If you would like to apply for the Temporary Skills Shortage 482 Visa, your position must be found on the TSS 482 Occupation List.

Not all occupations can be sponsored on the 482 visa, so it is essential that you review the occupation for your preferred position before submitting an application.

Once you have determined your eligible occupation and its availability, you will need to complete the TSS Skills Assessments.

The TSS Skilled Occupation List is published as a separated instrument. This instrument lists three streams;

  • Short-Term Skilled Occupation Lists (STSOL)
  • Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skilled Lists (MLTSSL)
  • Regional Occupation List (ROL)

* Please note that for the Regional Occupation List (ROL) you must also review the List of Accepted Regional Regional Postcodes.

Each of the TSS 482 Visa Skilled Occupation lists is also separated into 3 columns;

  • Column 1 is merely the title of the position.
  • Column 2 is the is the 6‑digit ANZSCO code for the occupation, which you need for your application.
  • Column 3 is the inapplicable conditions, meaning that the number corresponds with the caveats for the position. (Exemptions & Limitations)

Caveats are displayed at the bottom of the page with their corresponding numbers.

Migration (LIN 19/048: Specification of Occupations – Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2019

Read more about the 482 Visa

The Migration Strategy, released in December 2023, introduced the Skills in Demand Visa with three pathways: Specialist Skills, Core Skills, and Essential Skills. The new Skills in Demand visa will replace the Temporary Skills Shortage 482 Visa and provide more flexibility to workers and employers. The Skills in Demand Visa are set to be implemented in late 2024.

Index


 Short-Term Skilled Occupation List

 

Short‑term Skilled Occupation List 2023-24

Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

ANZSCO code

Column 3

Applicable circumstances (see section 9)

1

flower grower

121212

9

2

grape grower

121215

9

3

vegetable grower (Aus) / market gardener (NZ)

121221

9

4

apiarist

121311

9

5

poultry farmer

121321

9

6

sales and marketing manager

131112

3, 11, 20

7

advertising manager

131113

 

8

corporate services manager

132111

4, 20, 22

9

finance manager

132211

 

10

human resource manager

132311

 

11

research and development manager

132511

 

12

manufacturer

133411

 

13

production manager (forestry)

133511

 

14

production manager (manufacturing)

133512

 

15

production manager (mining)

133513

 

16

supply and distribution manager

133611

3, 11, 20

17

health and welfare services managers (nec)

134299

 

18

school principal

134311

 

19

education managers (nec)

134499

 

20

ICT project manager

135112

 

21

ICT managers (nec)

135199

 

22

laboratory manager

139913

 

23

quality assurance manager

139914

 

24

specialist managers (nec) except:

(a) ambassador; or

(b) archbishop; or

(c) bishop

139999

 

25

cafe or restaurant manager

141111

8

26

hotel or motel manager

141311

9

27

accommodation and hospitality managers (nec)

141999

 

28

customer service manager

149212

2, 11, 19

29

conference and event organiser

149311

2, 19

30

transport company manager

149413

9, 19, 21

31

facilities manager

149913

14

32

music professionals (nec)

211299

 

33

photographer

211311

 

34

book or script editor

212212

 

35

director (film, television, radio or stage)

212312

 

36

film and video editor

212314

 

37

program director (television or radio)

212315

 

38

stage manager

212316

 

39

technical director

212317

 

40

video producer

212318

 

41

copywriter

212411

 

42

newspaper or periodical editor

212412

 

43

print journalist

212413

 

44

technical writer

212415

 

45

television journalist

212416

 

46

journalists and other writers (nec)

212499

 

47

company secretary

221211

 

48

commodities trader

222111

 

49

finance broker

222112

 

50

insurance broker

222113

 

51

financial brokers (nec)

222199

 

52

financial market dealer

222211

 

53

stockbroking dealer

222213

 

54

financial dealers (nec)

222299

 

55

financial investment adviser

222311

 

56

financial investment manager

222312

 

57

recruitment consultant

223112

19, 21, 26

58

ICT trainer

223211

 

59

mathematician

224112

 

60

gallery or museum curator

224212

 

61

health information manager

224213

 

62

records manager

224214

 

63

librarian

224611

 

64

organisation and methods analyst

224712

 

65

patents examiner

224914

 

66

information and organisation professionals (nec)

224999

 

67

advertising specialist

225111

 

68

marketing specialist

225113

2, 11, 19

69

ICT account manager

225211

 

70

ICT business development manager

225212

 

71

ICT sales representative

225213

 

72

public relations professional

225311

 

73

technical sales representatives (nec) including education sales representatives

225499

2, 15

74

fashion designer

232311

 

75

industrial designer

232312

 

76

jewellery designer

232313

 

77

graphic designer

232411

 

78

illustrator

232412

 

79

web designer

232414

 

80

interior designer

232511

 

81

urban and regional planner

232611

 

82

geologist

234411

 

83

primary school teacher

241213

 

84

middle school teacher (Aus) / intermediate school teacher (NZ)

241311

 

85

education adviser

249111

 

86

art teacher (private tuition)

249211

 

87

dance teacher (private tuition)

249212

 

88

music teacher (private tuition)

249214

 

89

private tutors and teachers (nec)

249299

 

90

teacher of English to speakers of other languages

249311

 

91

dietitian

251111

 

92

nutritionist

251112

 

93

occupational health and safety adviser

251312

 

94

orthoptist

251412

 

95

hospital pharmacist

251511

 

96

industrial pharmacist

251512

 

97

retail pharmacist

251513

 

98

health promotion officer

251911

 

99

health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec)

251999

 

100

acupuncturist

252211

 

101

naturopath

252213

 

102

traditional Chinese medicine practitioner

252214

 

103

complementary health therapists (nec)

252299

 

104

dental specialist

252311

 

105

resident medical officer

253112

 

106

nurse educator

254211

 

107

nurse researcher

254212

 

108

nurse manager

254311

 

109

web developer

261212

 

110

software tester

261314

 

111

database administrator

262111

 

112

systems administrator

262113

 

113

network administrator

263112

 

114

network analyst

263113

 

115

ICT quality assurance engineer

263211

 

116

ICT support engineer

263212

 

117

ICT systems test engineer

263213

 

118

ICT support and test engineers (nec)

263299

 

119

judicial and other legal professionals (nec)

271299

 

120

careers counsellor

272111

 

121

drug and alcohol counsellor

272112

 

122

family and marriage counsellor

272113

 

123

rehabilitation counsellor

272114

 

124

student counsellor

272115

 

125

counsellors (nec)

272199

 

126

psychotherapist

272314

 

127

interpreter

272412

 

128

social professionals (nec)

272499

 

129

recreation officer

272612

 

130

welfare worker

272613

 

131

anaesthetic technician

311211

 

132

cardiac technician

311212

 

133

medical laboratory technician

311213

 

134

pharmacy technician

311215

 

135

medical technicians (nec)

311299

 

136

meat inspector

311312

 

137

primary products inspectors (nec)

311399

 

138

chemistry technician

311411

 

139

earth science technician

311412

 

140

life science technician

311413

 

141

science technicians (nec)

311499

 

142

architectural draftsperson

312111

 

143

building inspector

312113

 

144

architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec)

312199

 

145

mechanical engineering technician

312512

16

146

metallurgical or materials technician

312912

 

147

mine deputy

312913

 

148

hardware technician

313111

 

149

ICT customer support officer

313112

 

150

web administrator

313113

 

151

ICT support technicians (nec)

313199

 

152

farrier

322113

 

153

aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics)

323111

 

154

aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical)

323112

 

155

aircraft maintenance engineer (structures)

323113

 

156

metal fitters and machinists (nec)

323299

 

157

precision instrument maker and repairer

323314

 

158

toolmaker

323412

 

159

vehicle body builder

324211

 

160

vehicle trimmer

324212

 

161

roof tiler

333311

 

162

business machine mechanic

342311

 

163

cabler (data and telecommunications)

342411

 

164

telecommunications linesworker

342413

 

165

baker

351111

17

166

pastrycook

351112

17

167

butcher or smallgoods maker

351211

 

168

cook

351411

7, 8

169

dog handler or trainer

361111

 

170

animal attendants and trainers (nec)

361199

18

171

veterinary nurse

361311

 

172

florist

362111

 

173

gardener (general)

362211

 

174

arborist

362212

 

175

landscape gardener

362213

 

176

greenkeeper

362311

 

177

hairdresser

391111

 

178

print finisher

392111

 

179

printing machinist

392311

 

180

dressmaker or tailor

393213

 

181

upholsterer

393311

 

182

furniture finisher

394211

 

183

wood machinist

394213

 

184

wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec)

394299

 

185

power generation plant operator

399213

 

186

jeweller

399411

 

187

camera operator (film, television or video)

399512

 

188

make up artist

399514

 

189

sound technician

399516

 

190

performing arts technicians (nec)

399599

 

191

signwriter

399611

 

192

ambulance officer

411111

 

193

intensive care ambulance paramedic

411112

 

194

dental technician

411213

 

195

diversional therapist

411311

 

196

enrolled nurse

411411

 

197

massage therapist

411611

12

198

community worker

411711

 

199

disabilities services officer

411712

 

200

family support worker

411713

 

201

residential care officer

411715

 

202

youth worker

411716

 

203

diving instructor (open water)

452311

 

204

gymnastics coach or instructor

452312

 

205

horse riding coach or instructor

452313

 

206

snowsport instructor

452314

 

207

swimming coach or instructor

452315

 

208

other sports coach or instructor

452317

 

209

sports development officer

452321

 

210

sportspersons (nec)

452499

 

211

contract administrator

511111

 

212

program or project administrator

511112

 

213

insurance loss adjuster

599612

 

214

insurance agent

611211

 

215

retail buyer

639211

11

 

Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List

 

Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List 2023-24

Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

ANZSCO code

Column 3

Applicable circumstances (see section 9)

1

chief executive or managing director

111111

5

2

corporate general manager

111211

5

3

construction project manager

133111

 

4

engineering manager

133211

 

5

child care centre manager

134111

 

6

nursing clinical director

134212

 

7

primary health organisation manager

134213

 

8

welfare centre manager

134214

 

9

faculty head

134411

 

10

chief information officer

135111

 

11

arts administrator or manager

139911

 

12

environmental manager

139912

 

13

dancer or choreographer

211112

 

14

music director

211212

 

15

musician (instrumental)

211213

 

16

artistic director

212111

 

17

accountant (general)

221111

6, 19, 21

18

management accountant

221112

6, 19, 21

19

taxation accountant

221113

6, 19, 21

20

external auditor

221213

 

21

internal auditor

221214

 

22

actuary

224111

 

23

statistician

224113

 

24

economist

224311

 

25

land economist

224511

 

26

valuer

224512

 

27

management consultant

224711

19, 21, 23

28

architect

232111

 

29

landscape architect

232112

 

30

surveyor

232212

 

31

cartographer

232213

 

32

other spatial scientist

232214

 

33

chemical engineer

233111

 

34

materials engineer

233112

 

35

civil engineer

233211

 

36

geotechnical engineer

233212

 

37

quantity surveyor

233213

 

38

structural engineer

233214

 

39

transport engineer

233215

 

40

electrical engineer

233311

 

41

electronics engineer

233411

 

42

industrial engineer

233511

 

43

mechanical engineer

233512

 

44

production or plant engineer

233513

 

45

mining engineer (excluding petroleum)

233611

 

46

petroleum engineer

233612

 

47

aeronautical engineer

233911

 

48

agricultural engineer

233912

 

49

biomedical engineer

233913

 

50

engineering technologist

233914

 

51

environmental engineer

233915

 

52

naval architect

233916

 

53

engineering professionals (nec)

233999

 

54

agricultural consultant

234111

 

55

agricultural scientist

234112

 

56

forester

234113

 

57

chemist

234211

 

58

food technologist

234212

 

59

environmental consultant

234312

 

60

environmental research scientist

234313

 

61

environmental scientists (nec)

234399

 

62

geophysicist

234412

 

63

hydrogeologist

234413

 

64

life scientist (general)

234511

 

65

biochemist

234513

 

66

biotechnologist

234514

 

67

botanist

234515

 

68

marine biologist

234516

 

69

microbiologist

234517

 

70

zoologist

234518

 

71

life scientists (nec)

234599

 

72

medical laboratory scientist

234611

 

73

veterinarian

234711

 

74

conservator

234911

 

75

metallurgist

234912

 

76

meteorologist

234913

 

77

physicist

234914

 

78

natural and physical science professionals (nec)

234999

 

79

early childhood (pre‑primary school) teacher

241111

 

80

secondary school teacher

241411

 

81

special needs teacher

241511

 

82

teacher of the hearing impaired

241512

 

83

teacher of the sight impaired

241513

 

84

special education teachers (nec)

241599

 

85

university lecturer

242111

 

86

medical diagnostic radiographer

251211

 

87

medical radiation therapist

251212

 

88

nuclear medicine technologist

251213

 

89

sonographer

251214

 

90

optometrist

251411

 

91

orthotist or prosthetist

251912

 

92

chiropractor

252111

 

93

osteopath

252112

 

94

occupational therapist

252411

 

95

physiotherapist

252511

 

96

podiatrist

252611

 

97

audiologist

252711

 

98

speech pathologist

252712

 

99

general practitioner

253111

 

100

specialist physician (general medicine)

253311

 

101

cardiologist

253312

 

102

clinical haematologist

253313

 

103

medical oncologist

253314

 

104

endocrinologist

253315

 

105

gastroenterologist

253316

 

106

intensive care specialist

253317

 

107

neurologist

253318

 

108

paediatrician

253321

 

109

renal medicine specialist

253322

 

110

rheumatologist

253323

 

111

thoracic medicine specialist

253324

 

112

specialist physicians (nec)

253399

 

113

psychiatrist

253411

 

114

surgeon (general)

253511

 

115

cardiothoracic surgeon

253512

 

116

neurosurgeon

253513

 

117

orthopaedic surgeon

253514

 

118

otorhinolaryngologist

253515

 

119

paediatric surgeon

253516

 

120

plastic and reconstructive surgeon

253517

 

121

urologist

253518

 

122

vascular surgeon

253521

 

123

dermatologist

253911

 

124

emergency medicine specialist

253912

 

125

obstetrician and gynaecologist

253913

 

126

ophthalmologist

253914

 

127

pathologist

253915

 

128

diagnostic and interventional radiologist

253917

 

129

radiation oncologist

253918

 

130

medical practitioners (nec)

253999

 

131

midwife

254111

 

132

nurse practitioner

254411

 

133

registered nurse (aged care)

254412

 

134

registered nurse (child and family health)

254413

 

135

registered nurse (community health)

254414

 

136

registered nurse (critical care and emergency)

254415

 

137

registered nurse (developmental disability)

254416

 

138

registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)

254417

 

139

registered nurse (medical)

254418

 

140

registered nurse (medical practice)

254421

 

141

registered nurse (mental health)

254422

 

142

registered nurse (perioperative)

254423

 

143

registered nurse (surgical)

254424

 

144

registered nurse (paediatrics)

254425

 

145

registered nurses (nec)

254499

 

146

ICT business analyst

261111

 

147

systems analyst

261112

 

148

multimedia specialist

261211

 

149

analyst programmer

261311

 

150

developer programmer

261312

 

151

software engineer

261313

 

152

software and applications programmers (nec)

261399

 

153

ICT security specialist

262112

 

154

computer network and systems engineer

263111

 

155

telecommunications engineer

263311

 

156

telecommunications network engineer

263312

 

157

barrister

271111

 

158

solicitor

271311

 

159

clinical psychologist

272311

 

160

educational psychologist

272312

 

161

organisational psychologist

272313

 

162

psychologists (nec)

272399

 

163

social worker

272511

 

164

civil engineering draftsperson

312211

 

165

civil engineering technician

312212

 

166

electrical engineering draftsperson

312311

 

167

electrical engineering technician

312312

 

168

radio communications technician

313211

 

169

telecommunications field engineer

313212

 

170

telecommunications network planner

313213

 

171

telecommunications technical officer or technologist

313214

 

172

automotive electrician

321111

 

173

motor mechanic (general)

321211

 

174

diesel motor mechanic

321212

 

175

motorcycle mechanic

321213

 

176

small engine mechanic

321214

 

177

sheetmetal trades worker

322211

 

178

metal fabricator

322311

 

179

pressure welder

322312

 

180

welder (first class)

322313

 

181

fitter (general)

323211

 

182

fitter and turner

323212

 

183

fitter‑welder

323213

 

184

metal machinist (first class)

323214

 

185

locksmith

323313

 

186

panelbeater

324111

 

187

bricklayer

331111

 

188

stonemason

331112

 

189

carpenter and joiner

331211

 

190

carpenter

331212

 

191

joiner

331213

 

192

painting trades worker

332211

 

193

glazier

333111

 

194

fibrous plasterer

333211

 

195

solid plasterer

333212

 

196

wall and floor tiler

333411

 

197

plumber (general)

334111

 

198

airconditioning and mechanical services plumber

334112

 

199

drainer

334113

 

200

gasfitter

334114

 

201

roof plumber

334115

 

202

electrician (general)

341111

 

203

electrician (special class)

341112

 

204

lift mechanic

341113

 

205

airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic

342111

 

206

technical cable jointer

342212

 

207

electronic equipment trades worker

342313

 

208

electronic instrument trades worker (general)

342314

 

209

electronic instrument trades worker (special class)

342315

 

210

chef

351311

7, 8

211

horse trainer

361112

 

212

cabinetmaker

394111

 

213

boat builder and repairer

399111

 

214

shipwright

399112

 

215

tennis coach

452316

 

216

footballer

452411

25

         

 

Regional Occupation List

 

Regional Occupation List 2023-24

Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

ANZSCO code

Column 3

Applicable circumstances (see section 9)

1

aquaculture farmer

121111

9, 10

2

cotton grower

121211

9, 10

3

fruit or nut grower

121213

9, 10

4

grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus)/field crop grower (NZ)

121214

9, 10

5

mixed crop farmer

121216

9, 10

6

sugar cane grower

121217

9, 10

7

crop farmers (nec)

121299

9, 10

8

beef cattle farmer

121312

9, 10

9

dairy cattle farmer

121313

9, 10

10

deer farmer

121314

9, 10

11

goat farmer

121315

9, 10

12

horse breeder

121316

9, 10

13

mixed livestock farmer

121317

9, 10

14

pig farmer

121318

9, 10

15

sheep farmer

121322

9, 10

16

livestock farmers (nec)

121399

9, 10

17

mixed crop and livestock farmer

121411

9, 10

18

public relations manager

131114

10, 23

19

policy and planning manager

132411

10, 23

20

project builder

133112

10

21

procurement manager

133612

2, 10

22

medical administrator

134211

10

23

regional education manager

134412

10

24

sports administrator

139915

10, 23

25

caravan park and camping ground manager

141211

10

26

post office manager

142115

10

27

amusement centre manager

149111

10

28

fitness centre manager

149112

10

29

sports centre manager

149113

10

30

cinema or theatre manager

149912

10

31

financial institution branch manager

149914

10, 23

32

human resource adviser

223111

2, 6, 10

33

workplace relations adviser

223113

9, 10

34

policy analyst

224412

10

35

liaison officer

224912

2, 9, 10

36

market research analyst

225112

2, 10

37

aeroplane pilot

231111

10

38

flying instructor

231113

10

39

helicopter pilot

231114

10

40

ship’s master

231213

10, 25

41

multimedia designer

232413

2, 10

42

wine maker

234213

10

43

conservation officer

234311

10

44

exercise physiologist

234915

10

45

vocational education teacher

242211

10

46

environmental health officer

251311

10

47

dentist

252312

10

48

anaesthetist

253211

10

49

intellectual property lawyer

271214

10

50

translator

272413

10

51

community arts worker

272611

10

52

agricultural technician

311111

10

53

operating theatre technician

311214

10

54

pathology collector

311216

10

55

construction estimator

312114

10

56

surveying or spatial science technician

312116

10

57

mechanical engineering draftsperson

312511

10

58

safety inspector

312611

10

59

maintenance planner

312911

10

60

building and engineering technicians (nec)

312999

10, 23

61

vehicle painter

324311

10

62

floor finisher

332111

10

63

electrical linesworker

342211

10, 23

64

zookeeper

361114

10

65

nurseryperson

362411

10

66

gas or petroleum operator

399212

10, 25

67

dental hygienist

411211

10

68

dental therapist

411214

10

69

emergency service worker

441211

10

70

driving instructor

451211

10

71

funeral workers (nec)

451399

10

72

flight attendant

451711

10

73

first aid trainer

451815

10

74

jockey

452413

10

75

clinical coder

599915

10

76

property manager

612112

2, 10

77

real estate representative

612115

2, 10

 

List Of Caveats

Applicable circumstances

Item

Column 1

Circumstance

1

The position does not require a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience.

2

The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.

3

(a) the position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000; and

(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra‑corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.

4

(a) the position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD80,000; and

(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra‑corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.

5

(a) the position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD180,001; and

(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra‑corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.

6

The position is a clerical, bookkeeper or accounting clerk position.

7

The position is involved in mass production in a factory setting.

8

The position is in a limited service restaurant.

9

The position predominantly involves responsibility for low‑skilled tasks.

Example 1:              Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.

Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.

Example 3:              Truck driving.

10

The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).

11

The position:

(a) is based in a front‑line retail setting; or

(b) predominantly involves direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis.

12

The position:

(a) is not a full‑time position; or

(b) is not based in a therapeutic setting; or

(c) involves the provision of non‑medical relaxation massage; or

(d) is in a retail setting.

13

The position predominantly involves hairdressing or beauty therapy related non‑managerial tasks.

14

The position:

(a) is not located in a commercial building or shopping centre environment; or

(b) predominantly involves managing the provision of only one particular service to a facility or managing one particular relationship.

Example:                 Managing the cleaning contract for a facility but not other contracts relevant to the facility.

15

The position:

(a) is based in a front‑line retail setting; or

(b) is based in a call centre and does not require a significant technical knowledge of products; or

(c) predominantly involves selling educational courses to individual students.

16

The position relates to mobile phone repairs.

17

The position relates to mass or standardised production (as opposed to specialist production), including the following:

(a) a position based in a franchise or factory;

(b) a position that:

(i) involves full or partial production of food product for distribution to another location; or

(ii) predominantly involves the use of pre‑prepared food product from another location.

18

The position relates to animal husbandry, including caring for livestock on a farm.

19

The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.

20

(a) the position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000; and

(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra‑corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.

21

The position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees.

22

(a) the position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees; and

(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra‑corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.

23

The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD90,000.

25

The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD120,000.

26

The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD80,000.

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