Short-Term Strategic List (STSOL)
The Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) features 215 skilled occupations determined by the Department of Employment (DoE) and the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA). This list is prescribed in Legislative Instrument LIN 19/051
This list is complementary to both the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the The Regional Occupation List (ROL).
Occupations featuring on the STSOL can be used for a visa application for both Temporary and Permanent Visa types:
Temporary visas
Subclass 407 – Training visa* (Occupation training stream), Subclass 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa, Subclass 482 – Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa – Short-term stream
Permanent visas
Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated visa
| ANZSCO Code | Description | Assessing Authority | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121212 | Flower Grower | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121215 | Grape Grower | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121221 | Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121311 | Apiarist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121321 | Poultry Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager | AIM | 1 |
| 131113 | Advertising Manager | AIM | 1 |
| 132111 | Corporate Services Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 132211 | Finance Manager | CPAA/CAANZ/IPA | 1 |
| 132311 | Human Resource Manager | AIM | 1 |
| 132511 | Research and Development Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 133411 | Manufacturer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 133511 | Production Manager (Forestry) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 133513 | Production Manager (Mining) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | AIM | 1 |
| 134299 | Health and Welfare Services Managers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 134311 | School Principal | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 134499 | Education Managers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 135112 | ICT Project Manager | ACS | 1 |
| 135199 | ICT Managers nec | ACS | 1 |
| 139913 | Laboratory Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 139914 | Quality Assurance Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 139999 | Specialist Managers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 141999 | Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149212 | Customer Service Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149311 | Conference and Event Organiser | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149413 | Transport Company Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149913 | Facilities Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 211299 | Music Professionals nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 211311 | Photographer | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 212212 | Book or Script Editor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212312 | Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212314 | Film and Video Editor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212315 | Program Director (Television or Radio) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212316 | Stage Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212317 | Technical Director | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212318 | Video Producer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212411 | Copywriter | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212412 | Newspaper or Periodical Editor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212413 | Print Journalist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212415 | Technical Writer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212416 | Television Journalist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212499 | Journalists and Other Writers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 221211 | Company Secretary | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 222111 | Commodities Trader | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 222112 | Finance Broker | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 222113 | Insurance Broker | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 222199 | Financial Brokers nec | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 222211 | Financial Market Dealer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 222213 | Stockbroking Dealer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 222299 | Financial Dealers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 222311 | Financial Investment Adviser | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 222312 | Financial Investment Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 223112 | Recruitment Consultant | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 223211 | ICT Trainer | ACS | 1 |
| 224112 | Mathematician | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224212 | Gallery or Museum Curator | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224213 | Health Information Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224214 | Records Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224611 | Librarian | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224712 | Organisation and Methods Analyst | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224914 | Patents Examiner | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224999 | Information and Organisation Professionals nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 225111 | Advertising Specialist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 225113 | Marketing Specialist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 225211 | ICT Account Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 225212 | ICT Business Development Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 225213 | ICT Sales Representative | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 225311 | Public Relations Professional | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 225499 | Technical Sales Representatives nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 232311 | Fashion Designer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 232312 | Industrial Designer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 232313 | Jewellery Designer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 232411 | Graphic Designer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 232412 | Illustrator | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 232414 | Web Designer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 232511 | Interior Designer | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 232611 | Urban and Regional Planner | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 234411 | Geologist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | AITSL | 1 |
| 241311 | Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher | AITSL | 1 |
| 249111 | Education Adviser | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 249211 | Art Teacher (Private Tuition) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 249212 | Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 249214 | Music Teacher (Private Tuition) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 249299 | Private Tutors and Teachers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 249311 | Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 251111 | Dietitian | DAA | 1 |
| 251112 | Nutritionist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 251412 | Orthoptist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist | APharmC | 1 |
| 251512 | Industrial Pharmacist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist | ApharmC | 1 |
| 251911 | Health Promotion Officer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 251999 | Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 252211 | Acupuncturist | CMBA | 1 |
| 252213 | Naturopath | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 252214 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | CMBA | 1 |
| 252299 | Complementary Health Therapists nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 252311 | Dental Specialist | ADC | 1 |
| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer | MedBA | 1 |
| 254211 | Nurse Educator | ANMAC | 1 |
| 254212 | Nurse Researcher | ANMAC | 1 |
| 254311 | Nurse Manager | ANMAC | 1 |
| 261212 | Web Developer | ACS | 1 |
| 261314 | Software Tester | ACS | 1 |
| 262111 | Database Administrator | ACS | 1 |
| 262113 | Systems Administrator | ACS | 1 |
| 263112 | Network Administrator | ACS | 1 |
| 263113 | Network Analyst | ACS | 1 |
| 263211 | ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | ACS | 1 |
| 263212 | ICT Support Engineer | ACS | 1 |
| 263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer | ACS | 1 |
| 263299 | ICT Support and Test Engineers nec | ACS | 1 |
| 271299 | Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272111 | Careers Counsellor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272113 | Family and Marriage Counsellor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272115 | Student Counsellor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272199 | Counsellors nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272314 | Psychotherapist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272412 | Interpreter | NAATI | 1 |
| 272499 | Social Professionals nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272612 | Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | ACWA | 1 |
| 311211 | Anaesthetic Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311212 | Cardiac Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311213 | Medical Laboratory Technician | AIMS | 2 |
| 311215 | Pharmacy Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311299 | Medical Technicians nec | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311312 | Meat Inspector | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311399 | Primary Products Inspectors nec | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311411 | Chemistry Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311412 | Earth Science Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311413 | Life Science Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311499 | Science Technicians nec | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 312113 | Building Inspector | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 312199 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 312512 | Mechanical Engineering Technician | TRA | 2 |
| 312912 | Metallurgical or Materials Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 312913 | Mine Deputy | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 313111 | Hardware Technician | TRA | 2 |
| 313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer | TRA | 2 |
| 313113 | Web Administrator | ACS | 2 |
| 313199 | ICT Support Technicians nec | TRA | 2 |
| 322113 | Farrier | TRA | 3 |
| 323111 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | TRA | 3 |
| 323112 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | TRA | 3 |
| 323113 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | TRA | 3 |
| 323299 | Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | TRA | 3 |
| 323314 | Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | TRA | 3 |
| 323412 | Toolmaker | TRA | 3 |
| 324211 | Vehicle Body Builder | TRA | 3 |
| 324212 | Vehicle Trimmer | TRA | 3 |
| 333311 | Roof Tiler | TRA | 3 |
| 342311 | Business Machine Mechanic | TRA | 3 |
| 342411 | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | TRA | 3 |
| 342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker / Telecommunications Line Mechanic | TRA | 3 |
| 351111 | Baker | TRA | 3 |
| 351112 | Pastrycook | TRA | 3 |
| 351211 | Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | TRA | 3 |
| 351411 | Cook | TRA | 3 |
| 361111 | Dog Handler or Trainer | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 361199 | Animal Attendants and Trainers nec | VETASSESS | 4 |
| 361311 | Veterinary Nurse | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 362111 | Florist | TRA | 3 |
| 362211 | Gardener (General) | TRA | 3 |
| 362212 | Arborist | TRA | 3 |
| 362213 | Landscape Gardener | TRA | 3 |
| 362311 | Greenkeeper | TRA | 3 |
| 391111 | Hairdresser | TRA | 3 |
| 392111 | Print Finisher | TRA | 3 |
| 392311 | Printing Machinist | TRA | 3 |
| 393213 | Dressmaker or Tailor | TRA | 3 |
| 393311 | Upholsterer | TRA | 3 |
| 394211 | Furniture Finisher | TRA | 3 |
| 394213 | Wood Machinist | TRA | 3 |
| 394299 | Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec | TRA | 3 |
| 399213 | Power Generation Plant Operator | TRA | 3 |
| 399411 | Jeweller | TRA | 3 |
| 399512 | Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) | TRA | 3 |
| 399514 | Make Up Artist | TRA | 3 |
| 399516 | Sound Technician | TRA | 3 |
| 399599 | Performing Arts Technicians nec | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 399611 | Signwriter | TRA | 3 |
| 411111 | Ambulance Officer | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 411112 | Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 411213 | Dental Technician | TRA | 2 |
| 411311 | Diversional Therapist | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 411411 | Enrolled Nurse | ANMAC | 2 |
| 411611 | Massage Therapist | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 411711 | Community Worker | ACWA | 2 |
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | ACWA | 2 |
| 411713 | Family Support Worker | ACWA | 2 |
| 313199 | ICT Support Technicians nec | TRA | 2 |
| 322113 | Farrier | TRA | 3 |
| 323111 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | TRA | 3 |
| 323112 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | TRA | 3 |
| 323113 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | TRA | 3 |
| 323299 | Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | TRA | 3 |
| 323314 | Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | TRA | 3 |
| 323412 | Toolmaker | TRA | 3 |
| 324211 | Vehicle Body Builder | TRA | 3 |
| 324212 | Vehicle Trimmer | TRA | 3 |
| 333311 | Roof Tiler | TRA | 3 |
| 342311 | Business Machine Mechanic | TRA | 3 |
| 342411 | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | TRA | 3 |
| 342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker / Telecommunications Line Mechanic | TRA | 3 |
| 351111 | Baker | TRA | 3 |
| 351112 | Pastrycook | TRA | 3 |
| 351211 | Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | TRA | 3 |
| 351411 | Cook | TRA | 3 |
| 361111 | Dog Handler or Trainer | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 361199 | Animal Attendants and Trainers nec | VETASSESS | 4 |
| 361311 | Veterinary Nurse | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 362111 | Florist | TRA | 3 |
| 362211 | Gardener (General) | TRA | 3 |
| 362212 | Arborist | TRA | 3 |
| 362213 | Landscape Gardener | TRA | 3 |
| 362311 | Greenkeeper | TRA | 3 |
| 391111 | Hairdresser | TRA | 3 |
| 392111 | Print Finisher | TRA | 3 |
| 392311 | Printing Machinist | TRA | 3 |
| 393213 | Dressmaker or Tailor | TRA | 3 |
| 393311 | Upholsterer | TRA | 3 |
| 394211 | Furniture Finisher | TRA | 3 |
| 394213 | Wood Machinist | TRA | 3 |
| 394299 | Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec | TRA | 3 |
| 399213 | Power Generation Plant Operator | TRA | 3 |
| 399411 | Jeweller | TRA | 3 |
| 399512 | Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) | TRA | 3 |
| 399514 | Make Up Artist | TRA | 3 |
| 399516 | Sound Technician | TRA | 3 |
| 399599 | Performing Arts Technicians nec | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 399611 | Signwriter | TRA | 3 |
| 411111 | Ambulance Officer | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 411112 | Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 411213 | Dental Technician | TRA | 2 |
| 411311 | Diversional Therapist | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 411411 | Enrolled Nurse | ANMAC | 2 |
| 411611 | Massage Therapist | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 411711 | Community Worker | ACWA | 2 |
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | ACWA | 2 |
| 411713 | Family Support Worker | ACWA | 2 |
