Skilled Occupation List
Australia’s Skilled Occupation List (SOL) helps individuals identify whether their occupation may be eligible for Australian skilled migration or employer-sponsored visa pathways. 
Australia regularly updates occupation lists and visa requirements. Eligibility depends on multiple factors including your occupation, age, English language ability, qualifications, work experience, skills assessment outcomes, state nomination requirements, and employer sponsorship criteria.
Occupations may be relevant to visa pathways such as:
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
- Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
- Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494)
The occupations below are organised across major occupation categories and can help you explore potential migration pathways based on your profession.
Keep in mind that having an occupation on the list does not automatically guarantee visa eligibility. Factors such as your age, qualifications, English score, work experience, skills assessment outcome and visa strategy all play an important role.
If you require personalised advice regarding your occupation, visa options or skills assessment pathway, you can book a professional consultation with our migration team.
Subcategories
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) 216
MLTSSL stands for Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List. This list includes occupations that are in demand across various states and territories of Australia.
If your occupation appears on the MLTSSL, you may be eligible for visa pathways such as:
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
- Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored
- Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) – State or Territory Nominated
- Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494)
- Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
Regional Employer Sponsored Occupations 673
The RSMS ROL was previously used for regional employer-sponsored migration pathways. This category is no longer the main reference point for current skilled regional migration planning.
For current regional occupation options, please refer to the Regional Occupations section.
Current regional and employer-sponsored pathways may include the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491), Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494), depending on the occupation, employer, location and individual eligibility.
Find Your Occupation on ListRegional Occupation List (ROL) 77
ROL stands for Regional Occupation List. This list includes occupations that may be eligible for regional migration and employer-sponsored visa pathways in designated regional areas of Australia.
If your occupation appears on the ROL, potential visa pathways may include:
- Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) – State or Territory Nominated
- Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494)
Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) 215
STSOL stands for Short-term Skilled Occupation List. This list includes occupations that may be eligible for certain skilled migration and employer-sponsored visa pathways in Australia, subject to individual eligibility requirements.
If your occupation appears on the STSOL, potential visa pathways may include:
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) – State or Territory Nominated
- Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494)
Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) 1
The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) is a newer occupation list used for certain employer-sponsored visa pathways in Australia.
Occupations listed under CSOL may be relevant to:
- Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
- Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
Eligibility may depend on employer sponsorship requirements, salary thresholds and your individual circumstances.
Find Your Occupation on CSOL List
