What is Skilled Occupations List?

Introduction

There is a list of professions that are currently permitted for immigration to Australia called the Skilled Occupation List. Different categories of occupations, including managers, traders, and professionals, are established. Before being permitted to use the profession points, the person choosing an occupation from the list must have his or her qualifications evaluated by an authorized organization. The SOL is updated frequently by the Department of Education, Skills, and Employment to reflect changes in the Australian labor market and the country’s current demand for various jobs. Foreign skilled workers who meet all other conditions and are qualified to work or train in an eligible skilled occupation in Australia may apply for one of the many different types of visas that Australia offers.

What is a skilled occupation?

In order to promote Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19, 44 occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) fill crucial skill gaps. The National Skills Commission’s expert recommendations and input from Commonwealth departments served as the foundation for the list.

Applications for visas and nominations sponsored by employers that list a job on the PMSOL will be processed more quickly. The PMSOL occupations will take precedence over all other skilled occupation lists, which will still be in effect.

The list is only temporary, and as Australia recovers from the pandemic, the prioritized occupations may change. The Government and the National Skills Commission will keep an eye on how COVID-19 is affecting the Australian labor market and evaluate the country’s skill requirements as they change and new data sources become available.

When priority occupations change, this page will be updated with the most recent version of the list.

Alterations to the SOL

• 27 July 2021 – The SOL now includes the three jobs of hospital pharmacists (251511), industrial pharmacists (251512), and retail pharmacists (251513). supporting skilled immigration to Australia to help with the COVID-19 vaccine launch
• 22 June 2021 – 22 occupations have been added to the SOL based on information from the National Skills Commission and input from stakeholders, see media release. Supporting the COVID recovery in Australia through skilled immigration ​​
• 11 May 2021 – Veterinarian (234711) is a new occupation that has been added to the SOL. More assistance for the tourism and hospitality industries in Australia
• November 27, 2020 – The National Skills Commission’s recommendations led to the addition of the occupation of social worker (272511) to the SOL.
• September 2, 2020- The PMSOL for 17 professions will be released. For more information, see “Supporting Australian Business to Fill Critical Skills Needs,” a joint press release with the Hon. Michaelia Cash.

All types and all skilled occupations

The applicant must select a profession from one of the following categories of skilled occupations. The list includes the professions now approved for immigration to Australia. The lists’ occupations are periodically updated to reflect shifts in the Australian labor market. The SOL is divided into three categories:

• List of Long-Term and Medium-Term Strategic Skills
• Skilled Occupation List for the Short Term
• List of Regional Occupations
• Points needed to qualify for a PR visa

The minimum number of points needed to qualify for a PR visa is 65; the higher your score on the eligibility calculation, the better your chances are of receiving an invitation to apply for Australian permanent residency. You may be eligible for a quicker invitation to apply for PR if you receive 80 to 85 points.

List of skilled occupations

Those with the necessary qualifications to train or work in an appropriately skilled occupation in Australia may be eligible for one of the following visas:

• Visa under the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
• Visas issued under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187)
• Subclass 189 of the skilled independent visa is a points-tested route.
• Visa for skilled workers (subclass 190)
• Training permit (subclass 407)
• Visa for Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (subclass 482)
• Graduate Work Permit, Temporary (Subclass 485)
• Regional (Provisional) Skill Visa (subclass 489)
• Regional (Provisional) Skilled Work visa (subclass 491)
• Regional (provisional) Skilled Employer sponsored visa (subclass 494).

In the combined list, it is noted:

The occupation’s ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) code. Whether an occupation is listed on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), or the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) ROL List, the ANZSCO provides information on the skill level of jobs, the qualifications and/or experience needed to work in occupations, caveats which exclude the use of the occupation in certain circumstances (applies to the ENS and

Conclusion

If you want to immigrate to Australia as a skilled worker and need expert guidance, ESI is here to help. We provide comprehensive solutions to the candidates and support them throughout the entire process thanks to our extensive experience in the fields of education and migration advice.