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Summary of 17 January 2018 changes to the lists of eligible skilled occupations
This page summarises changes to the lists of eligible skilled occupations for Australia’s skilled visa programs that will come in to effect on 17 January 2018. This includes occupations that will be:
- added to the lists of eligible skilled occupations;
- moved between the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) for particular visa programs; or
- removed from the lists of eligible skilled occupations.
The Lists of eligible skilled occupations will be updated on 17 January 2018 to reflect these changes.
There are changes (including additions) to certain occupational caveats (indicated via ‘*** asterisks’) which exclude the use of the occupation in certain circumstances. A summary of Caveats on occupations is available.
These changes will only impact applications lodged on or after 17 January 2018. Applications lodged before this date will not be impacted.
Occupations added to the lists
Occupation | ANZSCO code | Caveat from 17/1/2018 |
---|---|---|
Property Manager*** | 612112 | Excludes any of the following positions:
|
Psychotherapist | 272314 | Nil |
Real Estate Representative*** | 612115 | Excludes any of the following positions:
|
Occupations moved between the lists
The two occupations below will be moved from the STSOL to the MTLSSL. Details of any caveats applicable to these occupations are also provided below.
Occupation | ANZSCO code | Caveat from 17/1/2018 |
---|---|---|
Horse Breeder*** | 121316 | Excludes positions that:
Note: this caveat has not changed. |
Management Consultant*** | 224711 | Excludes positions in businesses that:
Note: Amended caveat – base salary requirement raised to $90,000. |
No occupations will be moved from the MLTSSL to the STSOL.
Occupations removed from the lists
The two occupations listed below will be completely removed from the lists of eligible skilled occupations for all skilled visa programs on 17 January 2018.
Occupation | ANZSCO code |
---|---|
Building Associate | 312112 |
Hair or Beauty Salon Manager | 142114 |
Occupations with caveat-only changes
The six occupations listed below will remain on their existing lists. A new and/or amended caveat will, however, be in effect as of 17 January 2018 as outlined below.
Occupation | ANZSCO code | Caveat from 17/1/2018 | Explanation of change |
---|---|---|---|
Accommodation and Hospitality Managersnec*** | 141999 | Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia | New caveat |
Management Accountant*** | 221112 | Excludes any of the following positions:
|
New caveat |
Massage Therapist*** | 411611 | Excludes any of the following positions:
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Caveat amended – clarification of wording only |
Recruitment Consultant*** | 223112 | Excludes any of the following positions:
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Amended caveat – base salary requirement raised to $90,000 |
Supply and Distribution Manager*** | 133611 |
Excludes any of the following positions:
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Amended caveat – annual turn over requirement does not apply where international trade obligations apply |
Taxation Accountant*** | 221113 | Excludes any of the following positions:
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Amended caveat – size of business requirements added |
This information has been sourced from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.