Skilled Migration Occupation List
Non-CSOL Occupations
These occupations are not listed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) as standalone titles, so the 482 Core Skills stream and 186 Direct Entry stream are not open on them. Some are still on the MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL for the 189, 190, 491 or 494, and Labour Agreements and Designated Area Migration Agreements may apply. Each occupation below links to a page stating which lists it is on and the visas that supports.
Pathways for non-CSOL occupations
An occupation that is not on the CSOL cannot be nominated for the 482 Core Skills stream or the 186 Direct Entry stream. That does not rule out skilled migration: the 189, 190, 491 and 494 are governed by the MLTSSL, STSOL and ROL rather than the CSOL, and depending on your occupation, location, and employer a Labour Agreement or a Designated Area Migration Agreement may also provide a pathway.
Some entries below are generic occupation groups. Where an occupation is a group, its page lets you select the specialisation that matches your role, so the correct classification can be confirmed before any application.
If your occupation is on the CSOL, see the Core Skills Occupation List.
Employer sponsorship
The Skills in Demand (482) and regional (494) visas may be available where an approved employer nominates a position that matches your occupation.
Labour Agreements
Industry and company-specific Labour Agreements can grant access to occupations and concessions outside the standard lists.
DAMAs
Designated Area Migration Agreements provide regional access to a broader range of occupations, often with English and salary concessions.
Non-CSOL occupations: 35 occupations
The table below lists 35 non-CSOL occupations and 74 generic occupation groups. Select an occupation to view the visa pathways that may apply. Groups are marked and link to a page where you can select your specialisation. Use Ctrl+F to search this table.
Non-CSOL occupations: common questions
My occupation is not on the CSOL. What are my options?
Why is my occupation listed as a generic group?
Could a non-CSOL occupation be added to the list later?
Occupation data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) and the Department of Home Affairs Core Skills Occupation List, 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.