Skilled occupations: which degree leads where
Every occupation below carries its ANZSCO code, current skilled-migration list status (MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL, CSOL), and the assessing authority that checks it. Each occupation page also lists the real, published degree programs at Australian universities whose graduates typically pursue it, so you can work backwards from a career target to an actual course.
New to the list names? Read what MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL, and CSOL each mean before you dig into occupations.
Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111
General accounting occupation covering financial reporting, budgeting, and advisory work.
Agricultural ConsultantANZSCO 234111
Advises farmers and agribusinesses on production, land management, and business decisions.
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
Applies engineering to farming systems, irrigation, and agricultural machinery.
Agricultural ScientistANZSCO 234112
Researches and improves crop, soil, and livestock systems, a mainstay of the regional universities' agriculture programs.
ArchitectANZSCO 232111
Designs buildings and oversees their construction, assessed by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia.
BarristerANZSCO 271111
Specialist courtroom advocate, admitted separately from solicitors in most Australian states.
Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913
Applies engineering principles to medical devices, equipment, and clinical systems.
Cafe or Restaurant ManagerANZSCO 141111
Runs the daily operations of a cafe or restaurant, including staff, service, and stock.
Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111
Designs and manages processes that convert raw materials into industrial and consumer products.
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
Designs and oversees infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and water systems.
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
Assesses and treats mental health conditions at an advanced clinical level.
Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211
Handles a company's statutory, governance, and compliance obligations.
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
Designs, implements, and manages computer networks and their integration with wider systems.
Cyber Security EngineerANZSCO 261315
Designs and implements security controls for systems and networks. A CSOL-only cyber occupation, distinct from the older ICT Security Specialist code.
Data AnalystANZSCO 224114
Interprets and reports on data to support business decisions, a lighter-weight sibling to Data Scientist.
Data ScientistANZSCO 224115
Builds statistical and machine-learning models from large datasets. Assessed by the ACS; CSOL-only for now.
Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111
Plans, installs, and maintains database management systems and their security and performance.
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
Writes and maintains application code from technical specifications, close in scope to Software Engineer.
DietitianANZSCO 251111
Advises on food and nutrition to prevent and treat illness and promote health.
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
Teaches and cares for children in the years before formal primary schooling.
EconomistANZSCO 224311
Analyses economic data and trends to advise on policy, markets, or business strategy.
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
Applies psychology to learning, development, and behaviour in educational settings.
Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311
Designs and maintains electrical power, control, and distribution systems.
Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411
Designs electronic circuits, devices, and systems, from consumer products to industrial controls.
Environmental ConsultantANZSCO 234312
Advises government and industry on environmental policy, compliance, and impact.
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
Applies engineering to manage pollution, water, waste, and environmental impact.
Environmental Research ScientistANZSCO 234313
Conducts research into environmental systems, ecosystems, and human impact.
External AuditorANZSCO 221213
Independently examines an organisation's financial records and controls.
Graphic DesignerANZSCO 232411
Creates visual concepts for print and digital media to communicate ideas.
Hotel or Motel ManagerANZSCO 141311
Manages the day-to-day operations of a hotel or motel, from staffing to guest services.
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
Bridges business requirements and IT delivery, translating processes into system specifications.
ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112
Broad ICT security occupation covering security architecture, policy, and operations.
Industrial DesignerANZSCO 232312
Designs manufactured products, balancing function, cost, and appearance.
Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214
Reviews an organisation's own financial and operational controls from inside the business.
Landscape ArchitectANZSCO 232112
Designs outdoor and public spaces, from parks to urban precincts.
Management AccountantANZSCO 221112
Focuses on internal financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis for an organisation.
Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512
Designs and maintains mechanical systems and machinery across manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure.
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
Provides care to women through pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period.
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611
Plans and manages the extraction of minerals, a mainstay occupation in Western Australia and Queensland.
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
An advanced-practice registered nurse authorised to diagnose and prescribe within their specialty.
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
Helps people participate in daily activities and work despite injury, illness, or disability.
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
Applies psychology to workplace behaviour, performance, and organisational design.
PhysicistANZSCO 234914
Studies the physical properties and behaviour of matter and energy, applied in research and industry.
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
Assesses and treats movement and functional problems from injury, illness, or disability.
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
Teaches a full curriculum to primary school students.
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
Registered nurse specialising in the care of older people, one of the most consistently nominated health occupations.
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
Delivers nursing care outside the hospital setting, including in clinics and home visits.
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
Provides nursing care to patients with medical conditions requiring hospital-based intervention.
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
Provides nursing care to patients experiencing mental illness, disorder, or crisis.
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
Teaches a subject or subjects to secondary students, one of the more consistently nominated teaching occupations.
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
Designs, builds, and tests software systems. One of the most reliably nominated ICT occupations across every state.
SolicitorANZSCO 271311
Legal practitioner providing advice and representation outside the courtroom advocacy role of a barrister.
Special Needs TeacherANZSCO 241511
Teaches students with additional learning, behavioural, or developmental needs.
StatisticianANZSCO 224113
Applies statistical theory and methods to collect, analyse, and interpret quantitative data.
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
Designs the structural elements of buildings and infrastructure so they safely carry load.
Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113
Installs, configures, and maintains operating systems and server infrastructure.
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
Analyses and designs information systems and their integration into an organisation's operations.
Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113
Specialises in tax compliance and planning for individuals and businesses.
VeterinarianANZSCO 234711
Diagnoses and treats animal illness and injury, in genuine shortage across regional Australia.
Web DesignerANZSCO 232414
Designs the visual layout and user experience of websites.
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