Free Call (Within Australia) 1800 449 858
[email protected]
Interstaff MigrationInterstaff MigrationInterstaff MigrationInterstaff Migration
Menu
  • Home
  • About
      • About Us
      • Why Interstaff?
      • Company History
      • Staff Profiles
      • Visa Agents
      • Immigration Agents
      • Visa Refusals and Appeals
    • Close
  • Businesses
      • Sponsorship
      • Temporary Work Visas
      • Permanent Work Visas
      • Complex Migration Issues
      • DAMA – Designated Area Migration Agreements
      • Supported Industry Sectors
    • Close
  • Individuals
      • Visa Extensions
      • Skilled Work Visas
      • Working Holiday Visas
      • Family & Partner Visas
      • Student Visas
      • Visitor Visas
      • Medical Treatment Visas
      • Complex Migration Issues
      • Visa Refusals and Appeals
      • Case Studies
    • Close
  • News and Info
      • Immigration News
      • Case Studies
      • Why Use a Migration Agent?
      • Visa Extensions
      • Australian Migration Services
    • Close
  • Contact Us
NextPrevious
Skilled Occupation List workers at open cafe area

How Australia’s Skilled Occupation List changes may impact you

Australia, Australian Visas, Uncategorized | 13 March, 2019 |

Every six months, the Government reviews its lists of eligible occupations for a skilled visa to ensure the migration program continues to reflect Australia’s changing labour needs. The latest revisions came into effect on 11 March 2019. No occupations were removed from the Medium to Long Term Skilled Lists, however, 5 occupations were removed from the Short Term Skilled Occupation List for an employer-sponsored 482 visa.

In addition, 16 occupations (all agricultural positions with the exception of Dentists and Anaesthetists) were moved from the Short Term Skilled Lists to the Regional List and have become eligible for an employer-sponsored 482 visa in a regional area only. In this round of review, conditions were also added to a few medical, oil and gas and recruitment occupations, requiring either higher salaries, or additional certification and other requirements. Read on to find out how the changes impact which occupations are eligible for a skilled visa and how long an applicant can stay in Australia.

 

Occupations now on the Medium to Long Term List for a 482 visa

8 further occupations are now eligible for a 4-year 482 visa, having either been moved to or added to the Medium to Long Term Strategic Skilled Lists. 6 of the occupations listed below were previously eligible for a two-year 482 visa and were moved from the Short Term Skilled List.

 

Occupations removed from the Short Term List for a 482 visa

5 occupations were removed the Short Term Skilled Lists and are no longer eligible for a 482 visa.

 

Occupations now on the Regional Skilled List 

The below 16 occupations were moved from the Short Term Skilled List fora 482 visa to the Regional List and are now only eligible for a 482 visa in a regional area.

2 new occupations were added to the Regional Occupation Lists (ROL) and are also eligible for a 482 visa in a regional area.

Added conditions to the Skilled Occupation List

The below occupations had new conditions added to their eligibility for a 482 visa.

 

To be eligible for a 482 visa, recruitment consultants must now earn $80,000 to be nominated (a reduction from $90,000), Ship’s Masters and Gas or Petroleum Operators must earn $120,000 to be nominated (an increase from $90,000), while Footballers must meet new salary conditions and earn $120,000.

 

Occupations now on the Medium to Long Term Skilled List for GSM

31 occupations have been added to the Medium to Long Term Skilled List for General Skilled Migration, otherwise known as Independent skilled (non employer-sponsored) migration and are now eligible for a 189 visa. This is a points-tested visa that offers permanent residence to eligible applicants in Australia or overseas.

How the changes may impact you

The above serves as a summary only, and it’s important to note that an occupation’s eligibility for skilled migration is only one piece of the puzzle. An applicant’s level of skills and qualifications, English language ability, age, health and character (among other requirements) also significantly impact the ability to be sponsored or to migrate on a skilled visa.

We encourage you to contact our team of Registered Migration Agents to understand how the changes impact your business’ labour requirements or your eligibility for a skilled visa. Simply contact [email protected] or +61 8 9221 3388 (or National Free Call 1800 449 858).

186 visa, 187 visa, 189 visa, 190 visa, 2019, 482 visa, Employer sponsored visa, regional skilled visa, Skilled Occupation List, Skilled Visa, Sponsorship

Related Post

  • Person calculating finances during the 2019 Federal Budget

    How the 2019 Federal Budget Impacts Australian Immigration

    2019 Federal Budget outcomes Last night’s 2019 Federal Budget announcements confirmed Australia will continue to focus on encouraging migrants to live and work regionally, with nearly $50 million of spending to be allocated to new regional visas over the next five years.   Other key take-aways for the migration program included: A 5.4%… Read More »

  • Two businesswoman discussing new permanent residence options for 482 visa holders in various occupations

    New permanent residence option for 482 Visa holders in various occupations

    Employers and Subclass 482 Visa holders may be interested to know a new permanent residence option has opened up for an additional 31 occupations in the Oil and Gas, IT, Science, Professional services and Arts industries (among others) through the General Skilled Migration program. Prior to the Skilled Occupation List… Read More »

  • permanent migration intake

    Australia’s permanent migration intake reduced by 30,000

    The Government today revealed Australia’s permanent migration intake would be reduced by 30,000 people as details of the new population policy were released. Under the policy changes, Australia’s annual permanent migration intake will be set at 160,000 places for the next four years, formally reducing the number of permanent residence… Read More »

  • Interstaff's Sheila Woods at the 2018 HR Leadership Summit

    Australia’s Changing Skilled Migration Landscape | Our Insights

    Changing Skilled Migration Landscape | We have certainly seen a number of changes to Australia’s migration landscape since Interstaff was first established in 1988 three decades ago. One of the most significant changes recently has been the replacement of the 457 Visa scheme with the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Subclass… Read More »

  • Elizabeth Quay in Perth, WA

    New TSS Labour Market Testing Requirements

    New legislation governing the Labour Market Testing (LMT) and advertising requirements to be undertaken before sponsoring a Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 Visa holder came into effect on Sunday. The below legislative changes apply to nominations made on or after 12 August 2018. Labour Market Testing Requirements  At least two advertisements that meet the… Read More »

NextPrevious

Get In Touch

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Why Interstaff?
    • Company History
    • Staff Profiles
    • Visa Agents
    • Immigration Agents
    • Visa Refusals and Appeals
  • Businesses
    • Sponsorship
    • Temporary Work Visas
    • Permanent Work Visas
    • Complex Migration Issues
    • DAMA – Designated Area Migration Agreements
    • Supported Industry Sectors
  • Individuals
    • Visa Extensions
    • Skilled Work Visas
    • Working Holiday Visas
    • Family & Partner Visas
    • Student Visas
    • Visitor Visas
    • Medical Treatment Visas
    • Complex Migration Issues
    • Visa Refusals and Appeals
    • Case Studies
  • News and Info
    • Immigration News
    • Case Studies
    • Why Use a Migration Agent?
    • Visa Extensions
    • Australian Migration Services
  • Contact Us
Interstaff Migration

Free Call (within Australia): 1800 449 858
Email: [email protected]

Head Office: Level 1, 384 Rokeby Road, Subiaco W.A. 6008
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm (AWST).

Business Migration | Strategic Thinking.
© 2023 Interstaff.

Business Visas

  • Sponsorship
    • Standard Business Sponsorship
    • Labour Agreements
    • Training and Research Sponsor
    • Professional Development Sponsor
    • Entertainment Sponsor
    • Sponsorship Management Services
  • Temporary Work Visas
    • Employer Sponsored Work Visas
    • Short Stay Work Visas
    • Working Holiday Visas
  • Business Owner & Investor Visas
    • Business Owner Visa Stream
    • Investor Visa Stream
    • Significant Investor Visa Stream
    • Premium Investor Visa Stream
    • Permanent Residency As a Business Owner Or Investor
  • Complex Migration Issues
  • Permanent Work Visas
    • Employer Nomination Scheme
    • Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
    • General Skilled Migration 
  • Supported Industry Sectors
    • Resources
    • Agriculture
    • Information Technology
    • Engineering & Construction
    • Trades
    • Health & Aged/Social Care
    • Restaurants & Hospitality
    • Education & Training
  • Business Migration FAQ's

Individual Visas

  • Skilled Work Visas
  • Working Holiday Visas
  • Family & Partner Visas
    • Partner Visas
    • Parent Visas
    • Child Visas
    • New Zealand Citizen Family Visa
    • Carer Visa Options
    • Remaining Relative Visa
  • Student Visas
  • Visitor Visas
  • Medical Treatment Visas
  • Complex Migration Issues
  • Individual Migration FAQ's
    • Boost Your IELTS Score
    • Settling In As A Skilled Migrant
    • Ask A Migration Agent 

Get in touch today

Contact Us

This content is not advice. It serves as a general overview of topics of interest. It is not exhaustive, and its accuracy is subject to change, therefore Interstaff is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the information or any actions taken based on it. We recommend that you seek professional advice before making decisions or relying on the information provided – please enquire with our team of Registered Migration Agents for specialist advice so that your specific circumstances can be considered. 

Interstaff acknowledges that it is situated on Boorloo (Perth) - Whadjuk Noongar Country, and that Whadjuk Noongar people remain the spiritual and cultural custodians of their land, continuing to practise their values, languages, beliefs and knowledge. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.

Copyright 2024 | Website & SEO by Start Digital