Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

Last Updated on July 7, 2025 by Ozlinks Education

Short-term Skilled Occupation List Overview

The Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) is a list of occupations that are in demand in Australia for short-term skilled migration. The STSOL contains 215 ANZSCO occupations determined by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).

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

The ANZSCO occupations on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) are applicable to the following visas:

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STSOL List

To search, type the ANZSCO code or occupation name in the search box.

ANZSCO Skill Level Definitions

The Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) defines ANZSCO Skilled Levels based on educational degrees, formal training, and relevant work experience. The following definitions set the boundaries between ANZSCO skill levels.

Level 1: Bachelor/Master/PhD
Level 2: Diploma/Advance Diploma/Associate Degree
Level 3: Certificate III/IV
Level 4: Certificate II/III
Level 5: Certificate I

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Most of the evidence documentation required for your skills assessment is also required for your visa application. Ozlinks Education is an agency that can assist you in understanding and meeting the skill assessment criteria, giving you the best chance of a positive result. Click here to learn more about how our agency service can assist you.

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Disclaimer: 

Information under ANZSCO Occupations (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) section is published in accordance with a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Australia licence guideline. ANZSCO Version 1.3 updated on 25 March 2021 and original source can be accessed on Australian Bureau of Statistics website.

This section does not intend to provide immigration assistance pursuant to section 276 of Migration Act (Cth) 1994 as described in the Migration laws. It is based on public guidelines available at Department of Home Affairs’ Website. It is your responsibility to verify accuracy and status of provided information with your Registered Migration Agent (RMA) who is bound by the MARA code of conduct before submitting any visa applications.