Tasmania Shortage List - Skilled Sponsored
This is a list of the occupations in demand in Tasmania.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.
- 1 Managers and Administrators
- 2 Professionals
- 3 Associate Professionals
- 4 Tradespersons and Related Workers
- 411 Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons
- 412 Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons
- 421 Automotive Tradespersons
- 431 Electrical and Electronics Tradespersons
- 441 Structural Construction Tradespersons
- 442 Final Finishes Construction Tradespersons
- 443 Plumbers
- 451 Food Tradespersons
- 492 Wood Tradespersons
- 493 Hairdressers
- 494 Textile, Clothing and Related Tradespersons
Managers and Administrators | ||||||||
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| Miscellaneous Specialist Managers | ||||||||
| Child Care Co-ordinator | Job offer or strong interest from a local employer. | 7.0 Minimum | 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 |
| Building and Engineering Professionals | ||||||||
| Civil Engineer | Civil Engineers with construction industry, hydro-electric or dam experience. | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | |
| Electrical Engineer | Electrical Engineers and technologists with specialisation/experience in power generation and transmission, or Renewable Energy Engineering. Applicants are strongly encouraged to conduct job search in Tasmania before requesting State nomination. | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | |
| Accountants, Auditors and Corporate Treasurers | ||||||||
| Accountant | 7.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Medical Practitioners | ||||||||
| General Medical Practitioner | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Anaesthetist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Dermatologist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Ophthalmologist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Paediatrician | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Pathologist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Specialist Physician | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Psychiatrist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Radiologist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA TAS | QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Surgeon | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Specialist Medical Practitioners nec | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Nursing Professionals | ||||||||
| Registered Nurse | Specialising in: Accident/Emergency, Aged Care, Cardiothoracic, Community health, Critical/Intensive care, Neo-natal intensive care, Neurological, Oncology, Operating theatre, Paediatric, Palliative Care, Perioperative, Rehabilitation, Renal | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | |
| Registered Midwife | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD SA TAS | ||
| Registered Mental Health Nurse | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Miscellaneous Health Professionals | ||||||||
| Dentist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Hospital Pharmacist | Job offer from a local employer | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | |
| Retail Pharmacist | Job offer from a local employer | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | |
| Occupational Therapist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Optometrist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Physiotherapist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Speech Pathologist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Podiatrist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Sonographer | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC WA SA TAS | ||
| School Teachers | ||||||||
| Secondary School Teacher | Specialising in Science or Mathematics only. Must secure full-time job offer or strong interest from a local employer. Recommended to obtain registration from the Tasmanian Teacher?s Registration Board before searching for jobs. Shortages in regional Tasmania only. | 8.0 Average | 60 | ENS | VIC NT TAS | VIC SA TAS | ||
| Miscellaneous Social Professionals | ||||||||
| Urban and Regional Planner | 7.5 Average with minimum | 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 | ||||||||
| Civil Engineering Associate | Job offer or strong interest from a local employer | 6.0 Minimum | 40 | ENS | WA TAS | WA SA TAS | ||
| Hospitality and Accommodation Managers | ||||||||
| Chef | 6.0 Minimum | 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 | ||||||||
| Fitter | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Metal Fabricator | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | QLD WA SA NT TAS | NSW QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Welder (First Class) | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Automotive Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Motor Mechanic | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Automotive Electrician | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Panel Beater | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Vehicle Painter | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Supervisor, Electricians | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | SA TAS | SA TAS | |||
| General Electrician | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Electrician (Special Class) | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Electrical Powerline Tradesperson | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA TAS | ||
| Structural Construction Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Carpenter and Joiner | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Carpenter | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT NT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Joiner | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT NT TAS | WA SA TAS | ||
| Fibrous Plasterer | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Roof Slater and Tiler | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Bricklayer | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Solid Plasterer | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT SA NT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Final Finishes Construction Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Painter and Decorator | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA NT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Plumbers | ||||||||
| General Plumber | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Gasfitter | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | QLD WA ACT NT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Drainer | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT NT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Roof Plumber | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT NT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | WA ACT NT TAS | QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Food Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Pastrycook | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Cook | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Wood Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Cabinetmaker | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Hairdressers | ||||||||
| Hairdresser | 7.5 Average | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Textile, Clothing and Related Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Furniture Upholsterer | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
