Australian Skilled Occupation List
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|
OCCUPATION |
POINTS |
ASSESSING AUTHORITY |
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Construction project Manager |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Project Builder |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Engineering manager |
60 |
Engineers Australia/AIM |
|
Child Care centre manager |
60 |
TRA |
|
Medical administrator |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Nursing clinical director |
60 |
ANMC |
|
Primary health organisation manager |
60 |
ANMC |
|
Welfare centre manager |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Accountant (general) |
60 |
CPA/ICAA/NIA |
|
Management accountant |
60 |
CPA/ICAA/NIA |
|
Taxation accountant |
60 |
CPA/ICAA/NIA |
|
External auditor |
60 |
CPA/ICAA/NIA |
|
Internal auditor |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Actuary |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Land economist |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Valuer |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Ship's engineer |
40 |
AMSA |
|
Ship's master |
40 |
AMSA |
|
Ship's officer |
40 |
AMSA |
|
Architect |
60 |
AACA |
|
Landscape architect |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Cartographer |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Other Spatial Scientist |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Surveyor |
60 |
SSSI (formerly known as ISA) |
|
Urban and regional planner |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Chemical engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Materials engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Civil engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Geotechnical engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Quantity surveyor |
60 |
AIQS |
|
Structural engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Transport engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Electrical engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Electronics engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Industrial engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Mechanical engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Production or plant engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Mining engineer (excluding petroleum) |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Petroleum engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Aeronautical engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Agricultural engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Biomedical engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Engineering technologist |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Environmental engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Naval architect |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Agricultural consultant |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Agricultural scientist |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Forester |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Chemist |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Medical laboratory scientist |
60 |
AIMS |
|
Veterinarian |
60 |
AVBC |
|
Early childhood (pre-primary school) teacher |
60 |
NOOSR/AITSL (formerly known as TA) |
|
Secondary school teacher |
60 |
NOOSR/AITSL( formerly known as TA) |
|
Special needs teacher |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Teacher of the hearing impaired |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Teacher of the sight impaired |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Special education teachers nec |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Medical diagnostic radiographer |
60 |
AIR |
|
Medical radiation therapist |
60 |
AIR |
|
Nuclear medicine technologist |
60 |
ANZSNM |
|
Sonographer |
60 |
AIR |
|
Optometrist |
60 |
OCANZ |
|
Orthoptist |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Chiropractor |
60 |
CCEA |
|
Osteopath |
60 |
SCORB/ ANZOC |
|
Dental specialist |
60 |
ADC |
|
Dentist |
60 |
ADC |
|
Occupational therapist |
60 |
OTC (formerly known as COTRB) |
|
Physiotherapist |
60 |
APC |
|
Podiatrist |
60 |
APodC/ANZPAC |
|
Audiologist |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Speech pathologist |
60 |
SPA |
|
General medical practitioner |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Anaesthetist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Specialist physician |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Cardiologist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Clinical haematologist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Medical Oncologist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Endocrinologist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Gastroenterologist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Intensive care specialist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Neurologist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Paediatrician |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Renal medicine specialist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Rheumatologist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Thoracic medicine specialist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Specialist Physicians nec |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Psychiatrist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Surgeon (general) |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Cardiothoracic surgeon |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Neurosurgeon |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Orthopaedic surgeon |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Otorhinolaryngologist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Paediatric surgeon |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Urologist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Vascular surgeon |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Dermatologist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Emergency medicine specialist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Ophthalmologist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Pathologist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Diagnostic& Interventional Radiologist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Radiation Oncologist |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Medical practitioners nec |
60 |
State/Territory Medical Board/ Medical Board of Australia |
|
Midwife |
60 |
ANMC |
|
Nurse Practitioner |
60 |
ANMC |
|
Registered nurse (aged care) |
60 |
ANMC |
|
Registered nurse (child and family health) |
60 |
ANMC |
|
Registered nurse (community health) |
60 |
ANMC |
|
Registered nurse (critical care and emergency) |
60 |
ANMC |
|
Registered nurse (development disability) |
60 |
ANMC |
|
Registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation) |
60 |
ANMC |
|
Registered nurse (medical) |
60 |
ANMC |
|
Registered nurse (medical practice) |
60 |
ANMC |
|
Registered nurse (mental health) |
60 |
ANMC |
|
Registered nurse (perioperative) |
60 |
ANMC |
|
Registered nurse (surgical) |
60 |
ANMC |
|
Registered nurse |
60 |
ANMC |
|
ICT business analyst |
60 |
ACS |
|
Systems analyst |
60 |
ACS |
|
Analyst programmer |
60 |
ACS |
|
Developer programmer |
60 |
ACS |
|
Software engineer |
60 |
ACS |
|
Telecommunications engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Telecommunications network engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Clinical psychologist |
60 |
APS |
|
Educational psychologist |
60 |
APS |
|
Organisational psychologist |
60 |
APS |
|
Psychotherapist |
50 |
VETASSESS |
|
Psychologists nec |
60 |
APS |
|
Social worker |
60 |
AASW |
|
Civil engineering draftsperson |
40 |
Engineers Australia/ VETASSESS |
|
Civil engineering technician |
40 |
VETASSESS |
|
Electrical engineering draftperson |
40 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Electrical engineering technician |
40 |
TRA |
|
Radiocommunications technician |
60 |
TRA |
|
Telecommunications field engineer |
60 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Telecommunications network planner |
40 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Telecommunications technical officer or technologist |
40 |
Engineers Australia |
|
Automotive electrician |
60 |
TRA |
|
Motor mechanic (general) |
60 |
TRA/VETASSESS |
|
Diesel motor mechanic |
60 |
TRA/VETASSESS |
|
Motorcycle mechanic |
60 |
TRA/VETASSESS |
|
Small engine mechanic |
60 |
TRA/VETASSESS |
|
Sheetmetal trades worker |
60 |
TRA |
|
Metal Fabricator |
60 |
TRA |
|
Pressure Welder |
60 |
TRA |
|
Welder (first class) |
60 |
TRA |
|
Aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) |
60 |
TRA |
|
Aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical) |
60 |
TRA |
|
Aircraft maintenance engineer (structures) |
60 |
TRA |
|
Locksmith |
60 |
TRA |
|
Panelbeater |
60 |
TRA |
|
Vehicle painter |
60 |
TRA |
|
Bricklayer |
60 |
TRA/VETASSESS |
|
Stonemason |
60 |
TRA |
|
Carpenter and Joiner |
60 |
TRA/VETASSESS |
|
Carpenter |
60 |
TRA/VETASSESS |
|
Joiner |
60 |
TRA/VETASSESS |
|
Painting trades workers |
60 |
TRA |
|
Glazier |
60 |
TRA |
|
Fibrous plasterer |
60 |
TRA |
|
Solid plasterer |
60 |
TRA |
|
Wall and floor tiler |
60 |
TRA |
|
Plumber (general) |
60 |
TRA/VETASSESS |
|
Airconditioning and mechanical services plumber |
60 |
TRA |
|
Drainer |
60 |
TRA |
|
Gasfitter |
60 |
TRA |
|
Roof plumber |
60 |
TRA |
|
Electrician (general) |
60 |
TRA/VETASSESS |
|
Electrician (special class) |
60 |
TRA |
|
Lift mechanic |
60 |
TRA |
|
Airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic |
60 |
TRA/VETASSESS |
|
Electrical linesworker |
60 |
TRA/VETASSESS |
|
Technical cable jointer |
60 |
TRA/VETASSESS |
|
Electronic equipment trades worker |
60 |
TRA |
|
Electronic instrument trades worker (general) |
60 |
TRA |
|
Electronic instrument trades worker (special class) |
60 |
TRA |
|
Dental hygienist |
40 |
VETASSESS |
|
Dental prosthetist |
60 |
TRA |
|
Dental technician |
60 |
TRA |
|
Dental therapist |
40 |
VETASSESS |
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