Skilled Occupation List
Explore Australian skilled occupation lists and check whether your occupation may support a skilled, regional or employer sponsored visa pathway.
The occupation list is one of the starting points for skilled migration planning. Your occupation, ANZSCO classification, skills assessment authority and visa pathway need to be considered together.
Use the list categories below to review occupations by migration pathway.
Skilled Occupation List Australia
Australian skilled migration pathways commonly rely on occupation lists. These lists help identify whether an occupation may be relevant to a particular skilled, regional or employer sponsored visa pathway.
Being on an occupation list does not automatically mean a person is eligible for a visa. Other requirements may include a positive skills assessment, English language ability, points, nomination, sponsorship, health and character requirements.
Occupation List Categories
Choose the occupation list or regional pathway below to explore available occupations and continue to detailed occupation information.
Skilled occupation list
MLTSSL
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List occupations for relevant skilled migration pathways.
View MLTSSL
Skilled occupation list
STSOL
Short-term Skilled Occupation List occupations for relevant skilled migration pathways.
View STSOL
Employer sponsored regional
SESR Occupations
Occupations relevant to the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa framework.
View SESR Occupations
Regional migration agreements
DAMA
Explore occupations available through Designated Area Migration Agreements across participating Australian regions.
View DAMA OccupationsHow to Use the Skilled Occupation Lists
Find Your Occupation
Start by locating the closest occupation title and ANZSCO code.
Check the Visa Pathway
Different lists may support different skilled, regional or employer sponsored pathways.
Review Skills Assessment
The assessing authority and evidence requirements are critical to migration planning.
Need Help Checking Your Occupation?
If you are unsure which occupation or visa pathway applies to your circumstances, you can request a skilled visa assessment.
