494 visa occupations list
Key Details
- Allocation: 10,000 places per year.
- Employer Sponsorship: Required. The employer must be in a regional area, and the position must likely exist for at least five years.
- Age Limit: 45 years.
- English Language Requirement: Competent English.
- Regional Certifying Body (RCB) Advice: Required to ensure the position is genuine and there is a local labour shortage.
- Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR): The salary must meet the local market rate for the job.
- Skills Assessment: Applicants must have a suitable skills assessment relevant to their nominated occupation.
- Work Experience: A minimum of three years’ skilled employment is required in the nominated occupation.
Pathway to Permanent Residency - Subclass 191 Visa
- Work Experience: At least three years of full-time relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a closely related field.
- Regional Living Requirement: The applicant must live and work in a designated regional area during this time.
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List
This new system encourages skilled workers to move to regional areas, helping fill critical skill shortages while offering them an eventual path to permanent residency.
| Item | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executive or Managing Director | AIM |
| 2 | Corporate General Manager | AIM |
| 3 | Construction Project Manager | VETASSESS |
| 4 | Engineering Manager | Engineers Australia / AIM |
| 5 | Child Care Centre Manager | ACECQA |
| 6 | Nursing Clinical Director | ANMAC |
| 7 | Primary Health Organisation Manager | VETASSESS |
| 8 | Welfare Centre Manager | ACWA |
| 9 | Faculty Head | VETASSESS |
| 10 | Chief Information Officer | ACWA |
| 11 | Arts Administrator or Manager | VETASSESS |
| 12 | Environmental Manager | VETASSESS |
| 13 | Dancer or Choreographer | VETASSESS |
| 14 | Music Director | VETASSESS |
| 15 | Musician (Instrumental) | VETASSESS |
| 16 | Artistic Director | VETASSESS |
| 17 | Accountant (General) | (a) CAANZ; or (b) CPAA; or (c) IPA |
| 18 | Management Accountant | (a) CAANZ; or (b) CPAA; or (c) IPA |
| 19 | Taxation Accountant | (a) CAANZ; or (b) CPAA; or (c) IPA |
| 20 | External Auditor | (a) CAANZ; or (b) CPAA; or (c) IPA |
| 21 | Internal Auditor | VETASSESS |
| 22 | Actuary | VETASSESS |
| 23 | Statistician | VETASSESS |
| 24 | Economist | VETASSESS |
| 25 | Land Economist | VETASSESS |
| 26 | Valuer | VETASSESS |
| 27 | Management Consultant | VETASSESS |
| 28 | Architect | AACA |
| 29 | Landscape Architect | VETASSESS |
| 30 | Surveyor | SSSI |
| 31 | Cartographer | VETASSESS |
| 32 | Other Spatial Scientist | VETASSESS |
| 33 | Chemical Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 34 | Materials Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 35 | Civil Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 36 | Geotechnical Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 37 | Quantity Surveyor | AIQS |
| 38 | Structural Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 39 | Transport Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 40 | Electrical Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 41 | Electronics Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 42 | Industrial Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 43 | Mechanical Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 44 | Production or Plant Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 45 | Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) | Engineers Australia |
| 46 | Petroleum Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 47 | Aeronautical Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 48 | Agricultural Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 49 | Biomedical Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 50 | Engineering Technologist | Engineers Australia |
| 51 | Environmental Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 52 | Naval Architect | Engineers Australia |
| 53 | Engineering Professionals (nec) | Engineers Australia |
| 54 | Agricultural Consultant | VETASSESS |
| 55 | Agricultural Scientist | VETASSESS |
| 56 | Forester | VETASSESS |
| 57 | Chemist | VETASSESS |
| 58 | Food Technologist | VETASSESS |
| 59 | Environmental Consultant | VETASSESS |
| 60 | Environmental Research Scientist | VETASSESS |
| 61 | Environmental Scientists (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 62 | Geophysicist | VETASSESS |
| 63 | Hydrogeologist | VETASSESS |
| 64 | Life Scientist (General) | VETASSESS |
| 65 | Biochemist | VETASSESS |
| 66 | Biotechnologist | VETASSESS |
| 67 | Botanist | VETASSESS |
| 68 | Marine Biologist | VETASSESS |
| 69 | Microbiologist | VETASSESS |
| 70 | Zoologist | VETASSESS |
| 71 | Life Scientists (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 72 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | AIMS |
| 73 | Veterinarian | AVBC |
| 74 | Conservator | VETASSESS |
| 75 | Metallurgist | VETASSESS |
| 76 | Meteorologist | VETASSESS |
| 77 | Physicist | The assessing authority for the occupation under subsection (2) |
| 78 | Natural and Physical Science Professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 79 | Early Childhood (Pre‑Primary School) Teacher | AITSL |
| 80 | Secondary School Teacher | AITSL |
| 81 | Special Needs Teacher | AITSL |
| 82 | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | AITSL |
| 83 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | AITSL |
| 84 | Special Education Teachers (nec) | AITSL |
| 85 | University Lecturer | VETASSESS |
| 86 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | ASMIRT |
| 87 | Medical Radiation Therapist | ASMIRT |
| 88 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | ANZSNM |
| 89 | Sonographer | ASMIRT |
| 90 | Optometrist | OCANZ |
| 91 | Orthotist or Prosthetist | AOPA |
| 92 | Chiropractor | CCEA |
| 93 | Osteopath | AOAC |
| 94 | Occupational Therapist | OTC |
| 95 | Physiotherapist | APC |
| 96 | Podiatrist | PodBA |
| 97 | Audiologist | VETASSESS |
| 98 | Speech Pathologist | SPA |
| 99 | General Practitioner | MedBA |
| 100 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | MedBA |
| 101 | Cardiologist | MedBA |
| 102 | Clinical Haematologist | MedBA |
| 103 | Medical Oncologist | MedBA |
| 104 | Endocrinologist | MedBA |
| 105 | Gastroenterologist | MedBA |
| 106 | Intensive Care Specialist | MedBA |
| 107 | Neurologist | MedBA |
| 108 | Paediatrician | MedBA |
| 109 | Renal Medicine Specialist | MedBA |
| 110 | Rheumatologist | MedBA |
| 111 | Thoracic Medicine Specialist | MedBA |
| 112 | Specialist Physicians (nec) | MedBA |
| 113 | Psychiatrist | MedBA |
| 114 | Surgeon (General) | MedBA |
| 115 | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | MedBA |
| 116 | Neurosurgeon | MedBA |
| 117 | Orthopaedic Surgeon | MedBA |
| 118 | Otorhinolaryngologist | MedBA |
| 119 | Paediatric Surgeon | MedBA |
| 120 | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | MedBA |
| 121 | Urologist | MedBA |
| 122 | Vascular Surgeon | MedBA |
| 123 | Dermatologist | MedBA |
| 124 | Emergency Medicine Specialist | MedBA |
| 125 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | MedBA |
| 126 | Ophthalmologist | MedBA |
| 127 | Pathologist | MedBA |
| 128 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | MedBA |
| 129 | Radiation Oncologist | MedBA |
| 130 | Medical Practitioners (nec) | MedBA |
| 131 | Midwife | ANMAC |
| 132 | Nurse Practitioner | ANMAC |
| 133 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | ANMAC |
| 134 | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | ANMAC |
| 135 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | ANMAC |
| 136 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | ANMAC |
| 137 | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | ANMAC |
| 138 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | ANMAC |
| 139 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | ANMAC |
| 140 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | ANMAC |
| 141 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | ANMAC |
| 142 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | ANMAC |
| 143 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | ANMAC |
| 144 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | ANMAC |
| 145 | Registered Nurses (nec) | ANMAC |
| 146 | ICT Business Analyst | ACS |
| 147 | Systems Analyst | ACS |
| 148 | Multimedia Specialist | ACS |
| 149 | Analyst Programmer | ACS |
| 150 | Developer Programmer | ACS |
| 151 | Software Engineer | ACS |
| 152 | Software and Applications Programmers (nec) | ACS |
| 153 | ICT Security Specialist | ACS |
| 154 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer | ACS |
| 155 | Telecommunications Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 156 | Telecommunications Network Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 157 | Barrister | A legal admissions authority of a State or Territory |
| 158 | Solicitor | A legal admissions authority of a State or Territory |
| 159 | Clinical Psychologist | APS |
| 160 | Educational Psychologist | APS |
| 161 | Organisational Psychologist | APS |
| 162 | Psychologists (nec) | APS |
| 163 | Social Worker | AASW |
| 164 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | (a) Engineers Australia; or (b) VETASSESS |
| 165 | Civil Engineering Technician | VETASSESS |
| 166 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | Engineers Australia |
| 167 | Electrical Engineering Technician | TRA |
| 168 | Radio Communications Technician | TRA |
| 169 | Telecommunications Field Engineer | Engineers Australia |
| 170 | Telecommunications Network Planner | Engineers Australia |
| 171 | Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | Engineers Australia |
| 172 | Automotive Electrician | TRA |
| 173 | Motor Mechanic (General) | TRA |
| 174 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | TRA |
| 175 | Motorcycle Mechanic | TRA |
| 176 | Small Engine Mechanic | TRA |
| 177 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | TRA |
| 178 | Metal Fabricator | TRA |
| 179 | Pressure Welder | TRA |
| 180 | Welder (First Class) | TRA |
| 181 | Fitter (General) | TRA |
| 182 | Fitter and Turner | TRA |
| 183 | Fitter-Welder | TRA |
| 184 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | TRA |
| 185 | Locksmith | TRA |
| 186 | Panelbeater | TRA |
| 187 | Bricklayer | TRA |
| 188 | Stonemason | TRA |
| 189 | Carpenter and Joiner | TRA |
| 190 | Carpenter | TRA |
| 191 | Joiner | TRA |
| 192 | Painting Trades Worker | TRA |
| 193 | Glazier | TRA |
| 194 | Fibrous Plasterer | TRA |
| 195 | Solid Plasterer | TRA |
| 196 | Wall and Floor Tiler | TRA |
| 197 | Plumber (General) | TRA |
| 198 | Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | TRA |
| 199 | Drainer | TRA |
| 200 | Gasfitter | TRA |
| 201 | Roof Plumber | TRA |
| 202 | Electrician (General) | TRA |
| 203 | Electrician (Special Class) | TRA |
| 204 | Lift Mechanic | TRA |
| 205 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | TRA |
| 206 | Technical Cable Jointer | TRA |
| 207 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | TRA |
| 208 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | TRA |
| 209 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | TRA |
| 210 | Chef | TRA |
| 211 | Horse Trainer | TRA |
| 212 | Cabinetmaker | TRA |
| 213 | Boat Builder and Repairer | TRA |
| 214 | Shipwright | TRA |
| 215 | Tennis Coach | VETASSESS |
| 216 | Footballer | VETASSESS |
Note on Terminology and Assessing Authorities
For the meaning of the expressions in column 2, see section 9.
The assessing authority:
- (a) For a physicist (other than a medical physicist) is VETASSESS; and
- (b) For a medical physicist is ACPSEM.
Note: For the meaning of VETASSESS and ACPSEM, see section 9.
Regional Occupation List
The following table is the Regional Occupation List:
| Item | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquaculture Farmer | VETASSESS |
| 2 | Cotton Grower | VETASSESS |
| 3 | Flower Grower | VETASSESS |
| 4 | Fruit or Nut Grower | VETASSESS |
| 5 | Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 6 | Grape Grower | VETASSESS |
| 7 | Mixed Crop Farmer | VETASSESS |
| 8 | Sugar Cane Grower | VETASSESS |
| 9 | Turf Grower | VETASSESS |
| 10 | Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 11 | Crop Farmers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 12 | Apiarist | VETASSESS |
| 13 | Beef Cattle Farmer | VETASSESS |
| 14 | Dairy Cattle Farmer | VETASSESS |
| 15 | Deer Farmer | VETASSESS |
| 16 | Goat Farmer | VETASSESS |
| 17 | Horse Breeder | VETASSESS |
| 18 | Mixed Livestock Farmer | VETASSESS |
| 19 | Pig Farmer | VETASSESS |
| 20 | Poultry Farmer | VETASSESS |
| 21 | Sheep Farmer | VETASSESS |
| 22 | Livestock Farmers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 23 | Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | VETASSESS |
| 24 | Sales and Marketing Manager | AIM |
| 25 | Advertising Manager | AIM |
| 26 | Public Relations Manager | AIM |
| 27 | Corporate Services Manager | VETASSESS |
| 28 | Finance Manager | (a) CAANZ; or (b) CPAA; or (c) IPA |
| 29 | Human Resource Manager | AIM |
| 30 | Policy and Planning Manager | VETASSESS |
| 31 | Research and Development Manager | VETASSESS |
| 32 | Project Builder | VETASSESS |
| 33 | Importer or Exporter | VETASSESS |
| 34 | Wholesaler | VETASSESS |
| 35 | Manufacturer | VETASSESS |
| 36 | Production Manager (Forestry) | VETASSESS |
| 37 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) | VETASSESS |
| 38 | Production Manager (Mining) | VETASSESS |
| 39 | Supply and Distribution Manager | AIM |
| 40 | Procurement Manager | AIM |
| 41 | Medical Administrator (Aus) / Medical Superintendent (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 42 | Health and Welfare Services Managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 43 | School Principal | VETASSESS |
| 44 | Regional Education Manager | VETASSESS |
| 45 | Education Managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 46 | ICT Project Manager | ACS |
| 47 | ICT Managers (nec) | ACS |
| 48 | Laboratory Manager | VETASSESS |
| 49 | Quality Assurance Manager | VETASSESS |
| 50 | Sports Administrator | VETASSESS |
| 51 | Specialist Managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 52 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager | VETASSESS |
| 53 | Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager | VETASSESS |
| 54 | Hotel or Motel Manager | VETASSESS |
| 55 | Licensed Club Manager | VETASSESS |
| 56 | Bed and Breakfast Operator | VETASSESS |
| 57 | Retirement Village Manager | VETASSESS |
| 58 | Accommodation and Hospitality Managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 59 | Retail Manager (General) | VETASSESS |
| 60 | Antique Dealer | VETASSESS |
| 61 | Betting Agency Manager | VETASSESS |
| 62 | Hair or Beauty Salon Manager | VETASSESS |
| 63 | Post Office Manager | VETASSESS |
| 64 | Travel Agency Manager | VETASSESS |
| 65 | Amusement Centre Manager | VETASSESS |
| 66 | Fitness Centre Manager | VETASSESS |
| 67 | Sports Centre Manager | VETASSESS |
| 68 | Call or Contact Centre Manager | VETASSESS |
| 69 | Customer Service Manager | VETASSESS |
| 70 | Conference and Event Organiser | VETASSESS |
| 71 | Fleet Manager | VETASSESS |
| 72 | Railway Station Manager | VETASSESS |
| 73 | Transport Company Manager | VETASSESS |
| 74 | Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator | VETASSESS |
| 75 | Cinema or Theatre Manager | VETASSESS |
| 76 | Facilities Manager | VETASSESS |
| 77 | Financial Institution Branch Manager | VETASSESS |
| 78 | Equipment Hire Manager | VETASSESS |
| 79 | Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 80 | Actor | VETASSESS |
| 81 | Entertainer or Variety Artist | VETASSESS |
| 82 | Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 83 | Composer | VETASSESS |
| 84 | Singer | VETASSESS |
| 85 | Music Professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 86 | Photographer | VETASSESS |
| 87 | Painter (Visual Arts) | VETASSESS |
| 88 | Potter or Ceramic Artist | VETASSESS |
| 89 | Sculptor | VETASSESS |
| 90 | Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 91 | Film Director | VETASSESS |
| 92 | Film Editor | VETASSESS |
| 93 | Media Producer | VETASSESS |
| 94 | Television Journalist | VETASSESS |
| 95 | Radio Journalist | VETASSESS |
| 96 | Public Relations Professional | VETASSESS |
| 97 | Advertising Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 98 | Graphic Designer | VETASSESS |
| 99 | Web Designer | VETASSESS |
| 100 | Industrial Designer | VETASSESS |
| 101 | Interior Designer | VETASSESS |
| 102 | Jewellery Designer | VETASSESS |
| 103 | Fashion Designer | VETASSESS |
| 104 | Set Designer | VETASSESS |
| 105 | Product Designer | VETASSESS |
| 106 | Photographic Stylist | VETASSESS |
| 107 | Fashion Stylist | VETASSESS |
| 108 | Illustrator | VETASSESS |
| 109 | Fine Artist | VETASSESS |
| 110 | Artistic Director | VETASSESS |
| 111 | Multimedia Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 112 | Animator | VETASSESS |
| 113 | 3D Visualisation Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 114 | Art Director | VETASSESS |
| 115 | Graphic Artist | VETASSESS |
| 116 | Interactive Media Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 117 | Exhibition Designer | VETASSESS |
| 118 | Event Manager | VETASSESS |
| 119 | Exhibition and Event Organiser | VETASSESS |
| 120 | Stage Manager | VETASSESS |
| 121 | Sound Technician | VETASSESS |
| 122 | Lighting Technician | VETASSESS |
| 123 | Video Producer | VETASSESS |
| 124 | Production Assistant | VETASSESS |
| 125 | Technical Writer | VETASSESS |
| 126 | Marketing Communications Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 127 | Publicity Manager | VETASSESS |
| 128 | Media Buyer | VETASSESS |
| 129 | Market Research Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 130 | Marketing Coordinator | VETASSESS |
| 131 | Advertising Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 132 | Campaign Manager | VETASSESS |
| 133 | Social Media Manager | VETASSESS |
| 134 | Public Relations Manager | VETASSESS |
| 135 | Content Marketing Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 136 | SEO Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 137 | Digital Marketing Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 138 | Brand Manager | VETASSESS |
| 139 | Customer Relationship Manager | VETASSESS |
| 140 | Market Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 141 | Product Manager | VETASSESS |
| 142 | Project Manager | VETASSESS |
| 143 | Operations Manager | VETASSESS |
| 144 | Business Development Manager | VETASSESS |
| 145 | Account Manager | VETASSESS |
| 146 | Sales Manager | VETASSESS |
| 147 | Customer Service Manager | VETASSESS |
| 148 | Retail Manager | VETASSESS |
| 149 | Human Resources Manager | VETASSESS |
| 150 | Finance Manager | VETASSESS |
| 151 | Investment Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 152 | Chief Financial Officer | VETASSESS |
| 153 | Accounting Manager | VETASSESS |
| 154 | Tax Accountant | VETASSESS |
| 155 | Management Accountant | VETASSESS |
| 156 | Internal Auditor | VETASSESS |
| 157 | Financial Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 158 | Loan Officer | VETASSESS |
| 159 | Investment Banker | VETASSESS |
| 160 | Financial Planner | VETASSESS |
| 161 | Financial Controller | VETASSESS |
| 162 | Mortgage Broker | VETASSESS |
| 163 | Financial Services Manager | VETASSESS |
| 164 | Corporate Treasurer | VETASSESS |
| 165 | Insurance Broker | VETASSESS |
| 166 | Risk Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 167 | Insurance Underwriter | VETASSESS |
| 168 | Claims Assessor | VETASSESS |
| 169 | Health and Safety Advisor | VETASSESS |
| 170 | Environmental Consultant | VETASSESS |
| 171 | Safety Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 172 | Waste Management Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 173 | Hydrologist | VETASSESS |
| 174 | Geotechnical Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 175 | Civil Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 176 | Structural Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 177 | Construction Manager | VETASSESS |
| 178 | Quantity Surveyor | VETASSESS |
| 179 | Project Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 180 | Building Inspector | VETASSESS |
| 181 | Construction Estimator | VETASSESS |
| 182 | Building and Construction Manager | VETASSESS |
| 183 | Electrical Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 184 | Mechanical Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 185 | Electrical Tradesperson | VETASSESS |
| 186 | Plumber | VETASSESS |
| 187 | HVAC Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 188 | Refrigeration Mechanic | VETASSESS |
| 189 | Boilermaker | VETASSESS |
| 190 | Fitter and Turner | VETASSESS |
| 191 | Automotive Electrician | VETASSESS |
| 192 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | VETASSESS |
| 193 | Panelbeater | VETASSESS |
| 194 | Motor Mechanic | VETASSESS |
| 195 | Truck Driver | VETASSESS |
| 196 | Bus Driver | VETASSESS |
| 197 | Forklift Operator | VETASSESS |
| 198 | Taxi Driver | VETASSESS |
| 199 | Delivery Driver | VETASSESS |
| 200 | Tractor Driver | VETASSESS |
| 201 | Lift Mechanic | VETASSESS |
| 202 | Ship's Master | VETASSESS |
| 203 | Marine Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 204 | Naval Architect | VETASSESS |
| 205 | Ship's Officer | VETASSESS |
| 206 | Harbour Master | VETASSESS |
| 207 | Marine Surveyor | VETASSESS |
| 208 | Ship's Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 209 | Marine Biologist | VETASSESS |
| 210 | Port Manager | VETASSESS |
| 211 | Shipwright | VETASSESS |
| 212 | Deckhand | VETASSESS |
| 213 | Fisheries Officer | VETASSESS |
| 214 | Welding Tradesperson | VETASSESS |
| 215 | Boilermaker Welder | VETASSESS |
| 216 | Sheetmetal Worker | VETASSESS |
| 217 | Metal Fabricator | VETASSESS |
| 218 | Plumber (General) | VETASSESS |
| 219 | Roof Plumber | VETASSESS |
| 220 | Gasfitter | VETASSESS |
| 221 | Drainage Plumber | VETASSESS |
| 222 | Steamfitter | VETASSESS |
| 223 | Hydraulic Fitter | VETASSESS |
| 224 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | VETASSESS |
| 225 | Electrician (General) | VETASSESS |
| 226 | Electrician (Special Class) | VETASSESS |
| 227 | Electrician (Industrial) | VETASSESS |
| 228 | Automotive Electrician | VETASSESS |
| 229 | Airconditioning Mechanic | VETASSESS |
| 230 | Elevator Installer and Repairer | VETASSESS |
| 231 | Linesworker | VETASSESS |
| 232 | Electrical Engineering Technician | VETASSESS |
| 233 | Engineering Technologist | VETASSESS |
| 234 | Mechanical Engineering Technician | VETASSESS |
| 235 | Civil Engineering Technician | VETASSESS |
| 236 | Surveyor | VETASSESS |
| 237 | Building and Engineering Technician | VETASSESS |
| 238 | Architectural Technician | VETASSESS |
| 239 | Building Consultant | VETASSESS |
| 240 | Urban Planner | VETASSESS |
| 241 | Interior Designer | VETASSESS |
| 242 | Landscape Architect | VETASSESS |
| 243 | Set Designer | VETASSESS |
| 244 | Visual Merchandiser | VETASSESS |
| 245 | Architect | VETASSESS |
| 246 | Draftsperson | VETASSESS |
| 247 | Building Designer | VETASSESS |
| 248 | Building Surveyor | VETASSESS |
| 249 | Electrical Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 250 | Mechanical Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 251 | Engineering Manager | VETASSESS |
| 252 | Chemical Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 253 | Biomedical Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 254 | Computer Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 255 | Electrical and Electronics Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 256 | Mechanical Engineering Technologist | VETASSESS |
| 257 | Environmental Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 258 | Civil Engineering Technologist | VETASSESS |
| 259 | Surveying and Mapping Technician | VETASSESS |
| 260 | Engineering Technologist | VETASSESS |
| 261 | Manufacturing Technician | VETASSESS |
| 262 | Industrial Designer | VETASSESS |
| 263 | Multimedia Designer | VETASSESS |
| 264 | Visual Effects Designer | VETASSESS |
| 265 | Animator | VETASSESS |
| 266 | Digital Designer | VETASSESS |
| 267 | Software Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 268 | Computer Systems Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 269 | Telecommunications Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 270 | Network Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 271 | Electrical Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 272 | Software Developer | VETASSESS |
| 273 | Web Developer | VETASSESS |
| 274 | Database Developer | VETASSESS |
| 275 | Cybersecurity Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 276 | Game Developer | VETASSESS |
| 277 | Network Administrator | VETASSESS |
| 278 | Systems Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 279 | Technical Support Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 280 | Business Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 281 | Web Designer | VETASSESS |
| 282 | Data Scientist | VETASSESS |
| 283 | Artificial Intelligence Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 284 | Machine Learning Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 285 | Cloud Architect | VETASSESS |
| 286 | Network Architect | VETASSESS |
| 287 | Software Tester | VETASSESS |
| 288 | IT Project Manager | VETASSESS |
| 289 | IT Support Technician | VETASSESS |
| 290 | ICT Support Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 291 | Hardware Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 292 | Software Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 293 | Telecommunications Technician | VETASSESS |
| 294 | Electronics Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 295 | Electrical Tradesperson | VETASSESS |
| 296 | Avionics Technician | VETASSESS |
| 297 | IT Administrator | VETASSESS |
| 298 | Database Administrator | VETASSESS |
| 299 | Software Programmer | VETASSESS |
| 300 | Technical Writer | VETASSESS |
| 301 | Applications Programmer | VETASSESS |
| 302 | Network Designer | VETASSESS |
| 303 | ICT Business Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 304 | Web Developer | VETASSESS |
| 305 | ICT Manager | VETASSESS |
| 306 | Security Consultant | VETASSESS |
| 307 | Information Systems Manager | VETASSESS |
| 308 | Data Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 309 | Computer Programmer | VETASSESS |
| 310 | Digital Marketing Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 311 | Systems Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 312 | Data Architect | VETASSESS |
| 313 | AI Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 314 | Cyber Security Consultant | VETASSESS |
| 315 | IT Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 316 | Cloud Support Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 317 | Help Desk Operator | VETASSESS |
| 318 | ICT Support Technician | VETASSESS |
| 319 | Data Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 320 | Computer Network Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 321 | ICT Systems Test Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 322 | Artificial Intelligence Developer | VETASSESS |
| 323 | Software Architect | VETASSESS |
| 324 | Cyber Security Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 325 | Automation Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 326 | Data Scientist | VETASSESS |
| 327 | System Security Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 328 | Telecommunications Technician | VETASSESS |
| 329 | Network Systems Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 330 | Video Game Designer | VETASSESS |
| 331 | Technical Support Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 332 | Mobile Application Developer | VETASSESS |
| 333 | Website Developer | VETASSESS |
| 334 | DevOps Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 335 | Mobile Device Technician | VETASSESS |
| 336 | Content Developer | VETASSESS |
| 337 | Web Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 338 | IT Manager | VETASSESS |
| 339 | Business Intelligence Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 340 | Cloud Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 341 | Software Tester | VETASSESS |
| 342 | Artificial Intelligence Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 343 | Data Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 344 | UX Designer | VETASSESS |
| 345 | Tech Architect | VETASSESS |
| 346 | Computer Systems Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 347 | Data Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 348 | System Architect | VETASSESS |
| 349 | Network Administrator | VETASSESS |
| 350 | Game Programmer | VETASSESS |
| 351 | Network Operations Manager | VETASSESS |
| 352 | Security Software Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 353 | Technical Account Manager | VETASSESS |
| 354 | Cloud Support Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 355 | Enterprise Architect | VETASSESS |
| 356 | Business Technology Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 357 | Information Systems Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 358 | Applications Developer | VETASSESS |
| 359 | Game Developer | VETASSESS |
| 360 | Software Developer | VETASSESS |
| 361 | Test Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 362 | Website Content Manager | VETASSESS |
| 363 | SEO Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 364 | Mobile App Developer | VETASSESS |
| 365 | Systems Architect | VETASSESS |
| 366 | Tech Support Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 367 | Computer Systems Developer | VETASSESS |
| 368 | Technical Program Manager | VETASSESS |
| 369 | Blockchain Developer | VETASSESS |
| 370 | Virtual Reality Developer | VETASSESS |
| 371 | Cloud Infrastructure Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 372 | Big Data Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 373 | Game Designer | VETASSESS |
| 374 | Network Tester | VETASSESS |
| 375 | System Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 376 | Telecommunications Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 377 | Business Information Systems Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 378 | Database Manager | VETASSESS |
| 379 | Software Development Manager | VETASSESS |
| 380 | Data Centre Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 381 | Security Network Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 382 | Senior Developer | VETASSESS |
| 383 | Cloud Application Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 384 | Quality Assurance Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 385 | Digital Transformation Consultant | VETASSESS |
| 386 | Embedded Software Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 387 | Data Scientist | VETASSESS |
| 388 | Cloud Solutions Architect | VETASSESS |
| 389 | Game Developer | VETASSESS |
| 390 | Game Programmer | VETASSESS |
| 391 | Software Support Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 392 | Business Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 393 | Game Design and Development Specialist | VETASSESS |
| 394 | Information Technology Manager | VETASSESS |
| 395 | Java Developer | VETASSESS |
| 396 | Security Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 397 | Video Game Developer | VETASSESS |
| 398 | Software Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 399 | IT Consultant | VETASSESS |
| 400 | Cloud Developer | VETASSESS |
| 401 | Blockchain Architect | VETASSESS |
| 402 | Cloud Infrastructure Architect | VETASSESS |
| 403 | Full Stack Developer | VETASSESS |
| 404 | Technical Writer | VETASSESS |
| 405 | Software Tester | VETASSESS |
| 406 | Cloud Security Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 407 | Data Architect | VETASSESS |
| 408 | Database Administrator | VETASSESS |
| 409 | Web Application Developer | VETASSESS |
| 410 | Network Security Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 411 | Business Intelligence Developer | VETASSESS |
| 412 | Virtualization Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 413 | Mobile Solutions Architect | VETASSESS |
| 414 | Cloud Operations Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 415 | Application Security Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 416 | Systems Integrator | VETASSESS |
| 417 | AI Researcher | VETASSESS |
| 418 | Embedded Systems Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 419 | Computer Vision Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 420 | IT Support Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 421 | Software Project Manager | VETASSESS |
| 422 | CRM Developer | VETASSESS |
| 423 | IT Architect | VETASSESS |
| 424 | Big Data Architect | VETASSESS |
| 425 | Business Systems Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 426 | Infrastructure Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 427 | Artificial Intelligence Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 428 | UX/UI Developer | VETASSESS |
| 429 | Solutions Architect | VETASSESS |
| 430 | Software Development Engineer | VETASSESS |
| 431 | Data Analyst | VETASSESS |
| 432 | Business Solutions Architect | VETASSESS |
| 433 | Software Consultant | VETASSESS |
| 434 | Blockchain Engineer | VETASSESS |
Note on Terminology and Assessing Authorities
For the meaning of the expressions in column 2, see section 9.
The assessing authority:
- (a) For a physicist (other than a medical physicist) is VETASSESS; and
- (b) For a medical physicist is ACPSEM.
Note: For the meaning of VETASSESS and ACPSEM, see section 9.
Dual Titles for Occupations
Some occupations have different titles in Australia and New Zealand. For consistency, the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) uses dual titles for certain occupations. For example:
- Grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / Field crop grower (NZ)
Assessing Authorities
This seems to be a legal or regulatory document, possibly part of immigration or professional accreditation laws, which specify how professionals from various sectors are assessed for their eligibility to work or migrate.
| Item | Column 1 This expression … | Column 2 is short for … |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AACA | Architects Accreditation Council of Australia |
| 2 | AASW | Australian Association of Social Workers Limited |
| 3 | ACECQA | Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority |
| 4 | ACPSEM | Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine |
| 5 | ACS | Australian Computer Society Incorporated |
| 6 | ACWA | Australian Community Workers Association Inc |
| 7 | ADC | Australian Dental Council Limited |
| 8 | AIM | Australian Institute of Management |
| 9 | AIMS | Australian Institute of Medical Scientists |
| 10 | AIQS | The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors |
| 11 | AITSL | Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited |
| 12 | AMSA | Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
| 13 | ANMAC | Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited |
| 14 | ANZSNM | Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine |
| 15 | AOAC | Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council Limited |
| 16 | AOPA | The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association Limited |
| 17 | APC | Australian Physiotherapy Council Limited |
| 18 | APharmC | Australian Pharmacy Council Ltd |
| 19 | APS | The Australian Psychological Society Limited |
| 20 | ASMIRT | Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy |
| 21 | AVBC | Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Incorporated |
| 22 | CAANZ | Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand |
| 23 | CASA | Civil Aviation Safety Authority |
| 24 | CCEA | Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Limited |
| 25 | CMBA | Chinese Medicine Board of Australia |
| 26 | CPAA | CPA Australia Ltd |
| 27 | DAA | Dietitians Association of Australia |
| 28 | Engineers Australia | The Institution of Engineers Australia |
| 29 | IPA | Institute of Public Accountants Ltd |
| 30 | MedBA | Medical Board of Australia |
| 31 | NAATI | National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd |
| 32 | PodBA | Podiatry Board of Australia |
| 33 | OCANZ | Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand Limited |
| 34 | OTC | Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd |
| 35 | SPA | The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited |
| 36 | SSSI | Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute Limited |
| 37 | TRA | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 38 | VETASSESS | Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services |
Omitted Occupations
The following occupations have been omitted from the new 494 visa occupations list, compared to the previous 187 list:
- Defence force senior officer
- Local government legislator
- Member of parliament
- Legislators (nec)
- Commissioned defence force officer
- Commissioned fire officer
- Commissioned police officer
- Senior non-commissioned defence force member
- Intelligence officer
- Air traffic controller
- Maori teachers (3 occupations)
- Maori health practitioner
- Judge
- Workplace relations adviser
Conclusion
The Subclass 494 visa offers skilled workers the opportunity to work in regional Australia while on a pathway to permanent residency. Applicants must ensure they meet the criteria outlined for skills, experience, and sponsorship, and follow the necessary steps for skills assessments and employer obligations.