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Western Australia Shortage List - Skilled 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:

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 Code	Occupation(s)	Specialisations	English	Points	Employer	MODL	Sponsored	Regional Sponsored
Miscellaneous Specialist Managers
1295-11	Child Care Co-ordinator		Minimum 6.0	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
Natural and Physical Science Professionals
2112-11	Geologist		Minimum 6.0	50	ENS		QLD WA NT	QLD WA SA
2112-13	Geophysicist		Minimum 6.0	50	ENS		QLD WA	QLD WA SA
Building and Engineering Professionals
2122-11	Quantity Surveyor		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT	WA SA TAS
2123-13	Surveyor		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2124-11	Civil Engineer	* Shortage for specialists in the Mining and Oil and Gas Sectors, Structural and Construction Engineers	Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2125-11	Electrical Engineer		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2126-11	Mechanical Engineer		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	QLD WA	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2127-11	Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA SA NT	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2127-13	Petroleum Engineer		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA	WA SA
2129-17	Chemical Engineer		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	QLD WA	QLD WA SA TAS
Accountants, Auditors and Corporate Treasurers
2211-11	Accountant		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	NSW WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Computing Professionals
2231-79	Computing Professionals nec	specialising in CISSP, C++/C#/C, Java, J2EE, Network Sec., Oracle, Peoplesoft, SAP, SIEBEL	Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	NSW QLD WA ACT SA	QLD WA SA
Medical Practitioners
2311-11	General Medical Practitioner		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	NSW QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-11	Anaesthetist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-13	Dermatologist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-15	Emergency Medicine Specialist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-17	Obstetrician and Gynaecologist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-19	Ophthalmologist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-21	Paediatrician		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-23	Pathologist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-25	Specialist Physician		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-27	Psychiatrist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-29	Radiologist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-31	Surgeon		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-79	Specialist Medical Practitioners nec	* Public Health Physician	Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
Nursing Professionals
2323-11	Registered Nurse	* Aged Care, Community Nurses	Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2324-11	Registered Midwife		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD SA TAS
2325-11	Registered Mental Health Nurse		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Miscellaneous Health Professionals
2381-11	Dentist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2381-13	Dental Specialist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA	WA SA TAS
2382-11	Hospital Pharmacist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2382-15	Retail Pharmacist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2383-11	Occupational Therapist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2384-11	Optometrist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2385-11	Physiotherapist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2386-11	Speech Pathologist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2388-11	Podiatrist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2391-11	Medical Diagnostic Radiographer		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2391-13	Radiation Therapist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS		VIC WA ACT SA	NSW VIC WA SA TAS
2391-15	Nuclear Medicine Technologist		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS		WA ACT	WA
2391-17	Sonographer		Minimum 6.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC WA SA TAS
Miscellaneous Social Professionals
2523-11	Urban and Regional Planner		Minimum 6.0	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
3122-11	Civil Engineering Associate		Minimum 6.0	40	ENS		WA TAS	WA SA TAS
Hospitality and Accommodation Managers
3322-11	Chef		Minimum 6.0	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
4112-11	Fitter	* All streams	Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4112-13	Metal Machinist (First Class)		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4113-11	Toolmaker		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA SA	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4114-11	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA NT	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
4114-15	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA NT	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons
4122-11	Metal Fabricator	* Pipe Fitter	Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	QLD WA SA NT TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
4122-13	Pressure Welder		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA SA	WA SA
4122-15	Welder (First Class)		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4124-11	Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Automotive Tradespersons
4211-11	Motor Mechanic	* Heavy Duty Diesel, Diesel and Agricultural	Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4212-11	Automotive Electrician		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4213-11	Panel Beater		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4214-11	Vehicle Painter		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4215-11	Vehicle Body Maker		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT	WA SA TAS
4216-11	Vehicle Trimmer		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS		WA	WA SA TAS
Electrical and Electronics Tradespersons
4311-11	General Electrician		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4311-13	Electrician (Special Class)		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4312-11	Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4313-11	Electrical Powerline Tradesperson		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA TAS
4314-11	General Electronic Instrument Tradesperson		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS		QLD WA ACT NT	QLD WA SA
4315-11	Electronic Equipment Tradesperson		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Structural Construction Tradespersons
4411-11	Carpenter and Joiner		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4411-13	Carpenter		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT NT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
4411-15	Joiner		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT NT TAS	WA SA TAS
4412-11	Fibrous Plasterer	* Gyprock	Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4413-11	Roof Slater and Tiler		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4414-11	Bricklayer		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4415-11	Solid Plasterer		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4416-11	Wall and Floor Tiler		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA NT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
4416-13	Stonemason		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA	WA SA TAS
Final Finishes Construction Tradespersons
4421-11	Painter and Decorator		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA NT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
4423-11	Floor Finisher		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA	WA SA TAS
Plumbers
4431-11	General Plumber	* Pipe Fitter	Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4431-13	Gasfitter		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	QLD WA ACT NT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
4431-15	Drainer		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT NT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
4431-17	Roof Plumber		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT NT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
4431-19	Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT NT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
Food Tradespersons
4512-11	Baker		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT	VIC QLD SA TAS
4512-13	Pastrycook		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4513-11	Cook		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Wood Tradespersons
4922-11	Cabinetmaker		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Hairdressers
4931-11	Hairdresser		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Textile, Clothing and Related Tradespersons
4942-11	Furniture Upholsterer		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Miscellaneous Tradespersons and Related Workers
4981-13	Boat Builder and Repairer		Minimum 5.0	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA	VIC QLD WA SA TAS

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