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Skilled Occupation Finder
Reviewed by Mohammad Saghir Khan, Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1170510)Last reviewed:
How to Use This Tool
Skilled and employer-sponsored visas depend on your occupation being on the right list. Search by job title or ANZSCO code to see the lists your occupation is on (MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL or CSOL), its assessing authority and the visas it can be used for.
- Search for your occupationType a job title, such as "registered nurse", or a 6-digit ANZSCO code.
- Filter by list or visaNarrow the results to one occupation list or one visa, such as the 189 or 482.
- Check the detailsEach result shows the lists, the assessing authority and the eligible visas, plus any conditions.
- Plan your next stepContact the assessing authority for a skills assessment, or use our points calculator.
What You Will Need
- Your job title and duties
- Your qualification details
Understanding Your Result
- Lists: which occupation lists the occupation is on.
- Eligible visas: the visas that can use the occupation, with any conditions.
When to Get Advice
- Your job title does not match an ANZSCO occupation exactly
- Your occupation has caveats or conditions
- You are choosing between skilled and employer-sponsored pathways
Speak with a Registered Migration Agent: call 1300 919 717 or book a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plain-English answers to the questions we are asked most often.
How do I check whether my occupation is on the skilled list?
Type your job title or ANZSCO code into the finder. Each result shows the occupation lists it is on, the assessing authority for your skills assessment and the visas it can be used for.
What are the MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL and CSOL?
The Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) are used for skilled visas such as the 189, 190, 491 and 494, and for the 485 Post-Vocational stream. The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) is used for the Skills in Demand (482) Core Skills stream and the 186 Direct Entry stream.
Which list do I need for a 189 visa?
For the Skilled Independent (189) visa, your occupation must be on the MLTSSL. The Skilled Nominated (190) visa can also use the STSOL, and the Skilled Work Regional (491) visa can use the STSOL and the ROL. Each state also sets its own nomination lists.
What is an ANZSCO code?
ANZSCO is the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations. Each occupation has a 6-digit code. The CSOL uses the 2022 ANZSCO codes, while the other lists still use the 2013 codes, so the finder shows both where they differ.
What is an assessing authority?
The organisation that assesses whether your qualifications and experience suit your nominated occupation, for example ACS for ICT occupations, Engineers Australia for engineers and VETASSESS for many general professions. Most skilled visas need a positive skills assessment.
My occupation is on a list. Does that guarantee a visa?
No. Being on a list only makes the occupation eligible. You still need a positive skills assessment, enough points or a sponsor, and to meet English, age, health and character requirements. Some occupations also have caveats that exclude certain positions.
How often do the lists change?
The lists are updated from time to time by legislative instrument. The finder shows the date it was last checked against the official list.
Does the finder save my searches?
No. The tool runs entirely in your web browser. What you enter is not sent to Aussie ASEAN, Home Affairs or anyone else, and we never ask for your passport number or ImmiAccount password.
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