Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
The Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) is the list of occupation that are eligible for to make an applicant for Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa), Subclass-489 (Skilled Regional Visa) and Subclass-485 (Graduate Temporary Visa).This stream is for employers to source highly skilled overseas workers for up to four years, with eligibility to apply for permanent residence after three years.
- The visa applicant must have 2 years of relevant work experience.
TSS visa holders:
- can work in Australia for their approved sponsor in their approved occupation;
- may bring any eligible dependents with them to Australia —
- dependents can work and study; and
- they can travel in and out of Australia while the visa is valid.
| ANZSCO Code | Description | Assessing Authority | Skill Level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Project Manager | 1 | |||
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 1 | |||
| Internal Auditor | 1 | |||
| Actuary | 1 | |||
| Land Economist | 1 | |||
| Valuer | 1 | |||
| Management Consultant | 1 | |||
| Landscape Architect | 1 | |||
| Cartographer | 1 | |||
| Other Spatial Scientist | 1 | |||
| Agricultural Consultant | 1 | |||
| Agricultural Scientist | 1 | |||
| Forester | 1 | |||
| Audiologist | 1 | |||
| Child Care Centre Manager | 1 | |||
| Surveyor | 1 | |||
| Speech Pathologist | 1 | |||
| Barrister | 1 | |||
| Solicitor | 1 | |||
| Occupational Therapist | 1 | |||
| Optometrist | 1 | |||
| General Practitioner | 1 | |||
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 1 | |||
| Cardiologist | 1 | |||
| Clinical Haematologist | 1 | |||
| Medical Oncologist | 1 | |||
| Endocrinologist | 1 | |||
| Gastroenterologist | 1 | |||
| Intensive Care Specialist | 1 | |||
| Neurologist | 1 | |||
| Paediatrician | 1 | |||
| Renal Medicine Specialist | 1 | |||
| Rheumatologist | 1 | |||
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 1 | |||
| Specialist Physicians nec | 1 | |||
| Psychiatrist | 1 | |||
| Surgeon (General) | 1 | |||
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 1 | |||
| Neurosurgeon | 1 | |||
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 1 | |||
| Otorhinolaryngologist | 1 | |||
| Paediatric Surgeon | 1 | |||
| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | 1 | |||
| Urologist | 1 | |||
| Vascular Surgeon | 1 | |||
| Dermatologist | 1 | |||
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 1 | |||
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 1 | |||
| Ophthalmologist | 1 | |||
| Pathologist | 1 | |||
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 1 | |||
| Radiation Oncologist | 1 | |||
| Medical Practitioners nec | 1 | |||
| Engineering Manager | 1 | |||
| Chemical Engineer | 1 | |||
| Materials Engineer | 1 | |||
| Civil Engineer | 1 | |||
| Geotechnical Engineer | 1 | |||
| Structural Engineer | 1 | |||
| Transport Engineer | 1 | |||
| Electrical Engineer | 1 | |||
| Electronics Engineer | 1 | |||
| Industrial Engineer | 1 | |||
| Mechanical Engineer | 1 | |||
| Production or Plant Engineer | 1 | |||
| Aeronautical Engineer | 1 | |||
| Agricultural Engineer | 1 | |||
| Biomedical Engineer | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologist | 1 | |||
| Environmental Engineer | 1 | |||
| Naval Architect | 1 | |||
| Telecommunications Engineer | 1 | |||
| Telecommunications Network Engineer | 1 | |||
| Accountant (General) | 1 | |||
| Management Accountant | 1 | |||
| Taxation Accountant | 1 | |||
| External Auditor | 1 | |||
| Chiropractor | 1 | |||
| Veterinarian | 1 | |||
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 1 | |||
| Medical Radiation Therapist | 1 | |||
| Sonographer | 1 | |||
| Clinical Psychologist | 1 | |||
| Educational Psychologist | 1 | |||
| Organisational Psychologist | 1 | |||
| Psychologists nec | 1 | |||
| Physiotherapist | 1 | |||
| Orthotist or Prosthetist | 1 | |||
| Osteopath | 1 | |||
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 1 | |||
| Podiatrist | 1 | |||
| Nursing Clinical Director | 1 | |||
| Midwife | 1 | |||
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | |||
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 1 | |||
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 1 | |||
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 1 | |||
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 1 | |||
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 1 | |||
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 1 | |||
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 1 | |||
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 1 | |||
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 1 | |||
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 1 | |||
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 1 | |||
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 1 | |||
| Registered Nurses nec | 1 | |||
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 1 | |||
| Secondary School Teacher | 1 | |||
| Special Needs Teacher | 1 | |||
| Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | 1 | |||
| Teacher of the Sight Impaired | 1 | |||
| Special Education Teachers nec | 1 | |||
| Quantity Surveyor | 1 | |||
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 1 | |||
| Welfare Centre Manager | 1 | |||
| ICT Business Analyst | 1 | |||
| Systems Analyst | 1 | |||
| Analyst Programmer | 1 | |||
| Developer Programmer | 1 | |||
| Software Engineer | 1 | |||
| ICT Security Specialist | 1 | |||
| Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 1 | |||
| Physicist | 1 | |||
| Social Worker | 1 | |||
| Architect | 1 | |||
| Civil Engineering Technician | 2 | |||
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 2 | |||
| Radiocommunications Technician | 2 | |||
| Chef | 2 | |||
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 2 | |||
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 2 | |||
| Telecommunications Field Engineer | 2 | |||
| Telecommunications Network Planner | 2 | |||
| Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 2 | |||
| Automotive Electrician | 3 | |||
| Motor Mechanic (General) | 3 | |||
| Diesel Motor Mechanic | 3 | |||
| Motorcycle Mechanic | 3 | |||
| Small Engine Mechanic | 3 | |||
| Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 3 | |||
| Metal Fabricator | 3 | |||
| Pressure Welder | 3 | |||
| Welder (First Class) | 3 | |||
| Fitter (General) | 3 | |||
| Fitter and Turner | 3 | |||
| Fitter-Welder | 3 | |||
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 3 | |||
| Locksmith | 3 | |||
| Panelbeater | 3 | |||
| Bricklayer | 3 | |||
| Stonemason | 3 | |||
| Carpenter and Joiner | 3 | |||
| Carpenter | 3 | |||
| Joiner | 3 | |||
| Painting Trades Worker | 3 | |||
| Glazier | 3 | |||
| Fibrous Plasterer | 3 | |||
| Solid Plasterer | 3 | |||
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 3 | |||
| Plumber (General) | 3 | |||
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 3 | |||
| Drainer | 3 | |||
| Gasfitter | 3 | |||
| Roof Plumber | 3 | |||
| Electrician (General) | 3 | |||
| Electrician (Special Class) | 3 | |||
| Lift Mechanic | 3 | |||
| Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 3 | |||
| Technical Cable Jointer | 3 | |||
| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 3 | |||
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 3 | |||
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 3 | |||
| Cabinetmaker | 3 | |||
| Boat Builder and Repairer | 3 | |||
| Shipwright | 3 | |||
| Chief Executive or Managing Director | 1 | |||
| Corporate General Manager | 1 | |||
| Faculty Head | 1 | |||
| Chief Information Officer | 1 | |||
| Environmental Manager | 1 | |||
| Musician (Instrumental) | 1 | |||
| Statistician | 1 | |||
| Economist | 1 | |||
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 1 | |||
| Petroleum Engineer | 1 | |||
| Engineering Professionals nec | 1 | |||
| Chemist | 1 | |||
| Food Technologist | 1 | |||
| Environmental Consultant | 1 | |||
| Environmental Research Scientist | 1 | |||
| Environmental Scientists nec | 1 | |||
| Geophysicist | 1 | |||
| Hydrogeologist | 1 | |||
| Life Scientist (General) | 1 | |||
| Biochemist | 1 | |||
| Biotechnologist | 1 | |||
| Botanist | 1 | |||
| Marine Biologist | 1 | |||
| Microbiologist | 1 | |||
| Zoologist | 1 | |||
| Life Scientists nec | 1 | |||
| Conservator | 1 | |||
| Metallurgist | 1 | |||
| Meteorologist | 1 | |||
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec | 1 | |||
| University Lecturer | 1 | |||
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 1 | |||
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 1 | |||
| Multimedia Specialist | 1 | |||
| Software and Applications Programmers nec | 1 | |||
| Horse Trainer | 3 |
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
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