urban and regional planner |
| 233111 | Chemical engineer |
| 233112 | Materials engineer |
| 233211 | Civil engineer |
| 233212 | Geotechnical engineer |
| 233213 | Quantity surveyor |
| 233214 | Structural engineer |
| 233215 | Transport engineer |
| 233311 | Electrical engineer |
| 233411 | Electronics engineer |
| 233511 | Industrial engineer |
| 233512 | Mechanical engineer |
| 233513 | Production or plant engineer |
| 233611 | Mining engineer (excluding petroleum) |
| 233612 | Petroleum engineer |
| 233911 | Aeronautical engineer |
| 233912 | Agricultural engineer |
| 233913 | Biomedical engineer |
| 233914 | Engineering technologist |
| 233915 | Environmental engineer |
| 233916 | Naval architect |
| 234111 | Agricultural consultant |
| 234112 | Agricultural scientist |
| 234113 | Forester |
| 234211 | Chemist |
| 234611 | Medical laboratory scientist |
| 234711 | Veterinarian |
| 234914 | Physicist (medical physicist only) |
| 241111 | Early childhood (pre-primary school) teacher |
| 241411 | Secondary school teacher |
| 241511 | Special needs teacher |
| 241512 | Teacher of the hearing impaired |
| 241513 | Teacher of the sight impaired |
| 241599 | Special education teachers nec |
| 251211 | Medical diagnostic radiographer |
| 251212 | Medical radiation therapist |
| 251213 | Nuclear medicine technologist |
| 251214 | Sonographer |
| 251311 | Environmental Health Officer |
| 251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Advisor |
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist |
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist |
| 252111 | Chiropractor |
| 252112 | Osteopath |
| 252311 | Dental specialist |
| 252312 | Dentist |
| 252411 | Occupational therapist |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist |
| 252611 | Podiatrist |
| 252711 | Audiologist |
| 252712 | Speech pathologist |
| 253111 | General medical practitioner |
| 253211 | Anaesthetist |
| 253311 | Specialist physician (General Medicine) |
| 253312 | Cardiologist |
| 253313 | Clinical haematologist |
| 253314 | Medical Oncologist |
| 253315 | Endocrinologist |
| 253316 | Gastroenterologist |
| 253317 | Intensive care specialist |
| 253318 | Neurologist |
| 253321 | Paediatrician |
| 253322 | Renal medicine specialist |
| 253323 | Rheumatologist |
| 253324 | Thoracic medicine specialist |
| 253399 | Specialist Physicians nec |
| 253411 | Psychiatrist |
| 253511 | Surgeon (general) |
| 253512 | Cardiothoracic surgeon |
| 253513 | Neurosurgeon |
| 253514 | Orthopaedic surgeon |
| 253515 | Otorhinolaryngologist |
| 253516 | Paediatric surgeon |
| 253517 | Plastic and reconstructive surgeon |
| 253518 | Urologist |
| 253521 | Vascular surgeon |
| 253911 | Dermatologist |
| 253912 | Emergency medicine specialist |
| 253913 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist |
| 253914 | Ophthalmologist |
| 253915 | Pathologist |
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist |
| 253918 | Radiation Oncologist |
| 253999 | Medical practitioners nec |
| 254111 | Midwife |
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner |
| 254412 | Registered nurse (aged care) |
| 254413 | Registered nurse (child and family health) |
| 254414 | Registered nurse (community health) |
| 254415 | Registered nurse (critical care and emergency) |
| 254416 | Registered nurse (development disability) |
| 254417 | Registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation) |
| 254418 | Registered nurse (medical) |
| 254421 | Registered nurse (medical practice) |
| 254422 | Registered nurse (mental health) |
| 254423 | Registered nurse (perioperative) |
| 254424 | Registered nurse (surgical) |
| 254499 | Registered nurse nec |
| 261111 | ICT business analyst |
| 261112 | Systems analyst |
| 261311 | Analyst programmer |
| 261312 | Developer programmer |
| 261313 | Software engineer |
| 263311 | Telecommunications engineer |
| 263312 | Telecommunications network engineer |
| 271111 | Barrister |
| 271311 | Solicitor |
| 272311 | Clinical psychologist |
| 272312 | Educational psychologist |
| 272313 | Organisational psychologist |
| 272314 | Psychotherapist |
| 272399 | Psychologists nec |
| 272511 | Social worker |
| 312211 | Civil engineering draftsperson |
| 312212 | Civil engineering technician |
| 312311 | Electrical engineering draftsperson |
| 312312 | Electrical engineering technician |
| 313211 | Radiocommunications technician |
| 313212 | Telecommunications field engineer |
| 313213 | Telecommunications network planner |
| 313214 | Telecommunications technical officer or technologist |
| 321111 | Automotive electrician |
| 321211 | Motor mechanic (general) |
| 321212 | Diesel motor mechanic |
| 321213 | Motorcycle mechanic |
| 321214 | Small engine mechanic |
| 322211 | Sheetmetal trades worker |
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator |
| 322312 | Pressure Welder |
| 322313 | Welder (first class) |
| 323111 | Aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) |
| 323112 | Aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical) |
| 323113 | Aircraft maintenance engineer (structures) |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) |
| 323212 | Fitter and Turner |
| 323213 | Fitter-Welder |
| 323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) |
| 323313 | Locksmith |
| 331111 | Bricklayer |
| 331112 | Stonemason |
| 331211 | Carpenter and Joiner |
| 331212 | Carpenter |
| 331213 | Joiner |
| 332211 | Painting trades workers |
| 333111 | Glazier |
| 333211 | Fibrous plasterer |
| 333212 | Solid plasterer |
| 333411 | Wall and floor tiler |
| 334111 | Plumber (general) |
| 334112 | Airconditioning and mechanical services plumber |
| 334113 | Drainer |
| 334114 | Gasfitter |
| 334115 | Roof plumber |
| 341111 | Electrician (general) |
| 334111 | Plumber (general) |
| 341112 | Electrician (special class) |
| 341113 | Lift mechanic |
| 342111 | Airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic |
| 342211 | Electrical linesworker |
| 342212 | Technical cable jointer |
| 342313 | Electronic equipment trades worker |
| 342314 | Electronic instrument trades worker (general) |
| 342315 | Electronic instrument trades worker (special class) |
| 399111 | Boat Builder and Repairer |
| 399112 | Shipwright |
| 411211 | Dental hygienist |
| 411212 | Dental prosthetist |
| 411213 | Dental technician |
| 411214 | Dental therapist |
| ANZSCO | Occupation |
| 111111 | Chief Executive or Managing Director |
| 111211 | Corporate General Manager |
| 131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager |
| 131113 | Advertising Manager |
| 131114 | Public Relations Manager |
| 132211 | Finance Manager |
| 132311 | Human Resource Manager |
| 132411 | Policy and Planning Manager |
| 132511 | Research and Development Manager |
| 133311 | Importer or Exporter |
| 133312 | Wholesaler |
| 133411 | Manufacturer |
| 133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) |
| 133513 | Production Manager (Mining) |
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager |
| 134311 | School Principal |
| 134411 | Faculty Head |
| 134412 | Regional Education Manager |
| 134499 | Education Managers nec |
| 135111 | Chief Information Officer |
| 139111 | Commissioned Defence Force Officer |
| 139112 | Commissioned Fire Officer |
| 139113 | Commissioned Police Officer |
| 139211 | Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Member |
| 139911 | Art Administrator or Manager |
| 139912 | Environmental Manager |
| 139913 | Laboratory Manager |
| 139914 | Quality Assurance Manager |
| 139915 | Sports Administrator |
| 139999 | Specialist Managers nec |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level) |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager (Diploma Level) |
| 149311 | Conference and Event Organiser |
| 149914 | Financial Institution Branch Manager |
| 211112 | Dancer or Choreographer |
| 211211 | Composer |
| 211212 | Music Director |
| 211213 | Musician (Instrumental) |
| 211214 | Singer |
| 211311 | Photographer |
| 211411 | Painter (Visual Arts) |
| 211412 | Potter or Ceramic Artist |
| 211413 | Sculptor |
| 211499 | Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec |
| 212111 | Artistic Director |
| 212112 | Media Producer (excluding Video) |
| 212113 | Radio Presenter |
| 212114 | Television Presenter |
| 212212 | Book or Script Editor |
| 212311 | Art Director (Film, Television or Stage) |
| 212312 | Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) |
| 212313 | Director of Photography |
| 212314 | Film and Video Editor |
| 212315 | Program Director (Television or Radio) |
| 212316 | Stage Manager |
| 212317 | Technical Director |
| 212411 | Copywriter |
| 212412 | Newspaper or Periodical Editor |
| 212413 | Print Journalist |
| 212414 | Radio Journalist |
| 212415 | Technical Writer |
| 212416 | Television Journalist |
| 212499 | Journalists and Other Writers nec |
| 221211 | Company Secretary |
| 221212 | Corporate Treasurer |
| 222111 | Commodities Trader |
| 222112 | Finance Broker |
| 222113 | Insurance Broker |
| 222199 | Financial Brokers nec |
| 222211 | Financial Market Dealer |
| 222212 | Futures Trader |
| 222213 | Stockbroking Dealer |
| 222299 | Financial Dealers nec |
| 222311 | Financial Investment Adviser |
| 223111 | Human Resource Adviser |
| 223112 | Recruitment Consultant |
| 223113 | Workplace Relations Adviser |
| 223311 | Training and Development Professional |
| 224112 | Mathematician |
| 224113 | Statistician |
| 224211 | Archivist |
| 224212 | Gallery or Museum Curator |
| 224213 | Health Information Manager |
| 224214 | Records Manager |
| 224311 | Economist |
| 224411 | Intelligence Officer |
| 224412 | Policy Analyst |
| 224611 | Librarian |
| 224711 | Management Consultant |
| 224712 | Organisation and Methods Analyst |
| 224911 | Electorate Officer |
| 224912 | Liaison Officer |
| 224914 | Patents Examiner |
| 224999 | Information and Organisation Professionals nec |
| 225111 | Advertising Specialist |
| 225112 | Market Research Analyst |
| 225113 | Marketing Specialist |
| 225213 | ICT Sales Representative |
| 225311 | Public Relations Professional |
| 225411 | Sales Representative (Industrial Products) |
| 225412 | Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products) |
| 225499 | Technical Sales Representatives nec |
| 231111 | Aeroplane Pilot |
| 231112 | Air Traffic controller |
| 231113 | Flying Instructor |
| 231114 | Helicopter Pilot |
| 231199 | Air Transport Professionals nec |
| 231211 | Master Fisher |
| 232311 | Fashion Designer |
| 232312 | Industrial Designer |
| 232313 | Jewellery Designer |
| 232411 | Graphic Designer |
| 232414 | Web Designer |
| 232412 | Illustrator |
| 232511 | Interior Designer |
| 233999 | Engineering Professional nec |
| 234212 | Food Technologist |
| 234312 | Environmental Consultant |
| 234213 | Wine Maker |
| 234313 | Environmental Research Scientist |
| 234314 | Park Ranger |
| 234399 | Environmental Scientists nec |
| 234411 | Geologist |
| 234412 | Geophysicist |
| 234512 | Anatomist or Physiologist |
| 234513 | Biochemist |
| 234514 | Biotechnologist |
| 234515 | Botanist |
| 234516 | Marine Biologist |
| 234517 | Microbiologist |
| 234518 | Zoologist |
| 234599 | Life Scientists nec |
| 234911 | Conservator |
| 234912 | Metallurgist |
| 234913 | Meteorologist |
| 234914 | Physicist |
| 234999 | Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher |
| 242111 | University Lecturer |
| 242112 | University Tutor |
| 242211 | Vocational Education Teacher (non-trades) |
| 242211 | Vocational Education Teacher (trades) |
| 249111 | Education Adviser |
| 249112 | Education Reviewer |
| 249211 | Art Teacher (Private Tuition) |
| 249212 | Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) |
| 249213 | Drama Teacher (Private Tuition) |
| 249214 | Music Teacher (Private Tuition) |
| 249299 | Private Tutors and Teachers nec |
| 249311 | Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages |
| 251111 | Dietitian |
| 251411 | Optometrist |
| 251412 | Orthoptist |
| 251512 | Industrial Pharmacist |
| 251912 | Orthotist or Prosthetist |
| 252211 | Acupuncturist |
| 252213 | Naturopath |
| 254211 | Nurse Educator |
| 254212 | Nurse Researcher |
| 254311 | Nurse Manager |
| 261314 | Software Tester |
| 261399 | Software and Applications Programmers nec |
| 262111 | Database Administrator |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist |
| 262113 | Systems Administrator |
| 263111 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer |
| 263112 | Network Administrator |
| 263113 | Network Analyst |
| 263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer |
| 271299 | Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec |
| 272111 | Careers Counsellor |
| 272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor |
| 272113 | Family and Marriage Counsellor |
| 272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor |
| 272115 | Student Counsellor |
| 272199 | Counsellors nec |
| 272211 | Minister of Religion |
| 272411 | Historian |
| 272412 | Interpreter |
| 272413 | Translator |
| 272499 | Social Professionals nec |
| 272612 | Recreation Officer |
| 272613 | Welfare Worker |
| 311111 | Agricultural Technician |
| 311213 | Medical Laboratory Technician |
| 311311 | Fisheries Inspector |
| 311312 | Meat Inspector |
| 311313 | Quarantine Officer |
| 311399 | Primary Products Inspectors nec |
| 311411 | Chemistry Technician |
| 311412 | Earth Science Technician |
| 311413 | Life Science Technician |
| 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson |
| 312112 | Building Associate |
| 312113 | Building Inspector |
| 312114 | Construction Estimator |
| 312115 | Plumbing Inspector |
| 312116 | Surveying or Spatial Science Technician |
| 312411 | Electronic Engineering Draftsperson |
| 312412 | Electronic Engineering Technician |
| 312511 | Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson |
| 312512 | Mechanical Engineering Technician |
| 312611 | Safety Inspector |
| 312912 | Metallurgical or Materials Technician |
| 312913 | Mine Deputy |
| 312999 | Building and Engineering Technicians nec |
| 313111 | Hardware Technician |
| 313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer |
| 322111 | Blacksmith |
| 322112 | Electroplater |
| 322113 | Farrier |
| 322114 | Metal Casting Trades Worker |
| 322115 | Metal Polisher |
| 323215 | Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic |
| 323299 | Metal Fitters and Machinists nec |
| 323311 | Engraver |
| 323312 | Gunsmith |
| 323314 | Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer |
| 323315 | Saw Maker and Repairer |
| 323316 | Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer |
| 323412 | Toolmaker |
| 324111 | Panelbeater |
| 324211 | Vehicle Body Builder |
| 324212 | Vehicle Trimmer |
| 324311 | Vehicle Painter |
| 332111 | Floor Finisher |
| 333311 | Roof Tiler |
| 342311 | Business Machine Mechanic |
| 342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker |
| 342414 | Telecommunications Technician |
| 351111 | Baker |
| 351112 | Pastry cook |
| 351211 | Butcher or Smallgoods Maker |
| 351311 | Chef |
| 351411 | Cook |
| 361111 | Dog Handler or Trainer |
| 361112 | Horse Trainer |
| 362111 | Florist |
| 362211 | Gardener (General) |
| 362212 | Arborist |
| 362213 | Landscape Gardener |
| 362311 | Greenkeeper |
| 362411 | Nurseryperson |
| 391111 | Hairdresser |
| 392111 | Print Finisher |
| 392112 | Screen Printer |
| 392211 | Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker |
| 392311 | Printing Machinist |
| 392312 | Small Offset Printer |
| 393111 | Canvas Goods Maker |
| 393112 | Leather Goods Maker |
| 393113 | Sail Maker |
| 393114 | Shoemaker |
| 393211 | Apparel Cutter |
| 393212 | Clothing Patternmaker |
| 393213 | Dressmaker or Tailor |
| 393311 | Upholsterer |
| 394111 | Cabinetmaker |
| 394211 | Furniture Finisher |
| 394212 | Picture Framer |
| 394213 | Wood Machinist |
| 394214 | Wood Turner |
| 394299 | Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec |
| 399211 | Chemical Plant Operator |
| 399212 | Gas or Petroleum Operator |
| 399213 | Power Generation Plant Operator |
| 399311 | Gallery or Museum Technician |
| 399312 | Library Technician |
| 399411 | Jeweller |
| 399511 | Broadcast Transmitter Operator |
| 399512 | Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) |
| 399513 | Light Technician |
| 399514 | Make Up Artist |
| 399515 | Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer |
| 399516 | Sound Technician |
| 399517 | Television Equipment Operator |
| 399611 | Signwriter |
| 399912 | Interior Decorator |
| 399913 | Optical Dispenser |
| 399914 | Optical Mechanic |
| 399999 | Technicians and Trades Workers nec |
| 411111 | Ambulance Officer |
| 411112 | Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic |
| 411511 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker |
| 411611 | Massage Therapist |
| 411711 | Community Worker |
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer |
| 411713 | Family Support Worker |
| 411714 | Parole or Probation Officer |
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer |
| 411716 | Youth Worker |
| 452312 | Gymnastics Coach or Instructor |
| 452313 | Horse Riding Coach or Instructor |
| 452314 | Snowsport Instructor |
| 452315 | Swimming Coach or Instructor |
| 452316 | Tennis Coach |
| 452317 | Other Sports Coach or Instructor |
| 452321 | Sports Development Officer |
| 452413 | Jockey |
| 511112 | Program or Project Administrator |
| 512111 | Office Manager |
| 612112 | Property Manager |
| 612113 | Real Estate Agency Principal |
| 612115 | Real Estate Representative |
| 712211 | Driller |