In line with the implementation of the Temporary Skilled Shortage (subclass 482) visa last 18 March 2018, the Department of Home Affairs has released a list of occupations eligible for nomination.
Occupations under the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) are available to 482 visa applicants under the short-term stream. The short-term stream allows employers to sponsor overseas skilled workers for a maximum of two years.
Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
| ANZSCO | Occupation |
| 121111 | aquaculture farmer |
| 121211 | cotton grower |
| 121212 | flower grower |
| 121213 | fruit or nut grower |
| 121214 | grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / field crop grower (NZ) |
| 121215 | grape grower |
| 121216 | mixed crop farmer |
| 121217 | sugar cane grower |
| 121221 | vegetable grower (Aus) / market gardener (NZ) |
| 121299 | crop farmers (nec) |
| 121311 | apiarist |
| 121312 | beef cattle farmer |
| 121313 | dairy cattle farmer |
| 121317 | mixed livestock farmer |
| 121318 | pig farmer |
| 121321 | poultry farmer |
| 121322 | sheep farmer |
| 121399 | livestock farmers (nec) |
| 121411 | mixed crop and livestock farmer |
| 131112 | sales and marketing manager |
| 131113 | advertising manager |
| 132111 | corporate services manager |
| 132211 | finance manager |
| 132311 | human resource manager |
| 132511 | research and development manager |
| 133411 | manufacturer |
| 133511 | production manager (forestry) |
| 133512 | production manager (manufacturing) |
| 133513 | production manager (mining) |
| 133611 | supply and distribution manager |
| 134299 | health and welfare services managers (nec) |
| 134311 | school principal |
| 134499 | education managers (nec) |
| 135112 | ICT project manager |
| 135199 | ICT managers (nec) |
| 139911 | arts administrator or manager |
| 139913 | laboratory manager |
| 139914 | quality assurance manager |
| 139999 | specialist managers (nec) except: (a) ambassador; or (b) archbishop; or (c) bishop |
| 141111 | cafe or restaurant manager |
| 141311 | hotel or motel manager |
| 141999 | accommodation and hospitality managers (nec) |
| 149212 | customer service manager |
| 149311 | conference and event organiser |
| 149413 | transport company manager |
| 149913 | facilities manager |
| 211112 | dancer or choreographer |
| 211212 | music director |
| 211299 | music professionals (nec) |
| 211311 | photographer |
| 211499 | visual arts and crafts professionals (nec) |
| 212111 | artistic director |
| 212212 | book or script editor |
| 212312 | director (film, television, radio or stage) |
| 212314 | film and video editor |
| 212315 | program director (television or radio) |
| 212316 | stage manager |
| 212317 | technical director |
| 212318 | video producer |
| 212411 | copywriter |
| 212412 | newspaper or periodical editor |
| 212413 | print journalist |
| 212415 | technical writer |
| 212416 | television journalist |
| 212499 | journalists and other writers (nec) |
| 221211 | company secretary |
| 222111 | commodities trader |
| 222112 | finance broker |
| 222113 | insurance broker |
| 222199 | financial brokers (nec) |
| 222211 | financial market dealer |
| 222213 | stockbroking dealer |
| 222299 | financial dealers (nec) |
| 222311 | financial investment adviser |
| 222312 | financial investment manager |
| 223112 | recruitment consultant |
| 223211 | ICT trainer |
| 224112 | mathematician |
| 224212 | gallery or museum curator |
| 224213 | health information manager |
| 224214 | records manager |
| 224611 | librarian |
| 224712 | organisation and methods analyst |
| 224914 | patents examiner |
| 224999 | information and organisation professionals (nec) |
| 225111 | advertising specialist |
| 225113 | marketing specialist |
| 225211 | ICT account manager |
| 225212 | ICT business development manager |
| 225213 | ICT sales representative |
| 225311 | public relations professional |
| 225499 | technical sales representatives (nec) including education sales representatives |
| 232311 | fashion designer |
| 232312 | industrial designer |
| 232313 | jewellery designer |
| 232411 | graphic designer |
| 232412 | illustrator |
| 232414 | web designer |
| 232511 | interior designer |
| 232611 | urban and regional planner |
| 234411 | geologist |
| 241213 | primary school teacher |
| 241311 | middle school teacher (Aus) / intermediate school teacher (NZ) |
| 249111 | education adviser |
| 249211 | art teacher (private tuition) |
| 249212 | dance teacher (private tuition) |
| 249214 | music teacher (private tuition) |
| 249299 | private tutors and teachers (nec) |
| 249311 | teacher of English to speakers of other languages |
| 251111 | dietitian |
| 251112 | nutritionist |
| 251312 | occupational health and safety adviser |
| 251412 | orthoptist |
| 251511 | hospital pharmacist |
| 251512 | industrial pharmacist |
| 251513 | retail pharmacist |
| 251911 | health promotion officer |
| 251999 | health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec) |
| 252211 | acupuncturist |
| 252213 | naturopath |
| 252214 | traditional Chinese medicine practitioner |
| 252299 | complementary health therapists (nec) |
| 252311 | dental specialist |
| 252312 | dentist |
| 253112 | resident medical officer |
| 253211 | anaesthetist |
| 254211 | nurse educator |
| 254212 | nurse researcher |
| 254311 | nurse manager |
| 261212 | web developer |
| 261314 | software tester |
| 262111 | database administrator |
| 262113 | systems administrator |
| 263112 | network administrator |
| 263113 | network analyst |
| 263211 | ICT quality assurance engineer |
| 263212 | ICT support engineer |
| 263213 | ICT systems test engineer |
| 263299 | ICT support and test engineers (nec) |
| 271299 | judicial and other legal professionals (nec) |
| 272111 | careers counsellor |
| 272112 | drug and alcohol counsellor |
| 272113 | family and marriage counsellor |
| 272114 | rehabilitation counsellor |
| 272115 | student counsellor |
| 272199 | counsellors (nec) |
| 272314 | psychotherapist |
| 272412 | interpreter |
| 272499 | social professionals (nec) |
| 272612 | recreation officer |
| 272613 | welfare worker |
| 311211 | anaesthetic technician |
| 311212 | cardiac technician |
| 311213 | medical laboratory technician |
| 311215 | pharmacy technician |
| 311299 | medical technicians (nec) |
| 311312 | meat inspector |
| 311399 | primary products inspectors (nec) |
| 311411 | chemistry technician |
| 311412 | earth science technician |
| 311413 | life science technician |
| 311499 | science technicians (nec) |
| 312111 | architectural draftsperson |
| 312113 | building inspector |
| 312199 | architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec) |
| 312512 | mechanical engineering technician |
| 312912 | metallurgical or materials technician |
| 312913 | mine deputy |
| 313111 | hardware technician |
| 313112 | ICT customer support officer |
| 313113 | web administrator |
| 313199 | ICT support technicians (nec) |
| 322113 | farrier |
| 323111 | aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) |
| 323112 | aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical) |
| 323113 | aircraft maintenance engineer (structures) |
| 323215 | textile, clothing and footwear mechanic |
| 323299 | metal fitters and machinists (nec) |
| 323314 | precision instrument maker and repairer |
| 323316 | watch and clock maker and repairer |
| 323412 | toolmaker |
| 324211 | vehicle body builder |
| 324212 | vehicle trimmer |
| 333311 | roof tiler |
| 342311 | business machine mechanic |
| 342411 | cabler (data and telecommunications) |
| 342413 | telecommunications linesworker |
| 351111 | baker |
| 351112 | pastrycook |
| 351211 | butcher or smallgoods maker |
| 351411 | cook |
| 361111 | dog handler or trainer |
| 361199 | animal attendants and trainers (nec) |
| 361311 | veterinary nurse |
| 362111 | florist |
| 362211 | gardener (general) |
| 362212 | arborist |
| 362213 | landscape gardener |
| 362311 | greenkeeper |
| 391111 | hairdresser |
| 392111 | print finisher |
| 392311 | printing machinist |
| 393213 | dressmaker or tailor |
| 393311 | upholsterer |
| 394211 | furniture finisher |
| 394213 | wood machinist |
| 394299 | wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec) |
| 399211 | chemical plant operator |
| 399213 | power generation plant operator |
| 399312 | library technician |
| 399411 | jeweller |
| 399512 | camera operator (film, television or video) |
| 399514 | make up artist |
| 399516 | sound technician |
| 399599 | performing arts technicians (nec) |
| 399611 | signwriter |
| 411111 | ambulance officer |
| 411112 | intensive care ambulance paramedic |
| 411213 | dental technician |
| 411311 | diversional therapist |
| 411411 | enrolled nurse |
| 411611 | massage therapist |
| 411711 | community worker |
| 411712 | disabilities services officer |
| 411713 | family support worker |
| 411715 | residential care officer |
| 411716 | youth worker |
| 452311 | diving instructor (open water) |
| 452312 | gymnastics coach or instructor |
| 452313 | horse riding coach or instructor |
| 452314 | snowsport instructor |
| 452315 | swimming coach or instructor |
| 452316 | tennis coach |
| 452317 | other sports coach or instructor |
| 452321 | sports development officer |
| 452411 | footballer |
| 452499 | sportspersons (nec) |
| 511111 | contract administrator |
| 511112 | program or project administrator |
| 599612 | insurance loss adjuster |
| 611211 | insurance agent |
| 639211 | retail buyer |
Occupations under the Medium and Long Term Skilled Occupation List (MLTSSL) are available to 482 visa applicants under the medium-term stream. The medium-term stream allows employers to sponsor overseas skilled workers for a maximum of four years. A 482 visa holder under the medium-term stream may be eligible to apply for permanent residency after 3 years.
Medium and Long-term Skilled Occupation List (MLTSSL)
| ANZSCO | Occupation |
| 111111 | chief executive or managing director |
| 111211 | corporate general manager |
| 133111 | construction project manager |
| 133211 | engineering manager |
| 134111 | child care centre manager |
| 134212 | nursing clinical director |
| 134213 | primary health organisation manager |
| 134214 | welfare centre manager |
| 134411 | faculty head |
| 135111 | chief information officer |
| 139912 | environmental manager |
| 211213 | musician (instrumental) |
| 221111 | accountant (general) |
| 221112 | management accountant |
| 221113 | taxation accountant |
| 221213 | external auditor |
| 221214 | internal auditor |
| 224111 | actuary |
| 224113 | statistician |
| 224311 | economist |
| 224511 | land economist |
| 224512 | valuer |
| 224711 | management consultant |
| 232111 | architect |
| 232112 | landscape architect |
| 232212 | surveyor |
| 232213 | cartographer |
| 232214 | other spatial scientist |
| 233111 | chemical engineer |
| 233112 | materials engineer |
| 233211 | civil engineer |
| 233212 | geotechnical engineer |
| 233213 | quantity surveyor |
| 233214 | structural engineer |
| 233215 | transport engineer |
| 233311 | electrical engineer |
| 233411 | electronics engineer |
| 233511 | industrial engineer |
| 233512 | mechanical engineer |
| 233513 | production or plant engineer |
| 233611 | mining engineer (excluding petroleum) |
| 233612 | petroleum engineer |
| 233911 | aeronautical engineer |
| 233912 | agricultural engineer |
| 233913 | biomedical engineer |
| 233914 | engineering technologist |
| 233915 | environmental engineer |
| 233916 | naval architect |
| 233999 | engineering professionals (nec) |
| 234111 | agricultural consultant |
| 234112 | agricultural scientist |
| 234113 | forester |
| 234211 | chemist |
| 234212 | food technologist |
| 234312 | environmental consultant |
| 234313 | environmental research scientist |
| 234399 | environmental scientists (nec) |
| 234412 | geophysicist |
| 234413 | hydrogeologist |
| 234511 | life scientist (general) |
| 234513 | biochemist |
| 234514 | biotechnologist |
| 234515 | botanist |
| 234516 | marine biologist |
| 234517 | microbiologist |
| 234518 | zoologist |
| 234599 | life scientists (nec) |
| 234611 | medical laboratory scientist |
| 234711 | veterinarian |
| 234911 | conservator |
| 234912 | metallurgist |
| 234913 | meteorologist |
| 234914 | physicist |
| 234999 | natural and physical science professionals (nec) |
| 241111 | early childhood (pre‑primary school) teacher |
| 241411 | secondary school teacher |
| 241511 | special needs teacher |
| 241512 | teacher of the hearing impaired |
| 241513 | teacher of the sight impaired |
| 241599 | special education teachers (nec) |
| 242111 | university lecturer |
| 251211 | medical diagnostic radiographer |
| 251212 | medical radiation therapist |
| 251213 | nuclear medicine technologist |
| 251214 | sonographer |
| 251411 | optometrist |
| 251912 | orthotist or prosthetist |
| 252111 | chiropractor |
| 252112 | osteopath |
| 252411 | occupational therapist |
| 252511 | physiotherapist |
| 252611 | podiatrist |
| 252711 | audiologist |
| 252712 | speech pathologist |
| 253111 | general practitioner |
| 253311 | specialist physician (general medicine) |
| 253312 | cardiologist |
| 253313 | clinical haematologist |
| 253314 | medical oncologist |
| 253315 | endocrinologist |
| 253316 | gastroenterologist |
| 253317 | intensive care specialist |
| 253318 | neurologist |
| 253321 | paediatrician |
| 253322 | renal medicine specialist |
| 253323 | rheumatologist |
| 253324 | thoracic medicine specialist |
| 253399 | specialist physicians (nec) |
| 253411 | psychiatrist |
| 253511 | surgeon (general) |
| 253512 | cardiothoracic surgeon |
| 253513 | neurosurgeon |
| 253514 | orthopaedic surgeon |
| 253515 | otorhinolaryngologist |
| 253516 | paediatric surgeon |
| 253517 | plastic and reconstructive surgeon |
| 253518 | urologist |
| 253521 | vascular surgeon |
| 253911 | dermatologist |
| 253912 | emergency medicine specialist |
| 253913 | obstetrician and gynaecologist |
| 253914 | ophthalmologist |
| 253915 | pathologist |
| 253917 | diagnostic and interventional radiologist |
| 253918 | radiation oncologist |
| 253999 | medical practitioners (nec) |
| 254111 | midwife |
| 254411 | nurse practitioner |
| 254412 | registered nurse (aged care) |
| 254413 | registered nurse (child and family health) |
| 254414 | registered nurse (community health) |
| 254415 | registered nurse (critical care and emergency) |
| 254416 | registered nurse (developmental disability) |
| 254417 | registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation) |
| 254418 | registered nurse (medical) |
| 254421 | registered nurse (medical practice) |
| 254422 | registered nurse (mental health) |
| 254423 | registered nurse (perioperative) |
| 254424 | registered nurse (surgical) |
| 254425 | registered nurse (paediatrics) |
| 254499 | registered nurses (nec) |
| 261111 | ICT business analyst |
| 261112 | systems analyst |
| 261211 | multimedia specialist |
| 261311 | analyst programmer |
| 261312 | developer programmer |
| 261313 | software engineer |
| 261399 | software and applications programmers (nec) |
| 262112 | ICT security specialist |
| 263111 | computer network and systems engineer |
| 263311 | telecommunications engineer |
| 263312 | telecommunications network engineer |
| 271111 | barrister |
| 271311 | solicitor |
| 272311 | clinical psychologist |
| 272312 | educational psychologist |
| 272313 | organisational psychologist |
| 272399 | psychologists (nec) |
| 272511 | social worker |
| 312211 | civil engineering draftsperson |
| 312212 | civil engineering technician |
| 312311 | electrical engineering draftsperson |
| 312312 | electrical engineering technician |
| 313211 | radio communications technician |
| 313212 | telecommunications field engineer |
| 313214 | telecommunications technical officer or technologist |
| 321111 | automotive electrician |
| 321211 | motor mechanic (general) |
| 321212 | diesel motor mechanic |
| 321213 | motorcycle mechanic |
| 321214 | small engine mechanic |
| 322211 | sheetmetal trades worker |
| 322311 | metal fabricator |
| 322313 | welder (first class) |
| 323211 | fitter (general) |
| 323212 | fitter and turner |
| 323213 | fitter‑welder |
| 323214 | metal machinist (first class) |
| 323313 | locksmith |
| 324111 | panelbeater |
| 331111 | bricklayer |
| 331112 | stonemason |
| 331211 | carpenter and joiner |
| 331212 | carpenter |
| 331213 | joiner |
| 332211 | painting trades worker |
| 333111 | glazier |
| 333211 | fibrous plasterer |
| 333212 | solid plasterer |
| 333411 | wall and floor tiler |
| 334111 | plumber (general) |
| 334112 | airconditioning and mechanical services plumber |
| 334113 | drainer |
| 334114 | gasfitter |
| 334115 | roof plumber |
| 341111 | electrician (general) |
| 341112 | electrician (special class) |
| 341113 | lift mechanic |
| 342111 | airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic |
| 342212 | technical cable jointer |
| 342313 | electronic equipment trades worker |
| 342314 | electronic instrument trades worker (general) |
| 342315 | electronic instrument trades worker (special class) |
| 351311 | chef |
| 361112 | horse trainer |
| 394111 | cabinetmaker |
| 399111 | boat builder and repairer |
| 399112 | shipwright |
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Hello, I am from Vietnam, one surveyor and 46 years old. With sponsor from one company in Melbourne, I can get 482 Visa and work in Melbourne.
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