Skilled Migration Occupation List

Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)

The Core Skills Occupation List is the list of occupations eligible for Australia's main skilled migration pathways. It is given legal effect through the Subclass 482 instrument (F2024L01620) and the Subclass 186 instrument (F2024L01618). Each occupation below links to a full page covering visa pathways, skills assessment, and eligibility.

What the CSOL covers

An occupation on the CSOL may be eligible for the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) Core Skills stream, the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) Direct Entry stream, and the points-tested skilled visas (Subclass 189, 190 and 491). Appearing on the list is one eligibility requirement, not a guarantee of a visa.

Eligibility is currently determined by ANZSCO occupation codes. OSCA is the incoming Australian Bureau of Statistics classification that will replace ANZSCO once the Department of Home Affairs adopts it for visa processing. Each occupation page shows both codes.

If your occupation is not on the CSOL, employer-sponsored pathways, Labour Agreements, or Designated Area Migration Agreements may still be available. See the non-CSOL occupations list.

Skills assessment

Each CSOL occupation has a designated assessing authority. A positive skills assessment is required for most pathways and is determined by the occupation code, not the job title.

Caveats and circumstances

Some CSOL occupations carry applicable circumstances that exclude certain positions. Each occupation page sets out any caveats that apply.

List changes

The CSOL and its applicable circumstances change periodically. Always confirm current status before lodging a visa application.

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CSOL occupations

189, 190, 491

Points-tested visas

482, 186

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Core Skills Occupation List: 456 occupations

The complete official CSOL, each occupation identified by its ANZSCO code. Where Visa Plan has a dedicated page for an occupation, the name links to it for visa pathways, the designated skills assessing authority, and eligibility. Use Ctrl+F to search this table.

Occupation ANZSCO Code
Chief Executive or Managing Director 111111
Corporate General Manager 111211
Aquaculture Farmer 121111
Apiarist 121311
Dairy Cattle Farmer 121313
Goat Farmer 121315
Pig Farmer 121318
Poultry Farmer 121321
Flower Grower 121611
Sales and Marketing Manager 131112
Advertising Manager 131113
Corporate Services Manager 132111
Finance Manager 132211
Human Resource Manager 132311
Policy and Planning Manager 132411
Research and Development Manager 132511
Construction Project Manager 133111
Project Builder 133112
Engineering Manager 133211
Production Manager (Forestry) 133511
Production Manager (Manufacturing) 133512
Supply and Distribution Manager 133611
Procurement Manager 133612
Medical Administrator \ Medical Superintendent 134211
Nursing Clinical Director 134212
Primary Health Organisation Manager 134213
School Principal 134311
Faculty Head 134411
Education Managers nec 134499
Chief Information Officer 135111
ICT Project Manager 135112
ICT Managers nec 135199
Arts Administrator or Manager 139911
Environmental Manager 139912
Laboratory Manager 139913
Quality Assurance Manager 139916
Regulatory Affairs Manager 139917
Hotel or Motel Manager 141311
Licensed Club Manager 141411
Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec 141999
Retail Manager (General) 142111
Travel Agency Manager 142116
Fleet Manager 149411
Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator 149911
Cinema or Theatre Manager 149912
Equipment Hire Manager 149915
Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec 149999
Music Director 211212
Artistic Director 212111
Program Director (Television or Radio) 212315
Stage Manager 212316
Technical Director 212317
Video Producer 212318
Print Journalist 212413
Radio Journalist 212414
Technical Writer 212415
Television Journalist 212416
Journalists and Other Writers nec 212499
Accountant (General) 221111
Management Accountant 221112
Taxation Accountant 221113
Company Secretary 221211
External Auditor 221213
Internal Auditor 221214
Finance Broker 222112
Insurance Broker 222113
Financial Investment Adviser 222311
Human Resource Adviser 223111
Recruitment Consultant 223112
Workplace Relations Adviser 223113
Actuary 224111
Mathematician 224112
Data Analyst 224114
Data Scientist 224115
Statistician 224116
Land Economist 224511
Valuer 224512
Organisation and Methods Analyst 224712
Management Consultant 224713
Supply Chain Analyst 224714
Patents Examiner 224914
Information and Organisation Professionals nec 224999
Advertising Specialist 225111
Marketing Specialist 225113
Content Creator (Marketing) 225114
ICT Account Manager 225211
ICT Business Development Manager 225212
ICT Sales Representative 225213
Public Relations Professional 225311
Sales Representative (Industrial Products) 225411
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products) 225412
Technical Sales Representatives nec 225499
Aeroplane Pilot 231111
Flying Instructor 231113
Helicopter Pilot 231114
Air Transport Professionals nec 231199
Ship's Engineer 231212
Architect 232111
Landscape Architect 232112
Surveyor 232212
Cartographer 232213
Other Spatial Scientist 232214
Jewellery Designer 232313
Illustrator 232412
Multimedia Designer 232413
Web Designer 232414
Interior Designer 232511
Urban and Regional Planner 232611
Chemical Engineer 233111
Materials Engineer 233112
Civil Engineer 233211
Geotechnical Engineer 233212
Quantity Surveyor 233213
Structural Engineer 233214
Transport Engineer 233215
Electrical Engineer 233311
Electronics Engineer 233411
Industrial Engineer 233511
Mechanical Engineer 233512
Production or Plant Engineer 233513
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 233611
Petroleum Engineer 233612
Aeronautical Engineer 233911
Agricultural Engineer 233912
Biomedical Engineer 233913
Engineering Technologist 233914
Environmental Engineer 233915
Naval Architect \ Marine Designer 233916
Engineering Professionals nec 233999
Agricultural Consultant 234111
Agricultural Research Scientist 234114
Agronomist 234115
Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist 234116
Chemist 234211
Food Technologist 234212
Wine Maker 234213
Environmental Consultant 234312
Environmental Scientists nec 234399
Geologist 234411
Geophysicist 234412
Hydrogeologist 234413
Life Scientist (General) 234511
Biochemist 234513
Botanist 234515
Marine Biologist 234516
Entomologist 234521
Zoologist 234522
Life Scientists nec 234599
Respiratory Scientist 234612
Veterinarian 234711
Conservator 234911
Metallurgist 234912
Meteorologist 234913
Physicist 234914
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec 234999
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 241111
Primary School Teacher 241213
Middle School Teacher \ Intermediate School Teacher 241311
Secondary School Teacher 241411
Special Needs Teacher 241511
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired 241512
Teacher of the Sight Impaired 241513
Special Education Teachers nec 241599
University Lecturer 242111
Vocational Education Teacher \ Polytechnic Teacher 242211
Education Reviewer 249112
Music Teacher (Private Tuition) 249214
Private Tutors and Teachers nec 249299
Dietitian 251111
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 251211
Medical Radiation Therapist 251212
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 251213
Sonographer 251214
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser 251312
Optometrist 251411
Orthoptist 251412
Hospital Pharmacist 251511
Industrial Pharmacist 251512
Retail Pharmacist 251513
Orthotist or Prosthetist 251912
Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec 251999
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner 252214
Complementary Health Therapists nec 252299
Dental Specialist 252311
Dentist 252312
Occupational Therapist 252411
Physiotherapist 252511
Podiatrist 252611
Audiologist 252711
Speech Pathologist \ Speech Language Therapist 252712
General Practitioner 253111
Resident Medical Officer 253112
Anaesthetist 253211
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 253311
Cardiologist 253312
Clinical Haematologist 253313
Medical Oncologist 253314
Endocrinologist 253315
Gastroenterologist 253316
Intensive Care Specialist 253317
Neurologist 253318
Paediatrician 253321
Renal Medicine Specialist 253322
Rheumatologist 253323
Thoracic Medicine Specialist 253324
Specialist Physicians nec 253399
Psychiatrist 253411
Surgeon (General) 253511
Cardiothoracic Surgeon 253512
Neurosurgeon 253513
Orthopaedic Surgeon 253514
Otorhinolaryngologist 253515
Paediatric Surgeon 253516
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 253517
Urologist 253518
Vascular Surgeon 253521
Dermatologist 253911
Emergency Medicine Specialist 253912
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 253913
Ophthalmologist 253914
Pathologist 253915
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 253917
Radiation Oncologist 253918
Medical Practitioners nec 253999
Midwife 254111
Nurse Educator 254211
Nurse Researcher 254212
Nurse Practitioner 254411
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 254412
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 254413
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 254414
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 254415
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 254416
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 254417
Registered Nurse (Medical) 254418
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 254421
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 254422
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 254423
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 254424
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 254425
Registered Nurses nec 254499
ICT Business Analyst 261111
Systems Analyst 261112
Multimedia Specialist 261211
Web Developer 261212
Analyst Programmer 261311
Developer Programmer 261312
Software Engineer 261313
Software Tester 261314
Cyber Security Engineer 261315
Devops Engineer 261316
Penetration Tester 261317
Software and Applications Programmers nec 261399
Database Administrator 262111
Systems Administrator 262113
Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist 262114
Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist 262115
Cyber Security Analyst 262116
Cyber Security Architect 262117
Cyber Security Operations Coordinator 262118
Computer Network and Systems Engineer 263111
Network Administrator 263112
Network Analyst 263113
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer 263211
ICT Systems Test Engineer 263213
ICT Support and Test Engineers nec 263299
Telecommunications Network Engineer 263312
Barrister 271111
Intellectual Property Lawyer 271214
Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec 271299
Solicitor 271311
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor 272112
Rehabilitation Counsellor 272114
Student Counsellor 272115
Clinical Psychologist 272311
Educational Psychologist 272312
Organisational Psychologist 272313
Psychotherapist 272314
Psychologists nec 272399
Translator 272413
Social Worker 272511
Recreation Officer \ Recreation Coordinator 272612
Agricultural and Agritech Technician 311112
Animal Husbandry Technician 311113
Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician 311114
Irrigation Designer 311115
Anaesthetic Technician 311211
Cardiac Technician 311212
Pharmacy Technician 311215
Respiratory Technician 311217
Medical Technicians nec 311299
Meat Inspector 311312
Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer 311314
Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec 311399
Chemistry Technician 311411
Earth Science Technician 311412
Science Technicians nec 311499
Architectural Draftsperson 312111
Building Associate 312112
Building Inspector 312113
Construction Estimator 312114
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician 312116
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec 312199
Civil Engineering Draftsperson 312211
Civil Engineering Technician 312212
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 312311
Electrical Engineering Technician 312312
Electronic Engineering Technician 312412
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson 312511
Mechanical Engineering Technician 312512
Maintenance Planner 312911
Metallurgical or Materials Technician 312912
Mine Deputy 312913
Other Draftsperson 312914
Building and Engineering Technicians nec 312999
Hardware Technician 313111
ICT Customer Support Officer 313112
Web Administrator 313113
ICT Support Technicians nec 313199
Telecommunications Field Engineer 313212
Telecommunications Network Planner 313213
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist 313214
Automotive Electrician 321111
Motor Mechanic (General) 321211
Diesel Motor Mechanic 321212
Motorcycle Mechanic 321213
Small Engine Mechanic 321214
Electroplater 322112
Farrier 322113
Metal Casting Trades Worker 322114
Sheetmetal Worker 322211
Metal Fabricator 322311
Pressure Welder 322312
Welder (First Class) 322313
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 323111
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 323112
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) 323113
Fitter (General) 323211
Fitter and Turner 323212
Fitter-Welder 323213
Metal Machinist (First Class) 323214
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic 323215
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec 323299
Locksmith 323313
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer 323314
Engineering Patternmaker 323411
Toolmaker 323412
Panelbeater 324111
Vehicle Body Builder 324211
Vehicle Trimmer 324212
Vehicle Painter 324311
Bricklayer 331111
Stonemason 331112
Carpenter and Joiner 331211
Carpenter 331212
Joiner 331213
Floor Finisher 332111
Painter 332211
Glazier 333111
Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling) 333211
Renderer (Solid Plaster) 333212
Roof Tiler 333311
Wall and Floor Tiler 333411
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 334112
Drainer 334113
Gasfitter 334114
Roof Plumber 334115
Plumber (General) 334116
Fire Protection Plumber 334117
Electrician (General) 341111
Electrician (Special Class) 341112
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 342111
Electrical Linesworker \ Electrical Line Mechanic 342211
Technical Cable Jointer 342212
Business Machine Mechanic 342311
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 342313
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) 342314
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 342315
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) 342411
Telecommunications Cable Jointer 342412
Telecommunications Linesworker \ Telecommunications Line Mechanic 342413
Telecommunications Technician 342414
Baker 351111
Pastrycook 351112
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker 351211
Chef 351311
Cook 351411
Dog Handler or Trainer 361111
Horse Trainer 361112
Veterinary Nurse 361311
Nurseryperson 362411
Arborist 362511
Tree Worker 362512
Landscape Gardener 362711
Irrigation Technician 362712
Hairdresser 391111
Print Finisher 392111
Screen Printer 392112
Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker 392211
Printing Machinist 392311
Shoemaker 393114
Upholsterer 393311
Cabinet Maker 394112
Furniture Maker 394113
Furniture Finisher 394211
Picture Framer 394212
Wood Machinist 394213
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec 394299
Boat Builder and Repairer 399111
Shipwright 399112
Chemical Plant Operator 399211
Gas or Petroleum Operator 399212
Power Generation Plant Operator 399213
Light Technician 399513
Sound Technician 399516
Performing Arts Technicians nec 399599
Signwriter 399611
Diver 399911
Optical Dispenser \ Dispensing Optician 399913
Optical Mechanic 399914
Plastics Technician 399916
Fire Protection Equipment Technician 399918
Technicians and Trades Workers nec 399999
Ambulance Officer 411111
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic 411112
Dental Hygienist 411211
Dental Prosthetist 411212
Dental Technician 411213
Dental Therapist 411214
Diversional Therapist 411311
Enrolled Nurse 411411
Massage Therapist 411611
Community Worker 411711
Family Support Worker 411713
Residential Care Officer 411715
Youth Worker 411716
Child Care Worker 421111
Out of School Hours Care Worker 421114
Hotel Service Manager 431411
Beauty Therapist 451111
Tour Guide 451412
Travel Consultant 451612
Flight Attendant 451711
Diving Instructor (Open Water) 452311
Other Sports Coach or Instructor (Wushu Martial Arts Coach or Yoga 452317
Sports Development Officer 452321
Contract Administrator 511111
Program or Project Administrator 511112
Office Manager 512111
Legal Secretary 521212
Conveyancer 599111
Clerk of Court 599211
Insurance Loss Adjuster 599612
Clinical Coder 599915
Insurance Agent 611211
Retail Buyer 639211

CSOL: common questions

What is the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)?
The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) is the list of occupations eligible for the main skilled migration pathways. It is given legal effect through the Subclass 482 instrument (F2024L01620) and the Subclass 186 instrument (F2024L01618), and replaced the previous occupation lists when the Skills in Demand visa commenced on 7 December 2024.
Which visas use the CSOL?
An occupation on the CSOL may be eligible for the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) Core Skills stream, the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) Direct Entry stream, and the points-tested skilled visas (Subclass 189, 190 and 491). Each visa has its own additional criteria.
Is the occupation list determined by ANZSCO or OSCA codes?
Eligibility is currently determined by ANZSCO occupation codes. OSCA is the incoming Australian Bureau of Statistics classification that is intended to replace ANZSCO once the Department of Home Affairs amends the migration legislative instruments. We show both codes on each occupation page.
How do I confirm my occupation is on the CSOL?
Find your occupation in the table below and open its page, or confirm the current status on the Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation list. Because list status and applicable circumstances change periodically, Visa Plan confirms the correct classification before any application is prepared.

Core Skills Occupation List data sourced from the Department of Home Affairs and given legal effect through the Subclass 482 instrument (F2024L01620) and the Subclass 186 instrument (F2024L01618). Occupation list status changes periodically; always verify current status on the Department of Home Affairs website before lodging. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice.

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