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The Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) is prescribed in the Legislation Instrument citing as LIN 19/051. The Legislation registered on 22 November 2019.  The STSOL contains 215 ANZSCO Occupations determined by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).

The occupation allocation is based on labour market advice provided by the Department of Jobs and Small Business. The skilled occupations lists ensures that the entry of skilled foreign workers to Australia carefully calibrated to Australia’s needs.

The ANZSCO occupations appearing on the STSOL of the legislation LIN 19/051 applies in relation to persons who are nominated by a State or Territory government agency and are issued an invitation to apply for the following visa types on or after the day this legislation instrument commerce:

The occupations set out in the following table are the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) specification of occupations and Assessing Authorities. Search by typing ANZSCO code or occupation name in the search box.

Level 1: Bachelor/Higher, Level 2: Diploma/Higher, Level 3: Cert III*/IV, Level 4: Cert II*/III 

STSOL List

ANZSCO Occupation Skill Level Assessing Authority
121212 Flower Grower 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
121215 Grape Grower 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
121221 Vegetable Grower (Aus)/Market Gardener (Nz) 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
121311 Apiarist 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
121321 Poultry Farmer 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
131112 Sales and Marketing Manager 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>IML
131113 Advertising Manager 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>IML
132111 Corporate Services Manager 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
132211 Finance Manager 1
(b) IPA; or
(c) CAANZ ' rel='' target='_self'>(a) CPAA; or
(b) IPA; or
(c) CAANZ
132311 Human Resource Manager 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>IML
132511 Research and Development Manager 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
133411 Manufacturer 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
133511 Production Manager (Forestry) 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
133512 Production Manager (Manufacturing) 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
133513 Production Manager (Mining) 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
133611 Supply and Distribution Manager 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>IML
134299 Health and Welfare Services Managers (Nec) 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
134311 School Principal 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
134499 Education Managers (Nec) 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
135112 ICT Project Manager 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>ACS
135199 ICT Managers (Nec) 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>ACS
139913 Laboratory Manager 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
139914 Quality Assurance Manager 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
139999 Specialist Managers (Nec) 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
141111 Cafe Or Restaurant Manager 2 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
141311 Hotel Or Motel Manager 2 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
141999 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers (Nec) 2 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
149212 Customer Service Manager 2 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
149311 Conference and Event Organiser 2 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
149413 Transport Company Manager 2 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
149913 Facilities Manager 2 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
211299 Music Professionals (Nec) 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
211311 Photographer 2 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
212212 Book or Script Editor 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
212312 Director (Film, Television, Radio Or Stage) 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
212314 Film and Video Editor 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
212315 Program Director (Television Or Radio) 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
212316 Stage Manager 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
212317 Technical Director 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
212318 Video Producer 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
212411 Copywriter 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
212412 Newspaper Or Periodical Editor 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
212413 Print Journalist 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
212415 Technical Writer 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
212416 Television Journalist 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
212499 Journalists and Other Writers (Nec) 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
221211 Company Secretary 1 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
222111 Commodities Trader 2 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
222112 Finance Broker 2 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
222113 Insurance Broker 2 ' rel='' target='_self'>VETASSESS
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