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Commonwealth of Australia
Specification of Occupations, a Person or Body, a Country or Countries 2016/059
made under regulation 1.03, subregulation 1.15I(1) and 2.26B(1), paragraphs 2.72(10)(aa) and 2.72B(3)(b), sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(i)(A), Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1137(4), Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1138(4) and Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1230(4), paragraph 1229(3)(k) and paragraph 186.234(2)(a)
Migration Regulations 1994
Compilation No. 2
Compilation date: 19 April 2017
Include amendments up to: Specification of Occupations, a Person or Body, a Country or Countries Amendment Instrument 2017/040
Prepared by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection
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This is a compilation of the Specification of Occupations, a Person or Body, a Country or Countries 2016/059 that shows the test of the law as amended and in force on 19 April 2017 (the compilation date).
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I, PETER DUTTON, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, acting under
regulation 1.03, subregulation 1.15I(1) and 2.26B(1), paragraphs 2.72(10)(aa) and 2.72B(3)(b), sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(i)(A), Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1137(4), Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1138(4) and Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1230(4), paragraph 1229(3)(k) and paragraph 186.234(2)(a) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations):
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REVOKE Instrument IMMI 15/092 (F2015L01059), signed on 25 June 2015 and REVOKE Instrument IMMI 15/108 (F2015L01147), signed on 6 July 2015; and
SPECIFY for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the occupations and their corresponding 6-digit code listed in Columns A and B of Schedule 1 and Columns A and B of Schedule 2 to this Instrument; and
SPECIFY, in relation to a person who is issued an invitation on or after 1 July 2016 to make an application for a:
a) Subclass 189 Skilled – Independent visa; or
b) Subclass 489 Skilled – Regional (Provisional) visa, if the applicant is not nominated by a State or Territory government agency;
and if applicable, in relation to a spouse or de facto partner of that person:
i) each occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 to this Instrument is to be a skilled occupation that is applicable to the person, for the purposes of paragraph 1.15I(1)(a) of the Regulations; and
ii) the person or body listed in Column D of Schedule 1 to this Instrument is the relevant assessing authority for the corresponding skilled occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 to this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.26B(1)(a) of the Regulations; and
iii) the country or countries corresponding to each skilled occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 and relevant assessing authority listed in Column D of Schedule 1 to this Instrument as the country or countries for which the specified person or body is the relevant assessing authority for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment in that skilled occupation made by a resident of one of those countries included in Column C of Schedule 1 to this Instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.26B(1)(b) of the Regulations; and
iv) each skilled occupation in Column A of Schedule 1 to this instrument that is applicable to the person, for the purposes of Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1137(4) and Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1230(4) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations; and
SPECIFY, in relation to a person who applies on or after 1 July 2016 for a Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa:
a) each occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 to this Instrument is to be a skilled occupation that is applicable to the person, for the purposes of paragraph 1.15I(1)(a) of the Regulations; and
b) the person or body listed in Column D of Schedule 1 to this Instrument is the relevant assessing authority for the corresponding skilled occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 to this Instrument; for the purposes of paragraph 2.26B(1)(a) of the Regulations; and
c) the country or countries corresponding to each skilled occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 and relevant assessing authority listed in Column D of Schedule 1 to this Instrument as the country or countries for which the specified person or body is the relevant assessing authority for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment in that skilled occupation, made by a resident of one of those countries included in Column C of Schedule 1 to this Instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.26B(1)(b) of the Regulations; and
d) each skilled occupation in Column A of Schedule 1 to this Instrument that is applicable to the person, for the purposes of paragraph 1229(3)(k) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations; and
SPECIFY, in relation to a person who is nominated by a State or Territory government agency, or the spouse or de facto partner of a person who is nominated by a State or Territory government agency, and who is issued an invitation, on or after 1 July 2016 to make an application for a:
a) Subclass 190 Skilled – Nominated visa; or
b) Subclass 489 Skilled – Regional (Provisional) visa;
and, if applicable, in relation to the spouse or de facto partner of that person:
i) each occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 and Column A of Schedule 2 to this Instrument is to be a skilled occupation that is applicable to the person, for the purposes of paragraph 1.15I(1)(a) of the Regulations; and
ii) the person or body listed in Column D of Schedule 1 and Column D of Schedule 2 to this Instrument is the relevant assessing authority for the corresponding skilled occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 and Column A of Schedule 2 to this Instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.26B(1)(a) of the Regulations; and
iii) the country or countries corresponding to each skilled occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 and Column A of Schedule 2 to this Instrument and relevant assessing authority listed in Column D of Schedule 1 and Column D of Schedule 2 to this Instrument as the country or countries for which the specified person or body is the relevant assessing authority for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment in that skilled occupation, made by a resident of one of those countries included in Column C of Schedule 1 and Column C of Schedule 2 to this Instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.26B(1)(b) of the Regulations; and
iv) each skilled occupation in Column A of Schedule 1 and Column A of Schedule 2 to this Instrument that is applicable to the person, for the purposes of Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1138(4) and Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1230(4) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations; and
SPECIFY for the purposes of sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(i)(A) of the Regulations, each occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 and Column A of Schedule 2 to this Instrument, in relation to an application for approval of a nomination made on or after
1 July 2016 for a Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa; and
SPECIFY for the purposes of paragraph 186.234(2)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, each person or body listed in Column D of Schedule 1 and Column D of Schedule 2 to this Instrument as the assessing authority for the corresponding occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 and Column A of Schedule 2 to this Instrument, in relation to a person who applies on or after 1 July 2016 for a Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa; and
SPECIFY for the purposes of paragraph 2.72B(3)(b) of the Regulations, the occupations and their corresponding 6-digit code listed in Columns A and B of Schedule 1 and Columns A and B of Schedule 2 to this Instrument, in relation to the nominated occupational training in relation to an application made on or after 19 November 2016 for a Subclass 407 (Training) visa;
SPECIFY for the purposes of regulation 1.03 of the Regulations, that the meaning of ANZSCO is the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and current as at 1 July 2016.
All specifications in the attached Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 to this Instrument are to be interpreted according to the qualifications in the Notes attached to this Instrument.
SCHEDULE 1
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
(Specification of occupations, countries, and assessing authorities for the purposes of paragraphs 3, 4 and 5, specification of occupations and assessing authorities for the purposes of paragraphs 6 and 7 and specification of occupations and their corresponding 6-digit code for the purposes of paragraphs 2 and 8 of this instrument)
Column A
Column B
Column C
Column D
OCCUPATION
ANZSCO CODE
COUNTRY
ASSESSING AUTHORITY
Construction Project Manager
133111
All
VETASSESS
Project Builder (See Note 25)
133112
All
VETASSESS
Engineering Manager
133211
All
Engineers Australia/AIM
Production Manager (Mining) (See Note 25)
133513
All
VETASSESS
Child Care Centre Manager
134111
All
TRA
Medical Administrator (See Note 25)
134211
All
VETASSESS
Nursing Clinical Director
134212
All
ANMAC
Primary Health Organisation Manager
134213
All
VETASSESS
Welfare Centre Manager
134214
All
ACWA/VETASSESS
Accountant (General) (See Note 5)
221111
All
CPA/ICAA/IPA
Management Accountant
221112
All
CPA/ICAA/IPA
Taxation Accountant
221113
All
CPA/ICAA/IPA
External Auditor
221213
All
CPA/ICAA/IPA
Internal Auditor
221214
All
VETASSESS
Actuary
224111
All
VETASSESS
Land Economist
224511
All
VETASSESS
Valuer
224512
All
VETASSESS
Ship's Engineer (See Note 25)
231212
All
AMSA
Ship's Master (See Note 25)
231213
All
AMSA
Ship's Officer (See Note 25)
231214
All
AMSA
Architect
232111
All
AACA
Landscape Architect
232112
All
VETASSESS
Surveyor
232212
All
SSSI
Cartographer
232213
All
VETASSESS
Other Spatial Scientist
232214
All
VETASSESS
Chemical Engineer (See Note 25)
233111
All
Engineers Australia
Materials Engineer (See Note 25)
233112
All
Engineers Australia
Civil Engineer
233211
All
Engineers Australia
Geotechnical Engineer
233212
All
Engineers Australia
Quantity Surveyor
233213
All
AIQS
Structural Engineer
233214
All
Engineers Australia
Transport Engineer
233215
All
Engineers Australia
Electrical Engineer
233311
All
Engineers Australia
Electronics Engineer (See Note 25)
233411
All
Engineers Australia
Industrial Engineer (See Note 25)
233511
All
Engineers Australia
Mechanical Engineer
233512
All
Engineers Australia
Production or Plant Engineer (See Note 25)
233513
All
Engineers Australia
Aeronautical Engineer
233911
All
Engineers Australia
Agricultural Engineer
233912
All
Engineers Australia
Biomedical Engineer
233913
All
Engineers Australia
Engineering Technologist
233914
All
Engineers Australia
Environmental Engineer
233915
All
Engineers Australia
Naval Architect
233916
All
Engineers Australia
Agricultural Consultant
234111
All
VETASSESS
Agricultural Scientist
234112
All
VETASSESS
Forester
234113
All
VETASSESS
Medical Laboratory Scientist
234611
All
AIMS
Veterinarian
234711
All
AVBC
Physicist (Medical Physicist only)
234914
All
ACPSEM
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher
241111
All
AITSL
Secondary School Teacher
241411
All
AITSL
Special Needs Teacher
241511
All
AITSL
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
241512
All
AITSL
Teacher of the Sight Impaired
241513
All
AITSL
Special Education Teachers (nec)
241599
All
AITSL
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251211
All
AIR
Medical Radiation Therapist
251212
All
AIR
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
251213
All
ANZSNM
Sonographer
251214
All
AIR
Optometrist
251411
All
OCANZ
Orthotist or Prosthetist
251912
All
VETASSESS
Chiropractor
252111
All
CCEA
Osteopath
252112
All
ANZOC
Occupational Therapist
252411
All
OTC
Physiotherapist
252511
All
APC
Podiatrist
252611
All
APodC/ANZPAC
Audiologist
252711
All
VETASSESS
Speech Pathologist
252712
All
SPA
General Practitioner
253111
All
Medical Board of Australia
Anaesthetist
253211
All
Medical Board of Australia
Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
253311
All
Medical Board of Australia
Cardiologist
253312
All
Medical Board of Australia
Clinical Haematologist
253313
All
Medical Board of Australia
Medical Oncologist
253314
All
Medical Board of Australia
Endocrinologist
253315
All
Medical Board of Australia
Gastroenterologist
253316
All
Medical Board of Australia
Intensive Care Specialist
253317
All
Medical Board of Australia
Neurologist
253318
All
Medical Board of Australia
Paediatrician
253321
All
Medical Board of Australia
Renal Medicine Specialist
253322
All
Medical Board of Australia
Rheumatologist
253323
All
Medical Board of Australia
Thoracic Medicine Specialist
253324
All
Medical Board of Australia
Specialist Physicians (nec)
253399
All
Medical Board of Australia
Psychiatrist
253411
All
Medical Board of Australia
Surgeon (General)
253511
All
Medical Board of Australia
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
253512
All
Medical Board of Australia
Neurosurgeon
253513
All
Medical Board of Australia
Orthopaedic Surgeon
253514
All
Medical Board of Australia
Otorhinolaryngologist
253515
All
Medical Board of Australia
Paediatric Surgeon
253516
All
Medical Board of Australia
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
253517
All
Medical Board of Australia
Urologist
253518
All
Medical Board of Australia
Vascular Surgeon
253521
All
Medical Board of Australia
Dermatologist
253911
All
Medical Board of Australia
Emergency Medicine Specialist
253912
All
Medical Board of Australia
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
253913
All
Medical Board of Australia
Ophthalmologist
253914
All
Medical Board of Australia
Pathologist
253915
All
Medical Board of Australia
Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist
253917
All
Medical Board of Australia
Radiation Oncologist
253918
All
Medical Board of Australia
Medical Practitioners (nec)
253999
All
Medical Board of Australia
Midwife
254111
All
ANMAC
Nurse Practitioner
254411
All
ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
254412
All
ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Child & Family Health)
254413
All
ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
254414
All
ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Critical Care & Emergency)
254415
All
ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
254416
All
ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Disability & Rehabilitation)
254417
All
ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Medical)
254418
All
ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
254421
All
ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
254422
All
ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
254423
All
ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Surgical)
254424
All
ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
254425
All
ANMAC
Registered Nurses (nec)
254499
All
ANMAC
ICT Business Analyst
261111
All
ACS
Systems Analyst
261112
All
ACS
Analyst Programmer
261311
All
ACS
Developer Programmer
261312
All
ACS
Software Engineer
261313
All
ACS
Computer Network & Systems Engineer
263111
All
ACS
Telecommunications Engineer
263311
All
Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Network Engineer
263312
All
Engineers Australia
Barrister
271111
All
SLAA
Solicitor
271311
All
SLAA
Clinical Psychologist
272311
All
APS
Educational Psychologist
272312
All
APS
Organisational Psychologist
272313
All
APS
Psychotherapist
272314
All
VETASSESS
Psychologists (nec)
272399
All
APS
Social Worker
272511
All
AASW
Civil Engineering Draftsperson
312211
All
Engineers Australia/ VETASSESS
Civil Engineering Technician (See Note 25)
312212
All
VETASSESS
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
312311
All
Engineers Australia
Electrical Engineering Technician
312312
All
TRA
Radio Communications Technician
313211
All
TRA
Telecommunications Field Engineer
313212
All
Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Network Planner (See Note 25)
313213
All
Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
(Specification of occupations, countries, and assessing authorities for the purposes of paragraph 5, specification of occupations and assessing authorities for the purposes of paragraphs 6 and 7 and specification of occupations and their corresponding 6-digit code for the purposes of paragraphs 2 and 8 of this instrument)
Column A
Column B
Column C
Column D
OCCUPATION
ANZSCO CODE
COUNTRY
ASSESSING AUTHORITY
Chief Executive or Managing Director (See Note 17)
111111
All
AIM
Corporate General Manager (See Note 17)
111211
All
AIM
Aquaculture Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121111
All
VETASSESS
Cotton Grower(See Note 12 and Note 26)
121211
All
VETASSESS
Flower Grower (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121212
All
VETASSESS
Fruit or Nut Grower (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121213
All
VETASSESS
Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ) (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121214
All
VETASSESS
Grape Grower (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121215
All
VETASSESS
Mixed Crop Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121216
All
VETASSESS
Sugar Cane Grower (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121217
All
VETASSESS
Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ) (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121221
All
VETASSESS
Crop Farmers (nec) (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121299
All
VETASSESS
Apiarist (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121311
All
VETASSESS
Beef Cattle Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121312
All
VETASSESS
Dairy Cattle Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121313
All
VETASSESS
Horse Breeder (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121316
All
VETASSESS
Mixed Livestock Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121317
All
VETASSESS
Pig Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121318
All
VETASSESS
Poultry Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121321
All
VETASSESS
Sheep Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121322
All
VETASSESS
Livestock Farmers (nec) (See Note 12 and Note 26)
121399
All
VETASSESS
Mixed Crop & Livestock Farmer(See Note 12 and Note 26)
Cafe or Restaurant Manager(See Note 3 and Note 24)
141111
All
VETASSESS
Hotel or Motel Manager(See Note 19)
141311
All
VETASSESS
Accommodation & Hospitality Managers (nec)
141999
All
VETASSESS
Hair or Beauty Salon Manager (See Note 13)
142114
All
VETASSESS
Post Office Manager
142115
All
VETASSESS
Fitness Centre Manager
149112
All
VETASSESS
Sports Centre Manager
149113
All
VETASSESS
Customer Service Manager(See Note 10)
149212
All
VETASSESS
Conference & Event Organiser(See Note 9)
149311
All
VETASSESS
Fleet Manager
149411
All
VETASSESS
Transport Company Manager(See Note 16)
149413
All
VETASSESS
Facilities Manager (See Note 8)
149913
All
VETASSESS
Equipment Hire Manager
149915
All
VETASSESS
Dancer or Choreographer
211112
All
VETASSESS
Musician (Instrumental)
211213
All
VETASSESS
Photographer
211311
All
VETASSESS
Visual Arts & Crafts Professionals (nec)
211499
All
VETASSESS
Book or Script Editor
212212
All
VETASSESS
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
212312
All
VETASSESS
Film & Video Editor
212314
All
VETASSESS
Program Director (Television or Radio)
212315
All
VETASSESS
Stage Manager
212316
All
VETASSESS
Technical Director
212317
All
VETASSESS
Video Producer
212318
All
VETASSESS
Copywriter
212411
All
VETASSESS
Newspaper or Periodical Editor
212412
All
VETASSESS
Print Journalist
212413
All
VETASSESS
Technical Writer
212415
All
VETASSESS
Television Journalist
212416
All
VETASSESS
Journalists & Other Writers (nec)
212499
All
VETASSESS
Company Secretary
221211
All
VETASSESS
Commodities Trader
222111
All
VETASSESS
Finance Broker
222112
All
VETASSESS
Insurance Broker
222113
All
VETASSESS
Financial Brokers (nec)
222199
All
VETASSESS
Financial Market Dealer
222211
All
VETASSESS
Stockbroking Dealer
222213
All
VETASSESS
Financial Dealers (nec)
222299
All
VETASSESS
Financial Investment Adviser
222311
All
VETASSESS
Financial Investment Manager
222312
All
VETASSESS
Recruitment Consultant(see Note 23)
223112
All
VETASSESS
ICT Trainer
223211
All
ACS
Mathematician
224112
All
VETASSESS
Statistician
224113
All
VETASSESS
Gallery or Museum Curator
224212
All
VETASSESS
Health Information Manager
224213
All
VETASSESS
Records Manager
224214
All
VETASSESS
Economist
224311
All
VETASSESS
Librarian
224611
All
VETASSESS
Management Consultant(See Note 21)
224711
All
VETASSESS
Organisation & Methods Analyst
224712
All
VETASSESS
Patents Examiner
224914
All
VETASSESS
Information and Organisation Professionals (nec) (See Note 20)
224999
All
VETASSESS
Advertising Specialist (See Note 20)
225111
All
VETASSESS
Marketing Specialist (See Note 10)
225113
All
VETASSESS
ICT Account Manager
225211
All
VETASSESS
ICT Business Development Manager
225212
All
VETASSESS
ICT Sales Representative
225213
VETASSESS
Public Relations Professional
225311
All
VETASSESS
Technical Sales Representatives (nec) including, but not limited to, education sales representatives (See Note 15)
225499
All
VETASSESS
Fashion Designer
232311
All
VETASSESS
Industrial Designer
232312
All
VETASSESS
Jewellery Designer
232313
All
VETASSESS
Graphic Designer (See Note 20)
232411
All
VETASSESS
Illustrator
232412
All
VETASSESS
Web Designer
232414
All
VETASSESS
Interior Designer
232511
All
VETASSESS
Urban & Regional Planner
232611
All
VETASSESS
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
233611
All
Engineers Australia
Engineering Professionals (nec)
233999
All
Engineers Australia
Chemist
234211
All
VETASSESS
Wine Maker (See Note 26)
234213
All
VETASSESS
Environmental Consultant
234312
All
VETASSESS
Environmental Research Scientist
234313
All
VETASSESS
Environmental Scientists (nec)
234399
All
VETASSESS
Geologist
234411
All
VETASSESS
Botanist
234515
All
VETASSESS
Marine Biologist
234516
All
VETASSESS
Zoologist
234518
All
VETASSESS
Conservator
234911
All
VETASSESS
Meteorologist
234913
All
VETASSESS
Physicist
234914
All
VETASSESS
Primary School Teacher
241213
All
AITSL
Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (NZ)
241311
All
AITSL
University Lecturer (Suitable for the position of Research Associate or Research Fellow in a University) (See Note 20)
242111
All
VETASSESS
University Tutor
242112
All
VETASSESS
Education Adviser
249111
All
VETASSESS
Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
249211
All
VETASSESS
Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
249212
All
VETASSESS
Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
249214
All
VETASSESS
Private Tutors & Teachers (nec)
249299
All
VETASSESS
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
249311
All
VETASSESS
Dietitian
251111
All
DAA
Nutritionist
251112
All
VETASSESS
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
251312
All
VETASSESS
Orthoptist
251412
All
VETASSESS
Hospital Pharmacist
251511
All
APharmC
Industrial Pharmacist
251512
All
VETASSESS
Retail Pharmacist
251513
All
APharmC
Health Promotion Officer
251911
All
VETASSESS
Health Diagnostic & Promotion Professionals (nec)
251999
All
VETASSESS
Acupuncturist
252211
All
VETASSESS
Naturopath
252213
All
VETASSESS
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
252214
All
Chinese Medicine Board Of Australia
Complementary Health Therapists (nec)
252299
All
VETASSESS
Dental Specialist
252311
All
ADC
Dentist
252312
All
ADC
Resident Medical Officer
253112
All
Medical Board of Australia
Nurse Educator
254211
All
ANMAC/VETASSESS
Nurse Manager
254311
All
ANMAC/VETASSESS
Multimedia Specialist
261211
All
ACS
Software Tester (See Note 20)
261314
All
ACS
Software & Applications Programmers (nec)
261399
All
ACS
Database Administrator
262111
All
ACS
ICT Security Specialist
262112
All
ACS
Systems Administrator
262113
All
ACS
Network Administrator
263112
All
ACS
Network Analyst
263113
All
ACS
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
263211
All
ACS
ICT Support Engineer (see Note 20)
263212
All
ACS
ICT Systems Test Engineer (See Note 20)
263213
All
ACS
Judicial & Other Legal Professionals (nec)
271299
All
VETASSESS
Careers Counsellor
272111
All
VETASSESS
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor
272112
All
VETASSESS
Family & Marriage Counsellor
272113
All
VETASSESS
Rehabilitation Counsellor
272114
All
VETASSESS
Student Counsellor
272115
All
VETASSESS
Counsellors (nec)
272199
All
VETASSESS
Minister of Religion (See Note 4)
272211
All
VETASSESS
Interpreter
272412
All
NAATI
Social Professionals (nec)
272499
All
VETASSESS
Recreation Officer
272612
All
VETASSESS
Welfare Worker
272613
All
ACWA
Agricultural Technician (See Note 26)
311111
All
VETASSESS
Anaesthetic Technician
311211
All
VETASSESS
Cardiac Technician
311212
All
VETASSESS
Medical Laboratory Technician
311213
All
AIMS
Pharmacy Technician
311215
All
VETASSESS
Medical Technicians (nec)
311299
All
VETASSESS
Meat Inspector
311312
All
VETASSESS
Primary Products Inspectors (nec) (See Note 26)
311399
All
VETASSESS
Chemistry Technician
311411
All
VETASSESS
Earth Science Technician
311412
All
VETASSESS
Life Science Technician
311413
All
VETASSESS
Science Technicians (nec)
311499
All
VETASSESS
Architectural Draftsperson
312111
All
VETASSESS
Building Associate
312112
All
VETASSESS
Building Inspector
312113
All
VETASSESS
Architectural, Building & Surveying Technicians (nec)
312199
All
VETASSESS
Mechanical Engineering Technician (See Note 22)
312512
All
TRA
Metallurgical or Materials Technician
312912
All
VETASSESS
Mine Deputy
312913
All
VETASSESS
Hardware Technician
313111
All
TRA
ICT Customer Support Officer
313112
All
TRA
Web Administrator
313113
All
ACS
Farrier
322113
All
TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
323112
All
TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
323113
All
TRA
Textile, Clothing & Footwear Mechanic
323215
All
TRA
Metal Fitters & Machinists (nec)
323299
All
TRA
Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer
323314
All
TRA
Watch & Clock Maker & Repairer
323316
All
TRA
Toolmaker
323412
All
TRA
Vehicle Body Builder
324211
All
TRA
Vehicle Trimmer
324212
All
TRA
Roof Tiler
333311
All
TRA
Business Machine Mechanic
342311
All
TRA
Cabler (Data & Telecommunications)
342411
All
TRA
Telecommunications Linesworker
342413
All
TRA
Baker (See Note 7)
351111
All
TRA
Pastrycook (See Note 7)
351112
All
TRA
Cook (See Note 11 and Note 24)
351411
All
TRA
Dog Handler or Trainer
361111
All
VETASSESS
Animal Attendants & Trainers (nec) (See Note 6)
361199
All
VETASSESS
Veterinary Nurse
361311
All
VETASSESS
Florist
362111
All
TRA
Gardener (General)
362211
All
TRA
Arborist
362212
All
TRA
Landscape Gardener
362213
All
TRA
Greenkeeper
362311
All
TRA
Hairdresser (See Note 20)
391111
All
TRA
Print Finisher
392111
All
TRA
Printing Machinist
392311
All
TRA
Upholsterer
393311
All
TRA
Furniture Finisher
394211
All
TRA
Picture Framer
394212
All
TRA
Wood Machinist
394213
All
TRA
Wood Machinists & Other Wood Trades Workers (nec)
394299
All
TRA
Chemical Plant Operator
399211
All
TRA
Power Generation Plant Operator
399213
All
TRA
Library Technician
399312
All
VETASSESS
Jeweller
399411
All
TRA
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
399512
All
TRA
Make Up Artist
399514
All
TRA
Sound Technician
399516
All
TRA
Performing Arts Technicians (nec)
399599
All
VETASSESS
Signwriter
399611
All
TRA
Ambulance Officer
411111
All
VETASSESS
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
411112
All
VETASSESS
Dental Technician
411213
All
TRA
Diversional Therapist
411311
All
VETASSESS
Enrolled Nurse
411411
All
ANMAC
Massage Therapist (See Note 14)
411611
All
VETASSESS
Community Worker
411711
All
VETASSESS
Disabilities Services Officer
411712
All
VETASSESS
Family Support Worker
411713
All
VETASSESS
Residential Care Officer
411715
All
VETASSESS
Youth Worker
411716
All
VETASSESS
Diving Instructor (Open Water)
452311
All
VETASSESS
Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
452312
All
VETASSESS
Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
452313
All
VETASSESS
Snowsport Instructor
452314
All
VETASSESS
Swimming Coach or Instructor
452315
All
VETASSESS
Tennis Coach
452316
All
VETASSESS
Other Sports Coach or Instructor
452317
All
VETASSESS
Sports Development Officer
452321
All
VETASSESS
Footballer
452411
All
VETASSESS
Sportspersons (nec)
452499
All
VETASSESS
Contract Administrator (See Note 20)
511111
All
VETASSESS
Program or Project Administrator
511112
All
VETASSESS
Insurance Loss Adjuster
599612
All
VETASSESS
Insurance Agent
611211
All
VETASSESS
Property Manager
612112
All
VETASSESS
Real Estate Agency Principal
612113
All
VETASSESS
Real Estate Agent
612114
All
VETASSESS
Real Estate Representative
612115
All
VETASSESS
NOTES
For Schedule 1 and Schedule 2
Note 1. ANZSCO means the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and current as at
1 July 2016.
Note 2. nec means “not elsewhere classified”.
Note 3. In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions in a limited service restaurant. A limited service restaurant includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:
a) fast food or takeaway food services;
b) fast casual restaurants;
c) drinking establishments that offer only a limited food service;
d) limited service cafes including, but not limited to, coffee shops or mall cafes;
e) limited service pizza restaurants.
Note 4. Minister of Religion is specified as a skilled occupation only for the purposes of paragraph 2.72B(3)(b) of the Regulations, and only in relation to an application for a Subclass 407 (Training) visa. Minister of Religion is not specified as a skilled occupation in relation to any other visa subclass, despite paragraphs 2, 5, 6 and 8.
Note 5. In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:
a) clerical, book keeper and accounting clerk positions;
b) positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than
AUD 1 million;
c) positions in a business that have fewer than five employees.
Note 6. In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions related to animal husbandry including, but not limited to, caring for livestock on a farm setting.
Note 7. In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions related to mass or standardised production, including positions based in a franchise or factory, as opposed to specialist production. Positions excluded, but not limited to the following exclusions, are any of the following:
a) positions that involve full or partial production of food product for distribution to another location;
b) positions that predominantly involve the use of pre-prepared food product from another location.
Note 8. In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:
a) positions that are not located in a commercial building or shopping centre environment;
b) positions that predominately involve the management of the provision of only one particular service to a facility or managing one particular relationship.
Example: a position that manages the cleaning contract for a facility but not other contracts relevant to the facility.
Note 9. In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:
a) positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
b) positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 65,000.
Note 10: In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:
a) positions based in a front-line retail setting;
b) positions that predominately involve direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis;
c) positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
d) positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 65,000.
Note 11. In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions involved in mass production in a factory setting and positions in a limited service restaurant. A limited service restaurant includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:
a) fast food or takeaway food services;
b) fast casual restaurants;
c) drinking establishments that offer only a limited food service;
d) limited service cafes including, but not limited to, coffee shops or mall cafes;
e) limited service pizza restaurants.
Note 12. In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks.
Examples: fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals
Note 13: In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:
a) positions that predominately involve hair dressing and/or beauty therapy related non-managerial tasks; or
b) positions in a business that employ fewer than five employees.
Note 14: In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:
a) non full-time positions;
b) positions that are not based in a therapeutic setting;
c) positions involving the provision of non-medical relaxation massage.
Note 15: In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:
a) positions that are based in a front-line retail setting;
b) positions that are based in a call centre and do not require a significant technical knowledge of products;
c) positions that predominantly involve selling educational courses to individual students;
d) positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 65,000.
Note 16: In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:
a) truck driver positions;
b) fleet manager positions;
c) container controller positions;
d) positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
e) positions in a business that have fewer than five employees.
Note 17: In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any one of the following:
a) positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
b) positions in a business that have fewer than five employees;
c) positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 90,000.
Note 18: In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any one of the following:
a) positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
b) positions in a business that have fewer than five employees;
c) positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 80,000.
Note 19: In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions that predominately involve responsibility for managing hotel or motel staff. The specification does not exclude positions that predominately involve responsibility for organising and controlling the operations of a hotel or motel that may have limited duties requiring management of hotel or motel staff but is not the main function of the position.
Note 20: In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience.
Note 21: In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:
a) positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
b) positions in a business that have fewer than five employees.
Note 22: In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions relating to mobile phone repairs.
Note 23: In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:
a) positions in a business with an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;
b) positions in a business with fewer than five employees;
c) positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 65,000.
Note 24: In relation to specifications of occupations for Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa, for the purposes of sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(i)(A) of the Regulations, indicates that, despite paragraph 6, for an application for approval of a nomination for a Subclass 186 visa, the occupation excludes positions in Fast Food or Takeaway Food Service.
Note 25: These occupations are specified as a skilled occupation only in relation to an application for a visa listed below. These occupations are not specified as a skilled occupation in relation to any other visa subclass, despite paragraphs 2, 5, 6 and 8.
subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa
subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa
subclass 489 Skilled Regional (Provisional), if the applicant is not nominated by a State or Territory government agency.
Note 26: (1) These occupations are specified as a skilled occupation only in relation to an application for a visa or an application for approval of a nomination for a visa listed below. These occupations are not specified as a skilled occupation in relation to any other visa subclass, despite paragraphs 3, 4, 5 and 8.
subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa
subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa
subclass 489 - Skilled-Regional(Provisional) visa, if the applicant is nominated by a State or Territory government agency.
(2) In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification only includes positions located in regional Australia.
(Regional Australia is defined in subregulation 5.19(7) of the Migration Regulations 1994.)
Acronym table
The acronyms used to refer to an Assessing Authority mean:
Acronym
Expanded meanings
AACA
Architects Accreditation Council of Australia Inc
AASW
Australian Association of Social Workers
ACOPRA/APC
Australian Council of Physiotherapy Regulating Authorities Ltd/Australian Physiotherapy Council
ACPSEM
Australasian College of Physical Scientist and Engineers in Medicine
ACS
Australian Computer Society
ACWA
Australian Community Workers Association
ADC
Australian Dental Council
AIM
Australian Institute of Management
AIMS
Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
AIQS
Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
AIR
Australian Institute of Radiography
AITSL
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
AMSA
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
ANMAC
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council
ANZOC
Australian and New Zealand Osteopathic Council (Name changed to Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council from 6 August 2014)
ANZSNM
Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
APharmC
Australian Pharmacy Council
APodC/ANZPAC
Australian Podiatry Council/Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council Inc.
APS
Australian Psychological Society
AVBC
Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc.
CASA
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
CCEA
Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Inc.
CPAA
Certified Practising Accountants Australia
DAA
Dieticians Association of Australia
Engineers Australia
Institution of Engineers, Australia
ICAA
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (Name changed to Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 31 December 2014)
IPA
Institute of Public Accountants
NAATI
National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters
OCANZ
Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand
OTC
Occupational Therapy Council
SLAA
State Legal Admission Authority
SPA
Speech Pathology Association of Australia
SSSI
Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute
TRA
Trades Recognition Australia
VETASSESS
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
SCHEDULE 3 – APPLICATION ARRANGEMENTS
Specification of Occupations, a Person or Body, a Country or Countries Amendment Instrument 2017/040 (IMMI 17/040)
In relation to paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of this instrument the amendments made by items 1, 2 and 3 of Schedule 1 to the Specification of Occupations, a Person or Body, a Country or Countries Amendment Instrument 2017/040 apply as provided below:
(a) for paragraph 3 of this instrument, in relation to a person who is issued an invitation on or after the commencement of the Specification of Occupations, a Person or Body, a Country or Countries Amendment Instrument 2017/040;
(b) for paragraph 4 of this instrument, in relation to a person who applies for a subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa made on or after the commencement of the Specification of Occupations, a Person or Body, a Country or Countries Amendment Instrument 2017/040;
(c) for paragraph 5, in relation to a person who is issued an invitation on or after the commencement of the Specification of Occupations, a Person or Body, a Country or Countries Amendment Instrument 2017/040;
(d) for paragraph 6, in relation to an application for approval of a nomination made on or after the commencement of the Specification of Occupations, a Person or Body, a Country or Countries Amendment Instrument 2017/040;
(e) for paragraph 7, in relation to a person who applies for a subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa on or after the commencement of the Specification of Occupations, a Person or Body, a Country or Countries Amendment Instrument 2017/040;
(f) for paragraph 8, in relation to an application for a Subclass 407 (Training) visa made on or after the commencement of the Specification of Occupations, a Person or Body, a Country or Countries Amendment Instrument 2017/040.
Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.
The following endnotes are included in every compilation:
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
Abbreviation key—Endnote 2
The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.
Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4
Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.
The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.
The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.
Editorial changes
The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.
If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.
Misdescribed amendments
A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.
If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
ad = added or inserted
o = order(s)
am = amended
Ord = Ordinance
amdt = amendment
orig = original
c = clause(s)
par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)
C[x] = Compilation No. x
/sub‑subparagraph(s)
Ch = Chapter(s)
pres = present
def = definition(s)
prev = previous
Dict = Dictionary
(prev…) = previously
disallowed = disallowed by Parliament
Pt = Part(s)
Div = Division(s)
r = regulation(s)/rule(s)
ed = editorial change
reloc = relocated
exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have
renum = renumbered
effect
rep = repealed
F = Federal Register of Legislation
rs = repealed and substituted
gaz = gazette
s = section(s)/subsection(s)
LA = Legislation Act 2003
Sch = Schedule(s)
LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003
Sdiv = Subdivision(s)
(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given
SLI = Select Legislative Instrument
effect
SR = Statutory Rules
(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment
Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s)
cannot be given effect
SubPt = Subpart(s)
mod = modified/modification
underlining = whole or part not
No. = Number(s)
commenced or to be commenced
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Number and year
Registration
Commencement
Application, saving and transitional provisions
Specification of Occupations, a Person or Body, a Country or Countries 2016/059- IMMI 16/059
16 May 2016 (F2016L00800)
1 July 2016
Specification of Occupations, a Person or Body, a Country or Countries Amendment Instrument 2016/118- IMMI 16/118
18 Nov 2016 (F2016L01787)
19 Nov 2016
Specification of Occupations, a Person or Body, a Country or Countries Amendment Instrument 2017/040 – IMMI 17/040