Commonwealth of Australia
Migration Regulations 1994
MIGRATION OCCUPATION IN DEMAND
(REGULATION 1.15H and 1.15I)
I, CHRIS BOWEN, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, acting under regulation 1.15H of Division 1.2 of Part 1 of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’):
1. REVOKE Instrument number IMMI 10/025 signed on 17 June 2010; AND
2. SPECIFY that each skilled occupation, within the meaning of regulation 1.15I of the Regulations as applicable to a person, that is listed in the Schedule to this Instrument is a migration occupation in demand for the purposes of regulation 1.15H of the Regulations, in relation to:
(a) a person who applied on or before 8 February 2010 for the grant of any of the following visas:
(i) Subclass 861 (Skilled – Onshore Independent New Zealand Citizen); or
(ii) Subclass 862 (Skilled – Onshore Australian-sponsored New Zealand Citizen); or
(iii) Subclass 880 (Skilled – Independent Overseas Student); or
(iv) Subclass 881 (Skilled – Australian-sponsored Overseas Student); or
(v) Subclass 495 (Skilled – Independent Regional) (Provisional); or
(vi) Subclass 175 (Skilled – Independent); or
(vii) Subclass 176 (Skilled – Sponsored); or
(viii) Subclass 475 (Skilled – Regional Sponsored); or
(ix) Subclass 487 (Skilled – Regional Sponsored); or
(x) Subclass 885 (Skilled – Independent); or
(xi) Subclass 886 (Skilled – Sponsored); and
that application had not been finally determined, within the meaning of subsection 5(9) of the Migration Act 1958, on or before 8 February 2010; or
(b) a person who:
(i) held a Subclass 485 (Skilled – Graduate) visa on 8 February 2010; or
(ii) had applied on or before 8 February 2010 for the grant of a Subclass 485 (Skilled – Graduate) visa and that application had not been finally determined, within the meaning of subsection 5(9) of the Migration Act 1958, on 8 February 2010; and
before 1 January 2013 makes an application for a Subclass 885 (Skilled – Independent) visa, a Subclass 886 (Skilled – Sponsored) visa or a Subclass 487 (Skilled – Regional Sponsored) visa.
This Instrument number IMMI 11/033 commences on 1 July 2011, immediately after the commencement of Migration Amendment Regulations 2011 (No. 3).
Dated 16 June 2011
CHRIS BOWEN
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship
[NOTE 1: Subregulation 1.15H(1) of the Regulations provides that migration occupation in demand, in relation to a person, means a skilled occupation of a kind that is specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing to be a migration occupation in demand and is applicable to the person in accordance with the specification.
NOTE 2: Subregulation 1.15H(2) provides that the Minister may specify in the instrument that a skilled occupation is a migration occupation in demand for a class of persons.
NOTE 3: Subregulation 1.15I(1) of the Regulations provides that skilled occupation, in relation to a person, means an occupation of a kind is specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing to be a skilled occupation, for which a number of points specified in the instrument are available, and is applicable to the person in accordance with the specification.
NOTE 4: Subregulation 1.15I(2) of the Regulations provides that, without limiting subregulation 1.15I(1) the Minister may specify in the instrument any matter in relation to an occupation, or to a class of persons to which the instrument relates, including that an occupation is a skilled occupation for a class of persons, and that an occupation is a skilled occupation for a person who is nominated by a State or Territory government agency.]
Schedule
| SKILLED OCCUPATION | ASCO Code | SKILLED OCCUPATION | ANZSCO Code |
| Managers and Administrators |
| Child Care Coordinator | 1295-11 | Childcare Centre Manager | 134111 |
| Engineering Manager | 1221-11 | Engineering Manager | 133211 |
| Professionals |
| Accountant | 2211-11 | Accountant (General) | 221111 |
| Anaesthetist | 2312-11 | Anaesthetist | 253211 |
| Architect | 2121-11 | Architect | 232111 |
| Chemical Engineer | 2129-17 | Chemical Engineer | 233111 |
| Civil Engineer | 2124-11 | Civil Engineer | 233211 |
| Computing Professional – specialising in C++/C#/C | 2231-79 | Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in C++/C#/C | 261399 |
| Computing Professional – specialising in Data Warehousing | 2231-79 | Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in Data Warehousing | 261399 |
| Computing Professional – specialising in CISSP | 2231-79 | Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in CISSP | 261399 |
| Computing Professional – specialising in Java | 2231-79 | Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in Java | 261399 |
| Computing Professional – specialising in J2EE | 2231-79 | Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in J2EE | 261399 |
| Computing Professional – Linux | 2231-79 | Software and Applications Programmers – Linux | 261399 |
| Computing Professional – .Net technologies | 2231-79 | Software and Applications Programmers – .Net technologies | 261399 |
Schedule (continued)
| SKILLED OCCUPATION | ASCO Code | SKILLED OCCUPATION | ANZSCO Code |
| Computing Professional – specialising in Network Security/ Firewall/ Internet Security | 2231-79 | Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in Network Security/ Firewall/ Internet Security | 261399 |
| Computing Professional – specialising in Oracle | 2231-79 | Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in Oracle | 261399 |
| Computing Professional – specialising in PeopleSoft | 2231-79 | Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in PeopleSoft | 261399 |
| Computing Professional – specialising in SAP | 2231-79 | Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in SAP | 261399 |
| Computing Professional – specialising in SIEBEL (especially Siebel Analytic) | 2231-79 | Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in SIEBEL (especially Siebel Analytic) | 261399 |
| Computing Professional – Solaris | 2231-79 | Software and Applications Programmers – Solaris | 261399 |
| Computing Professional – Unix | 2231-79 | Software and Applications Programmers – Unix | 261399 |
| Dental Specialist | 2381-13 | Dental Specialist | 252311 |
| Dentist | 2381-11 | Dentist | 252312 |
| Dermatologist | 2312-13 | Dermatologist | 253911 |
| Electrical Engineer | 2125-11 | Electrical Engineer | 233311 |
| Electronics Engineer | 2125-13 | Electronics Engineer | 233411 |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 2312-15 | Emergency Medicine Specialist | 253912 |
| External Auditor | 2212-11 | External Auditor | 221213 |
| General Medical Practitioner | 2311-11 | General Medical Practitioner | 253111 |
| Hospital Pharmacist | 2382-11 | Hospital Pharmacist | 251511 |
Schedule (continued)
| SKILLED OCCUPATION | ASCO Code | SKILLED OCCUPATION | ANZSCO Code |
| Mechanical Engineer | 2126-11 | Mechanical Engineer | 233512 |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 2391-11 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 2127-11 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 233611 |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 2312-17 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 253913 |
| Occupational Therapist | 2383-11 | Occupational Therapist | 252411 |
| Ophthalmologist | 2312-19 | Ophthalmologist | 253914 |
| Optometrist | 2384-11 | Optometrist | 251411 |
| Paediatrician | 2312-21 | Paediatrician | 253321 |
| Pathologist | 2312-23 | Pathologist | 253915 |
| Petroleum Engineer | 2127-13 | Petroleum Engineer | 233612 |
| Physiotherapist | 2385-11 | Physiotherapist | 252511 |
| Podiatrist | 2388-11 | Podiatrist | 252611 |
| Psychiatrist | 2312-27 | Psychiatrist | 253411 |
| Quantity Surveyor | 2122-11 | Quantity Surveyor | 233213 |
| Radiologist | 2312-29 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 253917 |
| | | Radiation Oncologist | 253918 |
| Registered Mental Health Nurse | 2325-11 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 |
| Registered Midwife | 2324-11 | Midwife | 254111 |
| Registered Nurse | 2323-11 | Registered Nurses nec | 254499 |
| | | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 |
| | | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 |
| | | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 |
| | | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 |
| | | Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 |
| | | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 |
| | | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 254413 |
Schedule (continued)
| SKILLED OCCUPATION | ASCO Code | SKILLED OCCUPATION | ANZSCO Code |
| | | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 |
| | | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 254417 |
| | | Nurse Practitioner | 254411 |
| Retail Pharmacist | 2382-15 | Retail Pharmacist | 251513 |
| Specialist Medical Practitioners (nec) | 2312-79 | Medical Practitioners (nec) | 253999 |
| Specialist Physician | 2312-25 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 253311 |
| | | Cardiologist | 253312 |
| | | Intensive Care Specialist | 253317 |
| | | Specialist Physician nec | 253399 |
| | | Neurologist | 253318 |
| | | Medical Oncologist | 253314 |
| | | Gastroenterologist | 253316 |
| | | Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 253324 |
| | | Endocrinologist | 253315 |
| | | Rheumatologist | 253323 |
| | | Renal Medicine Specialist | 253322 |
| | | Clinical Haematologist | 253313 |
| Speech Pathologist | 2386-11 | Speech Pathologist | 252712 |
| Sonographer | 2391-17 | Sonographer | 251214 |
| Surgeon | 2312-31 | Orthopaedic Surgeon | 253514 |
| | | Surgeon (General) | 253511 |
| | | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | 253517 |
| | | Urologist | 253518 |
| | | Otorhinolaryngologist | 253515 |
| | | Neurosurgeon | 253513 |
| | | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 253512 |
| | | Vascular Surgeon | 253521 |
| | | Paediatric Surgeon | 253516 |
| Surveyor | 2123-13 | Surveyor | 232212 |
Schedule (continued)
| SKILLED OCCUPATION | ASCO Code | SKILLED OCCUPATION | ANZSCO Code |
| Associate Professionals |
| Chef (excluding Commis Chef) | 3322-11(part) | Chef (excluding Commis Chef) | 351311 |
| Dental Technician | 3492-15 | Dental Technician | 411213 |
| Tradespersons and Related Workers |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 4114-15 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 323111 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 4114-11 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 323112 |
| Automotive Electrician | 4212-11 | Automotive Electrician | 321111 |
| Baker | 4512-11 | Baker | 351111 |
| Binder and Finisher | 4913-11 | Print Finisher | 392111 |
| Boat Builder and Repairer | 4981-13 | Boat Builder and Repairer | 399111 |
| Bricklayer | 4414-11 | Bricklayer | 331111 |
| Cabinetmaker | 4922-11 | Cabinetmaker | 394111 |
| Carpenter | 4411-13 | Carpenter | 331212 |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 4411-11 | Carpenter and Joiner | 331211 |
| Cook | 4513-11 | Cook | 351411 |
| Drainer | 4431-15 | Drainer | 334113 |
| Electrical Powerline Tradesperson | 4313-11 | Electrical Linesworker | 342211 |
| Electrician (Special Class) | 4311-13 | Electrician (Special Class) | 341112 |
| Electronic Equipment Tradesperson | 4315-11 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 342313 |
| Fibrous Plasterer | 4412-11 | Fibrous Plasterer | 333211 |
| Fitter | 4112-11 | Fitter (General) | 323211 |
| Floor Finisher | 4423-11 | Floor Finisher | 332111 |
| Furniture Finisher | 4929-13 | Furniture Finisher | 394211 |
| Furniture Upholsterer | 4942-11 | Upholsterer | 393311 |
| Gasfitter | 4431-13 | Gasfitter | 334114 |
| General Electrician | 4311-11 | Electrician (General) | 341111 |
| General Plumber | 4431-11 | Plumber (General) | 334111 |
| Hairdresser | 4931-11 | Hairdresser | 391111 |
| Joiner | 4411-15 | Joiner | 331213 |
| Landscape Gardener | 4623-13 | Landscape Gardener | 362213 |
| Lift Mechanic | 4311-15 | Lift Mechanic | 341113 |
| Locksmith | 4115-15 | Locksmith | 323313 |
| Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber | 4431-19 | Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 |
| Metal Fabricator | 4122-11 | Metal Fabricator | 322311 |
Schedule (continued)
| SKILLED OCCUPATION | ASCO Code | SKILLED OCCUPATION | ANZSCO Code |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 4112-13 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | 323214 |
| Motor Mechanic | 4211-11 | Motor Mechanic (General) | 321211 |
| Optical Mechanic | 4999-11 | Optical Mechanic | 399914 |
| Painter and Decorator | 4421-11 | Painting Trades Worker | 332211 |
| Panel Beater | 4213-11 | Panelbeater | 324111 |
| Pastry Cook | 4512-13 | Pastrycook | 351112 |
| Pressure Welder | 4122-13 | Pressure Welder | 322312 |
| Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic | 4312-11 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 342111 |
| Roof Plumber | 4431-17 | Roof Plumber | 334115 |
| Roof Slater and Tiler | 4413-11 | Roof Tiler | 333311 |
| Solid Plasterer | 4415-11 | Solid Plasterer | 333212 |
| Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) | 4124-11 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 322211 |
| Stonemason | 4416-13 | Stonemason | 331112 |
| Toolmaker | 4113-11 | Toolmaker | 323412 |
| Tree Surgeon | 4623-15 | Arborist | 362212 |
| Vehicle Body Maker | 4215-11 | Vehicle Body Builder | 324211 |
| Vehicle Painter | 4214-11 | Vehicle Painter | 324311 |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 4416-11 | Wall and Floor Tiler | 333411 |
| Welder (First Class) | 4122-15 | Welder (First Class) | 322313 |
In this Instrument:
1. ANZSCO means, under regulation 1.03 of the Regulations, the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics as current on 1 July 2010. This is the ANZSCO - First Edition, Revision 1 (ABS Catalogue No. 1220.0) and is available online at http://www.abs.gov.au.
2. ASCO means, under regulation 1.03 of the Regulations, the Australian Standard Classification of Occupations, published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on 31 July 1997. This is the ASCO - Second Edition (ABS Catalogue No. 1220.0) and is available online at http://www.abs.gov.au.
3. nec means “not elsewhere classified”.