The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has announced the 2015-2016 Occupation List effective 1 July 2015.
In addition, the Australian Border Force, has been established to be the compliance arm of the Department.
News: Are you looking for the 2016-2017 Skilled Occupation List? Click here.
The 2015-2016 Skilled Occupation List (SOL) has been revealed by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. The new list applies from 1 July 2015 for visas including independent Points-Tested Skilled Migration Visas and Subclass 485 (Graduate Work Stream) Visa.
Key Changes
- Addition of Panelbeaters and Cabinet Makers to the SOL for independent Points-Tested Skilled Migration
- Removal of Urban and Regional Planners, Dentists and Dental Specialists from the SOL
- Click here to view the CSOL
In a statement, the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator Michaelia Cash, said that
“Cabinet makers and panelbeaters make a valuable contribution to the Australian economy. Migrants with these skills will enhance the size and skill of the Australian workforce.”
2015-2016 Skilled Occupation List effective 1 July 2015 (SOL)
NAME OF OCCUPATION | ANZSCO |
Construction Project Manager | 133111 |
Project Builder | 133112 |
Engineering Manager | 133211 |
Production Manager (Mining) | 133513 |
Child Care Centre Manager | 134111 |
Medical Administrator | 134211 |
Nursing Clinical Director | 134212 |
Primary Health Organisation Manager | 134213 |
Welfare Centre Manager | 134214 |
Accountant (General) | 221111 |
Management Accountant | 221112 |
Taxation Accountant | 221113 |
External Auditor | 221213 |
Internal Auditor | 221214 |
Actuary | 224111 |
Land Economist | 224511 |
Valuer | 224512 |
Ship’s Engineer | 231212 |
Ship’s Master | 231213 |
Ship’s Officer | 231214 |
Architect | 232111 |
Landscape Architect | 232112 |
Cartographer | 232213 |
Other Spatial Scientist | 232214 |
Surveyor | 232212 |
Chemical Engineer | 233111 |
Materials Engineer | 233112 |
Civil Engineer | 233211 |
Geotechnical Engineer | 233212 |
Quantity Surveyor | 233213 |
Structural Engineer | 233214 |
Transport Engineer | 233215 |
Electrical Engineer | 233311 |
Electronics Engineer | 233411 |
Industrial Engineer | 233511 |
Mechanical Engineer | 233512 |
Production or Plant Engineer | 233513 |
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 233611 |
Petroleum Engineer | 233612 |
Aeronautical Engineer | 233911 |
Agricultural Engineer | 233912 |
Biomedical Engineer | 233913 |
Engineering Technologist | 233914 |
Environmental Engineer | 233915 |
Naval Architect | 233916 |
Agricultural Consultant | 234111 |
Agricultural Scientist | 234112 |
Forester | 234113 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist | 234611 |
Veterinarian | 234711 |
Metallurgist | 234912 |
Physicist (Medical Physicist only) | 234914 |
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher | 241111 |
Secondary School Teacher | 241411 |
Special Needs Teacher | 241511 |
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | 241512 |
Teacher of the Sight Impaired | 241513 |
Special Education Teachers (nec) | 241599 |
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 |
Medical Radiation Therapist | 251212 |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 251213 |
Sonographer | 251214 |
Environmental Health Officer | 251311 |
Occupational Health & Safety Adviser | 251312 |
Optometrist | 251411 |
Chiropractor | 252111 |
Osteopath | 252112 |
Occupational Therapist | 252411 |
Physiotherapist | 252511 |
Podiatrist | 252611 |
Speech Pathologist | 252712 |
General Practitioner | 253111 |
Anaesthetist | 253211 |
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 253311 |
Cardiologist | 253312 |
Clinical Haematologist | 253313 |
Medical Oncologist | 253314 |
Endocrinologist | 253315 |
Gastroenterologist | 253316 |
Intensive Care Specialist | 253317 |
Neurologist | 253318 |
Paediatrician | 253321 |
Renal Medicine Specialist | 253322 |
Rheumatologist | 253323 |
Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 253324 |
Specialist Physicians (nec) | 253399 |
Psychiatrist | 253411 |
Surgeon (General) | 253511 |
Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 253512 |
Neurosurgeon | 253513 |
Orthopaedic Surgeon | 253514 |
Otorhinolaryngologist | 253515 |
Paediatric Surgeon | 253516 |
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon | 253517 |
Urologist | 253518 |
Vascular Surgeon | 253521 |
Dermatologist | 253911 |
Emergency Medicine Specialist | 253912 |
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist | 253913 |
Ophthalmologist | 253914 |
Pathologist | 253915 |
Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist | 253917 |
Radiation Oncologist | 253918 |
Medical Practitioners (nec) | 253999 |
Midwife | 254111 |
Nurse Practitioner | 254411 |
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 |
Registered Nurse (Child & Family Health) | 254413 |
Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 |
Registered Nurse (Critical Care & Emergency) | 254415 |
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 |
Registered Nurse (Disability & Rehabilitation) | 254417 |
Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 |
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 |
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 |
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 |
Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 |
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 |
Registered Nurses (nec) | 254499 |
ICT business Analyst | 261111 |
Systems Analyst | 261112 |
Analyst Programmer | 261311 |
Developer Programmer | 261312 |
Software Engineer | 261313 |
Computer Network & Systems Engineer | 263111 |
Telecommunications Engineer | 263311 |
Telecommunications Network Engineer | 263312 |
Barrister | 271111 |
Solicitor | 271311 |
Clinical Psychologist | 272311 |
Educational Psychologist | 272312 |
Organisational Psychologist | 272313 |
Psychotherapist | 272314 |
Psychologists (nec) | 272399 |
Social Worker | 272511 |
Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 312211 |
Civil Engineering Technician | 312212 |
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 312311 |
Electrical Engineering Technician | 312312 |
Radio Communications Technician | 313211 |
Telecommunications Field Engineer | 313212 |
Telecommunications Network Planner | 313213 |
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 313214 |
Automotive Electrician | 321111 |
Motor Mechanic (General) | 321211 |
Diesel Motor Mechanic | 321212 |
Motorcycle Mechanic | 321213 |
Small Engine Mechanic | 321214 |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 322211 |
Metal Fabricator | 322311 |
Pressure Welder | 322312 |
Welder (First Class) | 322313 |
Fitter (General) | 323211 |
Fitter & Turner | 323212 |
Fitter-Welder | 323213 |
Metal Machinist (First Class) | 323214 |
Locksmith | 323313 |
Panelbeater | 324111 |
Bricklayer | 331111 |
Stonemason | 331112 |
Carpenter & Joiner | 331211 |
Carpenter | 331212 |
Joiner | 331213 |
Painting trades workers | 332211 |
Glazier | 333111 |
Fibrous Plasterer | 333211 |
Solid Plasterer | 333212 |
Wall & Floor Tiler | 333411 |
Plumber (General) | 334111 |
Airconditioning & Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 |
Drainer | 334113 |
Gasfitter | 334114 |
Roof plumber | 334115 |
Electrician (General) | 341111 |
Electrician (Special Class) | 341112 |
Lift Mechanic | 341113 |
Airconditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic | 342111 |
Electrical Linesworker | 342211 |
Technical Cable Jointer | 342212 |
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 342313 |
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 342314 |
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 342315 |
Chef *** | 351311 |
Cabinetmaker | 394111 |
Boat Builder & Repairer | 399111 |
Shipwright | 399112 |
Dental Hygienist | 411211 |
Dental Prosthetist | 411212 |
Dental Technician | 411213 |
Dental Therapist | 411214 |
The above information does not constitute immigration advice or assistance.