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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 CodeOccupation(s)SpecialisationsEnglishPointsEmployerMODLSponsoredRegional Sponsored
Miscellaneous Specialist Managers
1295-11Child Care Co-ordinator
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA

Professionals
ASCO CodeOccupation(s)SpecialisationsEnglishPointsEmployerMODLSponsoredRegional Sponsored
Natural and Physical Science Professionals
2112-11Geologist
 5.5 Average50ENS  QLD WA NT QLD WA SA
2112-13Geophysicist
 5.5 Average50ENS  QLD WA QLD WA SA
Building and Engineering Professionals
2122-11Quantity Surveyor
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT WA SA TAS
2123-13Surveyor
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2124-11Civil Engineer
* Shortage for specialists in the Mining and Oil and Gas Sectors, Structural and Construction Engineers 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2125-11Electrical Engineer
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2126-11Mechanical Engineer
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL QLD WA VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2127-11Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA SA NT VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2127-13Petroleum Engineer
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA WA SA
2129-17Chemical Engineer
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL QLD WA QLD WA SA TAS
Accountants, Auditors and Corporate Treasurers
2211-11Accountant
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL NSW WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Computing Professionals
2231-79Computing Professionals nec
specialising in CISSP, C++/C#/C, Java, J2EE, Network Sec., Oracle, Peoplesoft, SAP, SIEBEL 5.5 Average60ENS MODL NSW QLD WA ACT SA QLD WA SA
Medical Practitioners
2311-11General Medical Practitioner
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL NSW QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-11Anaesthetist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS QLD WA SA TAS
2312-13Dermatologist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-15Emergency Medicine Specialist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS QLD WA SA TAS
2312-17Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-19Ophthalmologist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS QLD WA SA TAS
2312-21Paediatrician
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS QLD WA SA TAS
2312-23Pathologist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS QLD WA SA TAS
2312-25Specialist Physician
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT TAS NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-27Psychiatrist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-29Radiologist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS QLD WA SA TAS
2312-31Surgeon
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT TAS QLD WA SA TAS
2312-79Specialist Medical Practitioners nec
* Public Health Physician 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT TAS QLD WA SA TAS
Nursing Professionals
2323-11Registered Nurse
* Aged Care, Community Nurses 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2325-11Registered Mental Health Nurse
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Miscellaneous Health Professionals
2381-11Dentist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2381-13Dental Specialist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT SA WA SA TAS
2382-11Hospital Pharmacist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2382-15Retail Pharmacist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2383-11Occupational Therapist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2384-11Optometrist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA TAS NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2385-11Physiotherapist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2386-11Speech Pathologist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2388-11Podiatrist
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2391-11Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2391-13Radiation Therapist
 5.5 Average60ENS  VIC WA ACT SA NSW VIC WA SA TAS
2391-15Nuclear Medicine Technologist
 5.5 Average60ENS  WA ACT WA
2391-17Sonographer
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA TAS
Miscellaneous Social Professionals
2523-11Urban and Regional Planner
 5.5 Average50ENS  VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS

Associate Professionals
ASCO CodeOccupation(s)SpecialisationsEnglishPointsEmployerMODLSponsoredRegional Sponsored
Building and Engineering Associate Professionals
3122-11Civil Engineering Associate
 5.5 Average40ENS  WA TAS WA SA TAS
Hospitality and Accommodation Managers
3322-11Chef
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS

Tradespersons and Related Workers
ASCO CodeOccupation(s)SpecialisationsEnglishPointsEmployerMODLSponsoredRegional Sponsored
Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons
4112-11Fitter
* All streams 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4112-13Metal Machinist (First Class)
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4113-11Toolmaker
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA SA NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4114-11Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA NT NSW QLD WA SA TAS
4114-15Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA NT NSW QLD WA SA TAS
Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons
4122-11Metal Fabricator
* Pipe Fitter 5.5 Average60ENS MODL QLD WA SA NT TAS NSW QLD WA SA TAS
4122-13Pressure Welder
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA SA WA SA
4122-15Welder (First Class)
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4124-11Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Automotive Tradespersons
4211-11Motor Mechanic
* Heavy Duty Diesel, Diesel and Agricultural 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4212-11Automotive Electrician
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4213-11Panel Beater
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4214-11Vehicle Painter
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4215-11Vehicle Body Maker
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT WA SA TAS
4216-11Vehicle Trimmer
 5.5 Average60ENS  WA WA SA TAS
Electrical and Electronics Tradespersons
4311-11General Electrician
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4311-13Electrician (Special Class)
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4312-11Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4313-11Electrical Powerline Tradesperson
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA TAS
4314-11General Electronic Instrument Tradesperson
 5.5 Average60ENS  QLD WA ACT NT QLD WA SA
4315-11Electronic Equipment Tradesperson
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Structural Construction Tradespersons
4411-11Carpenter and Joiner
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4411-13Carpenter
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT NT TAS QLD WA SA TAS
4411-15Joiner
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT NT TAS WA SA TAS
4412-11Fibrous Plasterer
* Gyprock 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4413-11Roof Slater and Tiler
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4414-11Bricklayer
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4415-11Solid Plasterer
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4416-11Wall and Floor Tiler
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT SA NT TAS QLD WA SA TAS
4416-13Stonemason
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT SA WA SA TAS
Final Finishes Construction Tradespersons
4421-11Painter and Decorator
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA NT TAS QLD WA SA TAS
4423-11Floor Finisher
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA WA SA TAS
Plumbers
4431-11General Plumber
* Pipe Fitter 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4431-13Gasfitter
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL QLD WA ACT NT TAS QLD WA SA TAS
4431-15Drainer
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT NT TAS QLD WA SA TAS
4431-17Roof Plumber
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT NT TAS QLD WA SA TAS
4431-19Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT NT TAS QLD WA SA TAS
4431-19Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL WA ACT NT TAS QLD WA SA TAS
Food Tradespersons
4512-13Pastrycook
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4513-11Cook
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Wood Tradespersons
4922-11Cabinetmaker
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Hairdressers
4931-11Hairdresser
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Textile, Clothing and Related Tradespersons
4942-11Furniture Upholsterer
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Miscellaneous Tradespersons and Related Workers
4981-13Boat Builder and Repairer
 5.5 Average60ENS MODL VIC WA VIC QLD WA SA TAS

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