Managers and Administrators |
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | CSL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| Engineering, Distribution and Process Managers |
| 1221-11 | Engineering Manager
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | WA SA NT |
| 1222-13 | Production Manager (Mining)
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 50 | ENS | | | VIC QLD WA | WA SA TAS |
| Miscellaneous Specialist Managers |
| 1299-11 | Research and Development Manager
| Available for 886 applicants
You must have an offer of employment in your skilled occupation and evidence of acceptance
176 application:
Must have skills/experience in the Science industry in at least one of the following:
- Business development
- Product development
- R&D processes
- Commercialisation | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 50 | ENS | | | NSW VIC ACT | |
Professionals |
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | CSL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals |
| 2111-11 | Chemist
| Available for 886 applicants
You must have an offer of employment in your skilled occupation and evidence of acceptance.
176 application:
Preferred specialisations:
- Medicinal chemistry
- Polymer chemistry
- Colloid chemistry
- Bio-inorganic chemistry
- Formulations Chemistry
- Mass spectroscopy and other scientific instrumentation | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 50 | ENS | | | NSW VIC | SA |
| 2112-11 | Geologist
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 50 | ENS | | | VIC WA NT | WA SA NT TAS |
| 2113-79 | Life Scientists nec
| Available for 886 applicants
You must have an offer of employment in your skilled occupation and evidence of acceptance.
176 application:
Preferred specialisations:
Bioinformatics | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 50 | ENS | | | NSW VIC ACT | SA |
| 2114-19 | Agricultural Scientist
| Available for 176 applications only -
specialization in water management, soil science, predictive modeling, animal nutrition or agricultural economics.
Job offer required. | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 50 | ENS | | | VIC ACT | WA SA NT |
| 2114-21 | Agricultural Adviser
| Available for 176 applications only
Job offer required | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 50 | ENS | | | VIC ACT | SA NT |
| 2119-11 | Physicist
| Available for 886 applicants
You must have an offer of employment in your skilled occupation and evidence of acceptance.
For 176 applications:
Preferred specialisations:
- Optics
- Modelling
- Radiation oncology medical physics | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 50 | ENS | | | VIC ACT | SA |
| 2119-79 | Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
| Available for 886 applicants
You must have an offer of employment in your skilled occupation and evidence of acceptance.
For 176 applications:
Must have skills/experience in at least one of the following:
- Metrology
- Geology | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 50 | ENS | | | VIC ACT | |
| Building and Engineering Professionals |
| 2124-11 | Civil Engineer
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW WA SA NT TAS |
| 2125-11 | Electrical Engineer
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW QLD WA SA NT TAS |
| 2126-11 | Mechanical Engineer
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW QLD WA SA NT |
| 2126-13 | Production or Plant Engineer
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | | CSL | VIC | QLD WA SA |
| 2127-11 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC QLD WA SA NT TAS | WA SA NT |
| 2128-79 | Engineering Technologists nec
| Available for 886 applicants
You must have an offer of employment in your skilled occupation and evidence of acceptance.
176 applications:
Must have skills/experience in at least one of the following:
- Micro process engineering
- Micro fluidics engineering | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | | | NSW VIC | |
| Accountants, Auditors and Corporate Treasurers |
| 2212-11 | External Auditor
| Available for 176 applications only. Must have a minimum of four years experience in accounting. | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | | NSW VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | WA SA NT TAS |
| Computing Professionals |
| 2231-79 | Computing Professionals nec
| Available for 176 applications only. Must have specialisations in at least one of the following:
- CISSP
- Oracle
- SAP
- C++/C#/C
- PeopleSoft
- Java
- J2EE
- SIEBEL
- Solaris
- Data warehousing
- Linux
- Unix
- Network security/firewall internet security
- .Net technologies | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | NSW VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | WA SA NT |
| Miscellaneous Business and Information Professionals |
| 2293-11 | Mathematician
| Available for 176 applications only. Must have skills/experience in the science industry. Preferred specialisations:
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Shortage in research capability | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 50 | ENS | | | VIC ACT | |
| 2293-13 | Statistician
| Available for 176 applications only. Must have skills/experience in the science industry. Preferred specialisations:
- Advanced statistical modelling
- Bayesian methods
- Quantitative risk management
- Shortage in research capability | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 50 | ENS | | | VIC ACT | SA |
| Nursing Professionals |
| 2323-11 | Registered Nurse
| Available for 886 applicants
50 applicants will be nominated until April 2010.
Also available for 176 applications. | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW WA SA NT |
| 2324-11 | Registered Midwife
| Available for 886 applicants
50 applicants will be nominated until April 2010
Also available for 176 application | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW WA SA NT |
| 2325-11 | Registered Mental Health Nurse
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW WA SA NT |
| Miscellaneous Health Professionals |
| 2381-11 | Dentist
| Available for 886 applicants and 176 applications | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW QLD WA SA NT |
| 2383-11 | Occupational Therapist
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW WA SA NT |
| 2385-11 | Physiotherapist
| Available for 176 applications only. Widespread shortage of grades one and two physiotherapists. | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC WA SA NT |
| 2386-11 | Speech Pathologist
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA TAS | VIC WA SA NT |
| 2388-11 | Podiatrist
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC WA SA NT |
| 2391-11 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
| Available for 886 applicants and 176 applications | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW WA SA NT |
| 2391-17 | Sonographer
| Available for 886 applicants and 176 applications | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW WA SA NT |
| 2393-11 | Dietitian
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | | | VIC ACT | |
| 2399-11 | Audiologist
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 50 | ENS | | | VIC | WA SA NT |
| School Teachers |
| 2411-11 | Pre-Primary School Teacher
| Available for 176 applications only. Qualification must include practicum and theory (Kindergarten/Early Childhood) from birth to five years. | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | | | VIC ACT | VIC |
| 2413-11 | Secondary School Teacher
| Available for 176 applications only. Must have at least one of the following specialisations:
- Mathematics
- Technology (Metal, Wood or Automotive)
- LOTE (Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, Japanese, German or French) | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | | CSL | VIC ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA NT |
| Social Welfare Professionals |
| 2511-11 | Social Worker
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | | | VIC ACT NT | QLD WA NT TAS |
| 2514-11 | Clinical Psychologist
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | | | VIC ACT SA | QLD SA NT |
Associate Professionals |
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | CSL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| Building and Engineering Associate Professionals |
| 3121-11 | Building Associate
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 40 | ENS | | | VIC WA ACT NT | WA SA NT |
| 3122-11 | Civil Engineering Associate
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 40 | ENS | | | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | WA SA NT TAS |
| 3123-11 | Electrical Engineering Associate
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 40 | ENS | | | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | WA SA NT TAS |
| 3125-11 | Mechanical Engineering Associate
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 40 | ENS | | | VIC WA NT TAS | WA SA NT |
Tradespersons and Related Workers |
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | CSL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons |
| 4114-11 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW QLD WA SA NT |
| 4114-15 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW QLD WA SA NT |
| Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons |
| 4122-11 | Metal Fabricator
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | | VIC WA SA NT | NSW QLD WA SA NT |
| 4122-15 | Welder (First Class)
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | | VIC WA SA NT | NSW QLD WA SA NT |
| 4124-11 | Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | | VIC WA ACT SA NT | NSW WA SA NT |
| Automotive Tradespersons |
| 4211-11 | Motor Mechanic
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW WA SA NT TAS |
| 4212-11 | Automotive Electrician
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW WA SA NT TAS |
| 4213-11 | Panel Beater
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW WA SA NT TAS |
| 4214-11 | Vehicle Painter
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW WA SA NT TAS |
| Electrical and Electronics Tradespersons |
| 4311-11 | General Electrician
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW WA SA NT TAS |
| 4312-11 | Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW WA SA NT TAS |
| 4315-11 | Electronic Equipment Tradesperson
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | CSL | VIC WA ACT SA NT | WA SA NT |
| 4316-11 | General Communications Tradesperson
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | | | VIC ACT SA NT | SA NT |
| 4316-13 | Communications Linesperson
| Available for 176 applications only | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | | | VIC WA ACT NT | WA NT |
| Food Tradespersons |
| 4512-11 | Baker
| Available for 176 application only. Must have a minimum of four years experience as a baker. | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | WA SA NT TAS |
| 4512-13 | Pastrycook
| Available for 176 applications only. Must have a minimum of four years experience as a pastry cook. | 6.0 Minimum in IELTS | 60 | ENS | MODL | | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW WA SA NT TAS |
