Western Australia Shortage List - Regional Sponsored

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Western Australia Shortage List - Regional Sponsored

This is a list of the occupations in demand in Western Australia.

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.

Managers and Administrators
ASCO Code	Occupation(s)	Specialisations	English	Points	Employer	MODL	Sponsored	Regional Sponsored
Miscellaneous Specialist Managers
1295-11	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
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
2122-11	Quantity Surveyor		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT	WA SA TAS
2123-13	Surveyor		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	WA	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2124-11	Civil Engineer	* Shortage for specialists in the Mining and Oil and Gas Sectors, Structural and Construction Engineers	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
2127-11	Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA SA NT	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2127-13	Petroleum Engineer		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	WA	WA SA
2129-17	Chemical Engineer		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	QLD WA	QLD WA SA TAS
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 CISSP, C++/C#/C, Java, J2EE, Network Sec., Oracle, Peoplesoft, SAP, SIEBEL	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	* Public Health Physician	5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
Nursing Professionals
2323-11	Registered Nurse	* Aged Care, Community Nurses	5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA 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
2381-13	Dental Specialist		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA	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
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
2391-13	Radiation Therapist		5.5 Average	60	ENS		VIC WA ACT SA	NSW VIC WA SA TAS
2391-15	Nuclear Medicine Technologist		5.5 Average	60	ENS		WA ACT	WA
2391-17	Sonographer		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC WA SA TAS
Miscellaneous Social Professionals
2523-11	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
Building and Engineering Associate Professionals
3122-11	Civil Engineering Associate		5.5 Average	40	ENS		WA TAS	WA SA TAS
Hospitality and Accommodation Managers
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
4112-11	Fitter	* All streams	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
4114-11	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	WA NT	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
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	* Pipe Fitter	5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	QLD WA SA NT TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
4122-13	Pressure Welder		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	WA SA	WA SA
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	* Heavy Duty Diesel, Diesel and Agricultural	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
4215-11	Vehicle Body Maker		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT	WA SA TAS
4216-11	Vehicle Trimmer		5.5 Average	60	ENS		WA	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
4315-11	Electronic Equipment Tradesperson		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Structural Construction Tradespersons
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
4411-15	Joiner		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT NT TAS	WA SA TAS
4412-11	Fibrous Plasterer	* Gyprock	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
4416-13	Stonemason		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA	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
4423-11	Floor Finisher		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	WA	WA SA TAS
Plumbers
4431-11	General Plumber	* Pipe Fitter	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
4431-19	Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT NT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
Food Tradespersons
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
4981-13	Boat Builder and Repairer		5.5 Average	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA	VIC QLD WA SA TAS

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Western Australia Shortage List - Regional Sponsored