Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

Below is the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).

The STSOL replaced the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL) effective 19 April 2017.

Applicants must have an occupation listed on the STSOL if applying for:

  • Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 visas
  • Skilled Regional Provisional Subclass 489 visas (State Nominated)
  • Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 visas (Direct Entry)
  • Temporary Worker (Skilled) Subclass 457 visas
  • Training Subclass 407 Visas – Occupational Training Stream
Occupation ANZSCO Code Assessing Authority
Analyst Programmer 261311 ACS
Chief Information Officer 135111 ACS
Computer Network and Systems Engineer 263111 ACS
Database Administrator 262111 ACS
Developer Programmer 261312 ACS
ICT business Analyst 261111 ACS
ICT Managers nec 135199 ACS
ICT Project Manager *** 135112 ACS
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer 263211 ACS
ICT Security Specialist 262112 ACS
ICT Support Engineer *** 263212 ACS
ICT Systems Test Engineer *** 263213 ACS
ICT Trainer 223211 ACS
Multimedia Specialist 261211 ACS
Network Administrator 263112 ACS
Network Analyst 263113 ACS
Software and Applications Programmers nec 261399 ACS
Software Engineer 261313 ACS
Software Tester *** 261314 ACS
Systems Administrator 262113 ACS
Systems Analyst 261112 ACS
Web Administrator 313113 ACS
Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec 141999 VETASSESS
Actuary 224111 VETASSESS
Acupuncturist 252211 VETASSESS
Advertising Specialist*** 225111 VETASSESS
Agricultural Consultant 234111 VETASSESS
Agricultural Scientist 234112 VETASSESS
Agricultural Technician*** 311111 VETASSESS
Ambulance Officer 411111 VETASSESS
Anaesthetic Technician 311211 VETASSESS
Animal Attendants and Trainers nec *** 361199 VETASSESS
Apiarist *** 121311 VETASSESS
Aquaculture Farmer *** 121111 VETASSESS
Architectural Draftsperson 312111 VETASSESS
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec 312199 VETASSESS
Art Teacher (Private Tuition) 249211 VETASSESS
Arts Administrator or Manager 139911 VETASSESS
Audiologist 252711 VETASSESS
Beef Cattle Farmer *** 121312 VETASSESS
Book or Script Editor 212212 VETASSESS
Botanist 234515 VETASSESS
Building Associate 312112 VETASSESS
Building Inspector 312113 VETASSESS
Cafe or Restaurant Manager*** 141111 VETASSESS
Cardiac Technician 311212 VETASSESS
Careers Counsellor 272111 VETASSESS
Cartographer 232213 VETASSESS
Chemist 234211 VETASSESS
Chemistry Technician 311411 VETASSESS
Commodities Trader 222111 VETASSESS
Community Worker 411711 VETASSESS
Company Secretary 221211 VETASSESS
Complementary Health Therapists nec 252299 VETASSESS
Conference and Event Organiser *** 149311 VETASSESS
Conservator 234911 VETASSESS
Construction Project Manager 133111 VETASSESS
Contract Administrator *** 511111 VETASSESS
Copywriter 212411 VETASSESS
Corporate Services Manager *** 132111 VETASSESS
Coton Grower *** 121211 VETASSESS
Counsellors nec 272199 VETASSESS
Crop Farmers nec  *** 121299 VETASSESS
Customer Service Manager  *** 149212 VETASSESS
Dairy Cattle Farmer  *** 121313 VETASSESS
Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) 249212 VETASSESS
Dancer or Choreographer 211112 VETASSESS
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) 212312 VETASSESS
Disabilities Services Officer 411712 VETASSESS
Diversional Therapist 411311 VETASSESS
Diving Instructor (Open Water) 452311 VETASSESS
Dog Handler or Trainer 361111 VETASSESS
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor 272112 VETASSESS
Earth Science Technician 311412 VETASSESS
Economist 224311 VETASSESS
Education Adviser 249111 VETASSESS
Education Managers nec 134499 VETASSESS
Environmental Consultant 234312 VETASSESS
Environmental Manager 139912 VETASSESS
Environmental Research Scientist 234313 VETASSESS
Environmental Scientists nec 234399 VETASSESS
Equipment Hire Manager 149915 VETASSESS
Facilities Manager  *** 149913 VETASSESS
Faculty Head 134411 VETASSESS
Family and Marriage Counsellor 272113 VETASSESS
Family Support Worker 411713 VETASSESS
Fashion Designer 232311 VETASSESS
Film and Video Editor 212314 VETASSESS
Finance Broker 222112 VETASSESS
Financial Brokers nec 222199 VETASSESS
Financial Dealers nec 222299 VETASSESS
Financial Investment Adviser 222311 VETASSESS
Financial Investment Manager 222312 VETASSESS
Financial Market Dealer 222211 VETASSESS
Fitness Centre Manager 149112 VETASSESS
Fleet Manager 149411 VETASSESS
Flower Grower *** 121212 VETASSESS
Footballer 452411 VETASSESS
Forester 234113 VETASSESS
Fruit or Nut Grower *** 121213 VETASSESS
Gallery or Museum Curator 224212 VETASSESS
Geologist 234411 VETASSESS
Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ) *** 121214 VETASSESS
Grape Grower *** 121215 VETASSESS
Graphic Designer *** 232411 VETASSESS
Gymnastics Coach or Instructor 452312 VETASSESS
Hair or Beauty Salon Manager *** 142114 VETASSESS
Health and Welfare Services Managers nec 134299 VETASSESS
Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec 251999 VETASSESS
Health Information Manager 224213 VETASSESS
Health Promotion Officer 251911 VETASSESS
Horse Breeder *** 121316 VETASSESS
Horse Riding Coach or Instructor 452313 VETASSESS
Hotel or Motel Manager *** 141311 VETASSESS
ICT Account Manager 225211 VETASSESS
ICT Business Development Manager 225212 VETASSESS
ICT Sales Representative 225213 VETASSESS
Illustrator 232412 VETASSESS
Industrial Designer 232312 VETASSESS
Industrial Pharmacist 251512 VETASSESS
Information and Organisation Professionals nec *** 224999 VETASSESS
Insurance Agent 611211 VETASSESS
Insurance Broker 222113 VETASSESS
Insurance Loss Adjuster 599612 VETASSESS
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic 411112 VETASSESS
Interior Designer 232511 VETASSESS
Internal Auditor 221214 VETASSESS
Jewellery Designer 232313 VETASSESS
Journalists and Other Writers nec 212499 VETASSESS
Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec 271299 VETASSESS
Laboratory Manager 139913 VETASSESS
Land Economist 224511 VETASSESS
Landscape Architect 232112 VETASSESS
Librarian 224611 VETASSESS
Library Technician 399312 VETASSESS
Life Science Technician 311413 VETASSESS
Livestock Farmer *** 121399 VETASSESS
Management Consultant *** 224711 VETASSESS
Manufacturer 133411 VETASSESS
Marine Biologist 234516 VETASSESS
Marketing Specialist *** 225113 VETASSESS
Massage Therapist *** 411611 VETASSESS
Mathematician 224112 VETASSESS
Meat Inspector 311312 VETASSESS
Medical Technicians nec 311299 VETASSESS
Metallurgical or Materials Technician 312912 VETASSESS
Meteorologist 234913 VETASSESS
Mine Deputy 312913 VETASSESS
Minister of Religion* 272211 VETASSESS
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer *** 121411 VETASSESS
Mixed Crop Farmer *** 121216 VETASSESS
Mixed Livestock Farmer *** 121317 VETASSESS
Music Teacher (Private Tuition) 249214 VETASSESS
Musician (Instrumental) 211213 VETASSESS
Naturopath 252213 VETASSESS
Newspaper or Periodical Editor 212412 VETASSESS
Nutritionist 251112 VETASSESS
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser 251312 VETASSESS
Organisation and Methods Analyst 224712 VETASSESS
Orthoptist 251412 VETASSESS
Orthotist or Prosthetist 251912 VETASSESS
Other Spatial Scientist 232214 VETASSESS
Other Sports Coach or Instructor 452317 VETASSESS
Patents Examiner 224914 VETASSESS
Performing Arts Technicians nec 399599 VETASSESS
Pharmacy Technician 311215 VETASSESS
Photographer 211311 VETASSESS
Physicist 234914 VETASSESS
Pig Farmer *** 121318 VETASSESS
Post Office Manager 142115 VETASSESS
Poultry Farmer *** 121321 VETASSESS
Primary Health Organisation Manager 134213 VETASSESS
Primary Products Inspectors nec *** 311399 VETASSESS
Print Journalist 212413 VETASSESS
Private Tutors and Teachers nec 249299 VETASSESS
Production Manager (Forestry) *** 133511 VETASSESS
Program Director (Television or Radio) 212315 VETASSESS
Program or Project Administrator 511112 VETASSESS
Property Manager 612112 VETASSESS
Psychotherapist 272314 VETASSESS
Public Relations Professional 225311 VETASSESS
Quality Assurance Manager 139914 VETASSESS
Real Estate Agency Principal 612113 VETASSESS
Real Estate Agent 612114 VETASSESS
Real Estate Representative 612115 VETASSESS
Records Manager 224214 VETASSESS
Recreation Officer 272612 VETASSESS
Recruitment Consultant *** 223112 VETASSESS
Rehabilitation Counsellor 272114 VETASSESS
Residential Care Officer 411715 VETASSESS
Retail Pharmacist 251513 VETASSESS
School Principal 134311 VETASSESS
Science Technicians nec 311499 VETASSESS
Sheep Farmer *** 121322 VETASSESS
Snowsport Instructor 452314 VETASSESS
Social Professionals nec 272499 VETASSESS
Specialist Managers nec except: 139999 VETASSESS
Sports Centre Manager 149113 VETASSESS
Sports Development Officer 452321 VETASSESS
Sportspersons nec 452499 VETASSESS
Stage Manager 212316 VETASSESS
Statistician 224113 VETASSESS
Stockbroking Dealer 222213 VETASSESS
Student Counsellor 272115 VETASSESS
Sugar Cane Grower *** 121217 VETASSESS
Swimming Coach or Instructor 452315 VETASSESS
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages 249311 VETASSESS
Technical Director 212317 VETASSESS
Technical Sales Representatives nec *** 225499 VETASSESS
Technical Writer 212415 VETASSESS
Television Journalist 212416 VETASSESS
Tennis Coach 452316 VETASSESS
Transport Company Manager *** 149413 VETASSESS
University Lecturer (Suitable for the position of Research Associate or Research Fellow in a University) *** 242111 VETASSESS
University Tutor 242112 VETASSESS
Urban and Regional Planner 232611 VETASSESS
Valuer 224512 VETASSESS
Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ) *** 121221 VETASSESS
Veterinary Nurse 361311 VETASSESS
Video Producer 212318 VETASSESS
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec 211499 VETASSESS
Wall and Floor Tiler 333411 VETASSESS
Web Designer 232414 VETASSESS
Wine Maker *** 234213 VETASSESS
Youth Worker 411716 VETASSESS
Zoologist 234518 VETASSESS
Civil Engineering Draftsperson 312211 Engineers Australia / VETASSESS
Aeronautical Engineer 233911 Engineers Australia
Agricultural Engineer 233912 Engineers Australia
Biomedical Engineer 233913 Engineers Australia
Civil Engineer 233211 Engineers Australia
Electrical Engineer 233311 Engineers Australia
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 312311 Engineers Australia
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 342313 Engineers Australia
Endocrinologist 253315 Engineers Australia
Environmental Engineer 233915 Engineers Australia
Geotechnical Engineer 233212 Engineers Australia
Mechanical Engineer 233512 Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) 233611 Engineers Australia
Naval Architect 233916 Engineers Australia
Structural Engineer 233214 Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Engineer 263311 Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Field Engineer 313212 Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Network Engineer 263312 Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist 313214 Engineers Australia
Transport Engineer 233215 Engineers Australia
Engineering Technologist 233914 Engineers Australia /AIM
Accountant (General)*** 221111 CPA/CA/IPA
External Auditor 221213 CPA/CA/IPA
Management Accountant 221112 CPA/CA/IPA
Taxation Accountant 221113 CPA/CA/IPA
Finance Manager  *** 132211 CPA/ICA/AIPA
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 334112 TRA
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 342111 TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 323112 TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) 323113 TRA
Arborist 362212 TRA
Automotive Electrician 321111 TRA
Baker *** 351111 TRA
Boat Builder and Repairer 399111 TRA
Bricklayer 331111 TRA
Business Machine Mechanic 342311 TRA
Cabinetmaker 394111 TRA
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) 342411 TRA
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) 399512 TRA
Carpenter 331212 TRA
Carpenter and Joiner 331211 TRA
Chef*** 351311 TRA
Chemical Plant Operator 399211 TRA
Child Care Centre Manager 134111 TRA
Cook*** 351411 TRA
Dental Technician 411213 TRA
Diesel Motor Mechanic 321212 TRA
Drainer 334113 TRA
Electrical Engineering Technician 312312 TRA
Electrician (General) 341111 TRA
Electrician (Special Class) 341112 TRA
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) 342314 TRA
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 342315 TRA
Emergency Medicine Specialist 253912 TRA
Farrier 322113 TRA
Fibrous Plasterer 333211 TRA
Fitter (General) 323211 TRA
Fitter and Turner 323212 TRA
Fitter-Welder 323213 TRA
Florist 362111 TRA
Furniture Finisher 394211 TRA
Gardener (General) 362211 TRA
Gasfitter 334114 TRA
Glazier 333111 TRA
Greenkeeper 362311 TRA
Hairdresser *** 391111 TRA
Hardware Technician 313111 TRA
ICT Customer Support Officer 313112 TRA
Jeweller 399411 TRA
Joiner 331213 TRA
Landscape Gardener 362213 TRA
Lift Mechanic 341113 TRA
Locksmith 323313 TRA
Make Up Artist 399514 TRA
Mechanical Engineering Technician *** 312512 TRA
Metal Fabricator 322311 TRA
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec 323299 TRA
Metal Machinist (First Class) 323214 TRA
Motor Mechanic (General) 321211 TRA
Motorcycle Mechanic 321213 TRA
Painting trades workers 332211 TRA
Panelbeater 324111 TRA
Pastrycook *** 351112 TRA
Picture Framer 394212 TRA
Plumber (General) 334111 TRA
Power Generation Plant Operator 399213 TRA
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer 323314 TRA
Print Finisher 392111 TRA
Printing Machinist 392311 TRA
Radio Communications Technician 313211 TRA
Roof Tiler 333311 TRA
Sheetmetal Trades Worker 322211 TRA
Shipwright 399112 TRA
Signwriter 399611 TRA
Small Engine Mechanic 321214 TRA
Solid Plasterer 333212 TRA
Sound Technician 399516 TRA
Technical Cable Jointer 342212 TRA
Telecommunications Linesworker 342413 TRA
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic 323215 TRA
Toolmaker 323412 TRA
Upholsterer 393311 TRA
Vehicle Body Builder 324211 TRA
Vehicle Trimmer 324212 TRA
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer 323316 TRA
Welder (First Class) 322313 TRA
Wood Machinist 394213 TRA
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec 394299 TRA
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher 241111 AITSL
Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (NZ) 241311 AITSL
Primary School Teacher 241213 AITSL
Secondary School  Teacher 241411 AITSL
Special Education Teachers nec 241599 AITSL
Special Needs Teacher 241511 AITSL
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired 241512 AITSL
Teacher of the Sight Impaired 241513 AITSL
Architect 232111 AACA
Social Worker 272511 AASW
Welfare Worker 272613 ACWA
Welfare Centre Manager 134214 ACWA/VETASSESS
Advertising Manager 131113 AIM
Chief Executive or Managing Director *** 111111 AIM
Corporate General Manager *** 111211 AIM
Human Resource Manager 132311 AIM
Sales and Marketing Manager *** 131112 AIM
Supply and Distribution  Manager *** 133611 AIM
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611 AIMS
Medical Laboratory Technician 311213 AIMS
Physicist (Medical Physicist only) 234914 ACPSEM
Dental Specialist 252311 ADC
Dentist 252312 ADC
Quantity Surveyor 233213 AIQS
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 251211 AIR
Medical Radiation Therapist 251212 AIR
Sonographer 251214 AIR
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher 241111 AITSL
Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (NZ) 241311 AITSL
Primary School Teacher 241213 AITSL
Secondary School  Teacher 241411 AITSL
Special Education Teachers nec 241599 AITSL
Special Needs Teacher 241511 AITSL
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired 241512 AITSL
Teacher of the Sight Impaired 241513 AITSL
Enrolled Nurse 411411 ANMAC
Midwife 254111 ANMAC
Nurse Educator 254211 ANMAC
Nurse Manager 254311 ANMAC
Nurse Practitioner 254411 ANMAC
Nursing Clinical Director 134212 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 254412 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 254413 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 254414 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 254415 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 254416 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 254417 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 254421 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Medical) 254418 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 254422 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Paediatric) 254425 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 254423 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 254424 ANMAC
Registered Nurses nec 254499 ANMAC
Osteopath 252112 ANZOC
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 251213 ANZSNM
Physiotherapist 252511 APC
Hospital Pharmacist 251511 APharmC
Rheumatologist 253323 APharmC
Podiatrist 252611 APodC/ANZPAC
Clinical Psychologist 272311 APS
Educational Psychologist 272312 APS
Organisational Psychologist 272313 APS
Psychologists nec 272399 APS
Veterinarian 234711 AVBC
Chiropractor 252111 CCEA
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner 252214 Chinese Medicine Board Of Australia
Dietitian 251111 DAA
Anaesthetist 253211 Medical Board of Australia
Cardiologist 253312 Medical Board of Australia
Cardiothoracic Surgeon 253512 Medical Board of Australia
Clinical Haematologist 253313 Medical Board of Australia
Dermatologist 253911 Medical Board of Australia
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 253917 Medical Board of Australia
Engineering Manager 133211 Medical Board of Australia
Engineering Professionals nec 233999 Medical Board of Australia
Gastroenterologist 253316 Medical Board of Australia
General Practitioner 253111 Medical Board of Australia
Intensive Care Specialist 253317 Medical Board of Australia
Medical Oncologist 253314 Medical Board of Australia
Medical Practitioners nec 253999 Medical Board of Australia
Neurologist 253318 Medical Board of Australia
Neurosurgeon 253513 Medical Board of Australia
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 253913 Medical Board of Australia
Ophthalmologist 253914 Medical Board of Australia
Orthopaedic Surgeon 253514 Medical Board of Australia
Otorhinolaryngologist 253515 Medical Board of Australia
Paediatric Surgeon 253516 Medical Board of Australia
Paediatrician 253321 Medical Board of Australia
Pathologist 253915 Medical Board of Australia
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 253517 Medical Board of Australia
Psychiatrist 253411 Medical Board of Australia
Radiation Oncologist 253918 Medical Board of Australia
Renal Medicine Specialist 253322 Medical Board of Australia
Resident Medical Officer 253112 Medical Board of Australia
Roof plumber 334115 Medical Board of Australia
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 253311 Medical Board of Australia
Specialist Physicians nec 253399 Medical Board of Australia
Surgeon (General) 253511 Medical Board of Australia
Thoracic Medicine Specialist 253324 Medical Board of Australia
Urologist 253518 Medical Board of Australia
Vascular Surgeon 253521 Medical Board of Australia
Interpreter 272412 NAATI
Occupational Therapist 252411 OTC
Optometrist 251411 OCANZ
Barrister 271111 SLAA
Solicitor 271311 SLAA
Speech Pathologist 252712 SPA
Surveyor 232212 SSSI