{"id":"F2019L01405","name":"Migration (LIN 19/260: Assessing Authorities for Subclass 494 Visas) Instrument 2019","slug":"migration-lin-19-260-assessing-authorities-for-subclass-494-visas-instrument-2019","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":100237,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2019L01405-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Introduction","content":"## Part 1—Introduction\n\n#### 1 Name\n\n (1) This instrument is the Migration (LIN 19/260: Assessing Authorities for Subclass 494 Visas) Instrument 2019.\n (2) This instrument may be cited as LIN 19/260.\n\n#### 3 Authority\n\n This instrument is made under the following provisions of the Migration Regulations 1994:\n\n subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations;\n subclause 494.224(6) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.\n\n#### 4 Definitions\n\n In this instrument:\n\n> Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List: see subsection 6(1).\n\n> nec (short for not elsewhere classified), in relation to an occupation, has the same meaning as in ANZSCO.\n\n> Regional Occupation List: see subsection 7(1).\n\n> Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.\n\n> university lecturer includes the following:\n\n (a) a research associate in a university;\n (b) a research fellow in a university.\n\n## Part 2—Assessing authorities\n\n#### 5 Relevant assessing authorities\n\n For the purposes of subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations, a person or body mentioned in column 2 of an item of the Medium and Longterm Strategic Skills List or the Regional Occupation List is specified as the relevant assessing authority for:\n\n the occupation; and\n all countries;\n\n for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment made by a resident of one of those countries.\n\n For the purposes of subclause 494.224(6) of Schedule 2 of the Regulations, a person or body mentioned in column 2 of an item of the Medium and Long term Strategic Skills List or the Regional Occupation List is specified as the assessing authority for:\n\n the occupation; and\n all countries;\n\n for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment made by a resident of one of those countries.\n\n#### 6 Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List\n\n (1) The following table is the Medium and Long term Strategic Skills List.\n\n```html\n

Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List

Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

Assessing authority

1

chief executive or managing director

IML

2

corporate general manager

IML

3

construction project manager

VETASSESS

4

engineering manager

(a) Engineers Australia; or

(b) IML

5

child care centre manager

ACECQA

6

nursing clinical director

ANMAC

7

primary health organisation manager

VETASSESS

8

welfare centre manager

ACWA

9

faculty head

VETASSESS

10

chief information officer

ACS

11

arts administrator or manager

VETASSESS

12

environmental manager

VETASSESS

13

dancer or choreographer

VETASSESS

14

music director

VETASSESS

15

musician (instrumental)

VETASSESS

16

artistic director

VETASSESS

17

accountant (general)

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

18

management accountant

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

19

taxation accountant

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

20

external auditor

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

21

internal auditor

VETASSESS

22

actuary

VETASSESS

23

statistician

VETASSESS

24

economist

VETASSESS

25

land economist

VETASSESS

26

valuer

VETASSESS

27

management consultant

VETASSESS

28

architect

AACA

29

landscape architect

VETASSESS

30

surveyor

ISNSW

31

cartographer

VETASSESS

32

other spatial scientist

VETASSESS

33

chemical engineer

Engineers Australia

34

materials engineer

Engineers Australia

35

civil engineer

Engineers Australia

36

geotechnical engineer

Engineers Australia

37

quantity surveyor

AIQS

38

structural engineer

Engineers Australia

39

transport engineer

Engineers Australia

40

electrical engineer

Engineers Australia

41

electronics engineer

Engineers Australia

42

industrial engineer

Engineers Australia

43

mechanical engineer

Engineers Australia

44

production or plant engineer

Engineers Australia

45

mining engineer (excluding petroleum)

Engineers Australia

46

petroleum engineer

Engineers Australia

47

aeronautical engineer

Engineers Australia

48

agricultural engineer

Engineers Australia

49

biomedical engineer

Engineers Australia

50

engineering technologist

Engineers Australia

51

environmental engineer

Engineers Australia

52

naval architect

Engineers Australia

53

engineering professionals (nec)

Engineers Australia

54

agricultural consultant

VETASSESS

55

agricultural scientist

VETASSESS

56

forester

VETASSESS

57

chemist

VETASSESS

58

food technologist

VETASSESS

59

environmental consultant

VETASSESS

60

environmental research scientist

VETASSESS

61

environmental scientists (nec)

VETASSESS

62

geophysicist

VETASSESS

63

hydrogeologist

VETASSESS

64

life scientist (general)

VETASSESS

65

biochemist

VETASSESS

66

biotechnologist

VETASSESS

67

botanist

VETASSESS

68

marine biologist

VETASSESS

69

microbiologist

VETASSESS

70

zoologist

VETASSESS

71

life scientists (nec)

VETASSESS

72

medical laboratory scientist

AIMS

73

veterinarian

AVBC

74

conservator

VETASSESS

75

metallurgist

VETASSESS

76

meteorologist

VETASSESS

77

physicist

the assessing authority for the occupation under subsection (2)

78

natural and physical science professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

79

early childhood (pre‑primary school) teacher

ACECQA

80

secondary school teacher

AITSL

81

special needs teacher

AITSL

82

teacher of the hearing impaired

AITSL

83

teacher of the sight impaired

AITSL

84

special education teachers (nec)

AITSL

85

university lecturer

VETASSESS

86

medical diagnostic radiographer

ASMIRT

87

medical radiation therapist

ASMIRT

88

nuclear medicine technologist

ANZSNM

89

sonographer

ASMIRT

90

optometrist

OCANZ

91

orthotist or prosthetist

AOPA

92

chiropractor

CCEA

93

osteopath

AOAC

94

occupational therapist

OTC

95

physiotherapist

APC

96

podiatrist

PodBA

97

audiologist

VETASSESS

98

speech pathologist

SPA

99

general practitioner

MedBA

100

specialist physician (general medicine)

MedBA

101

cardiologist

MedBA

102

clinical haematologist

MedBA

103

medical oncologist

MedBA

104

endocrinologist

MedBA

105

gastroenterologist

MedBA

106

intensive care specialist

MedBA

107

neurologist

MedBA

108

paediatrician

MedBA

109

renal medicine specialist

MedBA

110

rheumatologist

MedBA

111

thoracic medicine specialist

MedBA

112

specialist physicians (nec)

MedBA

113

psychiatrist

MedBA

114

surgeon (general)

MedBA

115

cardiothoracic surgeon

MedBA

116

neurosurgeon

MedBA

117

orthopaedic surgeon

MedBA

118

otorhinolaryngologist

MedBA

119

paediatric surgeon

MedBA

120

plastic and reconstructive surgeon

MedBA

121

urologist

MedBA

122

vascular surgeon

MedBA

123

dermatologist

MedBA

124

emergency medicine specialist

MedBA

125

obstetrician and gynaecologist

MedBA

126

ophthalmologist

MedBA

127

pathologist

MedBA

128

diagnostic and interventional radiologist

MedBA

129

radiation oncologist

MedBA

130

medical practitioners (nec)

MedBA

131

midwife

ANMAC

132

nurse practitioner

ANMAC

133

registered nurse (aged care)

ANMAC

134

registered nurse (child and family health)

ANMAC

135

registered nurse (community health)

ANMAC

136

registered nurse (critical care and emergency)

ANMAC

137

registered nurse (developmental disability)

ANMAC

138

registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)

ANMAC

139

registered nurse (medical)

ANMAC

140

registered nurse (medical practice)

ANMAC

141

registered nurse (mental health)

ANMAC

142

registered nurse (perioperative)

ANMAC

143

registered nurse (surgical)

ANMAC

144

registered nurse (paediatrics)

ANMAC

145

registered nurses (nec)

ANMAC

146

ICT business analyst

ACS

147

systems analyst

ACS

148

multimedia specialist

ACS

149

analyst programmer

ACS

150

developer programmer

ACS

151

software engineer

ACS

152

software and applications programmers (nec)

ACS

153

ICT security specialist

ACS

154

computer network and systems engineer

ACS

155

telecommunications engineer

Engineers Australia

156

telecommunications network engineer

Engineers Australia

157

barrister

a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory

158

solicitor

a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory

159

clinical psychologist

APS

160

educational psychologist

APS

161

organisational psychologist

APS

162

psychologists (nec)

APS

163

social worker

AASW

164

civil engineering draftsperson

(a) Engineers Australia; or

(b) VETASSESS

165

civil engineering technician

VETASSESS

166

electrical engineering draftsperson

Engineers Australia

167

electrical engineering technician

TRA

168

radio communications technician

TRA

169

telecommunications field engineer

Engineers Australia

170

telecommunications network planner

Engineers Australia

171

telecommunications technical officer or technologist

Engineers Australia

172

automotive electrician

TRA

173

motor mechanic (general)

TRA

174

diesel motor mechanic

TRA

175

motorcycle mechanic

TRA

176

small engine mechanic

TRA

177

sheetmetal trades worker

TRA

178

metal fabricator

TRA

179

pressure welder

TRA

180

welder (first class)

TRA

181

fitter (general)

TRA

182

fitter and turner

TRA

183

fitter‑welder

TRA

184

metal machinist (first class)

TRA

185

locksmith

TRA

186

panelbeater

TRA

187

bricklayer

TRA

188

stonemason

TRA

189

carpenter and joiner

TRA

190

carpenter

TRA

191

joiner

TRA

192

painting trades worker

TRA

193

glazier

TRA

194

fibrous plasterer

TRA

195

solid plasterer

TRA

196

wall and floor tiler

TRA

197

plumber (general)

TRA

198

airconditioning and mechanical services plumber

TRA

199

drainer

TRA

200

gasfitter

TRA

201

roof plumber

TRA

202

electrician (general)

TRA

203

electrician (special class)

TRA

204

lift mechanic

TRA

205

airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic

TRA

206

technical cable jointer

TRA

207

electronic equipment trades worker

TRA

208

electronic instrument trades worker (general)

TRA

209

electronic instrument trades worker (special class)

TRA

210

chef

TRA

211

horse trainer

TRA

212

cabinetmaker

TRA

213

boat builder and repairer

TRA

214

shipwright

TRA

215

tennis coach

VETASSESS

216

footballer

VETASSESS

\n```\n\n> Note: For the meaning of the expressions in column 2, see section 9.\n\n (2) The assessing authority:\n (a) for a physicist (other than a medical physicist) is VETASSESS; and\n (b) for a medical physicist is ACPSEM.\n\n> Note: For the meaning of VETASSESS and ACPSEM, see section 9.\n\n#### 7 Regional Occupation List\n\n (1) The following table is the Regional Occupation List.\n\n```html\n

Regional Occupation List

Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

Assessing authority

1

aquaculture farmer

VETASSESS

2

cotton grower

VETASSESS

3

flower grower

VETASSESS

4

fruit or nut grower

VETASSESS

5

grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / field crop grower (NZ)

VETASSESS

6

grape grower

VETASSESS

7

mixed crop farmer

VETASSESS

8

sugar cane grower

VETASSESS

9

turf grower

VETASSESS

10

vegetable grower (Aus) / market gardener (NZ)

VETASSESS

11

crop farmers (nec)

VETASSESS

12

apiarist

VETASSESS

13

beef cattle farmer

VETASSESS

14

dairy cattle farmer

VETASSESS

15

deer farmer

VETASSESS

16

goat farmer

VETASSESS

17

horse breeder

VETASSESS

18

mixed livestock farmer

VETASSESS

19

pig farmer

VETASSESS

20

poultry farmer

VETASSESS

21

sheep farmer

VETASSESS

22

livestock farmers (nec)

VETASSESS

23

mixed crop and livestock farmer

VETASSESS

24

sales and marketing manager

IML

25

advertising manager

IML

26

public relations manager

IML

27

corporate services manager

VETASSESS

28

finance manager

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

29

human resource manager

IML

30

policy and planning manager

VETASSESS

31

research and development manager

VETASSESS

32

project builder

VETASSESS

33

importer or exporter

VETASSESS

34

wholesaler

VETASSESS

35

manufacturer

VETASSESS

36

production manager (forestry)

VETASSESS

37

production manager (manufacturing)

VETASSESS

38

production manager (mining)

VETASSESS

39

supply and distribution manager

IML

40

procurement manager

IML

41

medical administrator (Aus) / medical superintendent (NZ)

VETASSESS

42

health and welfare services managers (nec)

VETASSESS

43

school principal

VETASSESS

44

regional education manager

VETASSESS

45

education managers (nec)

VETASSESS

46

ICT project manager

ACS

47

ICT managers (nec)

ACS

48

laboratory manager

VETASSESS

49

quality assurance manager

VETASSESS

50

sports administrator

VETASSESS

51

specialist managers (nec)

VETASSESS

52

cafe or restaurant manager

VETASSESS

53

caravan park and camping ground manager

VETASSESS

54

hotel or motel manager

VETASSESS

55

licensed club manager

VETASSESS

56

bed and breakfast operator

VETASSESS

57

retirement village manager

VETASSESS

58

accommodation and hospitality managers (nec)

VETASSESS

59

retail manager (general)

VETASSESS

60

antique dealer

VETASSESS

61

betting agency manager

VETASSESS

62

hair or beauty salon manager

VETASSESS

63

post office manager

VETASSESS

64

travel agency manager

VETASSESS

65

amusement centre manager

VETASSESS

66

fitness centre manager

VETASSESS

67

sports centre manager

VETASSESS

68

call or contact centre manager

VETASSESS

69

customer service manager

VETASSESS

70

conference and event organiser

VETASSESS

71

fleet manager

VETASSESS

72

railway station manager

VETASSESS

73

transport company manager

VETASSESS

74

boarding kennel or cattery operator

VETASSESS

75

cinema or theatre manager

VETASSESS

76

facilities manager

VETASSESS

77

financial institution branch manager

VETASSESS

78

equipment hire manager

VETASSESS

79

hospitality, retail and service managers (nec)

VETASSESS

80

actor

VETASSESS

81

entertainer or variety artist

VETASSESS

82

actors, dancers and other entertainers (nec)

VETASSESS

83

composer

VETASSESS

84

singer

VETASSESS

85

music professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

86

photographer

VETASSESS

87

painter (visual arts)

VETASSESS

88

potter or ceramic artist

VETASSESS

89

sculptor

VETASSESS

90

visual arts and crafts professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

91

media producer (excluding video)

VETASSESS

92

radio presenter

VETASSESS

93

television presenter

VETASSESS

94

author

VETASSESS

95

book or script editor

VETASSESS

96

art director (film, television or stage)

VETASSESS

97

director (film, television, radio or stage)

VETASSESS

98

director of photography

VETASSESS

99

film and video editor

VETASSESS

100

program director (television or radio)

VETASSESS

101

stage manager

VETASSESS

102

technical director

VETASSESS

103

video producer

VETASSESS

104

film, television, radio and stage directors (nec)

VETASSESS

105

copywriter

VETASSESS

106

newspaper or periodical editor

VETASSESS

107

print journalist

VETASSESS

108

radio journalist

VETASSESS

109

technical writer

VETASSESS

110

television journalist

VETASSESS

111

journalists and other writers (nec)

VETASSESS

112

company secretary

VETASSESS

113

corporate treasurer

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

114

commodities trader

VETASSESS

115

finance broker

VETASSESS

116

insurance broker

VETASSESS

117

financial brokers (nec)

VETASSESS

118

financial market dealer

VETASSESS

119

futures trader

VETASSESS

120

stockbroking dealer

VETASSESS

121

financial dealers (nec)

VETASSESS

122

financial investment adviser

VETASSESS

123

financial investment manager

VETASSESS

124

human resource adviser

VETASSESS

125

recruitment consultant

VETASSESS

126

workplace relations adviser

VETASSESS

127

ICT trainer

ACS

128

training and development professional

VETASSESS

129

mathematician

VETASSESS

130

archivist

VETASSESS

131

gallery or museum curator

VETASSESS

132

health information manager

VETASSESS

133

records manager

VETASSESS

134

policy analyst

VETASSESS

135

librarian

VETASSESS

136

organisation and methods analyst

VETASSESS

137

electorate officer

VETASSESS

138

liaison officer

VETASSESS

139

migration agent (Aus) / immigration consultant (NZ)

VETASSESS

140

patents examiner

VETASSESS

141

information and organisation professionals (nec)

the assessing authority for the occupation under subsection (3)

142

advertising specialist

VETASSESS

143

market research analyst

VETASSESS

144

marketing specialist

VETASSESS

145

ICT account manager

VETASSESS

146

ICT business development manager

VETASSESS

147

ICT sales representative

VETASSESS

148

public relations professional

VETASSESS

149

sales representative (industrial products)

VETASSESS

150

sales representative (medical and pharmaceutical products)

VETASSESS

151

technical sales representatives (nec)

VETASSESS

152

aeroplane pilot

CASA

153

flying instructor

VETASSESS

154

helicopter pilot

CASA

155

air transport professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

156

master fisher

VETASSESS

157

ship’s engineer

AMSA

158

ship’s master

AMSA

159

ship’s officer

AMSA

160

marine surveyor

AMSA

161

marine transport professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

162

fashion designer

VETASSESS

163

industrial designer

VETASSESS

164

jewellery designer

VETASSESS

165

graphic designer

VETASSESS

166

illustrator

VETASSESS

167

multimedia designer

VETASSESS

168

web designer

VETASSESS

169

interior designer

VETASSESS

170

urban and regional planner

VETASSESS

171

wine maker

VETASSESS

172

conservation officer

VETASSESS

173

park ranger

VETASSESS

174

geologist

VETASSESS

175

exercise physiologist

VETASSESS

176

primary school teacher

AITSL

177

middle school teacher (Aus) / intermediate school teacher (NZ)

AITSL

178

university tutor

VETASSESS

179

vocational education teacher (Aus) / polytechnic teacher (NZ)

the assessing body for the occupation under subsection (2)

180

education adviser

VETASSESS

181

education reviewer

VETASSESS

182

art teacher (private tuition)

VETASSESS

183

dance teacher (private tuition)

VETASSESS

184

drama teacher (private tuition)

VETASSESS

185

music teacher (private tuition)

VETASSESS

186

private tutors and teachers (nec)

VETASSESS

187

teacher of English to speakers of other languages

VETASSESS

188

dietitian

DAA

189

nutritionist

VETASSESS

190

environmental health officer

VETASSESS

191

occupational health and safety adviser

VETASSESS

192

orthoptist

VETASSESS

193

hospital pharmacist

APharmC

194

industrial pharmacist

VETASSESS

195

retail pharmacist

APharmC

196

health promotion officer

VETASSESS

197

health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

198

acupuncturist

CMBA

199

homoeopath

VETASSESS

200

naturopath

VETASSESS

201

traditional Chinese medicine practitioner

CMBA

202

complementary health therapists (nec)

VETASSESS

203

dental specialist

ADC

204

dentist

ADC

205

resident medical officer

MedBA

206

anaesthetist

MedBA

207

nurse educator

ANMAC

208

nurse researcher

ANMAC

209

nurse manager

ANMAC

210

web developer

ACS

211

software tester

ACS

212

database administrator

ACS

213

systems administrator

ACS

214

network administrator

ACS

215

network analyst

ACS

216

ICT quality assurance engineer

ACS

217

ICT support engineer

ACS

218

ICT systems test engineer

ACS

219

ICT support and test engineers (nec)

ACS

220

intellectual property lawyer

VETASSESS

221

judicial and other legal professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

222

careers counsellor

VETASSESS

223

drug and alcohol counsellor

VETASSESS

224

family and marriage counsellor

VETASSESS

225

rehabilitation counsellor

VETASSESS

226

student counsellor

VETASSESS

227

counsellors (nec)

VETASSESS

228

psychotherapist

VETASSESS

229

historian

VETASSESS

230

interpreter

NAATI

231

translator

NAATI

232

archaeologist

VETASSESS

233

social professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

234

community arts worker

VETASSESS

235

recreation officer (Aus) / recreation coordinator (NZ)

VETASSESS

236

welfare worker

ACWA

237

agricultural technician

VETASSESS

238

anaesthetic technician

VETASSESS

239

cardiac technician

VETASSESS

240

medical laboratory technician

AIMS

241

operating theatre technician

VETASSESS

242

pharmacy technician

VETASSESS

243

pathology collector (Aus) / phlebotomist (NZ)

AIMS

244

medical technicians (nec)

VETASSESS

245

fisheries officer

VETASSESS

246

meat inspector

VETASSESS

247

quarantine officer

VETASSESS

248

primary products inspectors (nec)

VETASSESS

249

chemistry technician

VETASSESS

250

earth science technician

VETASSESS

251

life science technician

VETASSESS

252

school laboratory technician

VETASSESS

253

hydrographer

VETASSESS

254

science technicians (nec)

VETASSESS

255

architectural draftsperson

VETASSESS

256

building associate

VETASSESS

257

building inspector

VETASSESS

258

construction estimator

VETASSESS

259

plumbing inspector

VETASSESS

260

surveying or spatial science technician

VETASSESS

261

architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec)

VETASSESS

262

electronic engineering draftsperson

Engineers Australia

263

electronic engineering technician

TRA

264

mechanical engineering draftsperson

Engineers Australia

265

mechanical engineering technician

TRA

266

safety inspector

VETASSESS

267

maintenance planner

VETASSESS

268

metallurgical or materials technician

VETASSESS

269

mine deputy

VETASSESS

270

building and engineering technicians (nec)

(a) VETASSESS; or

(b) Engineers Australia

271

hardware technician

TRA

272

ICT customer support officer

TRA

273

web administrator

ACS

274

ICT support technicians (nec)

TRA

275

blacksmith

TRA

276

electroplater

TRA

277

farrier

TRA

278

metal casting trades worker

TRA

279

metal polisher

TRA

280

aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics)

TRA

281

aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical)

TRA

282

aircraft maintenance engineer (structures)

TRA

283

textile, clothing and footwear mechanic

TRA

284

metal fitters and machinists (nec)

TRA

285

engraver

TRA

286

gunsmith

TRA

287

precision instrument maker and repairer

TRA

288

saw doctor

TRA

289

watch and clock maker and repairer

TRA

290

engineering patternmaker

TRA

291

toolmaker

TRA

292

vehicle body builder

TRA

293

vehicle trimmer

TRA

294

vehicle painter

TRA

295

floor finisher

TRA

296

roof tiler

TRA

297

electrical linesworker (Aus) / electrical line mechanic (NZ)

TRA

298

business machine mechanic

TRA

299

communications operator

TRA

300

cabler (data and telecommunications)

TRA

301

telecommunications cable jointer

TRA

302

telecommunications linesworker (Aus) / telecommunications line mechanic (NZ)

TRA

303

telecommunications technician

TRA

304

baker

TRA

305

pastrycook

TRA

306

butcher or smallgoods maker

TRA

307

cook

TRA

308

dog handler or trainer

VETASSESS

309

pet groomer

VETASSESS

310

zookeeper

VETASSESS

311

kennel hand

VETASSESS

312

animal attendants and trainers (nec)

VETASSESS

313

shearer

VETASSESS

314

veterinary nurse

VETASSESS

315

florist

TRA

316

gardener (general)

TRA

317

arborist

TRA

318

landscape gardener

TRA

319

greenkeeper

TRA

320

nurseryperson

TRA

321

hairdresser

TRA

322

print finisher

TRA

323

screen printer

TRA

324

graphic pre‑press trades worker

TRA

325

printing machinist

TRA

326

small offset printer

TRA

327

canvas goods fabricator

TRA

328

leather goods maker

TRA

329

sail maker

TRA

330

shoemaker

TRA

331

apparel cutter

TRA

332

clothing patternmaker

TRA

333

dressmaker or tailor

TRA

334

clothing trades workers (nec)

VETASSESS

335

upholsterer

TRA

336

furniture finisher

TRA

337

picture framer

TRA

338

wood machinist

TRA

339

wood turner

TRA

340

wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec)

TRA

341

chemical plant operator

TRA

342

gas or petroleum operator

TRA

343

power generation plant operator

TRA

344

gallery or museum technician

TRA

345

library technician

VETASSESS

346

jeweller

TRA

347

broadcast transmitter operator

TRA

348

camera operator (film, television or video)

TRA

349

light technician

TRA

350

makeup artist

TRA

351

musical instrument maker or repairer

TRA

352

sound technician

TRA

353

television equipment operator

TRA

354

performing arts technicians (nec)

VETASSESS

355

signwriter

TRA

356

diver

VETASSESS

357

interior decorator

VETASSESS

358

optical dispenser (Aus) / dispensing optician (NZ)

TRA

359

optical mechanic

TRA

360

photographer’s assistant

VETASSESS

361

plastics technician

TRA

362

wool classer

TRA

363

fire protection equipment technician

TRA

364

technicians and trades workers (nec)

TRA

365

ambulance officer

VETASSESS

366

intensive care ambulance paramedic (Aus) / ambulance paramedic (NZ)

VETASSESS

367

dental hygienist

VETASSESS

368

dental prosthetist

TRA

369

dental technician

TRA

370

dental therapist

VETASSESS

371

diversional therapist

VETASSESS

372

enrolled nurse

ANMAC

373

mothercraft nurse

VETASSESS

374

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker

VETASSESS

375

massage therapist

VETASSESS

376

community worker

ACWA

377

disabilities services officer

ACWA

378

family support worker

ACWA

379

residential care officer

ACWA

380

youth worker

ACWA

381

child care worker (group leaders only)

ACECQA

382

hotel service manager

VETASSESS

383

emergency service worker

VETASSESS

384

security consultant

VETASSESS

385

driving instructor

VETASSESS

386

funeral director

VETASSESS

387

funeral workers (nec)

VETASSESS

388

flight attendant

VETASSESS

389

travel attendants (nec)

VETASSESS

390

first aid trainer

VETASSESS

391

diving instructor (open water)

VETASSESS

392

gymnastics coach or instructor

VETASSESS

393

horse riding coach or instructor

VETASSESS

394

snowsport instructor

VETASSESS

395

swimming coach or instructor

VETASSESS

396

other sports coach or instructor

VETASSESS

397

dog or horse racing official

VETASSESS

398

sports development officer

VETASSESS

399

sports umpire

VETASSESS

400

other sports official

VETASSESS

401

golfer

VETASSESS

402

jockey

TRA

403

lifeguard

VETASSESS

404

sportspersons (nec)

VETASSESS

405

contract administrator

VETASSESS

406

program or project administrator

VETASSESS

407

office manager

VETASSESS

408

health practice manager

VETASSESS

409

practice managers (nec)

VETASSESS

410

personal assistant

VETASSESS

411

secretary (general)

VETASSESS

412

legal secretary

VETASSESS

413

call or contact centre team leader

VETASSESS

414

conveyancer

VETASSESS

415

legal executive

VETASSESS

416

clerk of court

VETASSESS

417

court bailiff or sheriff (Aus) / court collections officer (NZ)

VETASSESS

418

court orderly (Aus) / court registry officer (NZ)

VETASSESS

419

law clerk

VETASSESS

420

trust officer

VETASSESS

421

insurance investigator

VETASSESS

422

insurance loss adjuster

VETASSESS

423

insurance risk surveyor

VETASSESS

424

clinical coder

VETASSESS

425

auctioneer

VETASSESS

426

stock and station agent

VETASSESS

427

insurance agent

VETASSESS

428

business broker

VETASSESS

429

property manager

VETASSESS

430

real estate agency principal (Aus) / real estate agency licensee (NZ)

VETASSESS

431

real estate agent

VETASSESS

432

real estate representative

VETASSESS

433

retail buyer

VETASSESS

434

wool buyer

VETASSESS

\n```\n\n> Note 1: A small number of occupations are known by different titles in Australia and New Zealand. In these cases, ANZSCO uses a dual title, which notes the country specific titles, to describe the occupations, e.g. “grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / field crop grower (NZ)”. These dual titles have been used in column 1 of the table in this subsection for consistency with ANZSCO.\n\n> Note 2: For the meaning of the expressions in column 2, see section 9.\n\n (2) The assessing authority:\n (a) for a vocational education teacher (Aus) / polytechnic teacher (NZ) (trades) is TRA; and\n (b) for a vocational education teacher (Aus) / polytechnic teacher (NZ) (other than a vocational education teacher (Aus) / polytechnic teacher (NZ) (trades)) is VETASSESS.\n\n> Note: For the meaning of TRA and VETASSESS, see section 9.\n\n (3) For the purposes of item 141 of the table in subsection (1), the assessing authority is:\n (a) for an information and organisation professional (nec) other than a data scientist—VETASSESS; and\n (b) for an information and organisation professional (nec) that is a data scientist—ACS.\n\n> Note: For the meaning of TRA and VETASSESS, see section 9.\n\n#### 8 Specification of assessing authorities for child care centre managers and podiatrists—assessments that occurred before 16 November 2019\n\n For the purposes of subclause 494.224(6) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, a person or body listed in column 2 of an item of the following table is specified as the assessing authority for the occupation listed in column 1 of the item in relation to an assessment if the assessment occurred before 16 November 2019.\n\n```html\n

Assessing authorities

Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

Assessing authority

1

child care centre manager

TRA

2

podiatrist

Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council Limited

\n```\n\n> Note: For the meaning of TRA, see section 9.\n\n#### 9 Assessing authorities\n\n An expression mentioned in column 1 of an item of the following table is short for the expression mentioned in column 2 of that item.\n\n```html\n

Assessing authorities

Item

Column 1

This expression …

Column 2

is short for …

1

AACA

Architects Accreditation Council of Australia

2

AASW

Australian Association of Social Workers Limited

3

ACECQA

Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority

4

ACPSEM

Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine

5

ACS

Australian Computer Society Incorporated

6

ADC

Australian Dental Council Limited

7

AIMS

Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists

8

AIQS

The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors

9

AITSL

Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited

10

AMSA

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

11

ANMAC

Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited

12

ANZSNM

Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine

13

AOAC

Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council Limited

14

AOPA

The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association Limited

15

APC

Australian Physiotherapy Council Limited

16

APharmC

Australian Pharmacy Council Ltd

17

APS

The Australian Psychological Society Limited

18

ASMIRT

Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

19

AVBC

Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Incorporated

20

CAANZ

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

21

CASA

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

22

CWA

Community Work Australia

23

CCEA

Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Limited

24

CMBA

Chinese Medicine Board of Australia

25

CPAA

CPA Australia Ltd

26

DAA

Dietitians Association of Australia

27

Engineers Australia

The Institution of Engineers Australia

28

IML

Institute of Managers and Leaders Limited

29

IPA

Institute of Public Accountants Ltd

30

ISNSW

Institution of Surveyors New South Wales Ltd

31

MedBA

Medical Board of Australia

32

NAATI

National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd

33

PodBA

Podiatry Board of Australia

34

OCANZ

Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand Limited

35

OTC

Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd

36

SPA

The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited

37

TRA

Trades Recognition Australia

38

VETASSESS

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

\n```\n\n## Part 3—Application and savings provisions\n\n#### 10 Amendments made by the Migration (Assessing Authorities for Subclass 494 Visas) Amendment Instrument (LIN 22/054) 2022\n\n New assessing authorities specified for visa applications made on or after commencement regardless of when application for assessment is made\n (1) The amendments of this instrument made by Schedule 1 to the Migration (Assessing Authorities for Subclass 494 Visas) Amendment Instrument (LIN 22/054) 2022 (the amending instrument) apply in relation to an application for a Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa:\n (a) if the application is made on or after the day the amending instrument commences; and\n (b) regardless of whether the application for the skills assessment for the purposes of paragraph 1242(5)(a) of Schedule 1 or paragraph 494.224(2)(a) or subparagraph (4)(a)(iii) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations was made before, on or after that day.\n Previous assessing authorities also specified for visa applications made on or after commencement if application for assessment is made before commencement\n (2) For the purposes of subsection 494.224(6) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, a person or body listed in column 2 of an item of the following table is also specified as the assessing authority for the occupation listed in column 1 of the item in relation to an application for a Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa if:\n (a) the application for the visa is made on or after the day the amending instrument commences; and\n (b) the application for the skills assessment for the purposes of paragraph 1242(5)(a) of Schedule 1 or paragraph 494.224(2)(a) or subparagraph (4)(a)(iii) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations was made before the day the amending instrument commences.\n\n```html\n

Assessing authorities

Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

Assessing authority

1

chief executive or managing director

Australian Institute of Management

2

corporate general manager

Australian Institute of Management

3

engineering manager

Australian Institute of Management

4

medical laboratory scientist

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists

5

sales and marketing manager

Australian Institute of Management

6

advertising manager

Australian Institute of Management

7

public relations manager

Australian Institute of Management

8

human resource manager

Australian Institute of Management

9

supply and distribution manager

Australian Institute of Management

10

procurement manager

Australian Institute of Management

11

information and organisation professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

12

medical laboratory technician

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists

13

pathology collector (Aus) / phlebotomist (NZ)

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists

\n```\n\n#### 11 Application of amendments made by the Migration Legislation Amendment (Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2026\n\n (1)\n\n The amendments of this instrument made by Schedule 2 to the\n\n Migration\n Legislation \n Amendment (Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2026 (\n LIN\n\n 26/027\n )\n\n apply in relation to an application for a Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa made, but not finally determined\n , \n on or after 8\n\n October 2025.\n (2)\n\n However, the amendments of\n this instrument made by Schedule \n 2\n to LIN 26/027 \n do not apply in relation to an application made, but not finally determined, on or after 8\n\n October 2025 if:\n (a)\n\n the application includes a skills assessment for the occupation of Surveyor; and\n (b)\n\n the skills assessment is dated on or before 21 August 2025.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"#### 1 Name\n\n (1) This instrument is the Migration (LIN 19/260: Assessing Authorities for Subclass 494 Visas) Instrument 2019.\n (2) This instrument may be cited as LIN 19/260.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority","content":"#### 3 Authority\n\n This instrument is made under the following provisions of the Migration Regulations 1994:\n\n subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations;\n subclause 494.224(6) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 4 Definitions\n\n In this instrument:\n\n> Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List: see subsection 6(1).\n\n> nec (short for not elsewhere classified), in relation to an occupation, has the same meaning as in ANZSCO.\n\n> Regional Occupation List: see subsection 7(1).\n\n> Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.\n\n> university lecturer includes the following:\n\n (a) a research associate in a university;\n (b) a research fellow in a university.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Assessing authorities","content":"## Part 1—Introduction\n\n#### 1 Name\n\n (1) This instrument is the Migration (LIN 19/260: Assessing Authorities for Subclass 494 Visas) Instrument 2019.\n (2) This instrument may be cited as LIN 19/260.\n\n#### 3 Authority\n\n This instrument is made under the following provisions of the Migration Regulations 1994:\n\n subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations;\n subclause 494.224(6) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.\n\n#### 4 Definitions\n\n In this instrument:\n\n> Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List: see subsection 6(1).\n\n> nec (short for not elsewhere classified), in relation to an occupation, has the same meaning as in ANZSCO.\n\n> Regional Occupation List: see subsection 7(1).\n\n> Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.\n\n> university lecturer includes the following:\n\n (a) a research associate in a university;\n (b) a research fellow in a university.\n\n## Part 2—Assessing authorities\n\n#### 5 Relevant assessing authorities\n\n For the purposes of subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations, a person or body mentioned in column 2 of an item of the Medium and Longterm Strategic Skills List or the Regional Occupation List is specified as the relevant assessing authority for:\n\n the occupation; and\n all countries;\n\n for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment made by a resident of one of those countries.\n\n For the purposes of subclause 494.224(6) of Schedule 2 of the Regulations, a person or body mentioned in column 2 of an item of the Medium and Long term Strategic Skills List or the Regional Occupation List is specified as the assessing authority for:\n\n the occupation; and\n all countries;\n\n for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment made by a resident of one of those countries.\n\n#### 6 Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List\n\n (1) The following table is the Medium and Long term Strategic Skills List.\n\n```html\n

Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List

Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

Assessing authority

1

chief executive or managing director

IML

2

corporate general manager

IML

3

construction project manager

VETASSESS

4

engineering manager

(a) Engineers Australia; or

(b) IML

5

child care centre manager

ACECQA

6

nursing clinical director

ANMAC

7

primary health organisation manager

VETASSESS

8

welfare centre manager

ACWA

9

faculty head

VETASSESS

10

chief information officer

ACS

11

arts administrator or manager

VETASSESS

12

environmental manager

VETASSESS

13

dancer or choreographer

VETASSESS

14

music director

VETASSESS

15

musician (instrumental)

VETASSESS

16

artistic director

VETASSESS

17

accountant (general)

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

18

management accountant

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

19

taxation accountant

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

20

external auditor

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

21

internal auditor

VETASSESS

22

actuary

VETASSESS

23

statistician

VETASSESS

24

economist

VETASSESS

25

land economist

VETASSESS

26

valuer

VETASSESS

27

management consultant

VETASSESS

28

architect

AACA

29

landscape architect

VETASSESS

30

surveyor

ISNSW

31

cartographer

VETASSESS

32

other spatial scientist

VETASSESS

33

chemical engineer

Engineers Australia

34

materials engineer

Engineers Australia

35

civil engineer

Engineers Australia

36

geotechnical engineer

Engineers Australia

37

quantity surveyor

AIQS

38

structural engineer

Engineers Australia

39

transport engineer

Engineers Australia

40

electrical engineer

Engineers Australia

41

electronics engineer

Engineers Australia

42

industrial engineer

Engineers Australia

43

mechanical engineer

Engineers Australia

44

production or plant engineer

Engineers Australia

45

mining engineer (excluding petroleum)

Engineers Australia

46

petroleum engineer

Engineers Australia

47

aeronautical engineer

Engineers Australia

48

agricultural engineer

Engineers Australia

49

biomedical engineer

Engineers Australia

50

engineering technologist

Engineers Australia

51

environmental engineer

Engineers Australia

52

naval architect

Engineers Australia

53

engineering professionals (nec)

Engineers Australia

54

agricultural consultant

VETASSESS

55

agricultural scientist

VETASSESS

56

forester

VETASSESS

57

chemist

VETASSESS

58

food technologist

VETASSESS

59

environmental consultant

VETASSESS

60

environmental research scientist

VETASSESS

61

environmental scientists (nec)

VETASSESS

62

geophysicist

VETASSESS

63

hydrogeologist

VETASSESS

64

life scientist (general)

VETASSESS

65

biochemist

VETASSESS

66

biotechnologist

VETASSESS

67

botanist

VETASSESS

68

marine biologist

VETASSESS

69

microbiologist

VETASSESS

70

zoologist

VETASSESS

71

life scientists (nec)

VETASSESS

72

medical laboratory scientist

AIMS

73

veterinarian

AVBC

74

conservator

VETASSESS

75

metallurgist

VETASSESS

76

meteorologist

VETASSESS

77

physicist

the assessing authority for the occupation under subsection (2)

78

natural and physical science professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

79

early childhood (pre‑primary school) teacher

ACECQA

80

secondary school teacher

AITSL

81

special needs teacher

AITSL

82

teacher of the hearing impaired

AITSL

83

teacher of the sight impaired

AITSL

84

special education teachers (nec)

AITSL

85

university lecturer

VETASSESS

86

medical diagnostic radiographer

ASMIRT

87

medical radiation therapist

ASMIRT

88

nuclear medicine technologist

ANZSNM

89

sonographer

ASMIRT

90

optometrist

OCANZ

91

orthotist or prosthetist

AOPA

92

chiropractor

CCEA

93

osteopath

AOAC

94

occupational therapist

OTC

95

physiotherapist

APC

96

podiatrist

PodBA

97

audiologist

VETASSESS

98

speech pathologist

SPA

99

general practitioner

MedBA

100

specialist physician (general medicine)

MedBA

101

cardiologist

MedBA

102

clinical haematologist

MedBA

103

medical oncologist

MedBA

104

endocrinologist

MedBA

105

gastroenterologist

MedBA

106

intensive care specialist

MedBA

107

neurologist

MedBA

108

paediatrician

MedBA

109

renal medicine specialist

MedBA

110

rheumatologist

MedBA

111

thoracic medicine specialist

MedBA

112

specialist physicians (nec)

MedBA

113

psychiatrist

MedBA

114

surgeon (general)

MedBA

115

cardiothoracic surgeon

MedBA

116

neurosurgeon

MedBA

117

orthopaedic surgeon

MedBA

118

otorhinolaryngologist

MedBA

119

paediatric surgeon

MedBA

120

plastic and reconstructive surgeon

MedBA

121

urologist

MedBA

122

vascular surgeon

MedBA

123

dermatologist

MedBA

124

emergency medicine specialist

MedBA

125

obstetrician and gynaecologist

MedBA

126

ophthalmologist

MedBA

127

pathologist

MedBA

128

diagnostic and interventional radiologist

MedBA

129

radiation oncologist

MedBA

130

medical practitioners (nec)

MedBA

131

midwife

ANMAC

132

nurse practitioner

ANMAC

133

registered nurse (aged care)

ANMAC

134

registered nurse (child and family health)

ANMAC

135

registered nurse (community health)

ANMAC

136

registered nurse (critical care and emergency)

ANMAC

137

registered nurse (developmental disability)

ANMAC

138

registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)

ANMAC

139

registered nurse (medical)

ANMAC

140

registered nurse (medical practice)

ANMAC

141

registered nurse (mental health)

ANMAC

142

registered nurse (perioperative)

ANMAC

143

registered nurse (surgical)

ANMAC

144

registered nurse (paediatrics)

ANMAC

145

registered nurses (nec)

ANMAC

146

ICT business analyst

ACS

147

systems analyst

ACS

148

multimedia specialist

ACS

149

analyst programmer

ACS

150

developer programmer

ACS

151

software engineer

ACS

152

software and applications programmers (nec)

ACS

153

ICT security specialist

ACS

154

computer network and systems engineer

ACS

155

telecommunications engineer

Engineers Australia

156

telecommunications network engineer

Engineers Australia

157

barrister

a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory

158

solicitor

a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory

159

clinical psychologist

APS

160

educational psychologist

APS

161

organisational psychologist

APS

162

psychologists (nec)

APS

163

social worker

AASW

164

civil engineering draftsperson

(a) Engineers Australia; or

(b) VETASSESS

165

civil engineering technician

VETASSESS

166

electrical engineering draftsperson

Engineers Australia

167

electrical engineering technician

TRA

168

radio communications technician

TRA

169

telecommunications field engineer

Engineers Australia

170

telecommunications network planner

Engineers Australia

171

telecommunications technical officer or technologist

Engineers Australia

172

automotive electrician

TRA

173

motor mechanic (general)

TRA

174

diesel motor mechanic

TRA

175

motorcycle mechanic

TRA

176

small engine mechanic

TRA

177

sheetmetal trades worker

TRA

178

metal fabricator

TRA

179

pressure welder

TRA

180

welder (first class)

TRA

181

fitter (general)

TRA

182

fitter and turner

TRA

183

fitter‑welder

TRA

184

metal machinist (first class)

TRA

185

locksmith

TRA

186

panelbeater

TRA

187

bricklayer

TRA

188

stonemason

TRA

189

carpenter and joiner

TRA

190

carpenter

TRA

191

joiner

TRA

192

painting trades worker

TRA

193

glazier

TRA

194

fibrous plasterer

TRA

195

solid plasterer

TRA

196

wall and floor tiler

TRA

197

plumber (general)

TRA

198

airconditioning and mechanical services plumber

TRA

199

drainer

TRA

200

gasfitter

TRA

201

roof plumber

TRA

202

electrician (general)

TRA

203

electrician (special class)

TRA

204

lift mechanic

TRA

205

airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic

TRA

206

technical cable jointer

TRA

207

electronic equipment trades worker

TRA

208

electronic instrument trades worker (general)

TRA

209

electronic instrument trades worker (special class)

TRA

210

chef

TRA

211

horse trainer

TRA

212

cabinetmaker

TRA

213

boat builder and repairer

TRA

214

shipwright

TRA

215

tennis coach

VETASSESS

216

footballer

VETASSESS

\n```\n\n> Note: For the meaning of the expressions in column 2, see section 9.\n\n (2) The assessing authority:\n (a) for a physicist (other than a medical physicist) is VETASSESS; and\n (b) for a medical physicist is ACPSEM.\n\n> Note: For the meaning of VETASSESS and ACPSEM, see section 9.\n\n#### 7 Regional Occupation List\n\n (1) The following table is the Regional Occupation List.\n\n```html\n

Regional Occupation List

Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

Assessing authority

1

aquaculture farmer

VETASSESS

2

cotton grower

VETASSESS

3

flower grower

VETASSESS

4

fruit or nut grower

VETASSESS

5

grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / field crop grower (NZ)

VETASSESS

6

grape grower

VETASSESS

7

mixed crop farmer

VETASSESS

8

sugar cane grower

VETASSESS

9

turf grower

VETASSESS

10

vegetable grower (Aus) / market gardener (NZ)

VETASSESS

11

crop farmers (nec)

VETASSESS

12

apiarist

VETASSESS

13

beef cattle farmer

VETASSESS

14

dairy cattle farmer

VETASSESS

15

deer farmer

VETASSESS

16

goat farmer

VETASSESS

17

horse breeder

VETASSESS

18

mixed livestock farmer

VETASSESS

19

pig farmer

VETASSESS

20

poultry farmer

VETASSESS

21

sheep farmer

VETASSESS

22

livestock farmers (nec)

VETASSESS

23

mixed crop and livestock farmer

VETASSESS

24

sales and marketing manager

IML

25

advertising manager

IML

26

public relations manager

IML

27

corporate services manager

VETASSESS

28

finance manager

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

29

human resource manager

IML

30

policy and planning manager

VETASSESS

31

research and development manager

VETASSESS

32

project builder

VETASSESS

33

importer or exporter

VETASSESS

34

wholesaler

VETASSESS

35

manufacturer

VETASSESS

36

production manager (forestry)

VETASSESS

37

production manager (manufacturing)

VETASSESS

38

production manager (mining)

VETASSESS

39

supply and distribution manager

IML

40

procurement manager

IML

41

medical administrator (Aus) / medical superintendent (NZ)

VETASSESS

42

health and welfare services managers (nec)

VETASSESS

43

school principal

VETASSESS

44

regional education manager

VETASSESS

45

education managers (nec)

VETASSESS

46

ICT project manager

ACS

47

ICT managers (nec)

ACS

48

laboratory manager

VETASSESS

49

quality assurance manager

VETASSESS

50

sports administrator

VETASSESS

51

specialist managers (nec)

VETASSESS

52

cafe or restaurant manager

VETASSESS

53

caravan park and camping ground manager

VETASSESS

54

hotel or motel manager

VETASSESS

55

licensed club manager

VETASSESS

56

bed and breakfast operator

VETASSESS

57

retirement village manager

VETASSESS

58

accommodation and hospitality managers (nec)

VETASSESS

59

retail manager (general)

VETASSESS

60

antique dealer

VETASSESS

61

betting agency manager

VETASSESS

62

hair or beauty salon manager

VETASSESS

63

post office manager

VETASSESS

64

travel agency manager

VETASSESS

65

amusement centre manager

VETASSESS

66

fitness centre manager

VETASSESS

67

sports centre manager

VETASSESS

68

call or contact centre manager

VETASSESS

69

customer service manager

VETASSESS

70

conference and event organiser

VETASSESS

71

fleet manager

VETASSESS

72

railway station manager

VETASSESS

73

transport company manager

VETASSESS

74

boarding kennel or cattery operator

VETASSESS

75

cinema or theatre manager

VETASSESS

76

facilities manager

VETASSESS

77

financial institution branch manager

VETASSESS

78

equipment hire manager

VETASSESS

79

hospitality, retail and service managers (nec)

VETASSESS

80

actor

VETASSESS

81

entertainer or variety artist

VETASSESS

82

actors, dancers and other entertainers (nec)

VETASSESS

83

composer

VETASSESS

84

singer

VETASSESS

85

music professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

86

photographer

VETASSESS

87

painter (visual arts)

VETASSESS

88

potter or ceramic artist

VETASSESS

89

sculptor

VETASSESS

90

visual arts and crafts professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

91

media producer (excluding video)

VETASSESS

92

radio presenter

VETASSESS

93

television presenter

VETASSESS

94

author

VETASSESS

95

book or script editor

VETASSESS

96

art director (film, television or stage)

VETASSESS

97

director (film, television, radio or stage)

VETASSESS

98

director of photography

VETASSESS

99

film and video editor

VETASSESS

100

program director (television or radio)

VETASSESS

101

stage manager

VETASSESS

102

technical director

VETASSESS

103

video producer

VETASSESS

104

film, television, radio and stage directors (nec)

VETASSESS

105

copywriter

VETASSESS

106

newspaper or periodical editor

VETASSESS

107

print journalist

VETASSESS

108

radio journalist

VETASSESS

109

technical writer

VETASSESS

110

television journalist

VETASSESS

111

journalists and other writers (nec)

VETASSESS

112

company secretary

VETASSESS

113

corporate treasurer

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

114

commodities trader

VETASSESS

115

finance broker

VETASSESS

116

insurance broker

VETASSESS

117

financial brokers (nec)

VETASSESS

118

financial market dealer

VETASSESS

119

futures trader

VETASSESS

120

stockbroking dealer

VETASSESS

121

financial dealers (nec)

VETASSESS

122

financial investment adviser

VETASSESS

123

financial investment manager

VETASSESS

124

human resource adviser

VETASSESS

125

recruitment consultant

VETASSESS

126

workplace relations adviser

VETASSESS

127

ICT trainer

ACS

128

training and development professional

VETASSESS

129

mathematician

VETASSESS

130

archivist

VETASSESS

131

gallery or museum curator

VETASSESS

132

health information manager

VETASSESS

133

records manager

VETASSESS

134

policy analyst

VETASSESS

135

librarian

VETASSESS

136

organisation and methods analyst

VETASSESS

137

electorate officer

VETASSESS

138

liaison officer

VETASSESS

139

migration agent (Aus) / immigration consultant (NZ)

VETASSESS

140

patents examiner

VETASSESS

141

information and organisation professionals (nec)

the assessing authority for the occupation under subsection (3)

142

advertising specialist

VETASSESS

143

market research analyst

VETASSESS

144

marketing specialist

VETASSESS

145

ICT account manager

VETASSESS

146

ICT business development manager

VETASSESS

147

ICT sales representative

VETASSESS

148

public relations professional

VETASSESS

149

sales representative (industrial products)

VETASSESS

150

sales representative (medical and pharmaceutical products)

VETASSESS

151

technical sales representatives (nec)

VETASSESS

152

aeroplane pilot

CASA

153

flying instructor

VETASSESS

154

helicopter pilot

CASA

155

air transport professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

156

master fisher

VETASSESS

157

ship’s engineer

AMSA

158

ship’s master

AMSA

159

ship’s officer

AMSA

160

marine surveyor

AMSA

161

marine transport professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

162

fashion designer

VETASSESS

163

industrial designer

VETASSESS

164

jewellery designer

VETASSESS

165

graphic designer

VETASSESS

166

illustrator

VETASSESS

167

multimedia designer

VETASSESS

168

web designer

VETASSESS

169

interior designer

VETASSESS

170

urban and regional planner

VETASSESS

171

wine maker

VETASSESS

172

conservation officer

VETASSESS

173

park ranger

VETASSESS

174

geologist

VETASSESS

175

exercise physiologist

VETASSESS

176

primary school teacher

AITSL

177

middle school teacher (Aus) / intermediate school teacher (NZ)

AITSL

178

university tutor

VETASSESS

179

vocational education teacher (Aus) / polytechnic teacher (NZ)

the assessing body for the occupation under subsection (2)

180

education adviser

VETASSESS

181

education reviewer

VETASSESS

182

art teacher (private tuition)

VETASSESS

183

dance teacher (private tuition)

VETASSESS

184

drama teacher (private tuition)

VETASSESS

185

music teacher (private tuition)

VETASSESS

186

private tutors and teachers (nec)

VETASSESS

187

teacher of English to speakers of other languages

VETASSESS

188

dietitian

DAA

189

nutritionist

VETASSESS

190

environmental health officer

VETASSESS

191

occupational health and safety adviser

VETASSESS

192

orthoptist

VETASSESS

193

hospital pharmacist

APharmC

194

industrial pharmacist

VETASSESS

195

retail pharmacist

APharmC

196

health promotion officer

VETASSESS

197

health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

198

acupuncturist

CMBA

199

homoeopath

VETASSESS

200

naturopath

VETASSESS

201

traditional Chinese medicine practitioner

CMBA

202

complementary health therapists (nec)

VETASSESS

203

dental specialist

ADC

204

dentist

ADC

205

resident medical officer

MedBA

206

anaesthetist

MedBA

207

nurse educator

ANMAC

208

nurse researcher

ANMAC

209

nurse manager

ANMAC

210

web developer

ACS

211

software tester

ACS

212

database administrator

ACS

213

systems administrator

ACS

214

network administrator

ACS

215

network analyst

ACS

216

ICT quality assurance engineer

ACS

217

ICT support engineer

ACS

218

ICT systems test engineer

ACS

219

ICT support and test engineers (nec)

ACS

220

intellectual property lawyer

VETASSESS

221

judicial and other legal professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

222

careers counsellor

VETASSESS

223

drug and alcohol counsellor

VETASSESS

224

family and marriage counsellor

VETASSESS

225

rehabilitation counsellor

VETASSESS

226

student counsellor

VETASSESS

227

counsellors (nec)

VETASSESS

228

psychotherapist

VETASSESS

229

historian

VETASSESS

230

interpreter

NAATI

231

translator

NAATI

232

archaeologist

VETASSESS

233

social professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

234

community arts worker

VETASSESS

235

recreation officer (Aus) / recreation coordinator (NZ)

VETASSESS

236

welfare worker

ACWA

237

agricultural technician

VETASSESS

238

anaesthetic technician

VETASSESS

239

cardiac technician

VETASSESS

240

medical laboratory technician

AIMS

241

operating theatre technician

VETASSESS

242

pharmacy technician

VETASSESS

243

pathology collector (Aus) / phlebotomist (NZ)

AIMS

244

medical technicians (nec)

VETASSESS

245

fisheries officer

VETASSESS

246

meat inspector

VETASSESS

247

quarantine officer

VETASSESS

248

primary products inspectors (nec)

VETASSESS

249

chemistry technician

VETASSESS

250

earth science technician

VETASSESS

251

life science technician

VETASSESS

252

school laboratory technician

VETASSESS

253

hydrographer

VETASSESS

254

science technicians (nec)

VETASSESS

255

architectural draftsperson

VETASSESS

256

building associate

VETASSESS

257

building inspector

VETASSESS

258

construction estimator

VETASSESS

259

plumbing inspector

VETASSESS

260

surveying or spatial science technician

VETASSESS

261

architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec)

VETASSESS

262

electronic engineering draftsperson

Engineers Australia

263

electronic engineering technician

TRA

264

mechanical engineering draftsperson

Engineers Australia

265

mechanical engineering technician

TRA

266

safety inspector

VETASSESS

267

maintenance planner

VETASSESS

268

metallurgical or materials technician

VETASSESS

269

mine deputy

VETASSESS

270

building and engineering technicians (nec)

(a) VETASSESS; or

(b) Engineers Australia

271

hardware technician

TRA

272

ICT customer support officer

TRA

273

web administrator

ACS

274

ICT support technicians (nec)

TRA

275

blacksmith

TRA

276

electroplater

TRA

277

farrier

TRA

278

metal casting trades worker

TRA

279

metal polisher

TRA

280

aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics)

TRA

281

aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical)

TRA

282

aircraft maintenance engineer (structures)

TRA

283

textile, clothing and footwear mechanic

TRA

284

metal fitters and machinists (nec)

TRA

285

engraver

TRA

286

gunsmith

TRA

287

precision instrument maker and repairer

TRA

288

saw doctor

TRA

289

watch and clock maker and repairer

TRA

290

engineering patternmaker

TRA

291

toolmaker

TRA

292

vehicle body builder

TRA

293

vehicle trimmer

TRA

294

vehicle painter

TRA

295

floor finisher

TRA

296

roof tiler

TRA

297

electrical linesworker (Aus) / electrical line mechanic (NZ)

TRA

298

business machine mechanic

TRA

299

communications operator

TRA

300

cabler (data and telecommunications)

TRA

301

telecommunications cable jointer

TRA

302

telecommunications linesworker (Aus) / telecommunications line mechanic (NZ)

TRA

303

telecommunications technician

TRA

304

baker

TRA

305

pastrycook

TRA

306

butcher or smallgoods maker

TRA

307

cook

TRA

308

dog handler or trainer

VETASSESS

309

pet groomer

VETASSESS

310

zookeeper

VETASSESS

311

kennel hand

VETASSESS

312

animal attendants and trainers (nec)

VETASSESS

313

shearer

VETASSESS

314

veterinary nurse

VETASSESS

315

florist

TRA

316

gardener (general)

TRA

317

arborist

TRA

318

landscape gardener

TRA

319

greenkeeper

TRA

320

nurseryperson

TRA

321

hairdresser

TRA

322

print finisher

TRA

323

screen printer

TRA

324

graphic pre‑press trades worker

TRA

325

printing machinist

TRA

326

small offset printer

TRA

327

canvas goods fabricator

TRA

328

leather goods maker

TRA

329

sail maker

TRA

330

shoemaker

TRA

331

apparel cutter

TRA

332

clothing patternmaker

TRA

333

dressmaker or tailor

TRA

334

clothing trades workers (nec)

VETASSESS

335

upholsterer

TRA

336

furniture finisher

TRA

337

picture framer

TRA

338

wood machinist

TRA

339

wood turner

TRA

340

wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec)

TRA

341

chemical plant operator

TRA

342

gas or petroleum operator

TRA

343

power generation plant operator

TRA

344

gallery or museum technician

TRA

345

library technician

VETASSESS

346

jeweller

TRA

347

broadcast transmitter operator

TRA

348

camera operator (film, television or video)

TRA

349

light technician

TRA

350

makeup artist

TRA

351

musical instrument maker or repairer

TRA

352

sound technician

TRA

353

television equipment operator

TRA

354

performing arts technicians (nec)

VETASSESS

355

signwriter

TRA

356

diver

VETASSESS

357

interior decorator

VETASSESS

358

optical dispenser (Aus) / dispensing optician (NZ)

TRA

359

optical mechanic

TRA

360

photographer’s assistant

VETASSESS

361

plastics technician

TRA

362

wool classer

TRA

363

fire protection equipment technician

TRA

364

technicians and trades workers (nec)

TRA

365

ambulance officer

VETASSESS

366

intensive care ambulance paramedic (Aus) / ambulance paramedic (NZ)

VETASSESS

367

dental hygienist

VETASSESS

368

dental prosthetist

TRA

369

dental technician

TRA

370

dental therapist

VETASSESS

371

diversional therapist

VETASSESS

372

enrolled nurse

ANMAC

373

mothercraft nurse

VETASSESS

374

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker

VETASSESS

375

massage therapist

VETASSESS

376

community worker

ACWA

377

disabilities services officer

ACWA

378

family support worker

ACWA

379

residential care officer

ACWA

380

youth worker

ACWA

381

child care worker (group leaders only)

ACECQA

382

hotel service manager

VETASSESS

383

emergency service worker

VETASSESS

384

security consultant

VETASSESS

385

driving instructor

VETASSESS

386

funeral director

VETASSESS

387

funeral workers (nec)

VETASSESS

388

flight attendant

VETASSESS

389

travel attendants (nec)

VETASSESS

390

first aid trainer

VETASSESS

391

diving instructor (open water)

VETASSESS

392

gymnastics coach or instructor

VETASSESS

393

horse riding coach or instructor

VETASSESS

394

snowsport instructor

VETASSESS

395

swimming coach or instructor

VETASSESS

396

other sports coach or instructor

VETASSESS

397

dog or horse racing official

VETASSESS

398

sports development officer

VETASSESS

399

sports umpire

VETASSESS

400

other sports official

VETASSESS

401

golfer

VETASSESS

402

jockey

TRA

403

lifeguard

VETASSESS

404

sportspersons (nec)

VETASSESS

405

contract administrator

VETASSESS

406

program or project administrator

VETASSESS

407

office manager

VETASSESS

408

health practice manager

VETASSESS

409

practice managers (nec)

VETASSESS

410

personal assistant

VETASSESS

411

secretary (general)

VETASSESS

412

legal secretary

VETASSESS

413

call or contact centre team leader

VETASSESS

414

conveyancer

VETASSESS

415

legal executive

VETASSESS

416

clerk of court

VETASSESS

417

court bailiff or sheriff (Aus) / court collections officer (NZ)

VETASSESS

418

court orderly (Aus) / court registry officer (NZ)

VETASSESS

419

law clerk

VETASSESS

420

trust officer

VETASSESS

421

insurance investigator

VETASSESS

422

insurance loss adjuster

VETASSESS

423

insurance risk surveyor

VETASSESS

424

clinical coder

VETASSESS

425

auctioneer

VETASSESS

426

stock and station agent

VETASSESS

427

insurance agent

VETASSESS

428

business broker

VETASSESS

429

property manager

VETASSESS

430

real estate agency principal (Aus) / real estate agency licensee (NZ)

VETASSESS

431

real estate agent

VETASSESS

432

real estate representative

VETASSESS

433

retail buyer

VETASSESS

434

wool buyer

VETASSESS

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Assessing authorities

Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

Assessing authority

1

child care centre manager

TRA

2

podiatrist

Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council Limited

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Assessing authorities

Item

Column 1

This expression …

Column 2

is short for …

1

AACA

Architects Accreditation Council of Australia

2

AASW

Australian Association of Social Workers Limited

3

ACECQA

Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority

4

ACPSEM

Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine

5

ACS

Australian Computer Society Incorporated

6

ADC

Australian Dental Council Limited

7

AIMS

Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists

8

AIQS

The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors

9

AITSL

Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited

10

AMSA

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

11

ANMAC

Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited

12

ANZSNM

Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine

13

AOAC

Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council Limited

14

AOPA

The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association Limited

15

APC

Australian Physiotherapy Council Limited

16

APharmC

Australian Pharmacy Council Ltd

17

APS

The Australian Psychological Society Limited

18

ASMIRT

Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

19

AVBC

Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Incorporated

20

CAANZ

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

21

CASA

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

22

CWA

Community Work Australia

23

CCEA

Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Limited

24

CMBA

Chinese Medicine Board of Australia

25

CPAA

CPA Australia Ltd

26

DAA

Dietitians Association of Australia

27

Engineers Australia

The Institution of Engineers Australia

28

IML

Institute of Managers and Leaders Limited

29

IPA

Institute of Public Accountants Ltd

30

ISNSW

Institution of Surveyors New South Wales Ltd

31

MedBA

Medical Board of Australia

32

NAATI

National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd

33

PodBA

Podiatry Board of Australia

34

OCANZ

Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand Limited

35

OTC

Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd

36

SPA

The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited

37

TRA

Trades Recognition Australia

38

VETASSESS

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

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Assessing authorities

Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

Assessing authority

1

chief executive or managing director

Australian Institute of Management

2

corporate general manager

Australian Institute of Management

3

engineering manager

Australian Institute of Management

4

medical laboratory scientist

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists

5

sales and marketing manager

Australian Institute of Management

6

advertising manager

Australian Institute of Management

7

public relations manager

Australian Institute of Management

8

human resource manager

Australian Institute of Management

9

supply and distribution manager

Australian Institute of Management

10

procurement manager

Australian Institute of Management

11

information and organisation professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

12

medical laboratory technician

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists

13

pathology collector (Aus) / phlebotomist (NZ)

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists

\n```\n\n#### 11 Application of amendments made by the Migration Legislation Amendment (Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2026\n\n (1)\n\n The amendments of this instrument made by Schedule 2 to the\n\n Migration\n Legislation \n Amendment (Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2026 (\n LIN\n\n 26/027\n )\n\n apply in relation to an application for a Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa made, but not finally determined\n , \n on or after 8\n\n October 2025.\n (2)\n\n However, the amendments of\n this instrument made by Schedule \n 2\n to LIN 26/027 \n do not apply in relation to an application made, but not finally determined, on or after 8\n\n October 2025 if:\n (a)\n\n the application includes a skills assessment for the occupation of Surveyor; and\n (b)\n\n the skills assessment is dated on or before 21 August 2025.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relevant assessing authorities","content":"#### 5 Relevant assessing authorities\n\n For the purposes of subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations, a person or body mentioned in column 2 of an item of the Medium and Longterm Strategic Skills List or the Regional Occupation List is specified as the relevant assessing authority for:\n\n the occupation; and\n all countries;\n\n for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment made by a resident of one of those countries.\n\n For the purposes of subclause 494.224(6) of Schedule 2 of the Regulations, a person or body mentioned in column 2 of an item of the Medium and Long term Strategic Skills List or the Regional Occupation List is specified as the assessing authority for:\n\n the occupation; and\n all countries;\n\n for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment made by a resident of one of those countries.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List","content":"#### 6 Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List\n\n (1) The following table is the Medium and Long term Strategic Skills List.\n\n```html\n

Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List

Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

Assessing authority

1

chief executive or managing director

IML

2

corporate general manager

IML

3

construction project manager

VETASSESS

4

engineering manager

(a) Engineers Australia; or

(b) IML

5

child care centre manager

ACECQA

6

nursing clinical director

ANMAC

7

primary health organisation manager

VETASSESS

8

welfare centre manager

ACWA

9

faculty head

VETASSESS

10

chief information officer

ACS

11

arts administrator or manager

VETASSESS

12

environmental manager

VETASSESS

13

dancer or choreographer

VETASSESS

14

music director

VETASSESS

15

musician (instrumental)

VETASSESS

16

artistic director

VETASSESS

17

accountant (general)

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

18

management accountant

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

19

taxation accountant

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

20

external auditor

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

21

internal auditor

VETASSESS

22

actuary

VETASSESS

23

statistician

VETASSESS

24

economist

VETASSESS

25

land economist

VETASSESS

26

valuer

VETASSESS

27

management consultant

VETASSESS

28

architect

AACA

29

landscape architect

VETASSESS

30

surveyor

ISNSW

31

cartographer

VETASSESS

32

other spatial scientist

VETASSESS

33

chemical engineer

Engineers Australia

34

materials engineer

Engineers Australia

35

civil engineer

Engineers Australia

36

geotechnical engineer

Engineers Australia

37

quantity surveyor

AIQS

38

structural engineer

Engineers Australia

39

transport engineer

Engineers Australia

40

electrical engineer

Engineers Australia

41

electronics engineer

Engineers Australia

42

industrial engineer

Engineers Australia

43

mechanical engineer

Engineers Australia

44

production or plant engineer

Engineers Australia

45

mining engineer (excluding petroleum)

Engineers Australia

46

petroleum engineer

Engineers Australia

47

aeronautical engineer

Engineers Australia

48

agricultural engineer

Engineers Australia

49

biomedical engineer

Engineers Australia

50

engineering technologist

Engineers Australia

51

environmental engineer

Engineers Australia

52

naval architect

Engineers Australia

53

engineering professionals (nec)

Engineers Australia

54

agricultural consultant

VETASSESS

55

agricultural scientist

VETASSESS

56

forester

VETASSESS

57

chemist

VETASSESS

58

food technologist

VETASSESS

59

environmental consultant

VETASSESS

60

environmental research scientist

VETASSESS

61

environmental scientists (nec)

VETASSESS

62

geophysicist

VETASSESS

63

hydrogeologist

VETASSESS

64

life scientist (general)

VETASSESS

65

biochemist

VETASSESS

66

biotechnologist

VETASSESS

67

botanist

VETASSESS

68

marine biologist

VETASSESS

69

microbiologist

VETASSESS

70

zoologist

VETASSESS

71

life scientists (nec)

VETASSESS

72

medical laboratory scientist

AIMS

73

veterinarian

AVBC

74

conservator

VETASSESS

75

metallurgist

VETASSESS

76

meteorologist

VETASSESS

77

physicist

the assessing authority for the occupation under subsection (2)

78

natural and physical science professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

79

early childhood (pre‑primary school) teacher

ACECQA

80

secondary school teacher

AITSL

81

special needs teacher

AITSL

82

teacher of the hearing impaired

AITSL

83

teacher of the sight impaired

AITSL

84

special education teachers (nec)

AITSL

85

university lecturer

VETASSESS

86

medical diagnostic radiographer

ASMIRT

87

medical radiation therapist

ASMIRT

88

nuclear medicine technologist

ANZSNM

89

sonographer

ASMIRT

90

optometrist

OCANZ

91

orthotist or prosthetist

AOPA

92

chiropractor

CCEA

93

osteopath

AOAC

94

occupational therapist

OTC

95

physiotherapist

APC

96

podiatrist

PodBA

97

audiologist

VETASSESS

98

speech pathologist

SPA

99

general practitioner

MedBA

100

specialist physician (general medicine)

MedBA

101

cardiologist

MedBA

102

clinical haematologist

MedBA

103

medical oncologist

MedBA

104

endocrinologist

MedBA

105

gastroenterologist

MedBA

106

intensive care specialist

MedBA

107

neurologist

MedBA

108

paediatrician

MedBA

109

renal medicine specialist

MedBA

110

rheumatologist

MedBA

111

thoracic medicine specialist

MedBA

112

specialist physicians (nec)

MedBA

113

psychiatrist

MedBA

114

surgeon (general)

MedBA

115

cardiothoracic surgeon

MedBA

116

neurosurgeon

MedBA

117

orthopaedic surgeon

MedBA

118

otorhinolaryngologist

MedBA

119

paediatric surgeon

MedBA

120

plastic and reconstructive surgeon

MedBA

121

urologist

MedBA

122

vascular surgeon

MedBA

123

dermatologist

MedBA

124

emergency medicine specialist

MedBA

125

obstetrician and gynaecologist

MedBA

126

ophthalmologist

MedBA

127

pathologist

MedBA

128

diagnostic and interventional radiologist

MedBA

129

radiation oncologist

MedBA

130

medical practitioners (nec)

MedBA

131

midwife

ANMAC

132

nurse practitioner

ANMAC

133

registered nurse (aged care)

ANMAC

134

registered nurse (child and family health)

ANMAC

135

registered nurse (community health)

ANMAC

136

registered nurse (critical care and emergency)

ANMAC

137

registered nurse (developmental disability)

ANMAC

138

registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)

ANMAC

139

registered nurse (medical)

ANMAC

140

registered nurse (medical practice)

ANMAC

141

registered nurse (mental health)

ANMAC

142

registered nurse (perioperative)

ANMAC

143

registered nurse (surgical)

ANMAC

144

registered nurse (paediatrics)

ANMAC

145

registered nurses (nec)

ANMAC

146

ICT business analyst

ACS

147

systems analyst

ACS

148

multimedia specialist

ACS

149

analyst programmer

ACS

150

developer programmer

ACS

151

software engineer

ACS

152

software and applications programmers (nec)

ACS

153

ICT security specialist

ACS

154

computer network and systems engineer

ACS

155

telecommunications engineer

Engineers Australia

156

telecommunications network engineer

Engineers Australia

157

barrister

a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory

158

solicitor

a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory

159

clinical psychologist

APS

160

educational psychologist

APS

161

organisational psychologist

APS

162

psychologists (nec)

APS

163

social worker

AASW

164

civil engineering draftsperson

(a) Engineers Australia; or

(b) VETASSESS

165

civil engineering technician

VETASSESS

166

electrical engineering draftsperson

Engineers Australia

167

electrical engineering technician

TRA

168

radio communications technician

TRA

169

telecommunications field engineer

Engineers Australia

170

telecommunications network planner

Engineers Australia

171

telecommunications technical officer or technologist

Engineers Australia

172

automotive electrician

TRA

173

motor mechanic (general)

TRA

174

diesel motor mechanic

TRA

175

motorcycle mechanic

TRA

176

small engine mechanic

TRA

177

sheetmetal trades worker

TRA

178

metal fabricator

TRA

179

pressure welder

TRA

180

welder (first class)

TRA

181

fitter (general)

TRA

182

fitter and turner

TRA

183

fitter‑welder

TRA

184

metal machinist (first class)

TRA

185

locksmith

TRA

186

panelbeater

TRA

187

bricklayer

TRA

188

stonemason

TRA

189

carpenter and joiner

TRA

190

carpenter

TRA

191

joiner

TRA

192

painting trades worker

TRA

193

glazier

TRA

194

fibrous plasterer

TRA

195

solid plasterer

TRA

196

wall and floor tiler

TRA

197

plumber (general)

TRA

198

airconditioning and mechanical services plumber

TRA

199

drainer

TRA

200

gasfitter

TRA

201

roof plumber

TRA

202

electrician (general)

TRA

203

electrician (special class)

TRA

204

lift mechanic

TRA

205

airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic

TRA

206

technical cable jointer

TRA

207

electronic equipment trades worker

TRA

208

electronic instrument trades worker (general)

TRA

209

electronic instrument trades worker (special class)

TRA

210

chef

TRA

211

horse trainer

TRA

212

cabinetmaker

TRA

213

boat builder and repairer

TRA

214

shipwright

TRA

215

tennis coach

VETASSESS

216

footballer

VETASSESS

\n```\n\n> Note: For the meaning of the expressions in column 2, see section 9.\n\n (2) The assessing authority:\n (a) for a physicist (other than a medical physicist) is VETASSESS; and\n (b) for a medical physicist is ACPSEM.\n\n> Note: For the meaning of VETASSESS and ACPSEM, see section 9.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regional Occupation List","content":"#### 7 Regional Occupation List\n\n (1) The following table is the Regional Occupation List.\n\n```html\n

Regional Occupation List

Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

Assessing authority

1

aquaculture farmer

VETASSESS

2

cotton grower

VETASSESS

3

flower grower

VETASSESS

4

fruit or nut grower

VETASSESS

5

grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / field crop grower (NZ)

VETASSESS

6

grape grower

VETASSESS

7

mixed crop farmer

VETASSESS

8

sugar cane grower

VETASSESS

9

turf grower

VETASSESS

10

vegetable grower (Aus) / market gardener (NZ)

VETASSESS

11

crop farmers (nec)

VETASSESS

12

apiarist

VETASSESS

13

beef cattle farmer

VETASSESS

14

dairy cattle farmer

VETASSESS

15

deer farmer

VETASSESS

16

goat farmer

VETASSESS

17

horse breeder

VETASSESS

18

mixed livestock farmer

VETASSESS

19

pig farmer

VETASSESS

20

poultry farmer

VETASSESS

21

sheep farmer

VETASSESS

22

livestock farmers (nec)

VETASSESS

23

mixed crop and livestock farmer

VETASSESS

24

sales and marketing manager

IML

25

advertising manager

IML

26

public relations manager

IML

27

corporate services manager

VETASSESS

28

finance manager

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

29

human resource manager

IML

30

policy and planning manager

VETASSESS

31

research and development manager

VETASSESS

32

project builder

VETASSESS

33

importer or exporter

VETASSESS

34

wholesaler

VETASSESS

35

manufacturer

VETASSESS

36

production manager (forestry)

VETASSESS

37

production manager (manufacturing)

VETASSESS

38

production manager (mining)

VETASSESS

39

supply and distribution manager

IML

40

procurement manager

IML

41

medical administrator (Aus) / medical superintendent (NZ)

VETASSESS

42

health and welfare services managers (nec)

VETASSESS

43

school principal

VETASSESS

44

regional education manager

VETASSESS

45

education managers (nec)

VETASSESS

46

ICT project manager

ACS

47

ICT managers (nec)

ACS

48

laboratory manager

VETASSESS

49

quality assurance manager

VETASSESS

50

sports administrator

VETASSESS

51

specialist managers (nec)

VETASSESS

52

cafe or restaurant manager

VETASSESS

53

caravan park and camping ground manager

VETASSESS

54

hotel or motel manager

VETASSESS

55

licensed club manager

VETASSESS

56

bed and breakfast operator

VETASSESS

57

retirement village manager

VETASSESS

58

accommodation and hospitality managers (nec)

VETASSESS

59

retail manager (general)

VETASSESS

60

antique dealer

VETASSESS

61

betting agency manager

VETASSESS

62

hair or beauty salon manager

VETASSESS

63

post office manager

VETASSESS

64

travel agency manager

VETASSESS

65

amusement centre manager

VETASSESS

66

fitness centre manager

VETASSESS

67

sports centre manager

VETASSESS

68

call or contact centre manager

VETASSESS

69

customer service manager

VETASSESS

70

conference and event organiser

VETASSESS

71

fleet manager

VETASSESS

72

railway station manager

VETASSESS

73

transport company manager

VETASSESS

74

boarding kennel or cattery operator

VETASSESS

75

cinema or theatre manager

VETASSESS

76

facilities manager

VETASSESS

77

financial institution branch manager

VETASSESS

78

equipment hire manager

VETASSESS

79

hospitality, retail and service managers (nec)

VETASSESS

80

actor

VETASSESS

81

entertainer or variety artist

VETASSESS

82

actors, dancers and other entertainers (nec)

VETASSESS

83

composer

VETASSESS

84

singer

VETASSESS

85

music professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

86

photographer

VETASSESS

87

painter (visual arts)

VETASSESS

88

potter or ceramic artist

VETASSESS

89

sculptor

VETASSESS

90

visual arts and crafts professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

91

media producer (excluding video)

VETASSESS

92

radio presenter

VETASSESS

93

television presenter

VETASSESS

94

author

VETASSESS

95

book or script editor

VETASSESS

96

art director (film, television or stage)

VETASSESS

97

director (film, television, radio or stage)

VETASSESS

98

director of photography

VETASSESS

99

film and video editor

VETASSESS

100

program director (television or radio)

VETASSESS

101

stage manager

VETASSESS

102

technical director

VETASSESS

103

video producer

VETASSESS

104

film, television, radio and stage directors (nec)

VETASSESS

105

copywriter

VETASSESS

106

newspaper or periodical editor

VETASSESS

107

print journalist

VETASSESS

108

radio journalist

VETASSESS

109

technical writer

VETASSESS

110

television journalist

VETASSESS

111

journalists and other writers (nec)

VETASSESS

112

company secretary

VETASSESS

113

corporate treasurer

(a) CAANZ; or

(b) CPAA; or

(c) IPA

114

commodities trader

VETASSESS

115

finance broker

VETASSESS

116

insurance broker

VETASSESS

117

financial brokers (nec)

VETASSESS

118

financial market dealer

VETASSESS

119

futures trader

VETASSESS

120

stockbroking dealer

VETASSESS

121

financial dealers (nec)

VETASSESS

122

financial investment adviser

VETASSESS

123

financial investment manager

VETASSESS

124

human resource adviser

VETASSESS

125

recruitment consultant

VETASSESS

126

workplace relations adviser

VETASSESS

127

ICT trainer

ACS

128

training and development professional

VETASSESS

129

mathematician

VETASSESS

130

archivist

VETASSESS

131

gallery or museum curator

VETASSESS

132

health information manager

VETASSESS

133

records manager

VETASSESS

134

policy analyst

VETASSESS

135

librarian

VETASSESS

136

organisation and methods analyst

VETASSESS

137

electorate officer

VETASSESS

138

liaison officer

VETASSESS

139

migration agent (Aus) / immigration consultant (NZ)

VETASSESS

140

patents examiner

VETASSESS

141

information and organisation professionals (nec)

the assessing authority for the occupation under subsection (3)

142

advertising specialist

VETASSESS

143

market research analyst

VETASSESS

144

marketing specialist

VETASSESS

145

ICT account manager

VETASSESS

146

ICT business development manager

VETASSESS

147

ICT sales representative

VETASSESS

148

public relations professional

VETASSESS

149

sales representative (industrial products)

VETASSESS

150

sales representative (medical and pharmaceutical products)

VETASSESS

151

technical sales representatives (nec)

VETASSESS

152

aeroplane pilot

CASA

153

flying instructor

VETASSESS

154

helicopter pilot

CASA

155

air transport professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

156

master fisher

VETASSESS

157

ship’s engineer

AMSA

158

ship’s master

AMSA

159

ship’s officer

AMSA

160

marine surveyor

AMSA

161

marine transport professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

162

fashion designer

VETASSESS

163

industrial designer

VETASSESS

164

jewellery designer

VETASSESS

165

graphic designer

VETASSESS

166

illustrator

VETASSESS

167

multimedia designer

VETASSESS

168

web designer

VETASSESS

169

interior designer

VETASSESS

170

urban and regional planner

VETASSESS

171

wine maker

VETASSESS

172

conservation officer

VETASSESS

173

park ranger

VETASSESS

174

geologist

VETASSESS

175

exercise physiologist

VETASSESS

176

primary school teacher

AITSL

177

middle school teacher (Aus) / intermediate school teacher (NZ)

AITSL

178

university tutor

VETASSESS

179

vocational education teacher (Aus) / polytechnic teacher (NZ)

the assessing body for the occupation under subsection (2)

180

education adviser

VETASSESS

181

education reviewer

VETASSESS

182

art teacher (private tuition)

VETASSESS

183

dance teacher (private tuition)

VETASSESS

184

drama teacher (private tuition)

VETASSESS

185

music teacher (private tuition)

VETASSESS

186

private tutors and teachers (nec)

VETASSESS

187

teacher of English to speakers of other languages

VETASSESS

188

dietitian

DAA

189

nutritionist

VETASSESS

190

environmental health officer

VETASSESS

191

occupational health and safety adviser

VETASSESS

192

orthoptist

VETASSESS

193

hospital pharmacist

APharmC

194

industrial pharmacist

VETASSESS

195

retail pharmacist

APharmC

196

health promotion officer

VETASSESS

197

health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

198

acupuncturist

CMBA

199

homoeopath

VETASSESS

200

naturopath

VETASSESS

201

traditional Chinese medicine practitioner

CMBA

202

complementary health therapists (nec)

VETASSESS

203

dental specialist

ADC

204

dentist

ADC

205

resident medical officer

MedBA

206

anaesthetist

MedBA

207

nurse educator

ANMAC

208

nurse researcher

ANMAC

209

nurse manager

ANMAC

210

web developer

ACS

211

software tester

ACS

212

database administrator

ACS

213

systems administrator

ACS

214

network administrator

ACS

215

network analyst

ACS

216

ICT quality assurance engineer

ACS

217

ICT support engineer

ACS

218

ICT systems test engineer

ACS

219

ICT support and test engineers (nec)

ACS

220

intellectual property lawyer

VETASSESS

221

judicial and other legal professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

222

careers counsellor

VETASSESS

223

drug and alcohol counsellor

VETASSESS

224

family and marriage counsellor

VETASSESS

225

rehabilitation counsellor

VETASSESS

226

student counsellor

VETASSESS

227

counsellors (nec)

VETASSESS

228

psychotherapist

VETASSESS

229

historian

VETASSESS

230

interpreter

NAATI

231

translator

NAATI

232

archaeologist

VETASSESS

233

social professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

234

community arts worker

VETASSESS

235

recreation officer (Aus) / recreation coordinator (NZ)

VETASSESS

236

welfare worker

ACWA

237

agricultural technician

VETASSESS

238

anaesthetic technician

VETASSESS

239

cardiac technician

VETASSESS

240

medical laboratory technician

AIMS

241

operating theatre technician

VETASSESS

242

pharmacy technician

VETASSESS

243

pathology collector (Aus) / phlebotomist (NZ)

AIMS

244

medical technicians (nec)

VETASSESS

245

fisheries officer

VETASSESS

246

meat inspector

VETASSESS

247

quarantine officer

VETASSESS

248

primary products inspectors (nec)

VETASSESS

249

chemistry technician

VETASSESS

250

earth science technician

VETASSESS

251

life science technician

VETASSESS

252

school laboratory technician

VETASSESS

253

hydrographer

VETASSESS

254

science technicians (nec)

VETASSESS

255

architectural draftsperson

VETASSESS

256

building associate

VETASSESS

257

building inspector

VETASSESS

258

construction estimator

VETASSESS

259

plumbing inspector

VETASSESS

260

surveying or spatial science technician

VETASSESS

261

architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec)

VETASSESS

262

electronic engineering draftsperson

Engineers Australia

263

electronic engineering technician

TRA

264

mechanical engineering draftsperson

Engineers Australia

265

mechanical engineering technician

TRA

266

safety inspector

VETASSESS

267

maintenance planner

VETASSESS

268

metallurgical or materials technician

VETASSESS

269

mine deputy

VETASSESS

270

building and engineering technicians (nec)

(a) VETASSESS; or

(b) Engineers Australia

271

hardware technician

TRA

272

ICT customer support officer

TRA

273

web administrator

ACS

274

ICT support technicians (nec)

TRA

275

blacksmith

TRA

276

electroplater

TRA

277

farrier

TRA

278

metal casting trades worker

TRA

279

metal polisher

TRA

280

aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics)

TRA

281

aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical)

TRA

282

aircraft maintenance engineer (structures)

TRA

283

textile, clothing and footwear mechanic

TRA

284

metal fitters and machinists (nec)

TRA

285

engraver

TRA

286

gunsmith

TRA

287

precision instrument maker and repairer

TRA

288

saw doctor

TRA

289

watch and clock maker and repairer

TRA

290

engineering patternmaker

TRA

291

toolmaker

TRA

292

vehicle body builder

TRA

293

vehicle trimmer

TRA

294

vehicle painter

TRA

295

floor finisher

TRA

296

roof tiler

TRA

297

electrical linesworker (Aus) / electrical line mechanic (NZ)

TRA

298

business machine mechanic

TRA

299

communications operator

TRA

300

cabler (data and telecommunications)

TRA

301

telecommunications cable jointer

TRA

302

telecommunications linesworker (Aus) / telecommunications line mechanic (NZ)

TRA

303

telecommunications technician

TRA

304

baker

TRA

305

pastrycook

TRA

306

butcher or smallgoods maker

TRA

307

cook

TRA

308

dog handler or trainer

VETASSESS

309

pet groomer

VETASSESS

310

zookeeper

VETASSESS

311

kennel hand

VETASSESS

312

animal attendants and trainers (nec)

VETASSESS

313

shearer

VETASSESS

314

veterinary nurse

VETASSESS

315

florist

TRA

316

gardener (general)

TRA

317

arborist

TRA

318

landscape gardener

TRA

319

greenkeeper

TRA

320

nurseryperson

TRA

321

hairdresser

TRA

322

print finisher

TRA

323

screen printer

TRA

324

graphic pre‑press trades worker

TRA

325

printing machinist

TRA

326

small offset printer

TRA

327

canvas goods fabricator

TRA

328

leather goods maker

TRA

329

sail maker

TRA

330

shoemaker

TRA

331

apparel cutter

TRA

332

clothing patternmaker

TRA

333

dressmaker or tailor

TRA

334

clothing trades workers (nec)

VETASSESS

335

upholsterer

TRA

336

furniture finisher

TRA

337

picture framer

TRA

338

wood machinist

TRA

339

wood turner

TRA

340

wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec)

TRA

341

chemical plant operator

TRA

342

gas or petroleum operator

TRA

343

power generation plant operator

TRA

344

gallery or museum technician

TRA

345

library technician

VETASSESS

346

jeweller

TRA

347

broadcast transmitter operator

TRA

348

camera operator (film, television or video)

TRA

349

light technician

TRA

350

makeup artist

TRA

351

musical instrument maker or repairer

TRA

352

sound technician

TRA

353

television equipment operator

TRA

354

performing arts technicians (nec)

VETASSESS

355

signwriter

TRA

356

diver

VETASSESS

357

interior decorator

VETASSESS

358

optical dispenser (Aus) / dispensing optician (NZ)

TRA

359

optical mechanic

TRA

360

photographer’s assistant

VETASSESS

361

plastics technician

TRA

362

wool classer

TRA

363

fire protection equipment technician

TRA

364

technicians and trades workers (nec)

TRA

365

ambulance officer

VETASSESS

366

intensive care ambulance paramedic (Aus) / ambulance paramedic (NZ)

VETASSESS

367

dental hygienist

VETASSESS

368

dental prosthetist

TRA

369

dental technician

TRA

370

dental therapist

VETASSESS

371

diversional therapist

VETASSESS

372

enrolled nurse

ANMAC

373

mothercraft nurse

VETASSESS

374

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker

VETASSESS

375

massage therapist

VETASSESS

376

community worker

ACWA

377

disabilities services officer

ACWA

378

family support worker

ACWA

379

residential care officer

ACWA

380

youth worker

ACWA

381

child care worker (group leaders only)

ACECQA

382

hotel service manager

VETASSESS

383

emergency service worker

VETASSESS

384

security consultant

VETASSESS

385

driving instructor

VETASSESS

386

funeral director

VETASSESS

387

funeral workers (nec)

VETASSESS

388

flight attendant

VETASSESS

389

travel attendants (nec)

VETASSESS

390

first aid trainer

VETASSESS

391

diving instructor (open water)

VETASSESS

392

gymnastics coach or instructor

VETASSESS

393

horse riding coach or instructor

VETASSESS

394

snowsport instructor

VETASSESS

395

swimming coach or instructor

VETASSESS

396

other sports coach or instructor

VETASSESS

397

dog or horse racing official

VETASSESS

398

sports development officer

VETASSESS

399

sports umpire

VETASSESS

400

other sports official

VETASSESS

401

golfer

VETASSESS

402

jockey

TRA

403

lifeguard

VETASSESS

404

sportspersons (nec)

VETASSESS

405

contract administrator

VETASSESS

406

program or project administrator

VETASSESS

407

office manager

VETASSESS

408

health practice manager

VETASSESS

409

practice managers (nec)

VETASSESS

410

personal assistant

VETASSESS

411

secretary (general)

VETASSESS

412

legal secretary

VETASSESS

413

call or contact centre team leader

VETASSESS

414

conveyancer

VETASSESS

415

legal executive

VETASSESS

416

clerk of court

VETASSESS

417

court bailiff or sheriff (Aus) / court collections officer (NZ)

VETASSESS

418

court orderly (Aus) / court registry officer (NZ)

VETASSESS

419

law clerk

VETASSESS

420

trust officer

VETASSESS

421

insurance investigator

VETASSESS

422

insurance loss adjuster

VETASSESS

423

insurance risk surveyor

VETASSESS

424

clinical coder

VETASSESS

425

auctioneer

VETASSESS

426

stock and station agent

VETASSESS

427

insurance agent

VETASSESS

428

business broker

VETASSESS

429

property manager

VETASSESS

430

real estate agency principal (Aus) / real estate agency licensee (NZ)

VETASSESS

431

real estate agent

VETASSESS

432

real estate representative

VETASSESS

433

retail buyer

VETASSESS

434

wool buyer

VETASSESS

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Assessing authorities

Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

Assessing authority

1

child care centre manager

TRA

2

podiatrist

Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council Limited

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Assessing authorities

Item

Column 1

This expression …

Column 2

is short for …

1

AACA

Architects Accreditation Council of Australia

2

AASW

Australian Association of Social Workers Limited

3

ACECQA

Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority

4

ACPSEM

Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine

5

ACS

Australian Computer Society Incorporated

6

ADC

Australian Dental Council Limited

7

AIMS

Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists

8

AIQS

The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors

9

AITSL

Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited

10

AMSA

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

11

ANMAC

Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited

12

ANZSNM

Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine

13

AOAC

Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council Limited

14

AOPA

The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association Limited

15

APC

Australian Physiotherapy Council Limited

16

APharmC

Australian Pharmacy Council Ltd

17

APS

The Australian Psychological Society Limited

18

ASMIRT

Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

19

AVBC

Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Incorporated

20

CAANZ

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

21

CASA

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

22

CWA

Community Work Australia

23

CCEA

Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Limited

24

CMBA

Chinese Medicine Board of Australia

25

CPAA

CPA Australia Ltd

26

DAA

Dietitians Association of Australia

27

Engineers Australia

The Institution of Engineers Australia

28

IML

Institute of Managers and Leaders Limited

29

IPA

Institute of Public Accountants Ltd

30

ISNSW

Institution of Surveyors New South Wales Ltd

31

MedBA

Medical Board of Australia

32

NAATI

National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd

33

PodBA

Podiatry Board of Australia

34

OCANZ

Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand Limited

35

OTC

Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd

36

SPA

The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited

37

TRA

Trades Recognition Australia

38

VETASSESS

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

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Assessing authorities

Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

Assessing authority

1

chief executive or managing director

Australian Institute of Management

2

corporate general manager

Australian Institute of Management

3

engineering manager

Australian Institute of Management

4

medical laboratory scientist

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists

5

sales and marketing manager

Australian Institute of Management

6

advertising manager

Australian Institute of Management

7

public relations manager

Australian Institute of Management

8

human resource manager

Australian Institute of Management

9

supply and distribution manager

Australian Institute of Management

10

procurement manager

Australian Institute of Management

11

information and organisation professionals (nec)

VETASSESS

12

medical laboratory technician

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists

13

pathology collector (Aus) / phlebotomist (NZ)

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists

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