Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
The Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) contains 215 occupations. This list is prescribed in Legislative Instrument LIN 19/051 and is relevant to persons who:
Are nominated by a State or Territory government agency and are issued an invitation:
- on or after 11 March 2019 to make an application for a Subclass 190 (Skilled nominated) visa.
- on or after 11 December 2019 to make an application for a Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (State or Territory government agency nominated)) visa.
What is Short-term Work in Australia?
Skilled individuals can temporarily enter Australia for highly specialised, short-term work under the Subclass 400 Visa within Short-Term Skilled Occupation List. Short-term visas are typically those that last less than three months, however in certain cases, they can be issued for up to six months.
What is a Short Skilled Visa in Australia?
The Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) allows applications for up to four years, with eligibility for permanent residency after three years. Applicants with occupations on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) are eligible for visas of up to two years (renewable once, for a further two years).
ANZSCO | Name | Assessing Autdority | Skill Level |
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 |
411715 | Residential Care Officer | acwa | 2 |
411716 | Youth Worker | acwa | 2 |
452311 | Diving Instructor (Open Water) | vetassess | 3 |
452312 | Gymnastics Coach or Instructor | vetassess | 4 |
452313 | Horse Riding Coach or Instructor | vetassess | 3 |
452314 | Snowsport Instructor | vetassess | 3 |
452315 | Swimming Coach or Instructor | vetassess | 4 |
399111 | Boat Builder and Repairer | tra | 3 |
394299 | Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec | tra | 3 |
394213 | Wood Machinist | tra | 3 |
394211 | Furniture Finisher | tra | 3 |
452317 | Other Sports Coach or Instructor | vetassess | 4 |
452321 | Sports Development Officer | vetassess | 2 |
393311 | Upholsterer | tra | 3 |
393213 | Dressmaker or Tailor | tra | 3 |
392311 | Printing Machinist | tra | 3 |
392111 | Print Finisher | tra | 3 |
452499 | Sportspersons nec | vetassess | 3 |
511111 | Contract Administrator | vetassess | 2 |
511112 | Program or Project Administrator | vetassess | 2 |
391111 | Hairdresser | tra | 3 |
599612 | Insurance Loss Adjuster | vetassess | 3 |
362311 | Greenkeeper | tra | 3 |
362213 | Landscape Gardener | tra | 3 |
362212 | Arborist | tra | 3 |
362211 | Gardener (General) | tra | 3 |
362111 | Florist | tra | 3 |
361311 | Veterinary Nurse | vetassess | 3 |
361199 | Animal Attendants and Trainers nec | vetassess | 4 |
361111 | Dog Handler or Trainer | vetassess | 3 |
351411 | Cook | tra | 3 |
351211 | Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | tra | 3 |
351112 | Pastrycook | tra | 3 |
351111 | Baker | tra | 3 |
342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker / Telecommunications Line Mechanic | tra | 3 |
342411 | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | tra | 3 |
342311 | Business Machine Mechanic | tra | 3 |
323412 | Toolmaker | tra | 3 |
323314 | Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | tra | 3 |
323299 | Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | tra | 3 |
323113 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | tra | 3 |
323112 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | tra | 3 |
323111 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | tra | 3 |
322113 | Farrier | tra | 3 |
313199 | ICT Support Technicians nec | tra | 2 |
313113 | Web Administrator | acs | 2 |
313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer | tra | 2 |
313111 | Hardware Technician | tra | 2 |
312913 | Mine Deputy | vetassess | 2 |
312912 | Metallurgical or Materials Technician | vetassess | 2 |
312512 | Mechanical Engineering Technician | tra | 2 |
312199 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec | vetassess | 2 |
312113 | Building Inspector | vetassess | 2 |
312111 | Architectural Draftsperson | vetassess | 2 |
311499 | Science Technicians nec | vetassess | 2 |
311413 | Life Science Technician | vetassess | 2 |
311412 | Earth Science Technician | vetassess | 2 |
311411 | Chemistry Technician | vetassess | 2 |
311399 | Primary Products Inspectors nec | vetassess | 2 |
311312 | Meat Inspector | vetassess | 2 |
311299 | Medical Technicians nec | vetassess | 2 |
311215 | Pharmacy Technician | vetassess | 2 |
311213 | Medical Laboratory Technician | aims | 2 |
311212 | Cardiac Technician | vetassess | 2 |
311211 | Anaesthetic Technician | vetassess | 2 |
272613 | Welfare Worker | acwa | 1 |
272612 | Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator | vetassess | 1 |
272499 | Social Professionals nec | vetassess | 1 |
272412 | Interpreter | naati | 1 |
272314 | Psychotherapist | vetassess | 1 |
272199 | Counsellors nec | vetassess | 1 |
272115 | Student Counsellor | vetassess | 1 |
272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor | vetassess | 1 |
272113 | Family and Marriage Counsellor | vetassess | 1 |
272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | vetassess | 1 |
272111 | Careers Counsellor | vetassess | 1 |
271299 | Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec | vetassess | 1 |
263299 | ICT Support and Test Engineers nec | acs | 1 |
263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer | acs | 1 |
263212 | ICT Support Engineer | acs | 1 |
263211 | ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | acs | 1 |
263113 | Network Analyst | acs | 1 |
263112 | Network Administrator | acs | 1 |
262113 | Systems Administrator | acs | 1 |
262111 | Database Administrator | acs | 1 |
261314 | Software Tester | acs | 1 |
261212 | Web Developer | acs | 1 |
254311 | Nurse Manager | anmac | 1 |
254212 | Nurse Researcher | anmac | 1 |
254211 | Nurse Educator | anmac | 1 |
253112 | Resident Medical Officer | medba | 1 |
333311 | Roof Tiler | tra | 3 |
252311 | Dental Specialist | adc | 1 |
252299 | Complementary Health Therapists nec | vetassess | 1 |
252214 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | cmba | 1 |
252213 | Naturopath | vetassess | 1 |
252211 | Acupuncturist | cmba | 1 |
324212 | Vehicle Trimmer | tra | 3 |
324211 | Vehicle Body Builder | tra | 3 |
251999 | Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec | vetassess | 1 |
251911 | Health Promotion Officer | vetassess | 1 |
251513 | Retail Pharmacist | apharmc | 1 |
251512 | Industrial Pharmacist | vetassess | 1 |
251511 | Hospital Pharmacist | apharmc | 1 |
251412 | Orthoptist | vetassess | 1 |
251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | vetassess | 1 |
251112 | Nutritionist | vetassess | 1 |
234411 | Geologist | vetassess | 1 |
251111 | Dietitian | daa | 1 |
249311 | Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages | vetassess | 1 |
249299 | Private Tutors and Teachers nec | vetassess | 1 |
249214 | Music Teacher (Private Tuition) | vetassess | 1 |
249212 | Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) | vetassess | 1 |
249211 | Art Teacher (Private Tuition) | vetassess | 1 |
249111 | Education Adviser | vetassess | 1 |
241311 | Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher | aitsl | 1 |
241213 | Primary School Teacher | aitsl | 1 |
639211 | Retail Buyer | vetassess | 3 |
611211 | Insurance Agent | vetassess | 3 |
222211 | Financial Market Dealer | vetassess | 1 |
222199 | Financial Brokers nec | vetassess | 2 |
222113 | Insurance Broker | vetassess | 2 |
222112 | Finance Broker | vetassess | 2 |
222111 | Commodities Trader | vetassess | 2 |
221211 | Company Secretary | vetassess | 1 |
232611 | Urban and Regional Planner | vetassess | 1 |
232511 | Interior Designer | vetassess | 2 |
232414 | Web Designer | vetassess | 1 |
212499 | Journalists and Other Writers nec | vetassess | 1 |
212416 | Television Journalist | vetassess | 1 |
212415 | Technical Writer | vetassess | 1 |
212413 | Print Journalist | vetassess | 1 |
212412 | Newspaper or Periodical Editor | vetassess | 1 |
232412 | Illustrator | vetassess | 1 |
212411 | Copywriter | vetassess | 1 |
232411 | Graphic Designer | vetassess | 1 |
212318 | Video Producer | vetassess | 1 |
212317 | Technical Director | vetassess | 1 |
232313 | Jewellery Designer | vetassess | 1 |
212316 | Stage Manager | vetassess | 1 |
232312 | Industrial Designer | vetassess | 1 |
212315 | Program Director (Television or Radio) | vetassess | 1 |
232311 | Fashion Designer | vetassess | 1 |
212314 | Film and Video Editor | vetassess | 1 |
212312 | Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | vetassess | 1 |
212212 | Book or Script Editor | vetassess | 1 |
211311 | Photographer | vetassess | 2 |
211299 | Music Professionals nec | vetassess | 1 |
149913 | Facilities Manager | vetassess | 2 |
149413 | Transport Company Manager | vetassess | 2 |
149311 | Conference and Event Organiser | vetassess | 2 |
149212 | Customer Service Manager | vetassess | 2 |
225499 | Technical Sales Representatives nec | vetassess | 1 |
225311 | Public Relations Professional | vetassess | 1 |
225213 | ICT Sales Representative | vetassess | 1 |
225212 | ICT Business Development Manager | vetassess | 1 |
141999 | Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec | vetassess | 2 |
141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | vetassess | 2 |
225211 | ICT Account Manager | vetassess | 1 |
225113 | Marketing Specialist | vetassess | 1 |
225111 | Advertising Specialist | vetassess | 1 |
141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager | vetassess | 2 |
139999 | Specialist Managers nec | vetassess | 1 |
224999 | Information and Organisation Professionals nec | vetassess/acs | 1 |
139914 | Quality Assurance Manager | vetassess | 1 |
224914 | Patents Examiner | vetassess | 1 |
139913 | Laboratory Manager | vetassess | 1 |
224712 | Organisation and Methods Analyst | vetassess | 1 |
135199 | ICT Managers nec | acs | 1 |
135112 | ICT Project Manager | acs | 1 |
134499 | Education Managers nec | vetassess | 1 |
134311 | School Principal | vetassess | 1 |
134299 | Health and Welfare Services Managers nec | vetassess | 1 |
224611 | Librarian | vetassess | 1 |
224214 | Records Manager | vetassess | 1 |
224213 | Health Information Manager | vetassess | 1 |
224212 | Gallery or Museum Curator | vetassess | 1 |
133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | iml | 1 |
133513 | Production Manager (Mining) | vetassess | 1 |
133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) | vetassess | 1 |
133511 | Production Manager (Forestry) | vetassess | 1 |
224212 | Gallery or Museum Curator | vetassess | 1 |
224112 | Mathematician | vetassess | 1 |
133411 | Manufacturer | vetassess | 1 |
223211 | ICT Trainer | acs | 1 |
223112 | Recruitment Consultant | vetassess | 1 |
222312 | Financial Investment Manager | vetassess | 1 |
222311 | Financial Investment Adviser | vetassess | 1 |
132511 | Research and Development Manager | vetassess | 1 |
222299 | Financial Dealers nec | vetassess | 1 |
222213 | Stockbroking Dealer | vetassess | 1 |
132311 | Human Resource Manager | iml | 1 |
132211 | Finance Manager | cpaa/caana/ipa | 1 |
132111 | Corporate Services Manager | vetassess | 1 |
131113 | Advertising Manager | iml | 1 |
131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager | iml | 1 |
121321 | Poultry Farmer | vetassess | 1 |
121311 | Apiarist | vetassess | 1 |
121221 | Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ) | vetassess | 1 |
121215 | Grape Grower | vetassess | 1 |
121212 | Flower Grower | vetassess | 1 |