SkillSelect – Consolidated Skill Occupation List (CSOL)

CSOL

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If you apply for a General Skilled Migration visa on or after 1 July 2011 and you are nominated by a State or Territory Government must nominate an occupation from either Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 of the Skilled Occupation List.

SkillSelect Subclass 189 Visas and 489 Family Stream Visas must be on the Consolidated Occupation Sch 1 list

SkillSelect Subclass 190 visas and 489 State Sponsorship visas can be on both Sch 1 and Sch 2 lists. Each State has its own occupation lists and selection procedures

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CSOL List
ANZSCO Code? Occupation Assessing Authority Sch
133111 Construction Project Manager VETASSESS 1
133112 Project Builder VETASSESS 1
133211 Engineering Manager Engineers Australia/AIM 1
133513 Production Manager (Mining) VETASSESS 1
134111 Child Care Centre Manager TRA 1
134211 Medical Administrator VETASSESS 1
134212 Nursing Clinical Director ANMAC 1
134213 Primary Health Organisation Manager VETASSESS 1
134214 Welfare Centre Manager ACWA/VETASSESS 1
221111 Accountant (General) CPA/ICAA/IPA 1
221112 Management Accountant CPA/ICAA/IPA 1
221113 Taxation Accountant CPA/ICAA/IPA 1
221213 External Auditor CPA/ICAA/IPA 1
221214 Internal Auditor VETASSESS 1
224111 Actuary VETASSESS 1
224511 Land Economist VETASSESS 1
224512 Valuer VETASSESS 1
231212 Ship’s Engineer AMSA 1
231213 Ship’s Master AMSA 1
231214 Ship’s Officer AMSA 1
232111 Architect AACA 1
232112 Landscape Architect VETASSESS 1
232213 Cartographer VETASSESS 1
232214 Other Spatial Scientist VETASSESS 1
232212 Surveyor SSSI 1
232611 Urban and Regional Planner VETASSESS 1
233111 Chemical Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233112 Materials Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233211 Civil Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233212 Geotechnical Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233213 Quantity Surveyor AIQS 1
233214 Structural Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233215 Transport Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233311 Electrical Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233311 Electrical Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233411 Electronics Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233511 Industrial Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233512 Mechanical Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233513 Production or Plant Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233611 Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) Engineers Australia 1
233612 Petroleum Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233911 Aeronautical Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233912 Agricultural Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233913 Biomedical Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233914 Engineering Technologist Engineers Australia 1
233915 Environmental Engineer Engineers Australia 1
233916 Naval Architect Engineers Australia 1
234111 Agricultural Consultant VETASSESS 1
234112 Agricultural Scientist VETASSESS 1
234113 Forester VETASSESS 1
234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist AIMS 1
234711 Veterinarian AVBC 1
234912 Metallurgist VETASSESS 1
234914 Physicist ACPSEM 1
241111 Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher NOOSR/AITSL 1
241411 Secondary School Teacher NOOSR/AITSL 1
241511 Special Needs Teachers AITSL 1
241512 Teacher of the Hearing Impaired AITSL 1
241513 Teacher of the Sight Impaired AITSL 1
241599 Special Education Teachers NEC AITSL 1
251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer AIR 1
251212 Medical Radiation Therapist AIR 1
251213 Nuclear Medicine Technologist ANZSNM 1
251214 Sonographer AIR 1
251311 Environmental Health Officer VETASSESS 1
251312 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser VETASSESS 1
251411 Optometrist OCANZ 1
252111 Chiropractor CCEA 1
252112 Osteopath ANZOC 1
252311 Dental Specialist ADC 1
252312 Dentist ADC 1
252411 Occupational Therapist OTC 1
252511 Physiotherapist APC 1
252611 Podiatrist APodC/ANZPAC 1
252712 Speech Pathologist SPA 1
253111 General Medical Practitioner Medical Board of Australia 1
253211 Anaesthetist Medical Board of Australia 1
253311 Specialist Physician (General Medicine) Medical Board of Australia 1
253312 Cardiologist Medical Board of Australia 1
253313 Clinical Haematologist Medical Board of Australia 1
253314 Medical Oncologist Medical Board of Australia 1
253315 Endocrinologist Medical Board of Australia 1
253316 Gastroenterologist Medical Board of Australia 1
253317 Intensive Care Specialist Medical Board of Australia 1
253318 Neurologist Medical Board of Australia 1
253321 Paediatrician Medical Board of Australia 1
253322 Renal Medicine Specialist Medical Board of Australia 1
253323 Rheumatologist Medical Board of Australia 1
253324 Thoracic Medicine Specialist Medical Board of Australia 1
253399 Specialist Physicians NEC Medical Board of Australia 1
253411 Psychiatrist Medical Board of Australia 1
253511 Surgeon (General) Medical Board of Australia 1
253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon Medical Board of Australia 1
253513 Neurosurgeon Medical Board of Australia 1
253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon Medical Board of Australia 1
253515 Otorhinolaryngologist Medical Board of Australia 1
253516 Paediatric Surgeon Medical Board of Australia 1
253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Medical Board of Australia 1
253518 Urologist Medical Board of Australia 1
253521 Vascular Surgeon Medical Board of Australia 1
253911 Dermatologist Medical Board of Australia 1
253912 Emergency Medicine Specialist Medical Board of Australia 1
253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Medical Board of Australia 1
253914 Ophthalmologist Medical Board of Australia 1
253915 Pathologist Medical Board of Australia 1
253917 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist Medical Board of Australia 1
253918 Radiation Oncologist Medical Board of Australia 1
253999 Medical Practitioners NEC Medical Board of Australia 1
254111 Midwife ANMAC 1
254411 Nurse Practitioner ANMAC 1
254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care) ANMAC 1
254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) ANMAC 1
254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health) ANMAC 1
254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) ANMAC 1
254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) ANMAC 1
254417 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) ANMAC 1
254418 Registered Nurse (Medical) ANMAC 1
254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) ANMAC 1
254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health) ANMAC 1
254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative) ANMAC 1
254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical) ANMAC 1
254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatric) ANMAC 1
254499 Registered Nurses NEC ANMAC 1
261111 ICT Business Analyst ACS 1
261112 Systems Analyst ACS 1
261311 Analyst Programmer ACS 1
261312 Developer Programmer ACS 1
261313 Software Engineer ACS 2
263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer ACS 2
263311 Telecommunications Engineer Engineers Australia 2
263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer Engineers Australia 2
271111 Barrister SLAA 2
271311 Solicitor SLAA 2
272311 Clinical Psychologist APS 2
272312 Educational Psychologist APS 2
272313 Organisational Psychologist APS 2
272314 Psychotherapist VETASSESS 2
272399 Psychologists NEC APS 2
272511 Social Worker AASW 2
312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson Engineers Australia/ VETASSESS 2
312212 Civil Engineering Technician VETASSESS 2
312311 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson Engineers Australia 2
312312 Electrical Engineering Technician TRA 2
313211 Radiocommunications Technician TRA 2
313212 Telecommunications Field Engineer Engineers Australia 2
313213 Telecommunications Network Planner Engineers Australia 2
313214 Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist Engineers Australia 2
321111 Automotive Electrician TRA 2
321211 Motor Mechanic (General) TRA 2
321212 Diesel Motor Mechanic TRA 2
321213 Motorcycle Mechanic TRA 2
321214 Small Engine Mechanic TRA 2
322211 Sheetmetal Trades Worker TRA 2
322311 Metal Fabricator TRA 2
322312 Pressure Welder TRA 2
322313 Welder (First Class) TRA 2
323211 Fitter (General) TRA 2
323212 Fitter and Turner TRA 2
323213 Fitter-Welder TRA 2
323214 Metal Machinist (First Class) TRA 2
323313 Locksmith TRA 2
331112 Stonemason TRA 2
331211 Carpenter and Joiner TRA 2
331212 Carpenter TRA 2
331213 Joiner TRA 2
332211 Painting Trades Worker TRA 2
333111 Glazier TRA 2
333211 Fibrous Plasterer TRA 2
333212 Solid Plasterer TRA 2
334111 Plumber (General) TRA 2
334112 Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber TRA 2
334113 Drainer TRA 2
334114 Gasfitter TRA 2
334115 Roof Plumber TRA 2
341111 Electrician (General) TRA 2
341112 Electrician (Special Class) TRA 2
341113 Lift Mechanic TRA 2
342111 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic TRA 2
342111 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic TRA 2
342211 Electrical Linesworker TRA 2
342212 Technical Cable Jointer TRA 2
342313 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker TRA 2
342314 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) TRA 2
342315 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) TRA 2
399111 Boat Builder and Repairer TRA 2
399112 Shipwright TRA 2
411211 Dental Hygienist VETASSESS 2
411212 Dental Prothetist TRA 2
411213 Dental Technician TRA 2
411214 Dental Therapist VETASSESS 2
111111 Chief Executive or Managing Director AIM 2
111211 Corporate General Manager AIM 2
111212 Defence Force Senior Officer VETASSESS 2
121111 Aquaculture Farmer VETASSESS 2
121211 Cotton Grower VETASSESS 2
121212 Flower Grower VETASSESS 2
121213 Fruit or Nut Grower VETASSESS 2
121214 Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Australia) / Field Crop Grower (New Zealand) VETASSESS 2
121215 Grape Grower VETASSESS 2
121216 Mixed Crop Farmer VETASSESS 2
121217 Sugar Cane Grower VETASSESS 2
121218 Turf Grower VETASSESS 2
121221 Vegetable Grower (Australia) / Market Gardener (New Zealand) VETASSESS 2
121299 Crop Farmers Nec VETASSESS 2
121311 Apiarist VETASSESS 2
121312 Beef Cattle Farmer VETASSESS 2
121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer VETASSESS 2
121314 Deer Farmer VETASSESS 2
121315 Goat Farmer VETASSESS 2
121316 Horse Breeder VETASSESS 2
121317 Mixed Livestock Farmer VETASSESS 2
121318 Pig Farmer VETASSESS 2
121321 Poultry Farmer VETASSESS 2
121322 Sheep Farmer VETASSESS 2
121399 Livestock Farmers Nec VETASSESS 2
121411 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer VETASSESS 2
131112 Sales and Marketing Manager AIM 2
131113 Advertising Manager AIM 2
131114 Public Relations Manager AIM 2
132111 Corporate Services Manager VETASSESS 2
132211 Finance Manager CPAA/ICAA/IPA 2
132311 Human Resource Manager AIM 2
132411 Policy and Planning Manager VETASSESS 2
132511 Research and Development Manager VETASSESS 2
133311 Importer or Exporter VETASSESS 2
133312 Wholesaler VETASSESS 2
133411 Manufacturer VETASSESS 2
133511 Production Manager (Forestry) VETASSESS 2
133512 Production Manager (Manufacturing) VETASSESS 2
133611 Supply and Distribution Manager AIM 2
133612 Procurement Manager AIM 2
134299 Health and Welfare Services Managers nec VETASSESS 2
134311 School Principal VETASSESS 2
134411 Faculty Head VETASSESS 2
134412 Regional Education Manager VETASSESS 2
134499 Education Managers NEC VETASSESS 2
135111 Chief Information Officer ACS 2
135112 ICT Project Manager ACS 2
135199 ICT Managers nec ACS 2
139111 Commissioned Defence Force Officer VETASSESS 2
139112 Commissioned Fire Officer VETASSESS 2
139113 Commissioned Police Officer VETASSESS 2
139211 Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Member VETASSESS 2
139911 Art Administrator or Manager VETASSESS 2
139912 Environmental Manager VETASSESS 2
139913 Laboratory Manager VETASSESS 2
139914 Quality Assurance Manager VETASSESS 2
139915 Sports Administrator VETASSESS 2
139999 Specialist Managers VETASSESS 2
141111 Café or Restaurant Manager VETASSESS 2
141211 Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager VETASSESS 2
141311 Hotel or Motel Manager VETASSESS 2
141411 Licensed Club Manager VETASSESS 2
141911 Bed and Breakfast Operator VETASSESS 2
141912 Retirement Village Manager VETASSESS 2
141999 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec VETASSESS 2
142112 Antique Dealer VETASSESS 2
142113 Betting Agency Manager VETASSESS 2
142114 Hair or Beauty Salon Manager VETASSESS 2
142115 Post Office Manager VETASSESS 2
142116 Travel Agency Manager VETASSESS 2
149111 Amusement Centre Manager VETASSESS 2
149112 Fitness Centre Manager VETASSESS 2
149113 Sports Centre Manager VETASSESS 2
149211 Call or Contact Centre Manager VETASSESS 2
149212 Customer Service Manager VETASSESS 2
149311 Conference and Event Organiser VETASSESS 2
149411 Fleet Manager VETASSESS 2
149412 Railway Station Manager VETASSESS 2
149413 Transport Company Manager VETASSESS 2
149911 Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator VETASSESS 2
149912 Cinema or Theatre Manager VETASSESS 2
149913 Facilities Manager VETASSESS 2
149914 Financial Institution Branch Manager VETASSESS 2
149915 Equipment Hire Manager VETASSESS 2
211111 Actor VETASSESS 2
211112 Dancer or Choreographer VETASSESS 2
211113 Entertainer or Variety Artist VETASSESS 2
211199 Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers VETASSESS 2
211211 Composer VETASSESS 2
211212 Music Director VETASSESS 2
211213 Musician Instrumental VETASSESS 2
211214 Singer VETASSESS 2
211299 Music Professionals NEC VETASSESS 2
211311 Photographer VETASSESS 2
211411 Painter (Visual Arts) VETASSESS 2
211412 Potter or Ceramic Artist VETASSESS 2
211413 Sculptor VETASSESS 2
211499 Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals NEC VETASSESS 2
212111 Artistic Director VETASSESS 2
212112 Media Producer (Excluding Video) VETASSESS 2
212113 Radio Presenter VETASSESS 2
212114 Television Presenter VETASSESS 2
212211 Authors VETASSESS 2
212212 Book or Script Editor VETASSESS 2
212311 Art Director (Film, Television or Stage) VETASSESS 2
212312 Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) VETASSESS 2
212313 Director of Photography VETASSESS 2
212314 Film and Video Editor VETASSESS 2
212315 Program Director (Television or Radio) VETASSESS 2
212316 Stage Manager VETASSESS 2
212317 Technical Director VETASSESS 2
212318 Video Producer VETASSESS 2
212399 Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec VETASSESS 2
212411 Copywriter VETASSESS 2
212412 Newspaper or Periodical Editor VETASSESS 2
212413 Print Journalist VETASSESS 2
212414 Radio Journalist VETASSESS 2
212415 Technical Writer VETASSESS 2
212416 Television Journalist VETASSESS 2
212499 Journalists and Other Writers NEC VETASSESS 2
221211 Company Secretary VETASSESS 2
221212 Corporate Treasurer CPA/ICAA/IPA 2
222111 Commodities Trader VETASSESS 2
222112 Finance Broker VETASSESS 2
222113 Insurance Broker VETASSESS 2
222199 Finance Brokers NEC VETASSESS 2
222211 Financial Market Dealer VETASSESS 2
222212 Futures Trader VETASSESS 2
222213 Stockbroking Dealer VETASSESS 2
222299 Financial Dealers NEC VETASSESS 2
222311 Financial Investment Adviser VETASSESS 2
222312 Financial Investment Manager VETASSESS 2
223111 Human Resource Adviser VETASSESS 2
223112 Recruitment Consultant VETASSESS 2
223113 Workplace Relations Adviser VETASSESS 2
223211 ICT Trainer ACS 2
223311 Training and Development Professional VETASSESS 2
224112 Mathematician VETASSESS 2
224113 Statistician VETASSESS 2
224211 Archivist VETASSESS 2
224212 Gallery or Museum Curator VETASSESS 2
224212 VETASSESS 2
224213 Health Information Manager VETASSESS 2
224214 Records Manager VETASSESS 2
224311 Economist VETASSESS 2
224411 Intelligence Officer VETASSESS 2
224412 Policy Analyst VETASSESS 2
224611 Librarian VETASSESS 2
224711 Management Consultant VETASSESS 2
224712 Organisation and Methods Analyst VETASSESS 2
224911 Electorate Officer VETASSESS 2
224912 Liaison Officer VETASSESS 2
224913 Migration Agent VETASSESS 2
224914 Patents Examiner VETASSESS 2
224999 Information and Organisation Professionals NEC VETASSESS 2
225111 Advertising Specialist VETASSESS 2
225112 Market Research Analyst VETASSESS 2
225113 Marketing Specialist VETASSESS 2
225211 ICT Account Manager VETASSESS 2
225212 ICT Business Development Manager VETASSESS 2
225213 ICT Sales Representative VETASSESS 2
225311 Public Relations Professional VETASSESS 2
225411 Sales Representative (Industrial Products) VETASSESS 2
225412 Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products) VETASSESS 2
225499 Technical Sales Representatives NEC VETASSESS 2
231111 Aeroplane Pilot CASA 2
231112 Air Traffic Controller VETASSESS 2
231113 Flying Instructor VETASSESS 2
231114 Helicopter Pilot CASA 2
231199 Air Transport Professionals NEC VETASSESS 2
231211 Master Fisher VETASSESS 2
231215 Ship Surveyor AMSA 2
231299 Marine Transport Professionals nec AMSA 2
232311 Fashion Designer VETASSESS 2
232312 Industrial Designer VETASSESS 2
232313 Jewellery Designer VETASSESS 2
232411 Graphic Designer VETASSESS 2
232412 Illustrator VETASSESS 2
232413 Multimedia Designer VETASSESS 2
232414 Web Designer VETASSESS 2
232511 Interior Designer VETASSESS 2
233999 Engineering Professionals NEC Engineers Australia 2
234211 Chemist VETASSESS 2
234212 Food Technologist VETASSESS 2
234213 Wine Maker VETASSESS 2
234311 Conservation Officer VETASSESS 2
234312 Environmental Consultant VETASSESS 2
234313 Environmental Research Scientist VETASSESS 2
234314 Park Ranger VETASSESS 2
234399 Environmental Scientists NEC VETASSESS 2
234411 Geologist VETASSESS 2
234412 Geophysicist VETASSESS 2
234511 Life Scientist VETASSESS 2
234513 Biochemist VETASSESS 2
234514 Biotechnologist VETASSESS 2
234515 Botanist VETASSESS 2
234516 Marine Biologist VETASSESS 2
234517 Microbiologist VETASSESS 2
234518 Zoologist VETASSESS 2
234599 Life Scientists NEC VETASSESS 2
234911 Conservator VETASSESS 2
234913 Meteorologist VETASSESS 2
234914 Physicist VETASSESS 1
234999 Natural and Physical Science Professionals NEC VETASSESS 2
241213 Primary School Teacher NOOSR/AITSL 2
241311 Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (NZ) AITSL 2
242111 University Lecturer VETASSESS 2
242112 University Tutor VETASSESS 2
242211 Vocational Education Teacher VETASSESS 2
242211 Vocational Education Teacher TRA 2
249111 Education Adviser VETASSESS 2
249112 Education Reviewer VETASSESS 2
249211 Art Teacher (Private Tuition) VETASSESS 2
249212 Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) VETASSESS 2
249213 Drama Teacher (Private Tuition) VETASSESS 2
249214 Music Teacher (Private Tuition) VETASSESS 2
249299 Private Tutors and Teachers NEC VETASSESS 2
249311 Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages VETASSESS 2
251111 Dietitian DAA 2
251112 Nutritionist VETASSESS 2
251412 Orthoptist VETASSESS 2
251511 Hospital Pharmacist APharmC 2
251512 Industrial Pharmacist VETASSESS 2
251513 Retail Pharmacist ApharmC 2
251911 Health Promotion Officer VETASSESS 2
251912 Orthotist or Prosthetist VETASSESS 2
251999 Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec VETASSESS 2
252211 Acupuncturist VETASSESS 2
252212 Homoeopath VETASSESS 2
252213 Naturopath VETASSESS 2
252214 Traditional Chinese Medical Practitioner Chinese Medicine Board Of Australia 2
252299 Complementary Health Therapist nec VETASSESS 2
252711 Audiologist VETASSESS 2
253112 Resident Medical Officer Medical Board of Australia 2
254212 Nurse Researcher VETASSESS 2
254311 Nurse Manager VETASSESS 2
254211 Nurse Educator VETASSESS 2
261211 Multimedia Specialist ACS 2
261212 Web Developer ACS 2
261314 Software Tester ACS 2
261399 Software and Applications Programmers NEC ACS 2
262111 Database Administrator ACS 2
262112 ICT Sales Representative ACS 2
262112 ICT Security Specialist ACS 2
262113 Systems Administrator ACS 2
263112 Network Administrator ACS 2
263113 Network Analyst ACS 2
263211 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer ACS 2
263212 ICT Support Engineer ACS 2
263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer ACS 2
263299 ICT Support and Test Engineers nec ACS 2
271211 Judge Agency that approves the appointment 2
271212 Magistrate Agency that approves the appointment 2
271213 Tribunal Member Agencies that approve the appointment 2
271214 Intellectual property lawyer VETASSESS 2
271299 Judicial and Other Legal Professionals NEC VETASSESS 2
272111 Careers Counsellor VETASSESS 2
272112 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor VETASSESS 2
272113 Family and Marriage Counsellor VETASSESS 2
272114 Rehabilitation Counsellor VETASSESS 2
272115 Student Counsellor VETASSESS 2
272199 Counsellors NEC VETASSESS 2
272211 Minister of Religion VETASSESS 2
272411 Historian VETASSESS 2
272412 Interpreter NAATI 2
272413 Translator NAATI 2
272414 Archaeologist VETASSESS 2
272499 Social Professionals NEC VETASSESS 2
272611 Community Arts Worker VETASSESS 2
272612 Recreation Officer (Aus) VETASSESS 2
272613 Welfare Worker ACWA 2
311111 Agricultural Technician VETASSESS 2
311211 Anaesthetic Technician VETASSESS 2
311212 Cardiac Technician VETASSESS 2
311213 Medical Laboratory Technician AIMS 2
311214 Operating Theatre Technician VETASSESS 2
311215 Pharmacy Technician VETASSESS 2
311216 Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (NZ) AIMS 2
311299 Medical Technicians nec VETASSESS 2
311311 Fisheries Inspector VETASSESS 2
311312 Meat Inspector VETASSESS 2
311313 Quarantine Officer VETASSESS 2
311399 Primary Products Inspectors NEC VETASSESS 2
311411 Chemistry Technician VETASSESS 2
311412 Earth Science Technician VETASSESS 2
311413 Life Science Technician VETASSESS 2
311414 School Laboratory Technician VETASSESS 2
311415 Hydrographer VETASSESS 2
311499 Science Technicians nec VETASSESS 2
312111 Architectural Draftsperson VETASSESS 2
312112 Building Associate VETASSESS 2
312113 Building Inspector VETASSESS 2
312114 Construction Estimator VETASSESS 2
312115 Plumbing Inspector VETASSESS 2
312116 Surveying or Cartographic Tech VETASSESS 2
312116 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician VETASSESS 2
312199 Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec VETASSESS 2
312411 Electronic Engineering Draftsperson Engineers Australia 2
312412 Electronic Engineering Technician TRA 2
312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson Engineers Australia 2
312512 Mechanical Engineering Technician TRA 2
312611 Safety Inspector VETASSESS 2
312911 Maintenance Planner VETASSESS 2
312912 Metallurgical or Materials Technician VETASSESS 2
312913 Mine Deputy VETASSESS 2
312999 Building and Engineering Technicians NEC VETASSESS/Engineers Australia 2
313111 Hardware Technician TRA 2
313112 ICT Customer Support Officer TRA 2
313113 Web Administrator ACS 2
313199 ICT Support Technicians NEC TRA 2
322111 Blacksmith TRA 2
322112 Electroplater TRA 2
322113 Farrier TRA Metal Casting Trades Worker 2
322115 Metal Polisher TRA 2
323111 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) TRA 2
323112 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) TRA 2
323113 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) TRA 2
323215 Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic TRA 2
323299 Metal Fitter and Machinists NEC TRA 2
323311 Engraver TRA 2
323312 Gunsmith TRA 2
323314 Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer TRA 2
323315 Saw Maker and Repairer TRA 2
323316 Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer TRA 2
323411 Engineering Patternmaker TRA 2
323412 Toolmaker TRA 2
324111 Panelbeater TRA 2
324211 Vehicle Body Builder TRA 2
324212 Vehicle Trimmer TRA 2
324311 Vehicle Painter TRA 2
331111 Bricklayer TRA 2
332111 Floor Finisher TRA 2
333311 Roof Tiler TRA 2
333411 Wall and Floor Tiler TRA 2
342311 Business Machine Mechanic TRA 2
342312 Communications Operator TRA 2
342411 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) TRA 2
342412 Telecommunications Cable Jointer TRA 2
342413 Telecommunications Cable Jointer TRA 2
342413 Telecommunications Linesworker TRA 2
342414 Telecommunications Technician TRA 2
351111 Baker TRA 2
351112 Pastrycook TRA 2
351211 Butcher or Smallgoods Maker TRA 2
351311 Chef TRA 2
351411 Cook TRA 2
361111 Dog handler or Trainer VETASSESS 2
361112 Horse Trainer TRA 2
361114 Zookeeper VETASSESS 2
361115 Kennel Hand VETASSESS 2
361199 Animal Attendants and Trainers nec VETASSESS 2
361211 Shearer VETASSESS 2
361311 Veterinary Nurse VETASSESS 2
362111 Florist TRA 2
362211 Gardener (General) TRA 2
362212 Arborist TRA 2
362213 Landscape Gardener TRA 2
362311 Greenkeeper TRA 2
362411 Nurseryperson TRA 2
391111 Hairdresser TRA 2
392111 Binder and Finisher TRA 2
392111 Print Finisher TRA 2
392112 Screen Printer TRA 2
392211 Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker TRA 2
392311 Printing Machinist TRA 2
392312 Small Offset Printer TRA 2
393111 Canvas Goods Maker TRA 2
393112 Leather Goods Maker TRA 2
393113 Sail Maker TRA 2
393114 Shoemaker TRA 2
393211 Apparel Cutter TRA 2
393212 Clothing Patternmaker TRA 2
393213 Dressmaker or Tailor TRA 2
393299 Clothing Trades Worker VETASSESS 2
393311 Upholsterer TRA 2
394111 Cabinetmaker TRA 2
394211 Furniture Finisher TRA 2
394212 Picture Framer TRA 2
394213 Wood Machinist TRA 2
394214 Wood Turner TRA 2
394299 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers TRA 2
399211 Chemical Plant Operator TRA 2
399212 Gas or Petroleum Operator TRA 2
399213 Power Generation Plant Operator TRA 2
399311 Gallery or Museum Technician TRA 2
399312 Library Technician VETASSESS 2
399411 Jeweller TRA 2
399511 Broadcast Transmitter Operator TRA 2
399512 Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) TRA 2
399513 Light Technician TRA 2
399514 Make Up Artist TRA 2
399515 Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer TRA 2
399516 Sound Technician TRA 2
399517 Television Equipment Operator TRA 2
399599 Performing Arts Technicians nec VETASSESS 2
399611 Signwriter TRA 2
399911 Diver VETASSESS 2
399912 Interior Decorator VETASSESS 2
399913 Optical Dispenser TRA 2
399914 Optical Mechanic TRA 2
399916 Plastics Technician TRA 2
399917 Wool Classer TRA 2
399918 Fire Protection Equipment Technician TRA 2
399999 Technicians and Trades Workers TRA 2
411111 Ambulance Officer VETASSESS 2
411112 Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic VETASSESS 2
411311 Diversional Therapist VETASSESS 2
411411 Enrolled Nurse ANMAC 2
411412 Mothercraft Nurse VETASSESS 2
411511 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker VETASSESS 2
411611 Massage Therapist VETASSESS 2
411711 Community Worker VETASSESS 2
411712 Disabilities Services Officer VETASSESS 2
411713 Family Support Worker VETASSESS 2
411714 Parole or Probation Officer VETASSESS 2
411715 Residential Care Officer VETASSESS 2
411716 Youth Worker VETASSESS 2
441111 Defence Force Member – Other Ranks VETASSESS 2
441211 Emergency Service Worker VETASSESS 2
441212 Fire Fighter VETASSESS 2
441311 Detective VETASSESS 2
441312 Police Officer VETASSESS 2
442111 Prison Officer VETASSESS 2
451211 Driving Instructor VETASSESS 2
451311 Funeral Director VETASSESS 2
451399 Funeral Workers nec VETASSESS 2
451711 Flight Attendant VETASSESS 2
451799 Travel Attendants nec VETASSESS 2
451815 First Aid Trainer VETASSESS 2
452311 Diving Instructor (Open water) VETASSESS 2
452312 Gymnastics Coach or Instructor VETASSESS 2
452313 Horse Riding Coach or Instructor VETASSESS 2
452314 Snowsport Instructor VETASSESS 2
452315 Swimming Coach or Instructor VETASSESS 2
452316 Tennis Coach VETASSESS 2
452317 Other Sports Coach or Instructor VETASSESS 2
452318 Dog and Horse Racing Official VETASSESS 2
452321 Sports Development Officer VETASSESS 2
452322 Sports Umpire VETASSESS 2
452323 Other Sports Official VETASSESS 2
452411 Footballer VETASSESS 2
452412 Golfer VETASSESS 2
452413 Jockey TRA 2
452499 Sportspersons NEC VETASSESS 2
511111 Contract Administrator VETASSESS 2
511112 Contract, Project or Program Administrator VETASSESS 2
511112 Program or Project Administrator VETASSESS 2
599111 Conveyancer VETASSESS 2
599112 Legal Executive VETASSESS 2
599212 Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) / Court Collections Officer (NZ) VETASSESS 2
599611 Insurance Investigator VETASSESS 2
599612 Insurance Loss Adjuster VETASSESS 2
599613 Insurance Risk Surveyor VETASSESS 2
599915 Clinical Coder VETASSESS 2
611111 Auctioneer VETASSESS 2
611112 Stock and Station Agent VETASSESS 2
611211 Insurance Agent VETASSESS 2
612111 Business Broker VETASSESS 2
612112 Property Manager VETASSESS 2
612113 Real Estate Agency Principal VETASSESS 2
612114 Real Estate Agent VETASSESS 2
612115 Real Estate Representative VETASSESS 2
639211 Retail Buyer VETASSESS 2
639212 Wool Buyer VETASSESS 2
712211 Driller TRA 2

1. ANZSCO means, under regulation 1.03 of the Regulations, the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics as current on 1 July 2010. This is the ANZSCO – First Edition, Revision 1 (ABS Catalogue
No. 1220.0) and is available online at www.abs.gov.au.

2. The acronyms used to refer to an Assessing Authority mean:

 

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
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
IPA Institute of Public Accountants
NAATI National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters
NOOSR/AITSL National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition/Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
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

 

3. nec means “not elsewhere classified”.

4. * Judges and Magistrates are appointed positions, appointed by the Attorney General’s Department.

5. ** Tribunal Member comprises a large number of different positions appointed by different relevant agencies.

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Australian Skilled Occupation List – Schedule 1

If you apply for a General Skilled Migration visa on or after 1 July 2011 and you are not nominated by a State or Territory Government, you must nominate an occupation from Schedule 1 of the Skilled Occupation List.

Click on the Skilled Occupation listed to view detailed information on each Occupation

SOL_Schedule1
ANZSCO Code? Occupation Assessing Authority
133111 Construction Project Manager VETASSESS
133112 Project Builder VETASSESS
133211 Engineering Manager Engineers Australia/AIM
133513 Production Manager (Mining) VETASSESS
134111 Child Care Centre Manager TRA
134211 Medical Administrator VETASSESS
134212 Nursing Clinical Director ANMAC
134213 Primary Health Organisation Manager VETASSESS
134214 Welfare Centre Manager ACWA/VETASSESS
221111 Accountant (General) CPA/ICAA/IPA
221112 Management Accountant CPA/ICAA/IPA
221113 Taxation Accountant CPA/ICAA/IPA
221213 External Auditor CPA/ICAA/IPA
221214 Internal Auditor VETASSESS
224111 Actuary VETASSESS
224511 Land Economist VETASSESS
224512 Valuer VETASSESS
231212 Ship’s Engineer AMSA
231213 Ship’s Master AMSA
231214 Ship’s Officer AMSA
232111 Architect AACA
232112 Landscape Architect VETASSESS
232213 Cartographer VETASSESS
232214 Other Spatial Scientist VETASSESS
232212 Surveyor SSSI
232611 Urban and Regional Planner VETASSESS
233111 Chemical Engineer Engineers Australia
233112 Materials Engineer Engineers Australia
233211 Civil Engineer Engineers Australia
233212 Geotechnical Engineer Engineers Australia
233213 Quantity Surveyor AIQS
233214 Structural Engineer Engineers Australia
233215 Transport Engineer Engineers Australia
233311 Electrical Engineer Engineers Australia
233311 Electrical Engineer Engineers Australia
233411 Electronics Engineer Engineers Australia
233511 Industrial Engineer Engineers Australia
233512 Mechanical Engineer Engineers Australia
233513 Production or Plant Engineer Engineers Australia
233611 Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) Engineers Australia
233612 Petroleum Engineer Engineers Australia
233911 Aeronautical Engineer Engineers Australia
233912 Agricultural Engineer Engineers Australia
233913 Biomedical Engineer Engineers Australia
233914 Engineering Technologist Engineers Australia
233915 Environmental Engineer Engineers Australia
233916 Naval Architect Engineers Australia
234111 Agricultural Consultant VETASSESS
234112 Agricultural Scientist VETASSESS
234113 Forester VETASSESS
234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist AIMS
234711 Veterinarian AVBC
234912 Metallurgist VETASSESS
234914 Physicist ACPSEM
241111 Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher NOOSR/AITSL
241411 Secondary School Teacher NOOSR/AITSL
241511 Special Needs Teachers AITSL
241512 Teacher of the Hearing Impaired AITSL
241513 Teacher of the Sight Impaired AITSL
241599 Special Education Teachers NEC AITSL
251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer AIR
251212 Medical Radiation Therapist AIR
251213 Nuclear Medicine Technologist ANZSNM
251214 Sonographer AIR
251311 Environmental Health Officer VETASSESS
251312 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser VETASSESS
251411 Optometrist OCANZ
252111 Chiropractor CCEA
252112 Osteopath ANZOC
252311 Dental Specialist ADC
252312 Dentist ADC
252411 Occupational Therapist OTC
252511 Physiotherapist APC
252611 Podiatrist APodC/ANZPAC
252712 Speech Pathologist SPA
253111 General Medical Practitioner Medical Board of Australia
253211 Anaesthetist Medical Board of Australia
253311 Specialist Physician (General Medicine) Medical Board of Australia
253312 Cardiologist Medical Board of Australia
253313 Clinical Haematologist Medical Board of Australia
253314 Medical Oncologist Medical Board of Australia
253315 Endocrinologist Medical Board of Australia
253316 Gastroenterologist Medical Board of Australia
253317 Intensive Care Specialist Medical Board of Australia
253318 Neurologist Medical Board of Australia
253321 Paediatrician Medical Board of Australia
253322 Renal Medicine Specialist Medical Board of Australia
253323 Rheumatologist Medical Board of Australia
253324 Thoracic Medicine Specialist Medical Board of Australia
253399 Specialist Physicians NEC Medical Board of Australia
253411 Psychiatrist Medical Board of Australia
253511 Surgeon (General) Medical Board of Australia
253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon Medical Board of Australia
253513 Neurosurgeon Medical Board of Australia
253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon Medical Board of Australia
253515 Otorhinolaryngologist Medical Board of Australia
253516 Paediatric Surgeon Medical Board of Australia
253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Medical Board of Australia
253518 Urologist Medical Board of Australia
253521 Vascular Surgeon Medical Board of Australia
253911 Dermatologist Medical Board of Australia
253912 Emergency Medicine Specialist Medical Board of Australia
253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Medical Board of Australia
253914 Ophthalmologist Medical Board of Australia
253915 Pathologist Medical Board of Australia
253917 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist Medical Board of Australia
253918 Radiation Oncologist Medical Board of Australia
253999 Medical Practitioners NEC Medical Board of Australia
254111 Midwife ANMAC
254411 Nurse Practitioner ANMAC
254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care) ANMAC
254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) ANMAC
254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health) ANMAC
254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) ANMAC
254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) ANMAC
254417 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) ANMAC
254418 Registered Nurse (Medical) ANMAC
254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) ANMAC
254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health) ANMAC
254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative) ANMAC
254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical) ANMAC
254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatric) ANMAC
254499 Registered Nurses NEC ANMAC
261111 ICT Business Analyst ACS
261112 Systems Analyst ACS
261311 Analyst Programmer ACS
261312 Developer Programmer ACS

SkillSelect – New Skilled Visa Program

The Federal Government has just released information about the new streamlined Skilled Migration program SkillSelect.

SkillSelect is an online system that enables skilled workers interested in migrating to Australia to record their details to be considered for a skilled visa through an Expression of Interest (EOI). Intending migrants could be found and nominated for skilled visas by Australian employers or state and territory governments, or they could be invited by the Australian Government to lodge a visa application.

If you want to migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant and you have the skills we need you will need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.

You will also be able to express interest in being sponsored by an employer.

More Information

Skilled Migration Assessment

Part of the General Skilled Migration requirement for a Visa as the Skill Assessment. Each profession or Trade on the skilled Occupation List has a nominated Skilled Assessment provider. Each providers assessments process varies for each position. Additional requirements such as work experience, education and level of English may apply.

Offshore Migration Agents can assist clients the submitting their application for skilled assessment.

Other assessments that must be obtained prior to submitting a visa application includes English language assessments

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Australian Visa Subclasses and Points Pass Marks

All Skilled Migration Visa’s require a minimum of 60 points

Note: This is a guide only. A lower points assessment is possible for 457 visas Please contact Offshore Migration to discuss your individual options.

Age
18-24 25 points
25-32 30 points
33-39 25 points
40-44 15 points
45-49 0 points
English Language
Competent English – IELTS 6 or below 0 points
Proficient English – IELTS 7 10 points
Superior English – IELTS 8 20 points
Australian work experience in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation
No Australian work experience 0 points
One year Australian 5 points
Three years Australian 10 points
Five years Australian 15 points
Eight years Australian 20 points
Overseas work experience in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation
No overseas work experience 0 points
Three years overseas 5 points
Five years overseas 10 points
Eight years overseas 15 points
Qualifications
(Australian or recognised overseas)
No recognized qualification 0 points
  • Offshore recognised apprenticeship
  • AQFIII/IV completed in Australia
  • Diploma completed in Australia
10 points
Bachelor degree
(including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters)
15 points
PhD 20 points
Designated language 5 points
Partner skills 5 points
Professional Year 5 points
Sponsorship by state or territory

government

5 points
Sponsorship by family or state or territory government to regional Australia 10 points
Study in a regional area 5 points
Points Total: 0 points

Entertainment Visas

Offshore Migration  Agents aims to provide specialist visa support for international artists, fashion, sportsmen,  crews, designers, event managers and promoters seeking to travel to Australia.

With over 20 years experience working in the Entertainment, Fashion, Tourism, Sport and Film industries.

Companies and past association include:

Film Industry: Umbrella Films Pty Ltd; Motion Picture Guarantors.

Entertainment: Elston, Hocking, and Woods; Universal Theatre; Radio 3RRR; La Mama Theatre; Melbourne Artist Workshop; Montsalvat.

Fashion: Simon P Lock. (SPIN).

Bands: Men at work; Skyhooks; Relax with Max; Captain Matchbox; Crowed House; Mondo Rock; Midnight Oil; Models

Sport and Alpine Tourism: Falls Creek Ski Lifts, Threadbo, Mt. Bulla

Australia second best place to live: UN

ABC News November 03, 2011 20:12:41

Australia is the second best place in the world to live according to the United Nations, with Norway taking the title by a fraction in the annual Human Development Index (HDI).

The index compares 187 countries on factors including health, education, per-capita income and life expectancy.

Australia attained a scorecard of 93 out of a possible 100, followed by the Netherlands in third.

“By some measures we have a longer life expectancy than any other country except Japan, and that’s the main thing that lifts Australia higher up in these rankings than we would be if the only consideration was per-capita income,” he said.

“But overall, the combination of per-capita income, which has done well in Australia compared with other countries more seriously affected by the financial crisis, long life expectancy and reasonable levels of educational attainment have been enough to lift us into second place on this scale – in fact we’ve been there for a few years now.”

Mr Eslake says a large part of Norway’s income comes from oil.

 

He says that although Australia is deriving a good deal from its mineral wealth, the nation’s mining sector makes up a smaller proportion of GDP when compared to Norway’s petroleum sector.

“Oil has been trading at particularly high prices over the last three or four years,” he said.

“Norway of course has also been saving a good deal of its oil-related wealth in the form of a sovereign wealth fund that now holds more than $400 billion in it, whereas Australia hasn’t chosen to save much of its mineral wealth in the same way.

“Norway also has very high levels of educational attainment – more so than Australia – and although its life expectancy isn’t quite as high as Australia’s, it is pretty close.”

War-torn and poverty-stricken African nations, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Niger and Burundi were at the bottom of the list.

The lucky country

Mr Eslake says the report does not capture what constitutes a country’s liveability, but it does show why Australia is referred to as the lucky country.

“It ought to serve as a reminder that for all the complaints everyday Australians have about different aspects of their lives, this is one of the best countries in the world in which to live and to bring up children,” he said.

The index forms part of the UN Development Report, and this year it is focused on environment, sustainability and inequality.

Dermot O’Gorman is the chief executive of World Wildlife Fund in Australia.

“The report suggests that by 2050 under an environmentally challenged scenario, that we could see an 8 per cent lower global HDI from a baseline,” he said.

“That’s quite a scary thought if you think that we’ve lived over the last 50 years in a growth scenario, to think that that may go back and that sustainability is a critical part or reason of that.”

The UN report concludes that despite remarkable progress in human development over recent decades, it will not continue without addressing environmental risks and inequality.

Merits Review – Migration Review Tribunal (MRT)

The Migration Review Tribunal (the MRT) review visa and visa-related decisions made within the Immigration and Citizenship portfolio. The Tribunals’ objective is to provide reviews that are fair, just, economical, informal and quick.

The jurisdiction, powers and procedures of the Tribunals are set out in the Migration Act 1958 and in the Migration Regulations 1994.

As the circumstances are different in each case it is important that  you consult a Migration Agent as soon as possible.

Generally review rights are limited to onshore applicants and Australian sponsors.

PLEASE NOTE: There are strict time limits that apply to applications for review

This can be as short as 48 hours and up to 28 days (In some cased extra time is allowed depending on the means of communication) from the date of notification .  Generally the letter of notification lists the period that an appeal can be made.

If the application falls outside the time period allowed the visa holder may have to leave the country and reapply for admission  to Australia offshore.

An applicant for review can be represented by a registered Migration Agent during the hearing.

Under some circumstances the applicant may be entitled for judicial review or review by the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal or Commonwealth Ombudsman your Migration Agent and or legal representative can provide more information.

in making an inquiry about the the possibility of a migration review please ensure you provide a copy of all correspondence including your substantive visa  and copy of your passport.

 

 

 

Temporary Business Entry (Long Stay) 457 Visa

Who is this visa for?

This visa is for employers who would like to employ overseas workers to fill nominated skilled positions in Australia.

This work visa is the most popular visa for employers to sponsor workers from overseas to work in Australia on a temporary basis. The 457 work visa is valid for a period of between 1 day and 4 years.

The Australian 457 visa may be applied for inside or outside Australia and all applicants must meet health and character criteria. Certain 457 visa applicants will also need to meet the English language requirement.

You will need to either be an independent business operator or have an agreed work sponsorship.   The 457 is not a permanent resident visa, although it can be used as a basis for applying to permanant resuidency after two years subject to certain conditions,  A 457 sponsored visa holder will need to remain employed for the duration of the visa and take out private health insurance.  You can be unemployed for a maximum period of 28 days.

Generally you have to remain with the sponsored employer who is obligated to pay you a minimum salary including other statutory holidays and benefits.  Can can not work for any other employer without first securing Department of Immigration approval. Your sponsor need to first register with the Department of Immigration and seek approval to engage foreign employers. You and your sponsor will be subject to reviews and audits of your financial accounts and pay slips.

The Australian 457 visa may be applied for inside or outside Australia and all applicants must meet health and character criteria. Certain 457 visa applicants will also need to meet the English language requirement.

Offshore Migration Agents are registered Australian migration agents and migration specialists who can assist Australian employers or eligible workers from overseas in securing a 457 visa for prospective employees or business partners.

Additonal Information:

 

Working Holiday Visa

To be eligible for a Working holiday visa you must be 30 years or under and be from a country which has reciprocal working holiday maker arrangements in effect.

These include United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Korea, Malta, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China, Finland, the Republic of Cyprus, France, Italy, Belgium, Estonia and Taiwan.

Please note family members can not travel as dependants on this type of Visa.

To obtain a working holiday visa you can apply online. Most applications can be applied for online.