Abolition and replacement of the 457 visa – Government reforms to employer sponsored skilled migration visas

Source: http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/457-abolition-replacement

On 18 April 2017, the Government announced that the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457 visa) will be abolished and replaced with the completely new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa in March 2018.

The TSS visa programme will be comprised of a Short-Term stream of up to two years and a Medium-Term stream of up to four years and will support businesses in addressing genuine skill shortages in their workforce and will contain a number of safeguards which prioritise Australian workers.

This new visa is part of the Government’s significant reform package to strengthen the integrity and quality of Australia’s temporary and permanent employer sponsored skilled migration programmes.

Key reforms include:

  • Introducing the temporary skill shortage visa with new requirements, including but not limited to:
    • new, more targeted occupation lists which better align with skill needs in the Australian labour market
    • a requirement for visa applicants to have at least two years’ work experience in their skilled occupation
    • a minimum market salary rate which ensures that overseas workers cannot be engaged to undercut Australian workers
    • mandatory labour market testing, unless an international obligation applies,
    • capacity for only one onshore visa renewal under the Short-Term stream
    • capacity for visa renewal onshore and a permanent residence pathway after three years under the Medium-Term stream
    • the permanent residence eligibility period will be extended from two to three years
    • a non-discriminatory workforce test to ensure employers are not actively discriminating against Australian workers
    • strengthened requirement for employers to contribute to training Australian workers
    • the Department of Immigration and Border Protection will collect Tax File Numbers and data will be matched with the Australian Tax Office’s records, and
    • mandatory penal clearance certificates to be provided.
  • Tightening eligibility requirements for employer sponsored permanent skilled visas, including but not limited to:
    • tightened English language requirements
    • a requirement for visa applicants to have at least three years’ work experience
    • applicants must be under the maximum age requirement of 45 at the time of application
    • strengthened requirement for employers to contribute to training Australian workers, and
    • employers must pay the Australian market salary rate and meet the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold.
  • Concessions for regional Australia will continue to be available:
    • Employers in regional Australia will continue to have access to occupations under the temporary and permanent visas, to reflect their skills needs.
    • Existing permanent visa concessions for regional Australia, such as waiving the nomination fee and providing age exemptions for certain occupations, will be retained. Consideration will be given to expanding the occupations in regional Australia that are exempt from the age requirement.
  • Significantly condensing the occupation lists used for skilled migration visas, including the subclass 457 visa, from 19 April 2017.

The implementation of these reforms will begin immediately and will be completed in March 2018.

Original 18 April 2017 Fact sheet 1:  Abolition 457

Original 18 April 2017 Fact sheet 2 - Employer sponsored permanent migration programme

Links to updated Fact sheets:

http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/457-abolition-replacement

Fact sheet 1:  Abolition 457

Fact sheet 2 - Employer sponsored permanent migration programme

Skilled Visa E-news September 2017: https://www.border.gov.au/WorkinginAustralia/Pages/Newsletters/skilled-visa-enews-september-2017.aspx

Fact sheet one: Reforms to Australia’s temporary employer sponsored skilled migration programme—abolition and replacement of the 457 visa (EXTRACT)

What is changing?


Changes from April 2017


From 19 April 2017, for the existing 457 visa:
- Occupation lists: The occupation lists that underpin the 457 visa will be significantly condensed from 651 to 435 occupations, with 216 occupations removed and access to 59 other occupations restricted.
- Of the 435 occupations, access to 24 occupations has been restricted to regional Australia (e.g. occupations relating to farming and agriculture).
- The Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) will also be renamed as the new Short-term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL) and will be updated every six months based on advice from the Department of Employment.
- The other occupations list used for skilled migration, the Skilled Occupations List (SOL) will be renamed the new Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). This list will contain occupations that have been assessed as being of high value to the Australian economy and aligning to the Government’s longer term training and workforce strategies.
- A separate fact sheet about the occupation lists’ changes will be issued.
- Validity period: The maximum duration of 457 visas issued from this date for occupations that are on the STSOL will be two years. Occupations on the MLTSSL will continue to be issued for a maximum duration of four years.

Changes from July 2017


From 1 July 2017, for the existing 457 visa:
- Occupation lists: The STSOL will be further reviewed based on advice from the Department of Employment. The MLTSSL will be revised based on outcomes from the Department of Education and Training’s 2017-18 SOL review.
- English language requirements: English language salary exemption threshold, which exempts applicants whose salary is over $96,400 from the English language requirement, will be removed.
- Training benchmarks: Policy settings about the training benchmark requirement will be made clearer in legislative instruments.
- Character: Provision of penal clearance certificates will become mandatory.

Changes by December 2017


Before 31 December 2017, for the existing 457 visa:
- The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (the Department) will commence the collection of Tax File Numbers for 457 visa holders (and other employer sponsored migrants), and data will be matched with the Australian Tax Office’s records to ensure that visa holders are not paid less than their nominated salary.
- The Department will commence the publication of details relating to sponsors sanctioned for failing to meet their obligations under the Migration Regulation 1994 and related legislation.

Changes from March 2018


From March 2018, the 457 visa will be abolished and replaced with the TSS visa. The TSS visa will be comprised of

  • a Short-Term stream of up to two years, and
  • a Medium-Term stream of up to four years.

The Short-Term stream is designed for Australian businesses to fill skill gaps with foreign workers on a temporary basis, where a suitably skilled Australian worker cannot be sourced.
The Medium-Term stream will allow employers to source foreign workers to address shortages in a narrower range of high skill and critical need occupations, where a suitably skilled Australian worker cannot be sourced.


The Short-Term stream will include the following criteria:
- Renewal: Capacity for visa renewal onshore once only.
- Occupations:

  • For non-regional Australia, the STSOL will apply.
  • For regional Australia, the STSOL will apply, with additional occupations available to support regional employers.

- English language requirements: A requirement of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent test) score of 5, with a minimum of 4.5 in each test component.
- Genuine entry: A genuine temporary entrant requirement.

The Medium-Term stream will include the following criteria:
- Renewal: Capacity for visa renewal onshore and a permanent residence pathway after three years.
- Occupation lists:

  •  For non-regional Australia - the MLTSSL will apply.
  • For regional Australia - the MLTSSL will apply, with additional occupations available to support regional employers.

-English language requirements: a requirement of a minimum of IELTS 5 (or equivalent test) in each test component.

Eligibility criteria for both streams will include:
- Work experience: at least two years’ relevant work experience.
- Labour market testing (LMT): LMT will be mandatory, unless an international obligation applies.
- Minimum market salary rate: Employers must pay the Australian market salary rate and meet the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold requirements.
- Character: Mandatory penal clearance certificates to be provided.
- Workforce: A non-discriminatory workforce test to ensure employers are not actively discriminating against Australian workers.
- Training requirement: a strengthened training requirement for employers to contribute towards training Australian workers.

The detailed policy settings for several of these requirements will be finalised through the implementation process. Further details on these requirements to inform stakeholders will be available in due course.

FACT SHEET TWO: Reforms to Australia’s permanent employer sponsored skilled migration programme (EXTRACT)

What is changing?

Changes from April 2017


From 19 April 2017, for new applicants for permanent employer sponsored skilled visa programmes:
- Occupation lists: The Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) will be significantly condensed, with 216 occupations removed, and access to 24 occupations restricted to regional Australia (e.g. occupations relating to farming and agriculture). The CSOL currently underpins the Direct Entry stream of the ENS visa.
- The CSOL will also be renamed the new Short-Term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL) and will be updated every six months based on advice from the Department of Employment.
- The other occupations list used for skilled migration, the Skilled Occupations List (SOL) will be renamed the new Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). This list will contain occupations that have been assessed as being of high value to the Australian economy and aligning to the Government’s longer term training and workforce strategies.

Changes from July 2017


From 1 July 2017, for permanent employer sponsored skilled visa programmes:
- Occupations lists: The STSOL will be further reviewed based on advice from the Department of Employment. The MLTSSL will be revised based on outcomes from the Department of Education and Training’s 2017-18 SOL review.
- English language requirements: A requirement of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent test) score of 6 in each component.
- Age: A maximum age requirement of 45 at the time of application will apply to Direct Entry stream applicants. A maximum age requirement of 50 at the time of application will continue to apply to Temporary Residence Transition stream applicants.

Changes by December 2017

Before 31 December 2017, for permanent employer sponsored skilled visa programmes:
- The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (the Department) will commence the collection of Tax File Numbers for these visa holders, and data will be matched with the Australian Tax Office’s records to ensure that visa holders are not paid less than their nominated salary.
- The Department will commence the publication of details relating to sponsors sanctioned for failing to meet their obligations under the Migration Regulation 1994 and related legislation.

Changes from March 2018


From March 2018, for ENS and RSMS:
- For the ENS and RSMS visa: The MLTSSL will now apply, with additional occupations available to support regional employers for the RSMS.
- Minimum market salary rate: Employers must pay the Australian market salary rate and meet the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold.
- Residency: The permanent residence eligibility period will be extended from two to three years.
- Work experience: At least three years’ relevant work experience.
- Age: All applicants must be under the maximum age requirement of 45 at the time of application.
- Training requirement: a strengthened training requirement for employers to contribute towards training Australian workers.

IMPORTANT POINTS:

  • a 457 visa granted after 18 April 2017 - STSOL list -  it can only be granted for 2 years. There will be one (only) further extension allowed after that for another 2 years. It will not be allowed to apply for a permanent 186/187 visa under that occupation if it is on the STSOL.
  • a 457 visa granted after 18 April 2017 - MLTSSL list - it can be granted for 4 years. It will be possible to be apply for a permanent 186/187 visa after 3 years on a 457 visa if that company decides to nominate the 457 visa holder.
  • From March 2018 the new TSS visa will replace the 457 visa.  An applicant will need to have 2 years work experience before applying and their occupation will have to be on the STSOL or MLTSSL lists. If you are on the STSOL list, you will also have to show you only want to stay in Australia temporarily.
  • From March 2018 an applicant will need to have their occupation on the MLTSSL occupation list to apply for company/employer sponsored permanent residence. An applicant will also need to commit to working for the company for 3 years, have an IELTS of 6+ and be under 45 years of age.
  • Most student graduates will not be eligible for temporary or permanent company sponsorship after March 2018 as they will be required to have at least 2 years FULL-TIME WORK EXPERIENCE first.
  • The Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration confirmed that existing 457 visa holders (as of 18 April 2017) will still be able to apply for a Permanent visa and will not be affected by these changes.

Timeline of future 457 changes are:

from 19 April 2017 - 216 occupations removed and 59 others restricted, 24 occupations restricted to regional Australia, Occupational lists renamed, validity period for occupations on STSOL 2 years.

from 01 July 2017 - English salary exemption $96,400 to be removed, training benchmarks to be changed, mandatory penal clearance certificates.

before 31 December 2017 - collection of TFN for 457 visa holders for ATO data matching, publication of sanctioned sponsors.

from March 2018 - 457 visa abolished and replaced with TSS visa which will comprise the Short-Term(2 years) and Medium-Term stream(4 years). 

Timeline of future 186/187 changes are:

from 19 April 2017 - CSOL condensed, 216 occupations removed, 24 occupations restricted to regional Australia, Occupational lists renamed as STSOL and MLTSSL.

from 01 July 2017 - review of STSOL and MLTSSL, IELTS 6 required in each component, changes in age (DE stream 45 years old, no change to TRT).

before 31 December 2017 - collection of TFN for 457 visa holders for ATO data matching, publication of sanctioned sponsors.

from March 2018 - the MLTSSL will apply to ENS/RSMS with additional regional occupations, Market salary rate will apply and meet TSMIT, eligibility period for PR extended from 2 to 3 years, at least 3 years' work experience required, under 45 years of age, contribution towards training fund.

Occupation Lists - MLTSSL AND STSOL

source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2017L00450

Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

(189, 190, 489, 485, 186DE, 457 and 407 visa)

Column A

Column B

Column C

Column D

OCCUPATION

ANZSCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

Construction Project Manager

133111

All

VETASSESS

Project Builder (See Note 25)

133112

All

VETASSESS

Engineering Manager

133211

All

Engineers Australia/AIM

Production Manager (Mining) (See Note 25)

133513

All

VETASSESS

Child Care Centre Manager

134111

All

TRA

Medical Administrator (See Note 25)

134211

All

VETASSESS

Nursing Clinical Director

134212

All

ANMAC

Primary Health Organisation Manager

134213

All

VETASSESS

Welfare Centre Manager

134214

All

ACWA/VETASSESS

Accountant (General) (See Note 5)

221111

All

CPA/ICAA/IPA

Management Accountant

221112

All

CPA/ICAA/IPA

Taxation Accountant

221113

All

CPA/ICAA/IPA

External Auditor

221213

All

CPA/ICAA/IPA

Internal Auditor

221214

All

VETASSESS

Actuary

224111

All

VETASSESS

Land Economist

224511

All

VETASSESS

Valuer

224512

All

VETASSESS

Ship's Engineer (See Note 25)

231212

All

AMSA

Ship's Master (See Note 25)

231213

All

AMSA

Ship's Officer (See Note 25)

231214

All

AMSA

Architect

232111

All

AACA

Landscape Architect

232112

All

VETASSESS

Surveyor

232212

All

SSSI

Cartographer

232213

All

VETASSESS

Other Spatial Scientist

232214

All

VETASSESS

Chemical Engineer (See Note 25)

233111

All

Engineers Australia

Materials Engineer (See Note 25)

233112

All

Engineers Australia

Civil Engineer

233211

All

Engineers Australia

Geotechnical Engineer

233212

All

Engineers Australia

Quantity Surveyor

233213

All

AIQS

Structural Engineer

233214

All

Engineers Australia

Transport Engineer

233215

All

Engineers Australia

Electrical Engineer

233311

All

Engineers Australia

Electronics Engineer (See Note 25)

233411

All

Engineers Australia

Industrial Engineer (See Note 25)

233511

All

Engineers Australia

Mechanical Engineer

233512

All

Engineers Australia

Production or Plant Engineer (See Note 25)

233513

All

Engineers Australia

Aeronautical Engineer

233911

All

Engineers Australia

Agricultural Engineer

233912

All

Engineers Australia

Biomedical Engineer

233913

All

Engineers Australia

Engineering Technologist

233914

All

Engineers Australia

Environmental Engineer

233915

All

Engineers Australia

Naval Architect

233916

All

Engineers Australia

Agricultural Consultant

234111

All

VETASSESS

Agricultural Scientist

234112

All

VETASSESS

Forester

234113

All

VETASSESS

Medical Laboratory Scientist

234611

All

AIMS

Veterinarian

234711

All

AVBC

Physicist (Medical Physicist only)

234914

All

ACPSEM

Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher

241111

All

AITSL

Secondary School Teacher

241411

All

AITSL

Special Needs Teacher

241511

All

AITSL

Teacher of the Hearing Impaired

241512

All

AITSL

Teacher of the Sight Impaired

241513

All

AITSL

Special Education Teachers (nec)

241599

All

AITSL

Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

251211

All

AIR

Medical Radiation Therapist

251212

All

AIR

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

251213

All

ANZSNM

Sonographer

251214

All

AIR

Optometrist

251411

All

OCANZ

Orthotist or Prosthetist

251912

All

VETASSESS

Chiropractor

252111

All

CCEA

Osteopath

252112

All

ANZOC

Occupational Therapist

252411

All

OTC

Physiotherapist

252511

All

APC

Podiatrist

252611

All

APodC/ANZPAC

Audiologist

252711

All

VETASSESS

Speech Pathologist

252712

All

SPA

General Practitioner

253111

All

Medical Board of Australia

Anaesthetist

253211

All

Medical Board of Australia

Specialist Physician (General Medicine)

253311

All

Medical Board of Australia

Cardiologist

253312

All

Medical Board of Australia

Clinical Haematologist

253313

All

Medical Board of Australia

Medical Oncologist

253314

All

Medical Board of Australia

Endocrinologist

253315

All

Medical Board of Australia

Gastroenterologist

253316

All

Medical Board of Australia

Intensive Care Specialist

253317

All

Medical Board of Australia

Neurologist

253318

All

Medical Board of Australia

Paediatrician

253321

All

Medical Board of Australia

Renal Medicine Specialist

253322

All

Medical Board of Australia

Rheumatologist

253323

All

Medical Board of Australia

Thoracic Medicine Specialist

253324

All

Medical Board of Australia

Specialist Physicians (nec)

253399

All

Medical Board of Australia

Psychiatrist

253411

All

Medical Board of Australia

Surgeon (General)

253511

All

Medical Board of Australia

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

253512

All

Medical Board of Australia

Neurosurgeon

253513

All

Medical Board of Australia

Orthopaedic Surgeon

253514

All

Medical Board of Australia

Otorhinolaryngologist

253515

All

Medical Board of Australia

Paediatric Surgeon

253516

All

Medical Board of Australia

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

253517

All

Medical Board of Australia

Urologist

253518

All

Medical Board of Australia

Vascular Surgeon

253521

All

Medical Board of Australia

Dermatologist

253911

All

Medical Board of Australia

Emergency Medicine Specialist

253912

All

Medical Board of Australia

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

253913

All

Medical Board of Australia

Ophthalmologist

253914

All

Medical Board of Australia

Pathologist

253915

All

Medical Board of Australia

Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist

253917

All

Medical Board of Australia

Radiation Oncologist

253918

All

Medical Board of Australia

Medical Practitioners (nec)

253999

All

Medical Board of Australia

Midwife

254111

All

ANMAC

Nurse Practitioner

254411

All

ANMAC

Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

254412

All

ANMAC

Registered Nurse (Child & Family Health)

254413

All

ANMAC

Registered Nurse (Community Health)

254414

All

ANMAC

Registered Nurse (Critical Care & Emergency)

254415

All

ANMAC

Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)

254416

All

ANMAC

Registered Nurse (Disability & Rehabilitation)

254417

All

ANMAC

Registered Nurse (Medical)

254418

All

ANMAC

Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)

254421

All

ANMAC

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

254422

All

ANMAC

Registered Nurse (Perioperative)

254423

All

ANMAC

Registered Nurse (Surgical)

254424

All

ANMAC

Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)

254425

All

ANMAC

Registered Nurses (nec)

254499

All

ANMAC

ICT Business Analyst

261111

All

ACS

Systems Analyst

261112

All

ACS

Analyst Programmer

261311

All

ACS

Developer Programmer

261312

All

ACS

Software Engineer

261313

All

ACS

Computer Network & Systems Engineer

263111

All

ACS

Telecommunications Engineer

263311

All

Engineers Australia

Telecommunications Network Engineer

263312

All

Engineers Australia

Barrister

271111

All

SLAA

Solicitor

271311

All

SLAA

Clinical Psychologist

272311

All

APS

Educational Psychologist

272312

All

APS

Organisational Psychologist

272313

All

APS

Psychotherapist

272314

All

VETASSESS

Psychologists (nec)

272399

All

APS

Social Worker

272511

All

AASW

Civil Engineering Draftsperson

312211

All

Engineers Australia/ VETASSESS

Civil Engineering Technician (See Note 25)

312212

All

VETASSESS

Electrical Engineering Draftsperson

312311

All

Engineers Australia

Electrical Engineering Technician

312312

All

TRA

Radio Communications Technician

313211

All

TRA

Telecommunications Field Engineer

313212

All

Engineers Australia

Telecommunications Network Planner (See Note 25)

313213

All

Engineers Australia

Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist

313214

All

Engineers Australia

Automotive Electrician

321111

All

TRA

Motor Mechanic (General)

321211

All

TRA

Diesel Motor Mechanic

321212

All

TRA

Motorcycle Mechanic

321213

All

TRA

Small Engine Mechanic

321214

All

TRA

Sheetmetal Trades Worker

322211

All

TRA

Metal Fabricator

322311

All

TRA

Pressure Welder (See Note 25)

322312

All

TRA

Welder (First Class)

322313

All

TRA

Fitter (General)

323211

All

TRA

Fitter & Turner

323212

All

TRA

Fitter-Welder

323213

All

TRA

Metal Machinist (First Class)

323214

All

TRA

Locksmith

323313

All

TRA

Panelbeater

324111

All

TRA

Bricklayer

331111

All

TRA

Stonemason (See Note 25)

331112

All

TRA

Carpenter & Joiner

331211

All

TRA

Carpenter

331212

All

TRA

Joiner

331213

All

TRA

Painting Trades Workers

332211

All

TRA

Glazier

333111

All

TRA

Fibrous Plasterer

333211

All

TRA

Solid Plasterer

333212

All

TRA

Wall & Floor Tiler

333411

All

TRA

Plumber (General)

334111

All

TRA

Airconditioning & Mechanical Services Plumber

334112

All

TRA

Drainer

334113

All

TRA

Gasfitter

334114

All

TRA

Roof Plumber

334115

All

TRA

Electrician (General)

341111

All

TRA

Electrician (Special Class)

341112

All

TRA

Lift Mechanic

341113

All

TRA

Airconditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic

342111

All

TRA

Electrical Linesworker  (See Note 25)

342211

All

TRA

Technical Cable Jointer

342212

All

TRA

Electronic Equipment Trades Worker

342313

All

TRA

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)

342314

All

TRA

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)

342315

All

TRA

Chef (See Note 11 and Note 24)

351311

All

TRA

Cabinetmaker

394111

All

TRA

Boat Builder & Repairer

399111

All

TRA

Shipwright

399112

All

TRA

Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

(190, 489-state nominated, 186DE, 457 and 407 visa)

Column A

Column B

Column C

Column D

OCCUPATION

ANZSCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

Chief Executive or Managing Director (See Note 17)

111111

All

AIM

Corporate General Manager (See Note 17)

111211

All

AIM

Aquaculture Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121111

All

VETASSESS

Cotton Grower(See Note 12 and Note 26)

121211

All

VETASSESS

Flower Grower (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121212

All

VETASSESS

Fruit or Nut Grower (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121213

All

VETASSESS

Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ) (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121214

All

VETASSESS

Grape Grower (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121215

All

VETASSESS

Mixed Crop Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121216

All

VETASSESS

Sugar Cane Grower (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121217

All

VETASSESS

Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ) (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121221

All

VETASSESS

Crop Farmers (nec) (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121299

All

VETASSESS

Apiarist (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121311

All

VETASSESS

Beef Cattle Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121312

All

VETASSESS

Dairy Cattle Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121313

All

VETASSESS

Horse Breeder (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121316

All

VETASSESS

Mixed Livestock Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121317

All

VETASSESS

Pig Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121318

All

VETASSESS

Poultry Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121321

All

VETASSESS

Sheep Farmer (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121322

All

VETASSESS

Livestock  Farmers (nec) (See Note 12 and Note 26)

121399

All

VETASSESS

Mixed Crop & Livestock Farmer
(See Note 12 and Note 26)

121411

All

VETASSESS

Sales & Marketing Manager (See Note 10)

131112

All

AIM

Advertising Manager

131113

All

AIM

Corporate Services Manager (See Note 18)

132111

All

VETASSESS

Finance Manager (See Note 20)

132211

All

CPAA/ICAA/IPA

Human Resource Manager

132311

All

AIM

Manufacturer

133411

All

VETASSESS

Production Manager (Forestry) (See Note 26)

133511

All

VETASSESS

Supply and Distribution Manager (See Note 23)

133611

All

AIM

Health & Welfare Services Managers (nec)

134299

All

VETASSESS

School Principal

134311

All

VETASSESS

Faculty Head

134411

All

VETASSESS

Education Managers (nec)

134499

All

VETASSESS

Chief Information Officer

135111

All

ACS

ICT Project Manager (See Note 20)

135112

All

ACS

ICT Managers (nec)

135199

All

ACS

Arts Administrator or Manager

139911

All

VETASSESS

Environmental Manager

139912

All

VETASSESS

Laboratory Manager

139913

All

VETASSESS

Quality Assurance Manager

139914

All

VETASSESS

Specialist Managers (nec)  
except:

a.       Ambassador

b.      Archbishop

c.       Bishop

139999

All

VETASSESS

Cafe or Restaurant Manager 
(See Note 3 and Note 24)

141111

All

VETASSESS

Hotel or Motel Manager 
(See Note 19)

141311

All

VETASSESS

Accommodation & Hospitality Managers (nec)

141999

All

VETASSESS

Hair or Beauty Salon Manager (See Note 13)

142114

All

VETASSESS

Post Office Manager

142115

All

VETASSESS

Fitness Centre Manager

149112

All

VETASSESS

Sports Centre Manager

149113

All

VETASSESS

Customer Service Manager
(See Note 10)

149212

All

VETASSESS

Conference & Event Organiser
(See Note 9)

149311

All

VETASSESS

Fleet Manager

149411

All

VETASSESS

Transport Company Manager
(See Note 16)

149413

All

VETASSESS

Facilities Manager (See Note 8)

149913

All

VETASSESS

Equipment Hire Manager

149915

All

VETASSESS

Dancer or Choreographer

211112

All

VETASSESS

Musician (Instrumental)

211213

All

VETASSESS

Photographer

211311

All

VETASSESS

Visual Arts & Crafts Professionals (nec)

211499

All

VETASSESS

Book or Script Editor

212212

All

VETASSESS

Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)

212312

All

VETASSESS

Film & Video Editor

212314

All

VETASSESS

Program Director (Television or Radio)

212315

All

VETASSESS

Stage Manager

212316

All

VETASSESS

Technical Director

212317

All

VETASSESS

Video Producer

212318

All

VETASSESS

Copywriter

212411

All

VETASSESS

Newspaper or Periodical Editor

212412

All

VETASSESS

Print Journalist

212413

All

VETASSESS

Technical Writer

212415

All

VETASSESS

Television Journalist

212416

All

VETASSESS

Journalists & Other Writers (nec)

212499

All

VETASSESS

Company Secretary

221211

All

VETASSESS

Commodities Trader

222111

All

VETASSESS

Finance Broker

222112

All

VETASSESS

Insurance Broker

222113

All

VETASSESS

Financial Brokers (nec)

222199

All

VETASSESS

Financial Market Dealer

222211

All

VETASSESS

Stockbroking Dealer

222213

All

VETASSESS

Financial Dealers (nec)

222299

All

VETASSESS

Financial Investment Adviser

222311

All

VETASSESS

Financial Investment Manager

222312

All

VETASSESS

Recruitment Consultant
(see Note 23
)

223112

All

VETASSESS

ICT Trainer

223211

All

ACS

Mathematician

224112

All

VETASSESS

Statistician

224113

All

VETASSESS

Gallery or Museum Curator

224212

All

VETASSESS

Health Information Manager

224213

All

VETASSESS

Records Manager

224214

All

VETASSESS

Economist

224311

All

VETASSESS

Librarian

224611

All

VETASSESS

Management Consultant 
(See Note 21
)

224711

All

VETASSESS

Organisation & Methods Analyst

224712

All

VETASSESS

Patents Examiner

224914

All

VETASSESS

Information and Organisation Professionals (nec) (See Note 20)

224999

All

VETASSESS

Advertising Specialist (See Note 20)

225111

All

VETASSESS

Marketing Specialist (See Note 10)

225113

All

VETASSESS

ICT Account Manager

225211

All

VETASSESS

ICT Business Development Manager

225212

All

VETASSESS

ICT Sales Representative

225213

 

VETASSESS

Public Relations Professional

225311

All

VETASSESS

Technical Sales Representatives (nec) including, but not limited to, education sales representatives (See Note 15)

225499

All

VETASSESS

Fashion Designer

232311

All

VETASSESS

Industrial Designer

232312

All

VETASSESS

Jewellery Designer

232313

All

VETASSESS

Graphic Designer (See Note 20)

232411

All

VETASSESS

Illustrator

232412

All

VETASSESS

Web Designer

232414

All

VETASSESS

Interior Designer

232511

All

VETASSESS

Urban & Regional Planner

232611

All

VETASSESS

Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

233611

All

Engineers Australia

Engineering Professionals (nec)

233999

All

Engineers Australia

Chemist

234211

All

VETASSESS

Wine Maker (See Note 26)

234213

All

VETASSESS

Environmental Consultant

234312

All

VETASSESS

Environmental Research Scientist

234313

All

VETASSESS

Environmental Scientists (nec)

234399

All

VETASSESS

Geologist

234411

All

VETASSESS

Botanist

234515

All

VETASSESS

Marine Biologist

234516

All

VETASSESS

Zoologist

234518

All

VETASSESS

Conservator

234911

All

VETASSESS

Meteorologist

234913

All

VETASSESS

Physicist

234914

All

VETASSESS

Primary School Teacher

241213

All

AITSL

Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (NZ)

241311

All

AITSL

University Lecturer (Suitable for the position of Research Associate or Research Fellow in a University) (See Note 20)

242111

All

VETASSESS

University Tutor

242112

All

VETASSESS

Education Adviser

249111

All

VETASSESS

Art Teacher (Private Tuition)

249211

All

VETASSESS

Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)

249212

All

VETASSESS

Music Teacher (Private Tuition)

249214

All

VETASSESS

Private Tutors & Teachers (nec)

249299

All

VETASSESS

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

249311

All

VETASSESS

Dietitian

251111

All

DAA

Nutritionist

251112

All

VETASSESS

Occupational Health and Safety Adviser

251312

All

VETASSESS

Orthoptist

251412

All

VETASSESS

Hospital Pharmacist

251511

All

APharmC

Industrial Pharmacist

251512

All

VETASSESS

Retail Pharmacist

251513

All

APharmC

Health Promotion Officer

251911

All

VETASSESS

Health Diagnostic & Promotion Professionals (nec)

251999

All

VETASSESS

Acupuncturist

252211

All

VETASSESS

Naturopath

252213

All

VETASSESS

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

252214

All

Chinese Medicine Board Of Australia

Complementary Health Therapists (nec)

252299

All

VETASSESS

Dental Specialist

252311

All

ADC

Dentist

252312

All

ADC

Resident Medical Officer

253112

All

Medical Board of Australia

Nurse Educator

254211

All

ANMAC/VETASSESS

Nurse Manager

254311

All

ANMAC/VETASSESS

Multimedia Specialist

261211

All

ACS

Software Tester (See Note 20)

261314

All

ACS

Software & Applications  Programmers (nec)

261399

All

ACS

Database Administrator

262111

All

ACS

ICT Security Specialist

262112

All

ACS

Systems Administrator

262113

All

ACS

Network Administrator

263112

All

ACS

Network Analyst

263113

All

ACS

ICT Quality Assurance Engineer

263211

All

ACS

ICT Support Engineer (see Note 20)

263212

All

ACS

ICT Systems Test Engineer (See Note 20)

263213

All

ACS

Judicial & Other Legal Professionals (nec)

271299

All

VETASSESS

Careers Counsellor

272111

All

VETASSESS

Drug & Alcohol Counsellor

272112

All

VETASSESS

Family & Marriage Counsellor

272113

All

VETASSESS

Rehabilitation Counsellor

272114

All

VETASSESS

Student Counsellor

272115

All

VETASSESS

Counsellors (nec)

272199

All

VETASSESS

Minister of Religion (See Note 4)

272211

All

VETASSESS

Interpreter

272412

All

NAATI

Social Professionals (nec)

272499

All

VETASSESS

Recreation Officer

272612

All

VETASSESS

Welfare Worker

272613

All

ACWA

Agricultural Technician (See Note 26)

311111

All

VETASSESS

Anaesthetic Technician

311211

All

VETASSESS

Cardiac Technician

311212

All

VETASSESS

Medical Laboratory Technician

311213

All

AIMS

Pharmacy Technician

311215

All

VETASSESS

Medical Technicians (nec)

311299

All

VETASSESS

Meat Inspector

311312

All

VETASSESS

Primary Products Inspectors (nec(See Note 26)

311399

All

VETASSESS

Chemistry Technician

311411

All

VETASSESS

Earth Science Technician

311412

All

VETASSESS

Life Science Technician

311413

All

VETASSESS

Science Technicians (nec)

311499

All

VETASSESS

Architectural Draftsperson

312111

All

VETASSESS

Building Associate

312112

All

VETASSESS

Building Inspector

312113

All

VETASSESS

Architectural, Building & Surveying Technicians (nec)

312199

All

VETASSESS

Mechanical Engineering Technician (See Note 22)

312512

All

TRA

Metallurgical or Materials Technician

312912

All

VETASSESS

Mine Deputy

312913

All

VETASSESS

Hardware Technician

313111

All

TRA

ICT Customer Support Officer

313112

All

TRA

Web Administrator

313113

All

ACS

Farrier

322113

All

TRA

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

323112

All

TRA

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

323113

All

TRA

Textile, Clothing  & Footwear Mechanic

323215

All

TRA

Metal Fitters & Machinists (nec)

323299

All

TRA

Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer

323314

All

TRA

Watch & Clock Maker & Repairer

323316

All

TRA

Toolmaker

323412

All

TRA

Vehicle Body Builder

324211

All

TRA

Vehicle Trimmer

324212

All

TRA

Roof Tiler

333311

All

TRA

Business Machine Mechanic

342311

All

TRA

Cabler (Data & Telecommunications)

342411

All

TRA

Telecommunications Linesworker

342413

All

TRA

Baker (See Note 7)

351111

All

TRA

Pastrycook (See Note 7)

351112

All

TRA

Cook (See Note 11 and Note 24)

351411

All

TRA

Dog Handler or Trainer

361111

All

VETASSESS

Animal Attendants & Trainers (nec) (See Note 6)

361199

All

VETASSESS

Veterinary Nurse

361311

All

VETASSESS

Florist

362111

All

TRA

Gardener (General)

362211

All

TRA

Arborist

362212

All

TRA

Landscape Gardener

362213

All

TRA

Greenkeeper

362311

All

TRA

Hairdresser (See Note 20)

391111

All

TRA

Print Finisher

392111

All

TRA

Printing Machinist

392311

All

TRA

Upholsterer

393311

All

TRA

Furniture Finisher

394211

All

TRA

Picture Framer

394212

All

TRA

Wood Machinist

394213

All

TRA

Wood Machinists & Other Wood Trades Workers (nec)

394299

All

TRA

Chemical Plant Operator

399211

All

TRA

Power Generation Plant Operator

399213

All

TRA

Library Technician

399312

All

VETASSESS

Jeweller

399411

All

TRA

Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)

399512

All

TRA

Make Up Artist

399514

All

TRA

Sound Technician

399516

All

TRA

Performing Arts Technicians (nec)

399599

All

VETASSESS

Signwriter

399611

All

TRA

Ambulance Officer

411111

All

VETASSESS

Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic

411112

All

VETASSESS

Dental Technician

411213

All

TRA

Diversional Therapist

411311

All

VETASSESS

Enrolled Nurse

411411

All

ANMAC

Massage Therapist (See Note 14)

411611

All

VETASSESS

Community Worker

411711

All

VETASSESS

Disabilities Services Officer

411712

All

VETASSESS

Family Support Worker

411713

All

VETASSESS

Residential Care Officer

411715

All

VETASSESS

Youth Worker

411716

All

VETASSESS

Diving Instructor (Open Water)

452311

All

VETASSESS

Gymnastics Coach or Instructor

452312

All

VETASSESS

Horse Riding Coach or Instructor

452313

All

VETASSESS

Snowsport Instructor

452314

All

VETASSESS

Swimming Coach or Instructor

452315

All

VETASSESS

Tennis Coach

452316

All

VETASSESS

Other Sports Coach or Instructor

452317

All

VETASSESS

Sports Development Officer

452321

All

VETASSESS

Footballer

452411

All

VETASSESS

Sportspersons (nec)

452499

All

VETASSESS

Contract Administrator (See Note 20)

511111

All

VETASSESS

Program or Project Administrator

511112

All

VETASSESS

Insurance Loss Adjuster

599612

All

VETASSESS

Insurance Agent

611211

All

VETASSESS

Property Manager

612112

All

VETASSESS

Real Estate Agency Principal

612113

All

VETASSESS

Real Estate Agent

612114

All

VETASSESS

Real Estate Representative

612115

All

VETASSESS

Note 1.    ANZSCO means the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and current as at 
1 July 2016.

Note 2.    nec means “not elsewhere classified”.

Note 3.    In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions in a limited service restaurant.  A limited service restaurant includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:

a)             fast food or takeaway food services;

b)             fast casual restaurants;

c)             drinking establishments that offer only a limited food service;

d)             limited service cafes including, but not limited to, coffee shops or mall cafes;

e)             limited service pizza restaurants.

Note 4.    Minister of Religion is specified as a skilled occupation only for the purposes of paragraph 2.72B(3)(b) of the Regulations, and only in relation to an application for a Subclass 407 (Training) visa. Minister of Religion is not specified as a skilled occupation in relation to any other visa subclass, despite paragraphs 2, 5, 6 and 8.

Note 5.    In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:

a)             clerical, book keeper and accounting clerk positions;

b)             positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than 
AUD 1 million;

c)             positions in a business that have fewer than five employees.

Note 6.    In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions related  to animal husbandry including, but not limited to, caring for livestock on a farm setting.

Note 7.    In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions related to mass or standardised production, including positions based in a franchise or factory, as opposed to specialist production. Positions excluded, but not limited to the following exclusions, are any of the following:

a)             positions that involve full or partial production of food product for distribution to another location;

b)             positions that predominantly involve the use of pre-prepared food product from another location.

Note 8.   In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:

a)             positions that are not located in a commercial building or shopping centre environment;

b)             positions that predominately involve the management of the provision of only one particular service to a facility or managing one particular relationship.

Example:    a position that manages the cleaning contract for a facility but not other contracts relevant to the facility.

Note 9.   In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:

a)             positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;

b)             positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 65,000.

Note 10: In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:

a)             positions based in a front-line retail setting;

b)             positions that predominately involve direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis;

c)             positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;

d)             positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 65,000.

Note 11.  In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions involved in mass production in a factory setting and positions in a limited service restaurant.  A limited service restaurant includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:

a)             fast food or takeaway food services;

b)             fast casual restaurants;

c)             drinking establishments that offer only a limited food service;

d)             limited service cafes including, but not limited to, coffee shops or mall cafes;

e)             limited service pizza restaurants.

Note 12.  In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions that predominantly involve low-skilled tasks. 

Examples:    fruit picking or packing, feeding of livestock or animals

Note 13:  In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:

a)             positions that predominately involve hair dressing and/or beauty therapy related non-managerial tasks; or

b)             positions in a business that employ fewer than five employees.

Note 14:  In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:

a)             non full-time positions;

b)             positions that are not based in a therapeutic setting;

c)             positions involving the provision of  non-medical relaxation massage.

Note 15:   In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:

a)             positions that are based in a front-line retail setting;

b)             positions that are based in a call centre and do not require a significant technical knowledge of products;

c)             positions that predominantly involve selling educational courses to individual students;

d)             positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 65,000.

Note 16:   In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:

a)             truck driver positions;

b)             fleet manager positions;

c)             container controller positions;

d)             positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;

e)             positions in a business that have fewer than five employees.

Note 17:   In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any one of the following:

a)             positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;

b)             positions in a business that have fewer than five employees;

c)             positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 90,000.

Note 18:   In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any one of the following:

a)             positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;

b)             positions in a business that have fewer than five employees;

c)         positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 80,000.

Note 19:   In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions that predominately involve  responsibility for managing hotel or motel staff.  The specification does not exclude positions that predominately involve responsibility for organising and controlling the operations of a hotel or motel that may have limited duties requiring management of hotel or motel staff but is not the main function of the position.

Note 20:   In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience.

Note 21:   In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:

a)             positions in a business that have an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;

b)             positions in a business that have fewer than five employees.

Note 22:   In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes positions relating to mobile phone repairs.

Note 23:   In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification excludes any of the following:

a)             positions in a business with an annual turnover of less than AUD 1 million;

b)             positions in a business with fewer than five employees;

c)             positions that have a nominated base salary of less than AUD 65,000.

Note 24:   In relation to specifications of occupations for Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa, for the purposes of sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(i)(A) of the Regulations, indicates that, despite paragraph 6, for an application for approval of a nomination for a Subclass 186 visa, the occupation excludes positions in Fast Food or Takeaway Food Service.

Note 25:    These occupations are specified as a skilled occupation only in relation to an application for a visa listed below. These occupations are not specified as a skilled occupation in relation to any other visa subclass, despite paragraphs 2, 5, 6 and 8.

  • subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa
  • subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa
  • subclass 489 Skilled Regional (Provisional), if the applicant is not nominated by a State or Territory government agency.

Note 26: (1) These occupations are specified as a skilled occupation only in relation to an application for a visa or an application for approval of a nomination for a visa listed below. These occupations are not specified as a skilled occupation in relation to any other visa subclass, despite paragraphs 3, 4, 5 and 8.

  • subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa
  • subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa
  • subclass 489 - Skilled-Regional(Provisional) visa, if the applicant is nominated by a State or Territory government agency.

(2)  In relation to specifications of occupations for a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, despite paragraph 2 of this instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the specification only includes positions located in regional Australia.

(Regional Australia is defined in subregulation 5.19(7) of the Migration Regulations 1994.)

REMOVED OCCUPATIONS FROM PREVIOUSLY KNOWN CSOL

OccupationANZSCO Code
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker 411511
Actor 211111
Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers NEC 211199
Aeroplane Pilot 231111
Air Traffic Controller 231112
Air Transport Professionals NEC 231199
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 323111
Amusement Centre Manager 149111
Antique Dealer 142112
Apparel Cutter 393211
Archaeologist 272414
Archivist 224211
Art Director (Film, Television or Stage) 212311
Artistic Director 212111
Auctioneer 611111
Author 212211
Bed and Breakfast Operator 141911
Betting agency Manager 142113
Biochemist 234513
Biotechnologist 234514
Blacksmith 322111
Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator 149911
Broadcast Transmitter Operator 399511
Building and Engineering Technicians NEC 312999
Business Broker 612111
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker 351211
Call or Contact Centre Manager 149211
Canvas Goods Fabricator 393111
Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager 141211
Cinema or Theatre Manager 149912
Clinical Coder 599915
Clothing Patternmaker 393212
Clothing Trades Workers NEC 393299
Commissioned Defence Force Officer 139111
Commissioned Fire Officer 139112
Commissioned Police Officer 139113
Communications Operator 342312
Community Arts Worker 272611
Composer 211211
Conservation Officer 234311
Construction Estimator 312114
Conveyancer 599111
Corporate Treasurer 221212
Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) / Court Collections Officer (NZ) 599212
Deer Farmer 121314
Defence Force Member - Other Ranks 441111
Defence Force Senior Officer 111212
Dental Hygienist 411211
Dental Prosthetist 411212
Dental Therapist 411214
Detective 441311
Director of Photography 212313
Diver 399911
Dog or Horse Racing Official 452318
Drama Teacher (Private Tuition) 249213
Dressmaker or Tailor 393213
Driller 712211
Driving Instructor 451211
Education Reviewer 249112
Electorate Officer 224911
Electronic Engineering Draftsperson 312411
Electronic Engineering Technician 312412
Electroplater 322112
Emergency Service Worker 441211
Engineering Patternmaker 323411
Engraver 323311
Entertainer or Variety Artist 211113
Environmental Health Officer 251311
Exercise Physiologist 234915
Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors NEC 212399
Financial Institution Branch Manager 149914
Fire Fighter 441212
Fire Protection Equipment Technician 399918
First Aid Trainer 451815
Fisheries Officer 311311
Flight Attendant 451711
Floor Finisher 332111
Flying Instructor 231113
Food Technologist 234212
Funeral Director 451311
Funeral Workers NEC 451399
Futures Trader 222212
Gallery or Museum Technician 399311
Gas or Petroleum Operator 399212
Geophysicist 234412
Goat Farmer 121315
Golfer 452412
Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker 392211
Gunsmith 323312
Helicopter Pilot 231114
Historian 272411
Homoeopath 252212
Horse Trainer 361112
Human Resource Adviser 223111
Hydrogeologist 234413
Hydrographer 311415
ICT Support and Test Engineers NEC 263299
ICT Support Technicians NEC 313199
Importer or Exporter 133311
Insurance Investigator 599611
Insurance Risk Surveyor 599613
Intellectual Property Lawyer 271214
Intelligence Officer 224411
Interior Decorator 399912
Jockey 452413
Judge 271211
Kennel Hand 361115
Leather Goods Maker 393112
Legal Executive 599112
Liaison Officer 224912
Licensed Club Manager 141411
Life Scientist (General) 234511
Life Scientists NEC 234599
Light Technician 399513
Magistrate 271212
Maintenance Planner 312911
Marine Surveyor 231215
Marine Transport Professionals NEC 231299
Market Research Analyst 225112
Master Fisher 231211
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson 312511
Media Producer (excluding Video) 212112
Metal Casting Trades Worker 322114
Metal Polisher 322115
Metallurgist 234912
Microbiologist 234517
Migration Agent (Aus) 224913
Mothercraft Nurse 411412
Multimedia Designer 232413
Music Director 211212
Music Professionals NEC 211299
Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer 399515
Natural and Physical Science Professionals NEC 234999
Nurse Researcher 254212
Nurseryperson 362411
Operating Theatre Technician 311214
Optical Dispenser (Aus) / Dispensing Optician (NZ) 399913
Optical Mechanic 399914
Other Sports Official 452323
Painter (Visual Arts) 211411
Park Ranger 234314
Parole or Probation Officer 411714
Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (NZ) 311216
Petroleum Engineer 233612
Plastics Technician 399916
Plumbing Inspector 312115
Police Officer 441312
Policy Analyst 224412
Policy and Planning Manager 132411
Potter or ceramic artist 211412
Prison Officer 442111
Procurement Manager 133612
Production Manager (Manufacturing) 133512
Public Relations Manager 131114
Quarantine Officer 311313
Radio Journalist 212414
Radio Presenter 212113
Railway Station Manager 149412
Regional Education Manager 134412
Research and Development Manager 132511
Retail Buyer 639211
Retirement Village Manager 141912
Safety Inspector 312611
Sail Maker 393113
Sales Representative (Industrial Products) 225411
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products) 225412
Saw Maker and Repairer 323315
School Laboratory Technician 311414
Screen Printer 392112
Sculpter 211413
Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member 139211
Shearer 361211
Shoemaker 393114
Singer 211214
Small Offset Printer 392312
Sports Administrator 139915
Sports Umpire 452322
Stock and Station Agent 611112
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician 312116
Technicians and Trades Workers NEC 399999
Telecommunications Cable Jointer 342412
Telecommunications Technician 342414
Television Equipment Operator 399517
Television Presenter 212114
Training and Development Professional 223311
Translator 272413
Travel Agency Manager 142116
Travel Attendants NEC 451799
Tribunal Member 271213
Turf Grower 121218
Vehicle Painter 324311
Vocational Education Teacher (Non-Trades) 242211
Vocational Education Teacher (Trades) 242211
Web Developer 261212
Wholesaler 133312
Wood Turner 394214
Wool Buyer 639212
Wool Classer 399917
Workplace Relations Advisor 223113
Zookeeper 361114
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Migration Agents Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct for registered migration agents is set out in legislation to regulate the conduct of registered migration agents. 

The Code of Conduct:

(a) protects clients of migration agents; and

(b) strengthens the integrity of the immigration advice industry and Australia’s immigration system.


Provision for a Code of Conduct for migration agents is set out in Section 314 of the Migration Act 1958.

https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2021L01856

Consumer protection - see MARA Consumer Guide.

We Are a Member of the MIA

Migration Institute of Australia

Ales Welter (MIA:10623) is a member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA). MIA members must abide by a Code of Ethics and Practice which is designed to protect members and the reputation of the profession by assisting agents to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.

You will find us...

OZ HOME MIGRATION

Ales Welter  MARN 1464306

Level 15 Corporate Centre One

2 Corporate Court

Bundall QLD 4217

OZ HOME MIGRATION

Ales Welter  MARN 1464306

Level 2 Kings Court

8-12 King St

Rockdale NSW 2216

Website Photos

We would like to thank Marian Riabic who has provided photographs to our website. Marian can be contacted on 0417 774 174 if you are interested in his photos.