Australian Immigration - Migration Occupations in Demand for Australian Visa applications
The immigration laws are constantly on the change, and so are the occupations in demand by Australia. BCIS keep it's finger on the pulse and will update this list accordingly.
The (Skilled) Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) below is a list of occupations which have been identified as being in demand in Australia. The MODL list is not to be confused with the Skilled Occupations List (SOL).
- People seeking to migrate to Australia on the basis of their work skills receive points if their nominated occupation is on the MODL list which is current at the time their application is assessed (not when their application is lodged).
- They receive extra points if they have a job offer in their nominated occupation from an organisation that has employed at least 10 people on a full-time basis for the previous two financial years.
- For an occupation in demand, but, with no job offer in Australia - 15 points
- For an occupation in demand, with a job offer (the employer must evidence that they employed no less than 10 people in the previous two financial years) in Australia - 20 points
The following occupations are currently in demand: |
|
Occupation |
ASCO Code |
Managers and Administrators |
|
|
Child Care Coordinator |
1295-11 |
| Engineering Manager |
1221-11 |
Professionals |
|
|
Accountant |
2211-11 |
| Architect |
2121-11 |
|
Computer Professional of the IT occupations - only if you have and can evidence substantial skills and experience in one or more of the following:
- CISSP
- C++ / C# / C
- Data Warehousing
- Java
- J2EE
- Linus
- .Net technologies
- Network Security / Firewall / Internet Security
- Oracle
- PeopleSoft
- SAP
- SIEBEL (especially Siebel Analytic)
- Solaris
- Unix |
2231-79 |
| Dental Specialist |
2381-13 |
| Dentist |
2381-11 |
| Engineer - Chemical Engineer |
2129-17 |
| Engineer - Civil Engineer |
2124-11 |
| Engineer - Electrical Engineer |
2125-11 |
| Engineer - Electronics Engineer |
2125-13 |
| Engineer - Mechanical Engineer |
2126-11 |
|
Engineer - Petroleum Engineer |
2127-13 |
| External Auditor |
2212-11 |
| Medical Practitioner - Anaesthetist |
2312-11 |
| Medical Practitioner - Dermatologist |
2312-13 |
| Medical Practitioner - Emergency Medicine Specialist |
2312-15 |
| Medical Practitioner - General Medical Practitioner |
2311-11 |
| Medical Practitioner - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist |
2312-17 |
| Medical Practitioner - Ophthalmologist |
2312-19 |
| Medical Practitioner - Paediatrician |
2312-21 |
| Medical Practitioner - Pathologist |
2312-23 |
| Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist |
2312-27 |
|
Medical Practitioner - Radiologist |
2312-29 |
| Medical Practitioner - Specialist Medical Practitioners (nec) |
2312-79 |
|
Medical Practitioner - Specialist Physician |
2312-25 |
|
Medical Practitioner - Medical Practitioner - Surgeon |
2312-31 |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer |
2391-11 |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) |
2127-11 |
| Nurse - Registered Mental Health Nurse |
2325-11 |
| Nurse - Registered Midwife |
2324-11 |
| Nurse - Registered Nurse |
2323-11 |
| Occupational Therapist |
2383-11 |
| Optometrist |
2384-11 |
| Pharmaist - Hospital Pharmacist |
2382-11 |
| Pharmaist - Retail Pharmacist |
2382-15 |
|
Physiotherapist |
2385-11 |
| Podiatrist |
2388-11 |
| Quantity Surveyor |
2122-11 |
| Speech Pathologist |
2386-11 |
| Sonographer |
2391-17 |
| Surveyor |
2123-13 |
Associate Professionals |
|
|
Chefs
(excluding Commis Chefs - Chefs would normally be expected to have a relevant trade level (or higher) qualification and at least 3 years relevant experience following the completion of that formal qualification i.e. 9 yrs total work experience) |
3322-11 |
| Dental Technician |
3492-15 |
Trades Persons |
|
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) |
4114-15 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) |
4114-11 |
| Automotive Electrician |
4212-11 |
| Baker |
4512-11 |
| Binder and Finisher |
4913-11 |
| Boat Builder and Repairer |
4981-13 |
| Bricklayer |
4414-11 |
| Cabinetmaker |
4922-11 |
| Carpenter |
4411-13 |
| Carpenter & Joiner |
4411-11 |
| Cook |
4513-11 |
| Drainer |
4431-15 |
| Electrical Powerline tradesperson |
4313-11 |
| Electrician (Special Class) |
4311-13 |
| Electronic Equipment Tradesperson |
4315-11 |
| Fibrous Plasterer |
4412-11 |
| Fitter |
4112-11 |
| Floor Finisher |
4423-11 |
| Furniture Finisher |
4929-13 |
| Furniture Upholsterer |
4942-11 |
| Gasfitter |
4431-13 |
| General Electrician |
4311-11 |
| General Plumber |
4431-11 |
| Hairdresser |
4931-11 |
| Joiner |
4411-15 |
| Landscape Gardener |
4623-13 |
| Lift Mechanic |
4311-15 |
| Locksmith |
4115-15 |
| Mechanical Services & Air-conditioning Plumber |
4431-19 |
| Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker) |
4122-11 |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) |
4112-13 |
| Motor Mechanic |
4211-11 |
| Optical Mechanic |
4999-11 |
| Painter & Decorator |
4421-11 |
| Panel Beater |
4213-11 |
| Pastry Cook |
4512-13 |
| Pressure Welder |
4122-13 |
| Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Mechanic |
4312-11 |
| Roof Plumber |
4431-17 |
| Roof Slater & Tiler |
4413-11 |
| Solid Plasterer |
4415-11 |
| Sheet Metal Worker (1st Class) |
4124-11 |
| Stonemason |
4416-13 |
| Toolmaker |
4113-11 |
| Tree Surgeon |
4623-15 |
| Vehicle Body Maker |
4215-11 |
| Vehicle Painter |
4214-11 |
| Wall & Floor Tiler |
4416-11 |
| Welder (1st Class) |
4122-15 |
Preparing for your Application
- This MODL is current at the time of publication. To receive extra points for a job offer, documentary evidence of the job offer should be included with an application. The organisation making the job offer must also indicate the number of people it has employed on a full-time basis for the previous two years. Please note that DIAC will make checks to verify the accuracy of this information.
- To be eligible for migration under the Skilled Independent Skilled Visa stream, your usual occupation, for which you can evidence suitable qualifications (degree, diploma, trade, skills and experience) must be included in the list of Approved Occupations for Migration.
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