Victoria Shortage List - Skilled Sponsored
This is a list of the occupations in demand in Victoria.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.
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- 1 Managers and Administrators
- 2 Professionals
- 211 Natural and Physical Science Professionals
- 212 Building and Engineering Professionals
- 221 Accountants, Auditors and Corporate Treasurers
- 223 Computing Professionals
- 229 Miscellaneous Business and Information Professionals
- 232 Nursing Professionals
- 238 Miscellaneous Health Professionals
- 241 School Teachers
- 252 Miscellaneous Social Professionals
- 254 Miscellaneous 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
- 498 Miscellaneous Tradespersons and Related Workers
Managers and Administrators | ||||||||
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| Engineering, Distribution and Process Managers | ||||||||
| Information Technology Manager | Information Technology Senior Project Managers with substantial experience in the following: Manager - Technology projects; or - Data communications projects; or - System development projects | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | VIC ACT | SA | ||
| Miscellaneous Specialist Managers | ||||||||
| Child Care Co-ordinator | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC WA SA | ||
| Research and Development Manager | Must have skills/experience in the Science industry in: - Business development; or - Product development; or - R&D processes; or - Commercialisation | 6.0 Minimum | 50 | ENS | NSW VIC ACT | VIC | ||
Professionals | ||||||||
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals | ||||||||
| Chemist | Preferred specialisation: - Medicinal chemistry - Polymer chemistry - Colloid chemistry - Bio-inorganic chemistry - Formulations Chemistry - Mass spectroscopy and other scientific instrumentation | 6.0 Minimum | 50 | ENS | NSW VIC | VIC SA | ||
| Life Scientists nec | Preferred specialisation: Bioinformatics | 6.0 Minimum | 50 | ENS | NSW VIC ACT | VIC SA | ||
| Physicist | Preferred specialisation: - Optics - Modelling - Radiation oncology medical physics | 6.0 Minimum | 50 | ENS | VIC | VIC SA | ||
| Extractive Metallurgist | Primary and secondary metallurgists with operational experience | 6.0 Minimum | 50 | ENS | VIC WA | WA | ||
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec | Must have skills/experience in: - Metrology; or - Geology | 6.0 Minimum | 50 | ENS | VIC | VIC | ||
| Building and Engineering Professionals | ||||||||
| Architect | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT | VIC QLD SA TAS | ||
| Quantity Surveyor | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT | VIC WA SA TAS | ||
| Surveyor | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Civil Engineer | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Electrical Engineer | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Electronics Engineer | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT | VIC WA SA | ||
| Mechanical Engineer | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Petroleum Engineer | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA | VIC SA | ||
| Engineering Technologists nec | Must have skills/experience in: - Micro process engineering; or - Micro fluidics engineering | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | NSW VIC | VIC TAS | ||
| Biomedical Engineer | Preferred specialisation: - Bioengineering | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | VIC | VIC SA | ||
| Chemical Engineer | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Accountants, Auditors and Corporate Treasurers | ||||||||
| Accountant | Must have a minimum of four years experience in accounting | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | |
| External Auditor | Must have a minimum of four years experience in accounting | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW VIC WA ACT TAS | VIC SA TAS | |
| Computing Professionals | ||||||||
| Applications and Analyst Programmer | Must have skills/experience in: - Java; or - Database analysis for large scale databases - using ERP and Oracle | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | VIC ACT | |||
| Systems Programmer | Communications specialist with skills/experience in: - Data services; or - Voice services; or - MPLS; or - DSL; or - Mobile networks; or - Broadband wireless ; or - Broadband telecommunication services (data & voice convergence) | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | VIC ACT | |||
| Computer Systems Auditor | Must have skills/experience in e-commerce security (non-programming) and CISSP and PKI | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | NSW VIC ACT | |||
| Computing Professionals nec | Must have specialisations in one of the following: - CISSP - Oracle - SAP - C++/C#/C - PeopleSoft - Java - J2EE - SIEBEL - Network Security - Sybase SQL Server | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW VIC QLD WA ACT TAS | QLD SA TAS | |
| Miscellaneous Business and Information Professionals | ||||||||
| Mathematician | Must have skills/experience in the science industry. Preferred specialisation*: - Computational fluid dynamics - Shortage in research capability | 6.0 Minimum | 50 | ENS | VIC | VIC | ||
| Statistician | Must have skills/experience in the science or finance industry. Preferred specialisation*: - Advanced statistical modelling - Bayesian methods - Quantitative risk management - Shortage in research capability | 6.0 Minimum | 50 | ENS | VIC | VIC SA | ||
| Nursing Professionals | ||||||||
| Registered Nurse | 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 | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD TAS | ||
| Retail Pharmacist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD TAS | ||
| Occupational Therapist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC 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 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 | ||
| Radiation Therapist | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | VIC WA ACT SA | NSW VIC WA SA TAS | |||
| Sonographer | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC WA SA TAS | ||
| Audiologist | 6.0 Minimum | 50 | ENS | VIC TAS | VIC WA TAS | |||
| School Teachers | ||||||||
| Pre-Primary School Teacher | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | VIC ACT | ||||
| Secondary School Teacher | Must have skills/experience in: - Information Technology (IT); or - Mathematics; or - Physics (7-10); or - Chemistry; or - General Science; or - Music; or - Technology Studies - Metal, Wood, Automotive, Food/Hospitality; or - LOTE | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | VIC ACT NT | VIC WA SA TAS | ||
| Miscellaneous Social Professionals | ||||||||
| Urban and Regional Planner | Preferred specialisation*: - Land Use Planning - Traffic and Transport Planning - Town Planning - Statutory Planning - Strategic Planning - Environmental Planning - Architecture - Geography | 6.0 Minimum | 50 | ENS | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Miscellaneous Professionals | ||||||||
| Environmental Health Officer | Must have skills/experience in: - Waste water management/treatment | 6.0 Minimum | 50 | ENS | VIC ACT TAS | VIC QLD WA TAS | ||
Associate Professionals | ||||||||
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| Hospitality and Accommodation Managers | ||||||||
| Head Chef | Preferred specialisation*: - Executive Chefs | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | VIC TAS | VIC QLD SA TAS | ||
| Chef | 6.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Miscellaneous Health and Welfare Associate Professionals | ||||||||
| Dental Therapist | 6.0 Minimum | 40 | ENS | VIC | VIC TAS | |||
Tradespersons and Related Workers | ||||||||
| ASCO Code | Occupation(s) | Specialisations | English | Points | Employer | MODL | Sponsored | Regional Sponsored |
| Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons | ||||||||
| General Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson | Must have skills/experience in: - Manufacturing of high tech scientific instrumentation; or - Advanced and precision manufacturing techniques and methodologies | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | VIC | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| 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 ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Toolmaker | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA | NSW VIC QLD SA | ||
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD SA TAS | ||
| Locksmith | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT TAS | VIC SA TAS | ||
| Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Metal Fabricator | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA TAS | ||
| Pressure Welder | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA | VIC WA SA | ||
| Welder (First Class) | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT 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 TAS | ||
| Vehicle Painter | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Vehicle Body Maker | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA | VIC SA TAS | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Tradespersons | ||||||||
| 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 | ||
| Lift Mechanic | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT TAS | VIC 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 SA TAS | ||
| Electronic Instrument Tradesperson (Special Class) | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | VIC QLD | VIC QLD SA | |||
| Electronic Equipment Tradesperson | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT | VIC QLD SA | ||
| Structural Construction Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Carpenter and Joiner | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA TAS | ||
| Carpenter | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA TAS | ||
| Joiner | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC 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 SA TAS | ||
| Bricklayer | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA 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 | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA TAS | ||
| Stonemason | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA TAS | VIC TAS | ||
| Final Finishes Construction Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Painter and Decorator | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Floor Finisher | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT TAS | VIC WA TAS | ||
| Plumbers | ||||||||
| General Plumber | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Gasfitter | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD TAS | ||
| Drainer | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD TAS | ||
| Roof Plumber | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD TAS | ||
| Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD TAS | ||
| Food Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Baker | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA SA TAS | ||
| Pastrycook | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | VIC QLD WA TAS | ||
| Cook | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA TAS | ||
| Wood Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Cabinetmaker | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS | VIC QLD WA TAS | ||
| Furniture Finisher | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC ACT | VIC TAS | ||
| Hairdressers | ||||||||
| Hairdresser | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT NT TAS | NSW VIC QLD WA TAS | ||
| Textile, Clothing and Related Tradespersons | ||||||||
| Furniture Upholsterer | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT TAS | NSW VIC QLD TAS | ||
| Miscellaneous Tradespersons and Related Workers | ||||||||
| Shipwright | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | VIC | VIC QLD TAS | |||
| Boat Builder and Repairer | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA TAS | VIC QLD TAS | ||
| Optical Mechanic | 5.0 Minimum | 60 | ENS | MODL | VIC WA ACT | VIC SA TAS | ||
