New South Wales Shortage List - Regional Sponsored
This is a list of the occupations in demand in New South Wales.NSW has minimum requirements for English language ability, work experience and qualifications for some occupations. In many cases, these requirements are higher than the threshold requirements for skilled visas.
If you pass skills assessment in an occupation on this list, you may be eligible for either:
These are 3-year temporary visas which have restrictions on where in Australia you can live, work and study. SIR and Skilled Designated Area Sponsored visa subclasses are closed to new applications after 1 September 2007. The Skilled - Regional Sponsored visa replaces these from 1 September 2007.
Feel free to send us an email inquiry if you would like our assistance in applying for general skilled migration.
- 1 Managers and Administrators
- 2 Professionals
- 212 Building and Engineering Professionals
- 221 Accountants, Auditors and Corporate Treasurers
- 231 Medical Practitioners
- 232 Nursing Professionals
- 238 Miscellaneous Health Professionals
- 242 University and Vocational Education Teachers
- 251 Social Welfare Professionals
- 252 Miscellaneous Social Professionals
- 3 Associate Professionals
- 4 Tradespersons and Related Workers
Managers and Administrators | ||||||||
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| General Managers and Administrators | ||||||||
| General Manager | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | NSW QLD SA | ||||
| Engineering, Distribution and Process Managers | ||||||||
| Production Manager (Manufacturing) | 5.5 Average | 50 | ENS | NSW SA | ||||
| Miscellaneous Specialist Managers | ||||||||
| Director of Nursing | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | NSW SA | ||||
| Child Care Co-ordinator | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC WA SA | ||
Professionals | ||||||||
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| Building and Engineering Professionals | ||||||||
| Surveyor | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Civil Engineer | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Production or Plant Engineer | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | QLD | NSW QLD SA TAS | |||
| Materials Engineer | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | NSW SA | ||||
| Building and Engineering Professionals nec | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | NSW SA TAS | ||||
| Accountants, Auditors and Corporate Treasurers | ||||||||
| Accountant | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Medical Practitioners | ||||||||
| General Medical Practitioner | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Dermatologist | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Specialist Physician | Rheumatologist, Nephrologist, Endocrinologist, Respiratory Physician, Infectious Diseases Specialist | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | |
| Psychiatrist | Psychiatrist, Medical Oncologist | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | |
| Nursing Professionals | ||||||||
| Registered Nurse | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Registered Midwife | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD SA TAS | ||
| Registered Mental Health Nurse | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Miscellaneous Health Professionals | ||||||||
| Dentist | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Hospital Pharmacist | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Retail Pharmacist | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Occupational Therapist | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Optometrist | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Physiotherapist | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Radiation Therapist | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | VIC WA ACT SA | NSW VIC WA SA TAS | |||
| Sonographer | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC WA SA TAS | ||
| University and Vocational Education Teachers | ||||||||
| Vocational Education Teacher | 5.5 Average | 50 | ENS | NT | NSW TAS | |||
| Social Welfare Professionals | ||||||||
| Social Worker | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | ACT NT | NSW VIC TAS | |||
| Miscellaneous Social Professionals | ||||||||
| Urban and Regional Planner | 5.5 Average | 50 | ENS | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | |||
Associate Professionals | ||||||||
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| Hospitality and Accommodation Managers | ||||||||
| Chef | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
Tradespersons and Related Workers | ||||||||
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Fitter | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Toolmaker | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA SA | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA NT | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | NT | NSW QLD SA | |||
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA NT | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Metal Fabricator | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | QLD WA SA NT TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Welder (First Class) | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Automotive Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Motor Mechanic | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Automotive Electrician | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Vehicle Painter | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Tradespersons | ||||||||
| General Electrician | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Plumbers | ||||||||
| General Plumber | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Food Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Butcher | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | SA NT | NSW VIC QLD SA TAS | |||
| Cook | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Hairdressers | ||||||||
| Hairdresser | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Textile, Clothing and Related Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Furniture Upholsterer | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Tradespersons and Related Workers nec | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | NSW | ||||
