457 Occupations List from 1 July 2010

Below is the list of occupations for 457 business sponsorship visas from 1 July 2010.

The list is based on ANZSCO rather than the previous ASCO system.

Please contact us if you would like further information on sponsoring employees for 457 visas.

OccupationANZSCOExceptions
Chief Executive or Managing Director 111111  
Corporate General Manager 111211  
Aquaculture Farmer 121111  
Cotton Grower 121211  
Flower Grower 121212  
Fruit or Nut Grower 121213  
Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower 121214  
Grape Grower 121215  
Mixed Crop Farmer 121216  
Turf Grower 121218  
Vegetable Grower 121221  
Crop Farmers nec 121299  
Apiarist 121311  
Beef Cattle Farmer 121312  
Dairy Cattle Farmer 121313  
Deer Farmer 121314  
Goat Farmer 121315  
Horse Breeder 121316  
Mixed Livestock Farmer 121317  
Pig Farmer 121318  
Poultry Farmer 121321  
Sheep Farmer 121322  
Livestock Farmers nec 121399  
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer 121411  
Sales and Marketing Manager 131112  
Advertising Manager 131113  
Public Relations Manager 131114  
Corporate Services Manager 132111  
Finance Manager 132211  
Human Resource Manager 132311  
Policy and Planning Manager 132411  
Research and Development Manager 132511  
Construction Project Manager 133111  
Project Builder 133112  
Engineering Manager 133211  
Importer or Exporter 133311  
Wholesaler 133312  
Manufacturer 133411  
Production Manager (Forestry) 133511  
Production Manager (Manufacturing) 133512  
Production Manager (Mining) 133513  
Supply and Distribution Manager 133611  
Child Care Centre Manager 134111  
Medical Administrator 134211  
Nursing Clinical Director 134212  
Primary Health Organisation Manager 134213  
Welfare Centre Manager 134214  
Health and Welfare Services Managers nec 134299  
School Principal 134311  
Faculty Head 134411  
Regional Education Manager 134412  
Education Managers nec 134499  
Chief Information Officer 135111  
ICT Project Manager 135112  
ICT Managers nec 135199  
Commissioned Fire Officer 139112  
Commissioned Police Officer 139113  
Arts Administrator or Manager 139911  
Environmental Manager 139912  
Laboratory Manager 139913  
Quality Assurance Manager 139914  
Sports Administrator 139915  
Specialist Managers nec 139999 Ambassador, Archbishop, Bishop
Café or Restaurant Manager 141111  
Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager 141211  
Hotel or Motel Manager 141311  
Licensed Club Manager 141411  
Bed and Breakfast Operator 141911  
Retirement Village Manager 141912  
Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec 141999  
Antique Dealer 142112  
Betting Agency Manager 142113  
Hair or Beauty Salon Manager 142114  
Post Office Manager 142115  
Travel Agency Manager 142116  
Amusement Centre Manager 149111  
Fitness Centre Manager 149112  
Sports Centre Manager 149113  
Call or Contact Centre Manager 149211  
Customer Service Manager 149212  
Conference and Event Organiser 149311  
Fleet Manager 149411  
Railway Station Manager 149412  
Transport Company Manager 149413  
Cinema or Theatre Manager 149912  
Facilities Manager 149913  
Financial Institution Branch Manager 149914  
Equipment Hire Manager 149915  
Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec 149999 Abattoir Manager, Brothel Keeper, Equipment Hire Manager, Laundrette Owner, Taxi Proprietor, Weight Loss Centre Manager
Actor 211111  
Dancer or Choreographer 211112  
Entertainer or Variety Artist 211113  
Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers nec 211199  
Composer 211211  
Music Director 211212  
Musician (Instrumental) 211213  
Singer 211214  
Music Professionals nec 211299  
Photographer 211311  
Painter (Visual Arts) 211411  
Potter or Ceramic Artist 211412  
Sculptor 211413  
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec 211499  
Artistic Director 212111  
Media Producer (excluding Video) 212112  
Radio Presenter 212113  
Television Presenter 212114  
Author 212211  
Book or Script Editor 212212  
Art Director (Film, Television or Stage) 212311  
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) 212312  
Director of Photography 212313  
Film and Video Editor 212314  
Program Director (Television or Radio) 212315  
Stage Manager 212316  
Technical Director 212317  
Video Producer 212318  
Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec 212399  
Copywriter 212411  
Newspaper or Periodical Editor 212412  
Print Journalist 212413  
Radio Journalist 212414  
Technical Writer 212415  
Television Journalist 212416  
Journalists and Other Writers nec 212499  
Accountant (General) 221111  
Management Accountant 221112  
Taxation Accountant 221113  
Company Secretary 221211  
Corporate Treasurer 221212  
External Auditor 221213  
Internal Auditor 221214  
Commodities Trader 222111  
Finance Broker 222112  
Insurance Broker 222113  
Financial Brokers nec 222199  
Financial Market Dealer 222211  
Futures Trader 222212  
Stockbroking Dealer 222213  
Financial Dealers nec 222299  
Financial Investment Adviser 222311  
Financial Investment Manager 222312  
Human Resource Adviser 223111  
Recruitment Consultant 223112  
Workplace Relations Adviser 223113  
ICT Trainer 223211  
Training and Development Professional 223311  
Actuary 224111  
Mathematician 224112  
Statistician 224113  
Archivist 224211  
Gallery or Museum Curator 224212  
Health Information Manager 224213  
Records Manager 224214  
Economist 224311  
Intelligence Officer 224411  
Policy Analyst 224412  
Land Economist 224511  
Valuer 224512  
Librarian 224611  
Management Consultant 224711  
Organisation and Methods Analyst 224712  
Electorate Officer 224911  
Liaison Officer 224912  
Patents Examiner 224914  
Information and Organisation Professionals nec 224999  
Advertising Specialist 225111  
Market Research Analyst 225112  
Marketing Specialist 225113  
ICT Account Manager 225211  
ICT Business Development Manager 225212  
ICT Sales Representative 225213  
Public Relations Professional 225311  
Sales Representative (Industrial Products) 225411  
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products) 225412  
Aeroplane Pilot 231111  
Air Traffic Controller 231112  
Flying Instructor 231113  
Helicopter Pilot 231114  
Air Transport Professionals nec 231199  
Master Fisher 231211  
Ship's Engineer 231212  
Ship's Master 231213  
Ship's Officer 231214  
Ship's Surveyor 231215  
Marine Transport Professionals nec 231299  
Architect 232111  
Landscape Architect 232112  
Surveyor 232212  
Cartographer 232213  
Other Spatial Scientist 232214  
Fashion Designer 232311  
Industrial Designer 232312  
Industrial Designer 232312  
Jewellery Designer 232313  
Graphic Designer 232411  
Illustrator 232412  
Multimedia Designer 232413  
Web Designer 232414  
Interior Designer 232511  
Urban and Regional Planner 232611  
Chemical Engineer 233111  
Materials Engineer 233112  
Civil Engineer 233211  
Geotechnical Engineer 233212  
Quantity Surveyor 233213  
Structural Engineer 233214  
Transport Engineer 233215  
Electrical Engineer 233311  
Electronics Engineer 233411  
Industrial Engineer 233511  
Mechanical Engineer 233512  
Production or Plant Engineer 233513  
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 233611  
Petroleum Engineer 233612  
Aeronautical Engineer 233911  
Agricultural Engineer 233912  
Biomedical Engineer 233913  
Engineering Technologist 233914  
Environmental Engineer 233915  
Naval Architect 233916  
Engineering Professional nec 233999  
Agricultural Consultant 234111  
Agricultural Scientist 234112  
Forester 234113  
Chemist 234211  
Food Technologist 234212  
Wine Maker 234213  
Conservation Officer 234311  
Environmental Consultant 234312  
Environmental Research Scientist 234313  
Park Ranger 234314  
Environmental Scientists nec 234399  
Geologist 234411  
Geophysicist 234412  
Life Scientist (General) 234511  
Anatomist or Physiologist 234512  
Biochemist 234513  
Biotechnologist 234514  
Botanist 234515  
Marine Biologist 234516  
Microbiologist 234517  
Zoologist 234518  
Life Scientists nec 234599  
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611  
Veterinarian 234711  
Conservator 234911  
Metallurgist 234912  
Meteorologist 234913  
Physicist 234914  
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec 234999  
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 241111  
Primary School Teacher 241213  
Middle School Teacher 241311  
Secondary School Teacher 241411  
Special Needs Teacher 241511  
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired 241512  
Teacher of the Sight Impaired 241513  
Special Education Teachers nec 241599  
University Lecturer 242111  
University Tutor 242112  
Vocational Education Teacher 242211  
Education Adviser 249111  
Education Reviewer 249112  
Art Teacher (Private Tuition) 249211  
Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) 249212  
Drama Teacher (Private Tuition) 249213  
Music Teacher (Private Tuition) 249214  
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages 249311  
Dietitian 251111  
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 251211  
Medical Radiation Therapist 251212  
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 251213  
Sonographer 251214  
Environmental Health Officer 251311  
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser 251312  
Optometrist 251411  
Orthoptist 251412  
Hospital Pharmacist 251511  
Industrial Pharmacist 251512  
Retail Pharmacist 251513  
Health Promotion Officer 251911  
Orthotist or Prosthetist 251912  
Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec 251999  
Chiropractor 252111  
Osteopath 252112  
Acupuncturist 252211  
Homoeopath 252212  
Naturopath 252213  
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner 252214  
Complementary Health Therapists nec 252299  
Dental Specialist 252311  
Dentist 252312  
Occupational Therapist 252411  
Physiotherapist 252511  
Podiatrist 252611  
Audiologist 252711  
Speech Pathologist 252712  
General Medical Practitioner 253111  
Resident Medical Officer 253112  
Anaesthetist 253211  
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 253311  
Cardiologist 253312  
Clinical Haematologist 253313  
Medical Oncologist 253314  
Endocrinologist 253315  
Gastroenterologist 253316  
Intensive Care Specialist 253317  
Neurologist 253318  
Paediatrician 253321  
Renal Medicine Specialist 253322  
Rheumatologist 253323  
Thoracic Medicine Specialist 253324  
Specialist Physician nec 253399  
Psychiatrist 253411  
Surgeon (General) 253511  
Cardiothoracic Surgeon 253512  
Neurosurgeon 253513  
Orthopaedic Surgeon 253514  
Otorhinolaryngologist 253515  
Paediatric Surgeon 253516  
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 253517  
Urologist 253518  
Vascular Surgeon 253521  
Dermatologist 253911  
Emergency Medicine Specialist 253912  
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 253913  
Ophthalmologist 253914  
Pathologist 253915  
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 253917  
Radiation Oncologist 253918  
Medical Practitioners nec 253999  
Midwife 254111  
Nurse Educator 254211  
Nurse Researcher 254212  
Nurse Manager 254311  
Nurse Practitioner 254411  
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 254412  
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 254413  
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 254414  
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 254415  
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 254416  
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 254417  
Registered Nurse (Medical) 254418  
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 254421  
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 254422  
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 254423  
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 254424  
Registered Nurses nec 254499  
ICT Business Analyst 261111  
Systems Analyst 261112  
Multimedia Specialist 261211  
Web Developer 261212  
Analyst Programmer 261311  
Developer Programmer 261312  
Software Engineer 261313  
Software Tester 261314  
Software and Applications Programmers nec 261399  
Database Administrator 262111  
ICT Security Specialist 262112  
Systems Administrator 262113  
Computer Network and Systems Engineer 263111  
Network Administrator 263112  
Network Analyst 263113  
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer 263211  
ICT Support Engineer 263212  
ICT Systems Test Engineer 263213  
ICT Support and Test Engineers nec 263299  
Telecommunications Engineer 263311  
Telecommunications Network Engineer 263312  
Barrister 271111  
Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec 271299  
Solicitor 271311  
Careers Counsellor 272111  
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor 272112  
Family and Marriage Counsellor 272113  
Rehabilitation Counsellor 272114  
Student Counsellor 272115  
Counsellors nec 272199  
Clinical Psychologist 272311  
Educational Psychologist 272312  
Organisational Psychologist 272313  
Psychotherapist 272314  
Psychologists nec 272399  
Historian 272411  
Interpreter 272412  
Translator 272413  
Social Professionals nec 272499  
Social Worker 272511  
Community Arts Worker 272611  
Recreation Officer 272612  
Welfare Worker 272613  
Agricultural Technician 311111  
Anaesthetic Technician 311211  
Cardiac Technician 311212  
Medical Laboratory Technician 311213  
Operating Theatre Technician 311214  
Pharmacy Technician 311215  
Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist(NZ) 311216  
Medical Technicians nec 311299  
Fisheries Officer 311311  
Meat Inspector 311312  
Quarantine Officer 311313  
Primary Products Inspectors nec 311399  
Chemistry Technician 311411  
Earth Science Technician 311412  
Life Science Technician 311413  
School Laboratory Technician 311414  
Science Technicians nec 311499  
Architectural Draftsperson 312111  
Building Associate 312112  
Building Inspector 312113  
Construction Estimator 312114  
Plumbing Inspector 312115  
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician 312116  
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec 312199  
Civil Engineering Draftsperson 312211  
Civil Engineering Technician 312212  
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 312311  
Electrical Engineering Technician 312312  
Electronic Engineering Draftsperson 312411  
Electronic Engineering Technician 312412  
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson 312511  
Mechanical Engineering Technician 312512  
Safety Inspector 312611  
Maintenance Planner 312911  
Metallurgical or Materials Technician 312912  
Mine Deputy 312913  
Building and Engineering Technicians nec 312999  
Hardware Technician 313111  
ICT Customer Support Officer 313112  
Web Administrator 313113  
ICT Support Technicians nec 313199  
Radiocommunications Technician 313211  
Telecommunications Field Engineer 313212  
Telecommunications Network Planner 313213  
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist 313214  
Automotive Electrician 321111  
Motor Mechanic (General) 321211  
Diesel Motor Mechanic 321212  
Motorcycle Mechanic 321213  
Blacksmith 322111  
Electroplater 322112  
Farrier 322113  
Metal Casting Trades Worker 322114  
Metal Polisher 322115  
Sheetmetal Trades Worker 322211  
Metal Fabricator 322311  
Pressure Welder 322312  
Welder (First Class) 322313  
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 323111  
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 323112  
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) 323113  
Fitter (General) 323211  
Fitter and Turner 323212  
Fitter-Welder 323213  
Metal Machinist (First Class) 323214  
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic 323215  
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec 323299  
Engraver 323311  
Gunsmith 323312  
Locksmith 323313  
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer 323314  
Saw Maker and Repairer 323315  
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer 323316  
Engineering Patternmaker 323411  
Toolmaker 323412  
Panelbeater 324111  
Vehicle Body Builder 324211  
Vehicle Trimmer 324212  
Vehicle Painter 324311  
Bricklayer 331111  
Stonemason 331112  
Carpenter and Joiner 331211  
Carpenter 331212  
Joiner 331213  
Floor Finisher 332111  
Painting Trades Worker 332211  
Glazier 333111  
Fibrous Plasterer 333211  
Solid Plasterer 333212  
Roof Tiler 333311  
Wall and Floor Tiler 333411  
Plumber (General) 334111  
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 334112  
Drainer 334113  
Gasfitter 334114  
Roof Plumber 334115  
Electrician (General) 341111  
Electrician (Special Class) 341112  
Lift Mechanic 341113  
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 342111  
Electrical Linesworker 342211  
Technical Cable Jointer 342212  
Business Machine Mechanic 342311  
Communications Operator 342312  
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 342313  
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) 342314  
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 342315  
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) 342411  
Telecommunications Cable Jointer 342412  
Telecommunications Linesworker 342413  
Telecommunications Technician 342414  
Baker 351111  
Pastrycook 351112  
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker 351211  
Chef 351311  
Cook 351411  
Dog Handler or Trainer 361111  
Horse Trainer 361112  
Zookeeper 361114  
Animal Attendants and Trainers nec EXCEPT: 361199  
Shearer 361211  
Veterinary Nurse 361311  
Florist 362111  
Gardener (General) 362211  
Arborist 362212  
Landscape Gardener 362213  
Greenkeeper 362311  
Nurseryperson 362411  
Hairdresser 391111  
Print Finisher 392111  
Screen Printer 392112  
Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker 392211  
Printing Machinist 392311  
Small Offset Printer 392312  
Canvas Goods Fabricator 393111  
Leather Goods Maker 393112  
Sail Maker 393113  
Shoemaker 393114  
Apparel Cutter 393211  
Clothing Patternmaker 393212  
Dressmaker or Tailor 393213  
Clothing Trades Workers nec 393299  
Upholsterer 393311  
Cabinetmaker 394111  
Furniture Finisher 394211  
Picture Framer 394212  
Wood Machinist 394213  
Wood Turner 394214  
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec 394299  
Boat Builder and Repairer 399111  
Shipwright 399112  
Chemical Plant Operator 399211  
Gas or Petroleum Operator 399212  
Power Generation Plant Operator 399213  
Gallery or Museum Technician 399311  
Library Technician 399312  
Jeweller 399411  
Broadcast Transmitter Operator 399511  
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) 399512  
Light Technician 399513  
Make Up Artist 399514  
Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer 399515  
Sound Technician 399516  
Television Equipment Operator 399517  
Signwriter 399611  
Diver 399911  
Interior Decorator 399912  
Optical Dispenser 399913  
Optical Mechanic 399914  
Plastics Technician 399916  
Wool Classer 399917  
Fire Protection Equipment Technician 399918  
Technicians and Trades Workers nec 399999  
Ambulance Officer 411111  
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic 411112  
Dental Hygienist 411211  
Dental Prosthetist 411212  
Dental Technician 411213  
Dental Therapist 411214  
Enrolled Nurse 411411  
Mothercraft Nurse 411412  
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker 411511  
Massage Therapist 411611  
Community Worker 411711  
Disabilities Services Officer 411712  
Family Support Worker 411713  
Parole or Probation Officer 411714  
Residential Care Officer 411715  
Youth Worker 411716  
Emergency Service Worker 441211  
Fire Fighter 441212  
Detective 441311  
Police Officer 441312  
Prison Officer 442111  
Private Investigator 442214  
Security Consultant 442216  
Beauty Therapist 451111  
Funeral Director 451311  
Funeral Workers nec: 451399 Chapel or Memorial Attendant, Funeral Director's Assistant
Diving Instructor (Open Water) 452311  
Gymnastics Coach or Instructor 452312  
Horse Riding Coach or Instructor 452313  
Snowsport Instructor 452314  
Swimming Coach or Instructor 452315  
Tennis Coach 452316  
Other Sports Coach or Instructor 452317  
Dog or Horse Racing Official 452318  
Sports Development Officer 452321  
Sports Umpire 452322  
Other Sports Official 452323  
Footballer 452411  
Golfer 452412  
Jockey 452413  
Sportspersons nec 452499  
Contract Administrator 511111  
Program or Project Administrator 511112  
Bookmaker 552311  
Insurance Consultant 552312  
Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) 599912  
Stock and Station Agent 611112  
Retail Buyer 639211  
Motion Picture Projectionist 711912  
Driller 712211  

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