If you’ve emigrated or are planning on moving abroad, you’ll undoubtedly want to know what the visa requirements are and whether or not your skills will secure a job abroad. We take a look at one of the most popular countries for South African emigrants – Australia.

South Africans moving to Australia – about skills and visas

Visa types

There are quite a few visa options available to foreigners, and the visa you apply for and use will depend on your individual needs, your activities in the country and your length of stay.

The visas available to foreigners include:

1. Carer visa (subclass 116):
   for individuals who need to move to Australia to take care of a relative due to long-term or permanent medical conditions
2. Temporary work skilled visa (subclass 457):
   for skilled workers who will work in their nominated occupation for an approved sponsor up to 4 years.
3. Electronic travel authority (subclass 601):
   for individuals who want to visit Australia for business purposes for up to three months over a period of one year.
4. Skilled independent visa (subclass 189):
   for individuals who are not sponsored or nominated but qualify for work and residence due to their points-test score.
5. Partner (provisional) visa (subclass 309) and Partner (migrant) visa (subclass 100):
   for spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to travel and live in Australia.
6. eVisitor (subclass 651):
   for people wishing to conduct business in Australia for up to three months at a time over 12-months.
7. Visitor visa (subclass 600):
   for individuals who want to visit Australia for work or leisure purposes for up to three, six or 12 months.
8. Business innovation and investment (permanent) visa (subclass 888):
   for individuals who want to own and manage a business, continue their business and investment activity or continue entrepreneurial activity in Asutralia.
9. Resident return visa (subclasses 155 and 157):
   for current or former Australian permanent residents and former Australian citizens.
10. Working holiday visa (subclass 417):
    for young people who want to attend working holidays for up to 12 months.
11. Prospective marriage visa (subclass 300):
    for individuals who want to visit Australia to marry their prospective spouse.
12. Work and holiday visa (subclass 462):
    for young people who want to work and holiday in Australia for up to 12 months.
13. Training visa (subclass 407):
    for people who need to attend workplace-based training to enhance their skills, study or expertise and those who want to participate in professional development training in Australia.
14. Medical treatment visa (subclass 602):
    for those who need to visit Australia for medical treatment or consultations, to support others who need such treatment or to donate an organ.
15. Partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801):
    for spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.
16. Temporary activity visa (subclass 408):
    for individuals who want to visit Australia temporarily to work in entertainment, participate in events by Australian organisations, participate or observe research, work under a staff-exchange arrangement, participate in sports competitions or training, do full-time religious work, be employed as a superyacht crew member, do domestic work for senior foreign executives, participate in government events.
17. Business talent (permanent) visa (subclass 132):
    for individuals with significant business history or venture capital entrepreneurs who want to continue their business in Australia.
18. Temporary work (short stay specialist) visa (subclass 400):
    for individuals who want to do short-term, specialised work in Australia.
19. Business innovation and investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188):
    for individuals who own and manage businesses in Australia, conduct business and investment activity in Australia or undertake entrepreneurial activity in Australia.
20. Temporary graduate visa (subclass 485):
    for international students who have recently graduated from Australian institutions.
21. Special category visa (subclass 444):
    for New Zealand citizens who want to visit, study and work in Australia.
22. Student visa (subclass 500):
    for individuals who want to study full-time in Australia.
23. Aged dependent relative visa (subclass 114):
    for older people who rely on eligible Australian citizens for financial support.
24. Contributory parent visa (subclass 143):
    for parents of children who are Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens who have settled in Australia.
25. Contributory parent (temporary) visa (subclass 173): for parents of children who are Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens who have settled in Australia who are visiting up to two years.
26. Remaining relative visa (subclass 115):
    for individuals whose only close remaining relatives reside in Australia.
27. Parent visa (subclass 103):
    for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens. (This visa can take up to 30 years to approve).
28. Adoption visa (subclass 102):
    for adoptive children entering Australia from other countries to live with their Australian adoptive parents.
29. Former resident visa (subclass 151):
    for former permanent residents and people who have served on the Australian Defence Force.
30. Orphan relative visa (subclass 117):
    for orphaned children who need to relocate permanently to Australia to live with a sponsoring relative.
31. Child visa (subclass 101):
    for children living outside Australia who want to live with their parents in Australia.
32. Global special humanitarian visa (subclass 202): for people who want to live, work and study in Australia or sponsor people for permanent residence.
33. Employer nomination scheme (subclass 186):
    for skilled workers who want to work in Australia under the temporary residence transition stream, direct entry stream or agreement stream.
34. Skilled nominated visa (subclass 190):
    for points-tested skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government agency.
35. Refugee visa (subclass 200):
    for refugees who want to stay indefinitely in Australia.
36. In-country special humanitarian visa (subclass 201):
    for refugees who want to live, work and study in Australia who enter Australia from their home country and are being persecuted.
37. Distinguished talent visa (subclass 124):
    for individuals who excel at a certain skill or talent such with exceptional achievements in their profession, sport, arts, academia and research.
38. Woman at risk visa (subclass 204):
    for women who live outside their home countries without male protection who are in danger of victimisation, harassment or serious abuse due to their gender.
39. Regional sponsored migration scheme visa (subclass 187):
    for skilled workers who want to work in regional Australia under the temporary residence transition stream, direct entry stream or agreement scheme who have been nominated by an Australian employer. Must be under 50 years, meet skills qualifications and not apply in Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong or Melbourne.
40. Emergency rescue visa (subclass 203):
    for individuals who are subject to persecution in their home country and have an urgent and compelling need to travel to Australia.
41. Temporary work (international relations) visa (subclass 403):
    for temporary visitors who visit Australia in relation to a Government Agreement stream, to represent a foreign government, teach a foreign language, do domestic work for a diplomat, due to having statutory privileges and immunities or to participate in seasonal work.
42. Investor retirement visa (subclass 405):
    for retirees who meet minimum income requirements, have no dependents and want to retire in Australia
43. Dependent child visa (subclass 445):
    for children who need to travel to and from or stay in Australia until their parent’s permanent partner visa is finalised.
44. New Zealand citizen family relationship (temporary) visa (subclass 461):
    for non-New Zealand family members of New Zealand citizens to live and work in Australia for up to five years.
45. Skilled-recognised graduate visa (subclass 476):
    for recent engineering graduates or recognised institutions to gain up to 18 months skilled work experience. Must be under 31 years of age.
46. Skilled regional (provisional) visa (subclass 489):
    for skilled workers to move to specified regions of Australia for up to four years under the invited pathway, extended stay pathway or family members of individuals with subclass 489, 475, 487, 495 or 496 visas.
47. Transit visa (subclass 771).
    for individuals and dependent children who need to transit through Australia for no longer than 72 hours.
48. Child visa (subclass 802):
    for children sponsored by eligible parents who want to stay in Australia.
49. Aged parent visa (subclass 804):
    for older parents already in Australia of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand residents who have settled in Australia.
50. Remaining relative visa (subclass 835):
    for sponsored individuals who are already in Australia and whose only near relative live in Australia, are Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.
51. Carer visa (subclass 836):
    for individuals who have relatives requiring long-term or permanent medical care in Australia and have arranged an assessment with Bupa Medical Visa Services.
52. Orphan relative visa (subclass 837):
    for children who need to live with their sponsoring relative in Australia permanently.
53. Aged dependent relative visa (subclass 838):
    for older people who rely on Australian relatives for financial support.
54. Distinguished talent visa (subclass 858):
    for individuals of distinguished talent who want to get permanent residency for outstanding achievements in their profession, sport, the arts, academia and research.
55. Business owner visa (subclass 890):
    for individuals with a provisional business visa who have managed business in Australia for two years.
56. Investor visa (subclass 891):
    for individuals with an investor (provisional)(subclass 162) visa with a designated investment of AUD $1 500 000 for four years.
57. Skilled regional visa (subclass 887):
    for people who have lived and worked in specified areas of regional Australia and hold skilled subclass 489, 495, 496, 475 or 487 visas.
58. Contributory aged parent (temporary) visa (subclass 884):
    for older parents want to live in Australia for up to two years of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.
59. Contributory aged parent visa (subclass 864):
    for older parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens
60. Protection visa (subclass 866):
    for individuals who engage Australia’s protection obligations and did not arrive in Australia as illegal maritime arrival or unauthorised air arrival.
61. State/territory sponsored business owner visa (subclass 892):
    for individuals with qualifying provisional visas who are sponsored by a state or territory authority.
62. State/territory sponsored investor visa (subclass 893):
    for individuals with a state/territory sponsored investor (provisional) (subclass 165) visa who have held designated investments of AUD 750 000 in Australia for four years.
63. Maritime crew visa (subclass 988):
    for crew or parent or dependent child of crew member of non-military ships on international voyages who enter Australia by sea.
64. Temporary protection visa (subclass 785):
    for people who arrived in Australia illegally and are invited to apply for temporary protection visas having lodged a valid Form 866 and been assessed as engaging in Australia’s protection obligations.
65. Safe haven enterprise visa (subclass 790):
    for people who entered Australia illegally and have been invited to apply for a Safe Haven Enterprise visa having lodged a valid Form 790.
66. Student guardian visa (subclass 590):
    for guardians of international students younger than 18 years studying in Australia on a student visa.

Australian migration skilled points test

If you want to immigrate under a skilled immigration subclass, you will need to score a minimum number of points (60 minimum for skilled visas, subclasses 189, 190 and 489) on the immigration points test.

Points are rewarded for answers relating to:

• age
• English language ability
• skilled employment
• educational qualifications
• Australian study requirements
• credentialled community language qualifications
• study in regional Australia
• partner skill qualifications
• professional year in Australia
• nomination by state or territory government
• nomination by state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member

Points are calculated as follows:

• Age:
  • 18 – 24: 25
  • 25 – 32: 30
  • 33 – 39: 25
  • 40 – 44: 15
  • 45 – 49: 0
• English language ability:
  • Superior English 8+ in each component of IELTS: 20
  • Proficient English: 7+ in each component of IELTS: 10
  • Competent: 6+ in each component of IELTS: 0
• Australian employment in nominated skilled occupation or related occupation:
  • At least 8 and up to 10 years of past 10 years: 20
  • At least 5 but less than 8 years of past 10 years: 15
  • At least 3 but less than 5 years of past 10 years: 10
  • At least 1 but less than 3 years of past 10 years: 5
• Overseas employment in nominated skilled occupation or related occupation:
  • At least 8 and up to 10 years of past 10 years: 15
  • At least 5 but less than 8 years of past 10 years: 10
  • At least 3 but less than 5 years of past 10 years: 5
• Educational qualifications:
  • Doctorate from Australian education institution or other doctorate of recognised standard: 20
  • Bachelor degree including Bachelors with Honours or Masters from Australian educational institution or other recognised standard: 15
  • Diploma or trade qualification or other qualification completed in Australia or award of recognised standard: 10
• Australian study requirements:
  • One  or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by Australian educational institution that meets Australian study requirements: 5
• Points for credentialled community language qualifications:
  • Credentialled community language accredited by the National Accreditation Authority of Translators and Interpreters (NAATI: 5
• Points for study in regional area of Australia or low population growth metropolitan: 5
• Points for partner skill qualifications
  • points awarded if partner meets age, English language, skills assessment requirements and is listed in your visa application: 5
• Points for professional year in Australia for a minimum of 12 months in 4 years before day of arrival: 5
• Points for nomination by state or territory government: 5
• Points for nomination by state or territory government or sponsorship by eligible family member: 10

Skilled occupation list

The following jobs currently qualify as skilled occupations in Australia:

• Construction project manager
• Project builder
• Engineering manager
• Production manager (mining)
• Child care centre manager
• Medical administrator
• Nursing clinical director
• Primary health organisation manager
• Welfare centre manager
• Accountant (general)
• Management accountant
• Taxation accountant
• External auditor
• Internal auditor
• Actuary
• Land economist
• Valuer
• Ship’s engineer
• Ship’s master
• Ship’s officer
• Architect
• Landscape architect
• Cartographer
• Other spatial scientist
• Surveyor
• Chemical engineer
• Materials engineer
• Civil engineer
• Geotechnical engineer
• Quantity surveyor
• Structural engineer
• Transport engineer
• Electrical engineer
• Electronics engineer
• Industrial engineer
• Mechanical engineer
• Production or plant engineer
• Mining engineer (excluding petroleum)
• Petroleum engineer
• Aeronautical engineer
• Agricultural engineer
• Biomedical engineer
• Engineering technologist
• Environmental engineer
• Naval architect
• Agricultural consultant
• Agricultural scientist
• Forester
• Medical laboratory scientist
• Veterinarian
• Metallurgist
• Physics (medical physicist only)
• Early childhood (pre-primary school teacher)
• Secondary school teacher
• Special needs teacher
• Teacher of the hearing impaired
• Teacher of the sight impaired
• Special education teachers nec
• Medical diagnostic radiographer
• Medical radiation therapist
• Nuclear medicine technologist
• Sonographer
• Environmental health officer
• Occupational health and safety advisor
• Optometrist
• Chiropractor
• Osteopath
• Occupational therapist
• Physiotherapist
• Podiatrist
• Speech pathologist
• General medical practitioner
• Anaesthetist
• Specialist physician
• Cardiologist
• Clinical haematologist
• Medical oncologist
• Endocrinologist
• Gastroenterologist
• Intensive care specialist
• Neurologist
• Paediatrician
• Renal medicine specialist
• Rheumatologist
• Thoracic medicine specialist
• Specialist physicians nec
• Psychiatrist
• Surgeon (general)
• Cardiothoracic surgeon
• Neurosurgeon
• Ortopaedic surgeon
• Othorhinolaryngologist
• Paediatric surgeon
• Plastic and reconstructive surgeon
• Urologist
• Vascular surgeon
• Dermatologist
• Emergency medicine specialist
• Obstetrician and gynaecologist
• Ophthalmologist
• Pathologist
• Diagnostic and interventional radiologist
• Radiation oncologist
• Medical practitioner nec
• Midwife
• Nurse practitioner
• Registered nurse (aged care)
• Registered nurse (child and family health)
• Registered nurse (community health)
• Registered nurse (critical care and emergency)
• Registered nurse (development disability)
• Registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)
• Registered nurse (medical)
• Registered nurse (mental health)
• Registered nurse (medical practice)
• Registered nurse (perioperative)
• Registered nurse (surgical)
• Registered nurse (paediatrics)
• Registered nurse nec
• ICT business analyst
• Systems analyst
• Analyst programmer
• Developer programmer
• Software engineer
• Computer network & systems engineer
• Telecommunications engineer
• Telecommunications network engineer
• Barrister
• Solicitor
• Clinical psychologist
• Educational psychologist
• Organisational psychologist
• Psychotherapist
• Psychologist nec
• Social worker
• Civil engineering technician
• Electrical engineering draftsperson
• Electrical engineer technician
• Radiocommunications technician
• Telecommunications field engineer
• Telecommunications network planner
• Telecommunications technical officer or technologist
• Automotive electrician
• Motor mechanic (general)
• Diesel motor mechanic
• Motorcycle mechanic
• Small engine mechanic
• Sheetmetal trades worker
• Metal fabricator
• Pressure welder
• Welder (first class)
• Fitter (general)
• Fitter and turner
• Fitter-welder
• Metal machinist (first class)
• Locksmith
• Panelbeater
• Stonemason
• Carpenter and joiner
• Carpenter
• Joiner
• Painting trades workers
• Glazier
• Fibrous plasterer
• Solid plasterer
• Plumber (general)
• Airconditioning and mechanical services plumber
• Drainer
• Gasfitter
• Roof plumber
• Electrician (general)
• Electrician (special class)
• Lift mechanic
• Airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic
• Electrical linesworker
• Technical cable joiner
• Electronic equipment trades worker
• Electronic instrument trades worker (general)
• Electronic instrument trades worker (special class)
• Cabinetmaker
• Boat builder and repairer
• Shipwright
• Dental hygienist
• Dental prothetist
• Dental technician
• Dental therapist

If your job is not on the list above, you can choose your position from the Australian Consolidated Sponsored Occupation (CSOL) list if you are applying for skilled migration via nomination by a State or Territory Government.

CSOL includes:

• Chief Executive or Managing Director
• Corporate General Manager
• Defence Force Senior Officer
• Aquaculture Farmer
• Cotton Grower
• Flower Grower
• Fruit or Nut Grower
• Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)/Field Crop Grower (NZ)
• Grape Grower
• Mixed Crop Farmer
• Sugar Cane Grower
• Turf Grower
• Vegetable Grower (Aus)/Market Gardener (NZ)
• Crop Farmers (nec)
• Apiarist
• Beef Cattle Farmer
• Dairy Cattle Farmer
• Deer Farmer
• Goat Farmer
• Horse Breeder
• Mixed Livestock Farmer
• Pig Farmer
• Poultry Farmer
• Sheep Farmer
• Livestock Farmers (nec)
• Mixed Crop & Livestock Farmer
• Sales & Marketing Manager
• Advertising Manager
• Public Relations Manager
• Corporate Services Manager
• Finance Manager
• Human Resource Manager
• Policy & Planning Manager
• Research & Development Manager
• Importer or Exporter
• Wholesaler
• Manufacturer
• Production Manager (Forestry)
• Production Manager (Manufacturing)
• Supply & Distribution  Manager
• Procurement Manager
• Health & Welfare Services Managers (nec)
• School Principal
• Faculty Head
• Regional Education Manager
• Education Managers (nec)
• Chief Information Officer
• ICT Project Manager
• ICT Managers (nec)
• Commissioned Defence Force Officer
• Commissioned Fire Officer
• Commissioned Police Officer
• Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Member
• Arts Administrator or Manager
• Environmental Manager
• Laboratory Manager
• Quality Assurance Manager
• Sports Administrator
• Specialist Managers (nec)
  EXCEPT: a) Ambassador  b) Archbishop c) Bishop
• Cafe or Restaurant Manager***
• Caravan Park & Camping Ground Manager
• Hotel or Motel Manager
• Licensed Club Manager
• Bed & Breakfast Operator
• Retirement Village Manager
• Accommodation & Hospitality Managers (nec)
• Antique Dealer
• Betting Agency Manager
• Hair or Beauty Salon Manager
• Post Office Manager
• Travel Agency Manager
• Amusement Centre Manager
• Fitness Centre Manager
• Sports Centre Manager
• Call or Contact Centre Manager
• Customer Service Manager
• Conference & Event Organiser
• Fleet Manager
• Railway Station Manager
• Transport Company Manager
• Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator
• Cinema or Theatre Manager
• Facilities Manager
• Financial Institution Branch Manager
• Equipment Hire Manager
• Actor
• Dancer or Choreographer
• Entertainer or Variety Artist
• Actors, Dancers & Other Entertainers (nec)
• Composer
• Music Director
• Musician (Instrumental)
• Singer
• Music Professionals (nec)
• Photographer
• Painter (Visual Arts)
• Potter or Ceramic Artist
• Sculptor
• Visual Arts & Crafts Professionals (nec)
• Artistic Director
• Media Producer (excluding Video)
• Radio Presenter
• Television Presenter
• Author
• Book or Script Editor
• Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)
• Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
• Director of Photography
• Film & Video Editor
• Program Director (Television or Radio)
• Stage Manager
• Technical Director
• Video Producer
• Film, Television, Radio & Stage Directors (nec)
• Copywriter
• Newspaper or Periodical Editor
• Print Journalist
• Radio Journalist
• Technical Writer
• Television Journalist
• Journalists & Other Writers (nec)
• Company Secretary
• Corporate Treasurer
• Commodities Trader
• Finance Broker
• Insurance Broker
• Financial Brokers (nec)
• Financial Market Dealer
• Futures Trader
• Stockbroking Dealer
• Financial Dealers (nec)
• Financial Investment Adviser
• Financial Investment Manager
• Human Resource Adviser
• Recruitment Consultant
• Workplace Relations Adviser
• ICT Trainer
• Training & Development Professional
• Mathematician
• Statistician
• Archivist
• Gallery or Museum Curator
• Health Information Manager
• Records Manager
• Economist
• Intelligence Officer
• Policy Analyst
• Librarian
• Management Consultant
• Organisation & Methods Analyst
• Electorate Officer
• Liaison Officer
• Migration Agent (Aus)
• Patents Examiner
• Information & Organisation Professionals (nec)
• Advertising Specialist
• Market Research Analyst
• Marketing Specialist
• ICT Account Manager
• ICT Business Development Manager
• ICT Sales Representative
• Public Relations Professional
• Sales Representative (Industrial Products)
• Sales Representative (Medical & Pharmaceutical Products)
• Technical Sales Representatives (nec)
• Aeroplane Pilot
• Air Traffic Controller
• Flying Instructor
• Helicopter Pilot
• Air Transport Professionals (nec)
• Master Fisher
• Marine Surveyor
• Marine Transport Professionals(nec)
• Fashion Designer
• Industrial Designer
• Jewellery Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Multimedia Designer
• Web Designer
• Interior Designer
• Urban & Regional Planner
• Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
• Petroleum Engineer
• Engineering Professionals (nec)
• Chemist
• Food Technologist
• Wine Maker
• Conservation Officer
• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Research Scientist
• Park Ranger
• Environmental Scientists (nec)
• Geologist
• Geophysicist
• Hydrogeologist
• Life Scientist (General)
• Biochemist
• Biotechnologist
• Botanist
• Marine Biologist
• Microbiologist
• Zoologist
• Life Scientists (nec)
• Conservator
• Metallurgist
• Meteorologist
• Physicist
• Exercise Physiologist
• Natural & Physical Science Professionals  (nec)
• Primary School Teacher
• Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (NZ)
• University Lecturer (Suitable for the
  position of Research Associate or Research Fellow in a University)
• University Tutor
• Vocational Education Teacher (Non Trades)
• Vocational Education Teacher (Trades)
• Education Adviser
• Education Reviewer
• Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
• Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
• Drama Teacher (Private Tuition)
• Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
• Private Tutors & Teachers (nec)
• Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
• Dietitian
• Nutritionist
• Environmental Health Officer
• Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
• Orthoptist
• Hospital Pharmacist
• Industrial Pharmacist
• Retail Pharmacist
• Health Promotion Officer
• Health Diagnostic & Promotion Professionals (nec)
• Acupuncturist
• Homoeopath
• Naturopath
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
• Complementary Health Therapists(nec)
• Dental Specialist
• Dentist
• Resident Medical Officer
• Nurse Researcher
• Nurse Manager
• Nurse Educator
• Multimedia Specialist
• Web Developer
• Software Tester
• Software & Applications  Programmers (nec)
• Database Administrator
• ICT Security Specialist
• Systems Administrator
• Network Administrator
• Network Analyst
• ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
• ICT Support Engineer
• ICT Systems Test Engineer
• ICT Support & Test Engineers(nec)
• Judge*
• Magistrate*
• Tribunal Member**
• Intellectual Property Lawyer
• Judicial & Other Legal Professionals (nec)
• Careers Counsellor
• Drug & Alcohol Counsellor
• Family & Marriage Counsellor
• Rehabilitation Counsellor
• Student Counsellor
• Counsellors (nec)
• Minister of Religion****
• Historian
• Interpreter
• Translator
• Archaeologist
• Social Professionals (nec)
• Community Arts Worker
• Recreation Officer
• Welfare Worker
• Agricultural Technician
• Anaesthetic Technician
• Cardiac Technician
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Operating Theatre Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (NZ)
• Medical Technicians (nec)
• Fisheries Officer
• Meat Inspector
• Quarantine Officer
• Primary Products Inspectors (nec)
• Chemistry Technician
• Earth Science Technician
• Life Science Technician
• School Laboratory Technician
• Hydrographer
• Science Technicians (nec)
• Architectural Draftsperson
• Building Associate
• Building Inspector
• Construction Estimator
• Plumbing Inspector
• Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
• Architectural, Building & Surveying Technicians (nec)
• Electronic Engineering Draftsperson
• Electronic Engineering Technician
• Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
• Mechanical Engineering Technician
• Safety Inspector
• Maintenance Planner
• Metallurgical or Materials Technician
• Mine Deputy
• Building & Engineering Technicians (nec)
• Hardware Technician
• ICT Customer Support Officer
• Web Administrator
• ICT Support Technicians (nec)
• Blacksmith
• Electroplater
• Farrier
• Metal Casting Trades Worker
• Metal Polisher
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
• Textile, Clothing  & Footwear Mechanic
• Metal Fitters & Machinists (nec)
• Engraver
• Gunsmith
• Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer
• Saw Maker & Repairer
• Watch & Clock Maker & Repairer
• Engineering Patternmaker
• Toolmaker
• Vehicle Body Builder
• Vehicle Trimmer
• Vehicle Painter
• Floor Finisher
• Roof Tiler
• Business Machine Mechanic
• Communications Operator
• Cabler (Data &Telecommunications)
• Telecommunications Cable Jointer
• Telecommunications Linesworker
• Telecommunications Technician
• Baker
• Pastrycook
• Butcher or Smallgoods Maker (Excluding the activity of slaughtering animals, or primarily boning, slicing or packaging meat in a non-retail setting.)
• Cook***
• Dog Handler or Trainer
• Horse Trainer
• Zookeeper
• Kennel Hand
• Animal Attendants & Trainers (nec)
• Shearer
• Veterinary Nurse
• Florist
• Gardener (General)
• Arborist
• Landscape Gardener
• Greenkeeper
• Nurseryperson
• Hairdresser
• Print Finisher
• Screen Printer
• Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker
• Printing Machinist
• Small Offset Printer
• Canvas Goods Fabricator
• Leather Goods Maker
• Sail Maker
• Shoemaker
• Apparel Cutter
• Clothing Patternmaker
• Dressmaker or Tailor
• Clothing Trades Workers (nec)
• Upholsterer
• Furniture Finisher
• Picture Framer
• Wood Machinist
• Wood Turner
• Wood Machinists & Other Wood Trades Workers (nec)
• Chemical Plant Operator
• Gas or Petroleum Operator
• Power Generation Plant Operator
• Gallery or Museum Technician
• Library Technician
• Jeweller
• Broadcast Transmitter Operator
• Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
• Light Technician
• Make Up Artist
• Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer
• Sound Technician
• Television Equipment Operator
• Performing Arts Technicians (nec)
• Signwriter
• Diver
• Interior Decorator
• Optical Dispenser
• Optical Mechanic
• Plastics Technician
• Wool Classer
• Fire Protection Equipment Technician
• Technicians & Trades Workers (nec)
• Ambulance Officer
• Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
• Dental Hygienist
• Dental Prosthetist
• Dental Technician
• Dental Therapist
• Diversional Therapist
• Enrolled Nurse
• Mothercraft Nurse
• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
• Massage Therapist
• Community Worker
• Disabilities Services Officer
• Family Support Worker
• Parole or Probation Officer
• Residential Care Officer
• Youth Worker
• Defence Force Member – Other Ranks
• Emergency Service Worker
• Fire Fighter
• Detective
• Police Officer
• Prison Officer
• Driving Instructor
• Funeral Director
• Funeral Workers (nec)
• Flight Attendant
• Travel Attendants (nec)
• First Aid Trainer
• Diving Instructor (Open Water)
• Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
• Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
• Snowsport Instructor
• Swimming Coach or Instructor
• Tennis Coach
• Other Sports Coach or Instructor
• Dog or Horse Racing Official
• Sports Development Officer
• Sports Umpire
• Other Sports Official
• Footballer
• Golfer
• Jockey
• Sportspersons (nec)
• Contract Administrator
• Program or Project Administrator
• Conveyancer
• Legal Executive
• Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) / Court Collections Officer (NZ)
• Insurance Investigator
• Insurance Loss Adjuster
• Insurance Risk Surveyor
• Clinical Coder
• Auctioneer
• Stock & Station Agent
• Insurance Agent
• Business Broker
• Property Manager
• Real Estate Agency Principal
• Real Estate Agent
• Real Estate Representative
• Retail Buyer
• Wool Buyer
• Driller

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