The occupation list for South Australia has been updated. This list is available to all applicants including fresh graduates of South Australia. Applicants are requested to review skilled nomination requirements before applying for any of these jobs. There is no assurance whether the State Nomination will guarantee employment to applicants in South Australia. The applicants must compete with the local labor market in order to find a job. Applicants are requested to research the occupation list and eligibility meticulously before applying for the Visa.
It is an applicant’s responsibility to see if the job he/she is interested in requires additional training, registration, licensing, residency, or other requirement before working in South Australia.
| List current as of 03/10/2017 | |||||
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Availability | Additional Requirements | Skills Assessment Authority | Special Conditions |
| 12 | Farmers and Farm Managers | ||||
| 121213 | Fruit or Nut Grower | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 121214 | Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ) | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 121215 | Grape Grower | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only; Opportunities stronger in wine regions further from Adelaide (i.e. beyond Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley) | VETASSESS | |
| 121221 | Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ) | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 121317 | Mixed Livestock Farmer | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 121321 | Poultry Farmer | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 121322 | Sheep Farmer | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 121411 | Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 13 | Specialist Managers | ||||
| 131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | AIM | |
| 131113 | Advertising Manager | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | AIM | |
| 132211 | Finance Manager | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 3 years work experience in field; South Australian graduates must be currently working in their field in South Australia for the last 12 months | CPA / CA / IPA | |
| 133411 | Manufacturer | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) | VETASSESS | |
| 133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Research opportunities for your particular specialisation | VETASSESS | |
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) | AIM | |
| 134212 | Nursing Clinical Director | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) | ANMAC | |
| 134214 | Welfare Centre Manager | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) | ACWA | |
| 134299 | Health and Welfare Services Managers nec | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) | VETASSESS | |
| 135112 | ICT Project Manager | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | |
| 135199 | ICT Managers nec | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | |
| 139911 | Art Administrator or Manager | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) | VETASSESS | |
| 139913 | Laboratory Manager | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) | VETASSESS | |
| 139914 | Quality Assurance Manager | Low Availability | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) | VETASSESS | |
| 139999 | Specialist Managers nec | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Research opportunities for your particular specialisation; Except Ambassador, Archbishop and Bishop | VETASSESS | |
| 14 | Hospitality, Retail & Service Managers | ||||
| 141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 141999 | Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 149212 | Customer Service Manager | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 149913 | Facilities Manager | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall) | VETASSESS | |
| 22 | Business, Human Resource & Marketing Professionals | ||||
| 223211 | ICT Trainer | Low Availability | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | |
| 224213 | Health Information Manager | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 224214 | Records Manager | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 224711 | Management Consultant | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 224712 | Organisation and Methods Analyst | Special Conditions Apply | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | 11-07-2017 |
| 23 | Design, Engineering, Science & Transport Professionals | ||||
| 232214 | Other Spatial Scientist | Low Availability | Competent English | VETASSESS | |
| 232311 | Fashion Designer | Special Conditions Apply | Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Preparedness to self-employ | VETASSESS | 24-07-2017 |
| 232312 | Industrial Designer | Available | Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Preparedness to self-employ | VETASSESS | |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | Low Availability | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 234213 | Wine Maker | Available | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only; Opportunities stronger in wine regions further from Adelaide (i.e. beyond Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley) | VETASSESS | |
| 24 | Education Professionals | ||||
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) | AITSL | |
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) | AITSL | |
| 25 | Health Professionals | ||||
| 251214 | Sonographer | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) | ASMIRT | |
| 252111 | Chiropractor | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) | CCEA | |
| 252411 | Occupational therapist | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 3 years work experience in field | OTC | |
| 252611 | Podiatrist | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 3 years work experience in field | APodC / ANZPAC | |
| 252711 | Audiologist | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 3 years work experience in field | VETASSESS | |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 3 years work experience in field | SPA | |
| 253914 | Ophthalmologist | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) | Medical Board of Australia | |
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) | Medical Board of Australia | |
| 254111 | Midwife | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) | ANMAC | |
| 254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years work experience in field | ANMAC | |
| 254413 | Registered Nurse (Child And Family Health) | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years work experience in field | ANMAC | |
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years work experience in field | ANMAC | |
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care And Emergency) | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years work experience in field | ANMAC | |
| 254416 | Registered Nurse (Development Disability) | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years work experience in field | ANMAC | |
| 254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability And Rehabilitation) | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years work experience in field | ANMAC | |
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years work experience in field | ANMAC | |
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years work experience in field | ANMAC | |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years work experience in field | ANMAC | |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years work experience in field | ANMAC | |
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years work experience in field | ANMAC | |
| 254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatric) | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years work experience in field | ANMAC | |
| 254499 | Registered Nurse nec | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years work experience in field | ANMAC | |
| 26 | ICT Professionals | ||||
| 261111 | ICT Business Analyst | Special Conditions Apply | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | 05-07-2017 |
| 261112 | Systems Analyst | Special Conditions Apply | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | 16-08-2017 |
| 261212 | Web Developer | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | |
| 261311 | Analyst Programmer | Special Conditions Apply | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | 04-09-2017 |
| 261312 | Developer Programmer | Low Availability | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | |
| 261313 | Software Engineer | Special Conditions Apply | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | 14-07-2017 |
| 261314 | Software Tester | Special Conditions Apply | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | 18-09-2017 |
| 262111 | Database Administrator | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | |
| 262113 | Systems Administrator | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | |
| 263111 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Special Conditions Apply | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | 19-07-2017 |
| 263112 | Network Administrator | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | |
| 263113 | Network Analyst | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | |
| 263211 | ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | |
| 263212 | ICT Support Engineer | Special Conditions Apply | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | 25-09-2017 |
| 263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | |
| 263299 | ICT Support and Test Engineers nec | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | |
| 27 | Legal, Social & Welfare Professionals | ||||
| 272412 | Interpreter | Available | Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Must have NAATI accreditation at mimimum level of ‘Professional Interpreter’; Research opportunities for your language specialisation | NAATI | |
| 272499 | Social Professionals nec | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Research opportunities for your particular specialisation | VETASSESS | |
| 272511 | Social Worker | Available | Competent English; 2 years work experience in field | AASW | |
| 272612 | Recreation Officer | Available | Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only; 2 years work experience in field; South Australian graduates must be currently working in their field in South Australia for the last 12 months | ACWA | |
| 31 | Engineering, ICT & Science Technicians | ||||
| 311111 | Agricultural Technician | Available | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | Special Conditions Apply | Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | Engineers Australia / VETASSESS | 09-08-2017 |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | Special Conditions Apply | Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | 21-09-2017 |
| 312912 | Metallurgical or Materials Technician | Special Conditions Apply | Competent English | VETASSESS | 13-08-2017 |
| 313111 | Hardware Technician | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | TRA | |
| 313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | TRA | |
| 313113 | Web Administrator | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 70 points required; See additional instructions | ACS | |
| 32 | Automotive & Engineering Trades Workers | ||||
| 321111 | Automotive Electrician | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | Available | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | TRA | |
| 321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | Available | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | TRA | |
| 321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic | Available | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | TRA | |
| 321214 | Small Engine Mechanic | Available | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | TRA | |
| 322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 323212 | Fitter and Turner | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 323299 | Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 323313 | Locksmith | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 324111 | Panelbeater | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 33 | Construction Trades Workers | ||||
| 331111 | Bricklayer | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 331112 | Stonemason | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 331211 | Carpenter and Joiner | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 331212 | Carpenter | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 331213 | Joiner | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 332211 | Painting Trades Workers | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 333311 | Roof Tiler | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 34 | Electrotechnology & Telecommunications Trades Workers | ||||
| 341111 | Electrician (General) | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 342311 | Business Machine Mechanic | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 342313 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 342411 | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 35 | Food Trades Workers | ||||
| 351111 | Baker | Available | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only; 2 years work experience in field | TRA | |
| 351112 | Pastry Cook | Available | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only; 2 years work experience in field | TRA | |
| 351311 | Chef | Available | Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 2 years work experience in field | TRA | |
| 351411 | Cook | Available | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | TRA | |
| 36 | Skilled Animal & Horticultural Workers | ||||
| 361311 | Veterinary Nurse | Available | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 362211 | Gardener (General) | Available | Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | TRA | |
| 362212 | Arborist | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 362213 | Landscape Gardener | Available | Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | TRA | |
| 39 | Other Technicians & Trades Workers | ||||
| 393213 | Dressmaker or Tailor | Available | Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Preparedness to self-employ | TRA | |
| 394111 | Cabinetmaker | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 394213 | Wood Machinist | Available | Competent English | TRA | |
| 41 | Health & Welfare Support Workers | ||||
| 411311 | Diversional Therapist | Available | Competent English | VETASSESS | |
| 411411 | Enrolled Nurse | Available | Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Provisional 489 visa only | ANMAC | |
| 411711 | Community Worker | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only; 2 years work experience in field; South Australian graduates must be currently working in their field in South Australia for the last 12 months | ACWA | |
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | Available | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 411713 | Family Support Worker | Available | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer | Available | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 411716 | Youth Worker | Available | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | ACWA | |
| 51 | Office Managers & Program Administrators | ||||
| 511111 | Contract Administrator | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |
| 511112 | Program or Project Administrator | Available | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only | VETASSESS | |