Having a skilled occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL) of the relevant legislative instrument is a mandatory requirement for applying for Australian General Skilled Visas.
General Skilled Visa Program:
- Occupations included in the MLTSSL list are eligible to apply for Subclass 189 Visa (Points Tested Stream), Subclass 190 Visa and Subclass 491 Visa.
- Occupations included in the STSOL list are eligible to apply for Subclass 190 Visa and Subclass 491 Visa (state or territory nominated).
- Occupations included in the ROL list are eligible to apply for Subclass 491 Visa (state or territory nominated).
The combined list of Department of Home Affairs Skilled Occupations (total 504 occupations) as prescribed in Legislative Instrument LIN19/051 are as follows.