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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:

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Managers and Administrators
ASCO Code	Occupation(s)	Specialisations	English	Points	Employer	MODL	Sponsored	Regional Sponsored
General Managers and Administrators
1112-11	General Manager		6 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT	NSW QLD SA
Miscellaneous Generalist Managers
1191-11	Construction Project Manager		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	QLD WA SA TAS
1191-13	Project Builder		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	SA TAS
Resource Managers
1211-11	Finance Manager		6 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT	QLD SA TAS
1213-11	Human Resource Manager		6 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT	VIC QLD SA TAS
Engineering, Distribution and Process Managers
1221-11	Engineering Manager		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT TAS	QLD SA TAS
1224-11	Information Technology Manager		6 Minimum	60	ENS		VIC ACT	SA
Miscellaneous Specialist Managers
1291-11	Policy and Planning Manager	Government policy and planning experience	6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT
1295-11	Child Care Co-ordinator		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC WA SA
1299-11	Research and Development Manager	Government R&D experience	6 Minimum	50	ENS		NSW VIC ACT	VIC
1299-15	Welfare Centre Manager		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT
Professionals
ASCO Code	Occupation(s)	Specialisations	English	Points	Employer	MODL	Sponsored	Regional Sponsored
Natural and Physical Science Professionals
2113-17	Biochemist		6 Minimum	50	ENS		NSW ACT	SA
2113-79	Life Scientists nec	Academic / research experience	6 Minimum	50	ENS		NSW VIC ACT	VIC SA
2114-11	Environmental Research Scientist	Water quality analyst experience	6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	TAS
2114-15	Park Ranger		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	TAS
Building and Engineering Professionals
2121-11	Architect		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT	VIC QLD SA TAS
2121-13	Landscape Architect		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	SA TAS
2122-11	Quantity Surveyor		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT	VIC WA SA TAS
2123-13	Surveyor		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2124-11	Civil Engineer		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2125-11	Electrical Engineer		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2125-13	Electronics Engineer		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT	VIC WA SA
2126-11	Mechanical Engineer		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2127-11	Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2129-17	Chemical Engineer		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Accountants, Auditors and Corporate Treasurers
2211-11	Accountant		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	NSW VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2212-11	External Auditor		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	NSW VIC WA ACT TAS	VIC SA TAS
Sales, Marketing and Advertising Professionals
2221-11	Public Relations Officer	Promotions officer, event management, project management experience	6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	SA
Computing Professionals
2231-11	Systems Manager		6 Minimum	60	ENS		NSW ACT
2231-13	Systems Designer		6 Minimum	60	ENS		NSW ACT
2231-15	Software Designer		6 Minimum	60	ENS		NSW ACT
2231-17	Applications and Analyst Programmer		6 Minimum	60	ENS		VIC ACT
2231-19	Systems Programmer		6 Minimum	60	ENS		VIC ACT
2231-21	Computer Systems Auditor		6 Minimum	60	ENS		NSW VIC ACT
2231-79	Computing 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 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	NSW VIC QLD WA ACT TAS	QLD SA TAS
2231-79	Computing 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 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	NSW VIC QLD WA ACT TAS	QLD SA TAS
Miscellaneous Business and Information Professionals
2291-13	Personnel Consultant		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT
2292-11	Librarian		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	SA
2294-11	Management Consultant		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT
2294-13	Organisation and Methods Analyst		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT
2299-17	Policy Analyst	Government analyst experience	6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	SA TAS
2299-79	Business and Information Professionals nec	Frontline management / governance experience	6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT
Medical Practitioners
2311-11	General Medical Practitioner		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	NSW QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-11	Anaesthetist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-13	Dermatologist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-15	Emergency Medicine Specialist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-17	Obstetrician and Gynaecologist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-19	Ophthalmologist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD SA TAS
2312-21	Paediatrician		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-23	Pathologist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-25	Specialist Physician		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	NSW QLD SA TAS
2312-27	Psychiatrist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-29	Radiologist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD SA TAS
2312-31	Surgeon		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-79	Specialist Medical Practitioners nec		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
Nursing Professionals
2323-11	Registered Nurse		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2324-11	Registered Midwife		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD SA TAS
2325-11	Registered Mental Health Nurse		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Miscellaneous Health Professionals
2381-11	Dentist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2381-13	Dental Specialist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA	SA TAS
2382-11	Hospital Pharmacist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD TAS
2382-15	Retail Pharmacist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD TAS
2383-11	Occupational Therapist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2384-11	Optometrist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT TAS	NSW QLD SA TAS
2385-11	Physiotherapist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2386-11	Speech Pathologist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD SA TAS
2388-11	Podiatrist		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2391-11	Medical Diagnostic Radiographer		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2391-13	Radiation Therapist		6 Minimum	60	ENS		VIC WA ACT SA	NSW VIC WA SA TAS
2391-15	Nuclear Medicine Technologist		6 Minimum	60	ENS		WA ACT
2391-17	Sonographer		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC WA SA TAS
2393-11	Dietitian		6 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT TAS	VIC TAS
School Teachers
2411-11	Pre-Primary School Teacher	Long day care experience	6 Minimum	60	ENS		VIC ACT
2413-11	Secondary School Teacher	Mathematics, science, latin, IT, commerce	6 Minimum	60	ENS		VIC ACT NT	VIC WA SA TAS
University and Vocational Education Teachers
2422-11	Vocational Education Teacher	Language / literacy and numeracy practioners	6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	NSW WA TAS
Social Welfare Professionals
2511-11	Social Worker		6 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT NT	NSW VIC WA TAS
2512-13	Community Worker		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	VIC SA TAS
2513-13	Drug and Alcohol Counsellor		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	WA
2513-15	Family Counsellor		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	TAS
2514-11	Clinical Psychologist		6 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT SA	SA TAS
Miscellaneous Social Professionals
2522-11	Economist		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	SA
2523-11	Urban and Regional Planner	Strategic town planning experience, urban design	6 Minimum	50	ENS		VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Artists and Related Professionals
2533-13	Graphic Designer		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	SA TAS
2533-19	Illustrator		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	SA
2534-11	Editor		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT
2534-13	Print Journalist		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT
2534-15	Television Journalist		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT
2534-17	Radio Journalist		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT
2534-19	Copywriter		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT
Miscellaneous Professionals
2543-11	Occupational Health and Safety Officer		6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	WA
2543-13	Environmental Health Officer		6 Minimum	50	ENS		VIC ACT TAS	VIC QLD WA TAS
2549-11	Conservator	Museum and gallery experience	6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT
2549-19	Recreation Officer	Sport and recreation supervisors	6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT	QLD SA
2549-21	Museum or Gallery Curator	Museum and gallery experience	6 Minimum	50	ENS		ACT
Associate Professionals
ASCO Code	Occupation(s)	Specialisations	English	Points	Employer	MODL	Sponsored	Regional Sponsored
Building and Engineering Associate Professionals
3121-11	Building Associate		6 Minimum	40	ENS		WA ACT	SA TAS
3121-13	Architectural Associate		6 Minimum	40	ENS		WA ACT TAS	SA TAS
3121-15	Surveying and Cartographic Associate		6 Minimum	40	ENS		WA ACT TAS	WA SA TAS
3121-17	Building Inspector		6 Minimum	40	ENS		ACT	WA SA TAS
3122-11	Civil Engineering Associate		6 Minimum	40	ENS		WA ACT TAS	WA SA TAS
3122-13	Civil Engineering Technician		6 Minimum	40	ENS		WA ACT TAS	SA TAS
3123-11	Electrical Engineering Associate		6 Minimum	40	ENS		WA ACT TAS	WA SA TAS
3123-13	Electrical Engineering Technician		6 Minimum	40	ENS		WA ACT TAS	WA SA TAS
3124-11	Electronic Engineering Associate		6 Minimum	40	ENS		WA ACT	WA SA
3124-13	Electronic Engineering Technician		6 Minimum	40	ENS		ACT	WA SA
Finance Associate Professionals
3213-11	Financial Investment Adviser		6 Minimum	40	ENS		NSW ACT	SA
Miscellaneous Business and Administration Associate Professionals
3291-11	Office Manager		6 Minimum	40	ENS		ACT	SA
3292-11	Project or Program Administrator	Engineering, architectural, surveying or capital works experience	6 Minimum	40	ENS		ACT
3293-13	Property Manager		6 Minimum	40			ACT	TAS
3294-11	Computing Support Technician		6 Minimum	40	ENS		ACT
Hospitality and Accommodation Managers
3322-11	Chef		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
3323-11	Hotel or Motel Manager		6 Minimum	40	ENS		ACT	WA TAS
Welfare Associate Professionals
3421-11	Parole or Probation Officer		6 Minimum	40	ENS		ACT
3421-13	Youth Worker		6 Minimum	40	ENS		ACT	SA TAS
3421-15	Residential Care Officer		6 Minimum	40	ENS		ACT	TAS
3421-17	Disabilities Services Officer		6 Minimum	40	ENS		ACT	SA TAS
Miscellaneous Health and Welfare Associate Professionals
3492-15	Dental Technician		6 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT	SA TAS
3493-11	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker		6 Minimum	40	ENS		ACT
Miscellaneous Associate Professionals
3997-11	Library Technician		6 Minimum	40	ENS		ACT	SA
Tradespersons and Related Workers
ASCO Code	Occupation(s)	Specialisations	English	Points	Employer	MODL	Sponsored	Regional Sponsored
Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons
4112-11	Fitter		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4112-13	Metal Machinist (First Class)		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4113-11	Toolmaker		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA	NSW VIC QLD SA
4114-11	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4114-15	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD SA TAS
4115-15	Locksmith		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT TAS	VIC SA TAS
Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons
4122-11	Metal Fabricator		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA TAS
4122-13	Pressure Welder		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA	VIC WA SA
4122-15	Welder (First Class)		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4124-11	Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Automotive Tradespersons
4211-11	Motor Mechanic		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4212-11	Automotive Electrician		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4213-11	Panel Beater		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA TAS
4214-11	Vehicle Painter		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4216-11	Vehicle Trimmer		5 Minimum	60	ENS		WA ACT	SA TAS
Electrical and Electronics Tradespersons
4311-11	General Electrician		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4311-13	Electrician (Special Class)		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4311-15	Lift Mechanic		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT TAS	VIC TAS
4312-11	Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4313-11	Electrical Powerline Tradesperson		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4313-13	Cable Jointer		5 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT	TAS
4315-11	Electronic Equipment Tradesperson		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT	VIC QLD SA
4316-11	General Communications Tradesperson		5 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT	SA
4316-13	Communications Linesperson		5 Minimum	60	ENS		WA ACT
Structural Construction Tradespersons
4411-11	Carpenter and Joiner		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA TAS
4411-13	Carpenter		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA TAS
4411-15	Joiner		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC SA TAS
4412-11	Fibrous Plasterer		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4413-11	Roof Slater and Tiler		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA TAS	VIC QLD SA TAS
4414-11	Bricklayer		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA TAS
4415-11	Solid Plasterer		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4416-11	Wall and Floor Tiler		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA TAS
4416-13	Stonemason		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA TAS	VIC TAS
Final Finishes Construction Tradespersons
4421-11	Painter and Decorator		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4422-11	Signwriter		5 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT	TAS
4423-11	Floor Finisher		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT TAS	VIC WA TAS
Plumbers
4431-13	Gasfitter		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD TAS
4431-15	Drainer		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD TAS
4431-17	Roof Plumber		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD TAS
4431-19	Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD TAS
Food Tradespersons
4511-11	Butcher		5 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT SA	VIC QLD WA TAS
4512-11	Baker		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4512-13	Pastrycook		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA TAS
4513-11	Cook		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA TAS
Horticultural Tradespersons
4621-11	Nurseryperson		5 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT	VIC SA TAS
4622-11	Greenkeeper		5 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT	TAS
4623-01	Head Gardener		5 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT	TAS
4623-13	Landscape Gardener		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT	TAS
4623-15	Tree Surgeon		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT TAS	WA TAS
Printing Tradespersons
4912-11	Printing Machinist		5 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT	VIC TAS
4912-13	Small Offset Printer		5 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT
4913-11	Binder and Finisher		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT	TAS
4914-11	Screen Printer		5 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT	TAS
Wood Tradespersons
4921-13	Wood Turner		5 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT	VIC TAS
4922-11	Cabinetmaker		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA TAS
4929-11	Picture Framer	(museum standard experience)	5 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT	TAS
4929-13	Furniture Finisher		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC ACT	VIC TAS
4929-79	Wood Tradespersons nec		5 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT	TAS
Hairdressers
4931-11	Hairdresser		5 Minimum, IELTS 6 in sp	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA TAS
Textile, Clothing and Related Tradespersons
4942-11	Furniture Upholsterer		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT TAS	NSW VIC QLD TAS
Miscellaneous Tradespersons and Related Workers
4982-11	Flat Glass Tradesperson		5 Minimum	60	ENS		ACT	WA TAS
4999-11	Optical Mechanic		5 Minimum	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT	VIC SA TAS

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