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Australian Capital Territory Shortage List - Skilled Sponsored

This is a list of the occupations in demand in Australian Capital Territory.

If you pass skills assessment in an occupation on this list, you may be eligible for either:

All of these visas give permanent resident status in Australia. STNI and Skills Matching are closed to new applications after 1 September 2007. The Skilled - 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
General Managers and Administrators
1112-11General Manager
6 Minimum60ENS  ACT NSW QLD SA
Miscellaneous Generalist Managers
1191-11Construction Project Manager
6 Minimum50ENS  ACT QLD WA SA TAS
1191-13Project Builder
6 Minimum50ENS  ACT SA TAS
Resource Managers
1211-11Finance Manager
6 Minimum60ENS  ACT QLD SA TAS
1213-11Human Resource Manager
6 Minimum60ENS  ACT VIC QLD SA TAS
Engineering, Distribution and Process Managers
1221-11Engineering Manager
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT TAS QLD SA TAS
1224-11Information Technology Manager
 6 Minimum60ENS  VIC ACT SA
Miscellaneous Specialist Managers
1291-11Policy and Planning Manager
Government policy and planning experience 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT  
1295-11Child Care Co-ordinator
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA
1299-11Research and Development Manager
Government R&D experience 6 Minimum50ENS  NSW VIC ACT VIC
1299-15Welfare Centre Manager
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT  

Professionals
ASCO CodeOccupation(s)SpecialisationsEnglishPointsEmployerMODLSponsoredRegional Sponsored
Natural and Physical Science Professionals
2113-17Biochemist
 6 Minimum50ENS  NSW ACT SA
2113-79Life Scientists nec
Academic / research experience6 Minimum50ENS  NSW VIC ACT VIC SA
2114-11Environmental Research Scientist
Water quality analyst experience6 Minimum50ENS  ACT TAS
2114-15Park Ranger
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT TAS
Building and Engineering Professionals
2121-11Architect
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT VIC QLD SA TAS
2121-13Landscape Architect
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT SA TAS
2122-11Quantity Surveyor
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT VIC WA SA TAS
2123-13Surveyor
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2124-11Civil Engineer
6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2125-11Electrical Engineer
6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2125-13Electronics Engineer
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT VIC WA SA
2126-11Mechanical Engineer
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2127-11Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2129-17Chemical Engineer
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Accountants, Auditors and Corporate Treasurers
2211-11Accountant
6 Minimum60ENS MODL NSW VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2212-11External Auditor
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL NSW VIC WA ACT TAS VIC SA TAS
Sales, Marketing and Advertising Professionals
2221-11Public Relations Officer
Promotions officer, event management, project management experience 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT SA
Computing Professionals
2231-11Systems Manager
 6 Minimum60ENS  NSW ACT  
2231-13Systems Designer
 6 Minimum60ENS  NSW ACT  
2231-15Software Designer
 6 Minimum60ENS  NSW ACT  
2231-17Applications and Analyst Programmer
 6 Minimum60ENS  VIC ACT  
2231-19Systems Programmer
 6 Minimum60ENS  VIC ACT  
2231-21Computer Systems Auditor
 6 Minimum60ENS  NSW VIC ACT  
2231-79Computing Professionals nec
Power Building; Java Script; Delphi; Lotus Notes; Progress; Powerhouse; COBOL; Networking/LAN/WAN; IPX; SNA; Advanced Web Design; ; CORBA; HP-UX; VMS; Systems analysis; PKI; E-Commerce security (non programming); GIS (eg Mapinfo); DB2; Sybase SQL Server; DB2; Sybase SQL Server; 6 Minimum60ENS MODL NSW VIC QLD WA ACT TAS QLD SA TAS
2231-79Computing Professionals nec
J2EE; Java; C++/C#/C; .Net technologies; SAP; PeopleSoft; Siebel; Oracle E-Business Suite; Solaris; Linux; Unix; Network security/ Firewall/Internet security; CISSP; Data Warehousing. 6 Minimum60ENS MODL NSW VIC QLD WA ACT TAS QLD SA TAS
Miscellaneous Business and Information Professionals
2291-13Personnel Consultant
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT  
2292-11Librarian
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT SA
2294-11Management Consultant
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT  
2294-13Organisation and Methods Analyst
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT  
2299-17Policy Analyst
Government analyst experience 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT SA TAS
2299-79Business and Information Professionals nec
Frontline management / governance experience6 Minimum50ENS  ACT  
Medical Practitioners
2311-11General Medical Practitioner
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL NSW QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-11Anaesthetist
6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT SA QLD WA SA TAS
2312-13Dermatologist
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-15Emergency Medicine Specialist
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS QLD WA SA TAS
2312-17Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-19Ophthalmologist
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS QLD SA TAS
2312-21Paediatrician
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS QLD WA SA TAS
2312-23Pathologist
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS QLD WA SA TAS
2312-25Specialist Physician
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS NSW QLD SA TAS
2312-27Psychiatrist
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-29Radiologist
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS QLD SA TAS
2312-31Surgeon
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS QLD WA SA TAS
2312-79Specialist Medical Practitioners nec
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS QLD WA SA TAS
Nursing Professionals
2323-11Registered Nurse
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2324-11Registered Midwife
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD SA TAS
2325-11Registered Mental Health Nurse
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Miscellaneous Health Professionals
2381-11Dentist
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2381-13Dental Specialist
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT SA SA TAS
2382-11Hospital Pharmacist
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD TAS
2382-15Retail Pharmacist
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD TAS
2383-11Occupational Therapist
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2384-11Optometrist
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT TAS NSW QLD SA TAS
2385-11Physiotherapist
6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2386-11Speech Pathologist
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD SA TAS
2388-11Podiatrist
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2391-11Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2391-13Radiation Therapist
 6 Minimum60ENS  VIC WA ACT SA NSW VIC WA SA TAS
2391-15Nuclear Medicine Technologist
 6 Minimum60ENS  WA ACT  
2391-17Sonographer
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA TAS
2393-11Dietitian
 6 Minimum60ENS  ACT TAS VIC TAS
School Teachers
2411-11Pre-Primary School Teacher
Long day care experience6 Minimum60ENS  VIC ACT  
2413-11Secondary School Teacher
Mathematics, science, latin, IT, commerce6 Minimum60ENS  VIC ACT NT VIC WA SA TAS
University and Vocational Education Teachers
2422-11Vocational Education Teacher
Language / literacy and numeracy practioners 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT NSW WA TAS
Social Welfare Professionals
2511-11Social Worker
 6 Minimum60ENS  ACT NT NSW VIC WA TAS
2512-13Community Worker
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT VIC SA TAS
2513-13Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT WA
2513-15Family Counsellor
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT TAS
2514-11Clinical Psychologist
 6 Minimum60ENS  ACT SA SA TAS
Miscellaneous Social Professionals
2522-11Economist
6 Minimum50ENS  ACT SA
2523-11Urban and Regional Planner
Strategic town planning experience, urban design6 Minimum50ENS  VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Artists and Related Professionals
2533-13Graphic Designer
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT SA TAS
2533-19Illustrator
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT SA
2534-11Editor
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT  
2534-13Print Journalist
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT  
2534-15Television Journalist
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT  
2534-17Radio Journalist
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT  
2534-19Copywriter
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT  
Miscellaneous Professionals
2543-11Occupational Health and Safety Officer
 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT WA
2543-13Environmental Health Officer
 6 Minimum50ENS  VIC ACT TAS VIC QLD WA TAS
2549-11Conservator
Museum and gallery experience 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT  
2549-19Recreation Officer
Sport and recreation supervisors6 Minimum50ENS  ACT QLD SA
2549-21Museum or Gallery Curator
Museum and gallery experience 6 Minimum50ENS  ACT  

Associate Professionals
ASCO CodeOccupation(s)SpecialisationsEnglishPointsEmployerMODLSponsoredRegional Sponsored
Building and Engineering Associate Professionals
3121-11Building Associate
 6 Minimum40ENS  WA ACT SA TAS
3121-13Architectural Associate
 6 Minimum40ENS  WA ACT TAS SA TAS
3121-15Surveying and Cartographic Associate
 6 Minimum40ENS  WA ACT TAS WA SA TAS
3121-17Building Inspector
 6 Minimum40ENS  ACT WA SA TAS
3122-11Civil Engineering Associate
 6 Minimum40ENS  WA ACT TAS WA SA TAS
3122-13Civil Engineering Technician
 6 Minimum40ENS  WA ACT TAS SA TAS
3123-11Electrical Engineering Associate
 6 Minimum40ENS  WA ACT TAS WA SA TAS
3123-13Electrical Engineering Technician
 6 Minimum40ENS  WA ACT TAS WA SA TAS
3124-11Electronic Engineering Associate
 6 Minimum40ENS  WA ACT WA SA
3124-13Electronic Engineering Technician
 6 Minimum40ENS  ACT WA SA
Finance Associate Professionals
3213-11Financial Investment Adviser
 6 Minimum40ENS  NSW ACT SA
Miscellaneous Business and Administration Associate Professionals
3291-11Office Manager
 6 Minimum40ENS  ACT SA
3292-11Project or Program Administrator
Engineering, architectural, surveying or capital works experience6 Minimum40ENS  ACT  
3293-13Property Manager
 6 Minimum40  ACT TAS
3294-11Computing Support Technician
6 Minimum40ENS  ACT  
Hospitality and Accommodation Managers
3322-11Chef
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
3323-11Hotel or Motel Manager
 6 Minimum40ENS  ACT WA TAS
Welfare Associate Professionals
3421-11Parole or Probation Officer
 6 Minimum40ENS  ACT  
3421-13Youth Worker
 6 Minimum40ENS  ACT SA TAS
3421-15Residential Care Officer
 6 Minimum40ENS  ACT TAS
3421-17Disabilities Services Officer
 6 Minimum40ENS  ACT SA TAS
Miscellaneous Health and Welfare Associate Professionals
3492-15Dental Technician
 6 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT SA TAS
3493-11Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
6 Minimum40ENS  ACT  
Miscellaneous Associate Professionals
3997-11Library Technician
 6 Minimum40ENS  ACT SA

Tradespersons and Related Workers
ASCO CodeOccupation(s)SpecialisationsEnglishPointsEmployerMODLSponsoredRegional Sponsored
Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons
4112-11Fitter
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4112-13Metal Machinist (First Class)
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4113-11Toolmaker
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NSW VIC QLD SA
4114-11Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4114-15Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD SA TAS
4115-15Locksmith
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT TAS VIC SA TAS
Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons
4122-11Metal Fabricator
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA TAS
4122-13Pressure Welder
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA VIC WA SA
4122-15Welder (First Class)
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4124-11Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Automotive Tradespersons
4211-11Motor Mechanic
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4212-11Automotive Electrician
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4213-11Panel Beater
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA TAS
4214-11Vehicle Painter
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4216-11Vehicle Trimmer
 5 Minimum60ENS  WA ACT SA TAS
Electrical and Electronics Tradespersons
4311-11General Electrician
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4311-13Electrician (Special Class)
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4311-15Lift Mechanic
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT TAS VIC TAS
4312-11Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4313-11Electrical Powerline Tradesperson
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4313-13Cable Jointer
 5 Minimum60ENS  ACT TAS
4315-11Electronic Equipment Tradesperson
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT VIC QLD SA
4316-11General Communications Tradesperson
 5 Minimum60ENS  ACT SA
4316-13Communications Linesperson
 5 Minimum60ENS  WA ACT  
Structural Construction Tradespersons
4411-11Carpenter and Joiner
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA TAS
4411-13Carpenter
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA TAS
4411-15Joiner
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC SA TAS
4412-11Fibrous Plasterer
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4413-11Roof Slater and Tiler
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA TAS VIC QLD SA TAS
4414-11Bricklayer
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA TAS
4415-11Solid Plasterer
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4416-11Wall and Floor Tiler
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA TAS
4416-13Stonemason
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA TAS VIC TAS
Final Finishes Construction Tradespersons
4421-11Painter and Decorator
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4422-11Signwriter
 5 Minimum60ENS  ACT TAS
4423-11Floor Finisher
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT TAS VIC WA TAS
Plumbers
4431-13Gasfitter
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD TAS
4431-15Drainer
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD TAS
4431-17Roof Plumber
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD TAS
4431-19Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD TAS
Food Tradespersons
4511-11Butcher
 5 Minimum60ENS  ACT SA VIC QLD WA TAS
4512-11Baker
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4512-13Pastrycook
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA TAS
4513-11Cook
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA TAS
Horticultural Tradespersons
4621-11Nurseryperson
 5 Minimum60ENS  ACT VIC SA TAS
4622-11Greenkeeper
 5 Minimum60ENS  ACT TAS
4623-01Head Gardener
 5 Minimum60ENS  ACT TAS
4623-13Landscape Gardener
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT TAS
4623-15Tree Surgeon
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT TAS WA TAS
Printing Tradespersons
4912-11Printing Machinist
 5 Minimum60ENS  ACT VIC TAS
4912-13Small Offset Printer
 5 Minimum60ENS  ACT  
4913-11Binder and Finisher
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL WA ACT TAS
4914-11Screen Printer
 5 Minimum60ENS  ACT TAS
Wood Tradespersons
4921-13Wood Turner
 5 Minimum60ENS  ACT VIC TAS
4922-11Cabinetmaker
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA TAS
4929-11Picture Framer
(museum standard experience)5 Minimum60ENS  ACT TAS
4929-13Furniture Finisher
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC ACT VIC TAS
4929-79Wood Tradespersons nec
 5 Minimum60ENS  ACT TAS
Hairdressers
4931-11Hairdresser
 5 Minimum, IELTS 6 in sp60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA TAS
Textile, Clothing and Related Tradespersons
4942-11Furniture Upholsterer
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT TAS NSW VIC QLD TAS
Miscellaneous Tradespersons and Related Workers
4982-11Flat Glass Tradesperson
 5 Minimum60ENS  ACT WA TAS
4999-11Optical Mechanic
 5 Minimum60ENS MODL VIC WA ACT VIC SA TAS

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