Australian Skilled Occupation List upcoming review March 2020
The Australian Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business has issued a Traffic Light Bulletin with proposed changes to the Australian Skilled Occupation List.
The Department of Employment is responsible for undertaking regular reviews of the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Regional Occupation List (ROL). These occupation lists are used for skilled migration to fill long and short-term skills shortages in Australia.
The below list is a proposal only as consultations are still taking place. The below list does not represent a final decision of the Australian Government in relation to changes to the Australian Skilled Occupation Lists. A formal and final review and updated occupation lists are expected in March 2020.
Occupations flagged for removal from the lists:
Careers Counsellor
Vehicle Trimmer
Business Machine Mechanic
Animal Attendants and Trainers nec
Gardeners (including Landscape Gardener)
Hairdresser
Wood Machinist
Massage Therapist
Community Worker
Diving Instructor (Open Water)
Gymnastic Coach or Instructor
Occupations to be moved from MLTSSL/ROL to STSOL
Automotive Electrician
Motorcycle Mechanic
Locksmith
Painting Trade Worker
Glazier
Wall and Floor Tiler
Cabinetmaker
Post office Manager
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
Real Estate Representative
Occupations to be moved to MLTSSL
Sales and Marketing Manager (*salary increase to $120,000 – Employer Sponsored Visa only)
ICT Project Manager (*salary increase to $120,000 – Employer Sponsored Visa only)
Information and Organisation Professionals nec (*salary increase to $90,000 – Employer Sponsored Visa only)
Insurance Loss Adjuster (*salary increase to $80,000 – Employer Sponsored Visa only)
Procurement Manager
Ship’s Master
Occupations to be added to STSOL:
Corporate Treasurer
Aged or Disabled Carer
Nursing Support Worker
Personal Care Assistant
Occupations to remain on current list but have a recommended salary caveat (*Employer sponsored Visa only):
Poultry Farmer – salary caveat $65,000
Baker – salary caveat $65,000
Pastrycook- salary caveat $65,000
Horse Trainer – salary caveat $65,000
Fitter and Tuner – salary caveat $65,000
Sportspersons nec – salary caveat $120,000
There are no other proposed changes to the Australian occupation lists. Consultations are taking place to discuss potential implementation and amendments to the Australian occupation lists. A final review is due to take place in March 2020.
