Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
Occupation in this list allows employer employers to source genuinely temporary overseas skilled workers to fill short-term positions in a range of occupations for a maximum of two years (or up to four years if an international trade obligation [ITO] applies).
ANZSCO Code | Description | Assessing Authority | Skill Level | |
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Aquaculture Farmer | 1 | |||
Cotton Grower | 1 | |||
Flower Grower | 1 | |||
Fruit or Nut Grower | 1 | |||
Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower | 1 | |||
Grape Grower | 1 | |||
Mixed Crop Farmer | 1 | |||
Sugar Cane Grower | 1 | |||
Vegetable Grower | 1 | |||
Crop Farmers nec | 1 | |||
Apiarist | 1 | |||
Beef Cattle Farmer | 1 | |||
Dairy Cattle Farmer | 1 | |||
Mixed Livestock Farmer | 1 | |||
Pig Farmer | 1 | |||
Poultry Farmer | 1 | |||
Sheep Farmer | 1 | |||
Livestock Farmers nec | 1 | |||
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | 1 | |||
Sales and Marketing Manager | 1 | |||
Advertising Manager | 1 | |||
Corporate Services Manager | 1 | |||
Finance Manager | 1 | |||
Human Resource Manager | 1 | |||
Research and Development Manager | 1 | |||
Manufacturer | 1 | |||
Production Manager (Forestry) | 1 | |||
Production Manager (Manufacturing) | 1 | |||
Production Manager (Mining) | 1 | |||
Supply and Distribution Manager | 1 | |||
Health and Welfare Services Managers nec | 1 | |||
School Principal | 1 | |||
Education Managers nec | 1 | |||
ICT Project Manager | 1 | |||
ICT Managers nec | 1 | |||
Arts Administrator or Manager | 1 | |||
Laboratory Manager | 1 | |||
Quality Assurance Manager | 1 | |||
Specialist Managers nec | 1 | |||
Cafe or Restaurant Manager | 2 | |||
Hotel or Motel Manager | 2 | |||
Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec | 2 | |||
Customer Service Manager | 2 | |||
Conference and Event Organiser | 2 | |||
Transport Company Manager | 2 | |||
Facilities Manager | 2 | |||
Dancer or Choreographer | 1 | |||
Music Director | 1 | |||
Music Professionals nec | 1 | |||
Photographer | 1 | |||
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec | 1 | |||
Artistic Director | 1 | |||
Book or Script Editor | 1 | |||
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | 1 | |||
Film and Video Editor | 1 | |||
Program Director (Television or Radio) | 1 | |||
Stage Manager | 1 | |||
Technical Director | 1 | |||
Video Producer | 1 | |||
Copywriter | 1 | |||
Newspaper or Periodical Editor | 1 | |||
Print Journalist | 1 | |||
Technical Writer | 1 | |||
Television Journalist | 1 | |||
Journalists and Other Writers nec | 1 | |||
Company Secretary | 1 | |||
Commodities Trader | 2 | |||
Finance Broker | 2 | |||
Insurance Broker | 2 | |||
Financial Brokers nec | 2 | |||
Financial Market Dealer | 1 | |||
Stockbroking Dealer | 1 | |||
Financial Dealers nec | 1 | |||
Financial Investment Adviser | 1 | |||
Financial Investment Manager | 1 | |||
Recruitment Consultant | 1 | |||
ICT Trainer | 1 | |||
Mathematician | 1 | |||
Gallery or Museum Curator | 1 | |||
Health Information Manager | 1 | |||
Records Manager | 1 | |||
Librarian | 1 | |||
Organisation and Methods Analyst | 1 | |||
Patents Examiner | 1 | |||
Information and Organisation Professionals nec | 1 | |||
Advertising Specialist | 1 | |||
Marketing Specialist | 1 | |||
ICT Account Manager | 1 | |||
ICT Business Development Manager | 1 | |||
ICT Sales Representative | 1 | |||
Public Relations Professional | 1 | |||
Technical Sales Representatives nec | 1 | |||
Fashion Designer | 1 | |||
Industrial Designer | 1 | |||
Jewellery Designer | 1 | |||
Graphic Designer | 1 | |||
Illustrator | 1 | |||
Web Designer | 1 | |||
Interior Designer | 1 | |||
Urban and Regional Planner | 1 | |||
Geologist | 1 | |||
Primary School Teacher | 1 | |||
Middle School Teacher | 1 | |||
Education Adviser | 1 | |||
Art Teacher (Private Tuition) | 1 | |||
Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) | 1 | |||
Music Teacher (Private Tuition) | 1 | |||
Private Tutors and Teachers nec | 1 | |||
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages | 1 | |||
Dietitian | 1 | |||
Nutritionist | 1 | |||
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | 1 | |||
Orthoptist | 1 | |||
Hospital Pharmacist | 1 | |||
Industrial Pharmacist | 1 | |||
Retail Pharmacist | 1 | |||
Health Promotion Officer | 1 | |||
Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec | 1 | |||
Acupuncturist | 1 | |||
Naturopath | 1 | |||
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | 1 | |||
Complementary Health Therapists nec | 1 | |||
Dental Specialist | 1 | |||
Dentist | 1 | |||
Resident Medical Officer | 1 | |||
Anaesthetist | 1 | |||
Nurse Educator | 1 | |||
Nurse Researcher | 1 | |||
Nurse Manager | 1 | |||
Web Developer | 1 | |||
Software Tester | 1 | |||
Database Administrator | 1 | |||
Systems Administrator | 1 | |||
Network Administrator | 1 | |||
Network Analyst | 1 | |||
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | 1 | |||
ICT Support Engineer | 1 | |||
ICT Systems Test Engineer | 1 | |||
ICT Support and Test Engineers nec | 1 | |||
Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec | 1 | |||
Careers Counsellor | 1 | |||
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | 1 | |||
Family and Marriage Counsellor | 1 | |||
Rehabilitation Counsellor | 1 | |||
Student Counsellor | 1 | |||
Counsellors nec | 1 | |||
Psychotherapist | 1 | |||
Interpreter | 1 | |||
Social Professionals nec | 1 | |||
Recreation Officer | 1 | |||
Welfare Worker | 1 | |||
Anaesthetic Technician | 2 | |||
Cardiac Technician | 2 | |||
Medical Laboratory Technician | 2 | |||
Pharmacy Technician | 2 | |||
Medical Technicians nec | 2 | |||
Meat Inspector | 2 | |||
Primary Products Inspectors nec | 2 | |||
Chemistry Technician | 2 | |||
Earth Science Technician | 2 | |||
Life Science Technician | 2 | |||
Science Technicians nec | 2 | |||
Architectural Draftsperson | 2 | |||
Building Inspector | 2 | |||
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec | 2 | |||
Mechanical Engineering Technician | 2 | |||
Metallurgical or Materials Technician | 2 | |||
Mine Deputy | 2 | |||
Hardware Technician | 2 | |||
ICT Customer Support Officer | 2 | |||
Web Administrator | 2 | |||
ICT Support Technicians nec | 2 | |||
Farrier | 3 | |||
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 3 | |||
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 3 | |||
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | 3 | |||
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic | 3 | |||
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | 3 | |||
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | 3 | |||
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer | 3 | |||
Toolmaker | 3 | |||
Vehicle Body Builder | 3 | |||
Vehicle Trimmer | 3 | |||
Roof Tiler | 3 | |||
Business Machine Mechanic | 3 | |||
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | 3 | |||
Telecommunications Linesworker | 3 | |||
Baker | 3 | |||
Pastrycook | 3 | |||
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | 3 | |||
Cook | 3 | |||
Dog Handler or Trainer | 3 | |||
Animal Attendants and Trainers nec | 3 | |||
Veterinary Nurse | 3 | |||
Florist | 3 | |||
Gardener (General) | 3 | |||
Arborist | 3 | |||
Landscape Gardener | 3 | |||
Greenkeeper | 3 | |||
Hairdresser | 3 | |||
Print Finisher | 3 | |||
Printing Machinist | 3 | |||
Dressmaker or Tailor | 3 | |||
Upholsterer | 3 | |||
Furniture Finisher | 3 | |||
Wood Machinist | 3 | |||
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec | 3 | |||
Chemical Plant Operator | 3 | |||
Power Generation Plant Operator | 3 | |||
Library Technician | 2 | |||
Jeweller | 3 | |||
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) | 3 | |||
Make Up Artist | 3 | |||
Sound Technician | 3 | |||
Performing Arts Technicians nec | 3 | |||
Signwriter | 3 | |||
Ambulance Officer | 2 | |||
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic | 2 | |||
Dental Technician | 2 | |||
Diversional Therapist | 3 | |||
Enrolled Nurse | 2 | |||
Massage Therapist | 2 | |||
Community Worker | 2 | |||
Disabilities Services Officer | 2 | |||
Family Support Worker | 2 | |||
Residential Care Officer | 2 | |||
Youth Worker | 2 | |||
Diving Instructor (Open Water) | 3 | |||
Gymnastics Coach or Instructor | 3 | |||
Horse Riding Coach or Instructor | 3 | |||
Snowsport Instructor | 3 | |||
Swimming Coach or Instructor | 3 | |||
Tennis Coach | 3 | |||
Other Sports Coach or Instructor | 3 | |||
Sports Development Officer | 2 | |||
Footballer | 3 | |||
Sportspersons nec | 3 | |||
Contract Administrator | 2 | |||
Program or Project Administrator | 2 | |||
Insurance Loss Adjuster | 3 | |||
Insurance Agent | 3 | |||
Retail Buyer | 3 | |||
Minister of Religion | 1 |
Source: Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs | List of eligible skilled occupations, http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/work/work/skills-assessment-and-assessing-authorities/skilled-occupations-lists