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.
Managers and Administrators |
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| General Managers and Administrators |
| 1112-11 | General Manager
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | | NSW QLD SA |
| Miscellaneous Generalist Managers |
| 1191-11 | Construction Project Manager
| | 5.5 Average | 50 | ENS | | | QLD SA |
| Resource Managers |
| 1211-11 | Finance Manager
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | | QLD SA |
| 1213-11 | Human Resource Manager
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | | VIC QLD SA |
| Engineering, Distribution and Process Managers |
| 1221-11 | Engineering Manager
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | | QLD SA |
| 1222-13 | Production Manager (Mining)
| | 5.5 Average | 50 | ENS | | | QLD SA |
| Sales and Marketing Managers |
| 1231-11 | Sales and Marketing Manager
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | | QLD SA |
Professionals |
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals |
| 2112-11 | Geologist
| | 5.5 Average | 50 | ENS | | QLD WA NT | QLD WA SA |
| 2112-13 | Geophysicist
| | 5.5 Average | 50 | ENS | | QLD WA | QLD WA SA |
| Building and Engineering Professionals |
| 2121-11 | Architect
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | | VIC QLD SA TAS |
| 2123-13 | Surveyor
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2124-11 | Civil Engineer
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2125-11 | Electrical Engineer
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2126-11 | Mechanical Engineer
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | QLD WA | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2126-13 | Production or Plant Engineer
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | QLD | NSW QLD SA TAS |
| 2127-11 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA SA NT | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2128-13 | Mechanical Engineering Technologist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | | QLD TAS |
| 2128-15 | Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technologist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | | QLD TAS |
| 2129-17 | Chemical Engineer
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | QLD WA | QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2129-19 | Industrial Engineer
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | | QLD SA |
| 2129-21 | Naval Architect
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | | QLD SA |
| Accountants, Auditors and Corporate Treasurers |
| 2211-11 | Accountant
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| Computing Professionals |
| 2231-79 | Computing Professionals nec
| Specialising in C++/C#/C, CISSP, J2EE, Java, PK1, SAP | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW QLD WA ACT SA | QLD WA SA |
| Medical Practitioners |
| 2311-11 | General Medical Practitioner
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2312-11 | Anaesthetist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2312-13 | Dermatologist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2312-15 | Emergency Medicine Specialist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2312-17 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2312-19 | Ophthalmologist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2312-21 | Paediatrician
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2312-23 | Pathologist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2312-25 | Specialist Physician
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2312-27 | Psychiatrist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2312-29 | Radiologist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2312-31 | Surgeon
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2312-79 | Specialist Medical Practitioners nec
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS |
| Nursing Professionals |
| 2323-11 | Registered Nurse
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2324-11 | Registered Midwife
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD SA TAS |
| 2325-11 | 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 |
| 2381-11 | Dentist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2382-11 | Hospital Pharmacist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2382-15 | Retail Pharmacist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2383-11 | Occupational Therapist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2384-11 | Optometrist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2385-11 | Physiotherapist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2386-11 | Speech Pathologist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2387-11 | Chiropractor
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | | QLD SA TAS |
| 2388-11 | Podiatrist
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2391-11 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 2392-11 | Veterinarian
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | NT | QLD SA TAS |
| Miscellaneous Social Professionals |
| 2521-13 | Solicitor
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | NSW NT | QLD |
| 2523-11 | Urban and Regional Planner
| | 5.5 Average | 50 | ENS | | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| Miscellaneous Professionals |
| 2543-13 | Environmental Health Officer
| | 5.5 Average | 50 | ENS | | VIC ACT | VIC QLD SA TAS |
| 2549-19 | Recreation Officer
| | 5.5 Average | 50 | ENS | | | QLD SA |
Associate Professionals |
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| Hospitality and Accommodation Managers |
| 3322-01 | Head Chef
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | VIC | VIC QLD TAS |
| 3322-11 | 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 |
| 4111-01 | Supervisor, General Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | | QLD TAS |
| 4111-11 | General Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | VIC | VIC QLD TAS |
| 4112-01 | Supervisor, Metal Fitters and Machinists
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | | QLD SA TAS |
| 4112-11 | Fitter
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4112-13 | Metal Machinist (First Class)
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4113-11 | Toolmaker
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA SA | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4114-01 | Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | | QLD SA |
| 4114-11 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA NT | NSW QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4114-13 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | NT | NSW QLD SA |
| 4114-15 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA NT | NSW QLD WA SA TAS |
| Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons |
| 4122-11 | Metal Fabricator
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | QLD WA SA NT TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4122-15 | Welder (First Class)
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4124-11 | Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| Automotive Tradespersons |
| 4211-11 | Motor Mechanic
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4212-11 | Automotive Electrician
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4213-11 | Panel Beater
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4214-11 | Vehicle Painter
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| Electrical and Electronics Tradespersons |
| 4311-11 | General Electrician
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4311-13 | Electrician (Special Class)
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4312-11 | Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4313-11 | Electrical Powerline Tradesperson
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA TAS |
| 4314-11 | General Electronic Instrument Tradesperson
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | QLD WA ACT NT | QLD WA SA |
| 4314-13 | Electronic Instrument Tradesperson (Special Class)
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | VIC QLD NT | VIC QLD SA |
| 4315-11 | Electronic Equipment Tradesperson
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| Structural Construction Tradespersons |
| 4411-01 | Supervisor, Carpentry and Joinery Tradespersons
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | | QLD SA TAS |
| 4411-11 | Carpenter and Joiner
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4411-13 | Carpenter
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT NT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4412-11 | Fibrous Plasterer
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4413-11 | Roof Slater and Tiler
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4414-11 | Bricklayer
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4415-11 | Solid Plasterer
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4416-11 | Wall and Floor Tiler
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA NT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS |
| Final Finishes Construction Tradespersons |
| 4421-11 | Painter and Decorator
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA NT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS |
| Plumbers |
| 4431-01 | Supervisor, Plumbers
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | | QLD SA TAS |
| 4431-11 | General Plumber
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4431-13 | Gasfitter
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | QLD WA ACT NT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4431-15 | Drainer
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT NT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4431-17 | Roof Plumber
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT NT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4431-19 | Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT NT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS |
| Food Tradespersons |
| 4511-01 | Supervisor, Meat Tradespersons
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | SA | QLD SA |
| 4511-11 | Butcher
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | SA NT | NSW VIC QLD SA TAS |
| 4512-11 | Baker
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT | VIC QLD SA TAS |
| 4512-13 | Pastrycook
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| 4513-11 | Cook
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| Wood Tradespersons |
| 4922-11 | Cabinetmaker
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| Hairdressers |
| 4931-11 | Hairdresser
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| Textile, Clothing and Related Tradespersons |
| 4942-11 | Furniture Upholsterer
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS |
| Miscellaneous Tradespersons and Related Workers |
| 4981-11 | Shipwright
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | | VIC | VIC QLD SA TAS |
| 4981-13 | Boat Builder and Repairer
| | 5.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA | VIC QLD WA SA TAS |