Australia’s Core Skills Visa: 456 Occupations Eligible for Skilled Foreign Workers

• Australia has released a list of 456 occupations eligible under its Core Skills visa pathway
• The list covers sectors including healthcare, engineering, information technology, education, construction, agriculture and hospitality
• Nigerians planning to relocate to Australia can check whether their occupations qualify, although meeting the occupation-list requirement does not guarantee visa approval

Australia has published a list of 456 occupations eligible for its Core Skills visa pathway, offering skilled foreign workers an opportunity to explore employment-based migration options.

The occupations are classified using the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) codes and cover a broad range of industries, from medicine and engineering to information technology, education, agriculture and construction trades.

The list includes professionals such as doctors, nurses, teachers, accountants, engineers and software developers, alongside skilled tradespeople such as welders, plumbers, electricians and carpenters.

Kenyans and other foreigners considering the route to Australia, the list provides a starting point for determining whether their occupations fall within the eligible categories.

Management and Professional Roles Included

The list features several management positions, including Chief Executive or Managing Director, Corporate General Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager, Finance Manager, Human Resource Manager and Engineering Manager.

Other leadership roles include Construction Project Manager, Chief Information Officer, ICT Project Manager, School Principal and Faculty Head.

Professional occupations covered include Accountant (General), Management Accountant, Taxation Accountant, External Auditor, Finance Broker, Insurance Broker, Financial Investment Adviser, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Actuary and Management Consultant.

Marketing and communications professionals are also represented, with roles such as Marketing Specialist, Content Creator (Marketing) and Public Relations Professional included. Aeroplane Pilot is another occupation on the list.

Healthcare, Engineering and ICT Occupations

Healthcare accounts for a substantial range of occupations, including General Practitioner, Specialist Physician, Surgeon, Psychiatrist, Dentist, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Midwife and Registered Nurse.

The engineering category includes Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Mining Engineer, Petroleum Engineer and Biomedical Engineer.

Information technology roles include Software Engineer, Developer Programmer, ICT Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Database Administrator, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Engineer and Computer Network and Systems Engineer.

Education-related occupations include Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, Special Needs Teacher, University Lecturer and Vocational Education Teacher.

Skilled Trades and Technical Jobs

The list also covers a range of technical and trade occupations that may interest applicants with vocational qualifications and practical work experience.

These include Welder (First Class), Pressure Welder, Metal Fabricator, Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Bricklayer, Motor Mechanic, Diesel Motor Mechanic, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic, Baker, Pastrycook, Chef and Cook.

Other eligible occupations listed include Automotive Electrician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Cabinet Maker, Fitter and Turner, Roof Plumber and Wall and Floor Tiler.

Agriculture-related roles include Aquaculture Farmer, Dairy Cattle Farmer, Apiarist, Agricultural Consultant and Agricultural Research Scientist.

Full List of 456 Qualifying Occupations

The occupations below are presented with their ANZSCO codes as supplied in the published list.

Management and Administration

1. 111111 — Chief Executive or Managing Director
2. 111211 — Corporate General Manager
3. 121111 — Aquaculture Farmer
4. 121311 — Apiarist
5. 121313 — Dairy Cattle Farmer
6. 121315 — Goat Farmer
7. 121318 — Pig Farmer
8. 121321 — Poultry Farmer
9. 121611 — Flower Grower
10. 131112 — Sales and Marketing Manager
11. 131113 — Advertising Manager
12. 132111 — Corporate Services Manager
13. 132211 — Finance Manager
14. 132311 — Human Resource Manager
15. 132411 — Policy and Planning Manager
16. 132511 — Research and Development Manager
17. 133111 — Construction Project Manager
18. 133112 — Project Builder
19. 133211 — Engineering Manager
20. 133511 — Production Manager (Forestry)
21. 133512 — Production Manager (Manufacturing)
22. 133611 — Supply and Distribution Manager
23. 133612 — Procurement Manager
24. 134211 — Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent
25. 134212 — Nursing Clinical Director
26. 134213 — Primary Health Organisation Manager
27. 134311 — School Principal
28. 134411 — Faculty Head
29. 134499 — Education Managers nec
30. 135111 — Chief Information Officer
31. 135112 — ICT Project Manager
32. 135199 — ICT Managers nec
33. 139911 — Arts Administrator or Manager
34. 139912 — Environmental Manager
35. 139913 — Laboratory Manager
36. 139916 — Quality Assurance Manager
37. 139917 — Regulatory Affairs Manager
38. 141311 — Hotel or Motel Manager
39. 141411 — Licensed Club Manager
40. 141999 — Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
41. 142111 — Retail Manager (General)
42. 142116 — Travel Agency Manager
43. 149411 — Fleet Manager
44. 149911 — Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator
45. 149912 — Cinema or Theatre Manager
46. 149915 — Equipment Hire Manager
47. 149999 — Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec

Arts, Media, Finance and Business

1. 211212 — Music Director
2. 212111 — Artistic Director
3. 212315 — Program Director (Television or Radio)
4. 212316 — Stage Manager
5. 212317 — Technical Director
6. 212318 — Video Producer
7. 212413 — Print Journalist
8. 212414 — Radio Journalist
9. 212415 — Technical Writer
10. 212416 — Television Journalist
11. 212499 — Journalists and Other Writers nec
12. 221111 — Accountant (General)
13. 221112 — Management Accountant
14. 221113 — Taxation Accountant
15. 221211 — Company Secretary
16. 221213 — External Auditor
17. 221214 — Internal Auditor
18. 222112 — Finance Broker
19. 222113 — Insurance Broker
20. 222311 — Financial Investment Adviser
21. 223111 — Human Resource Adviser
22. 223112 — Recruitment Consultant
23. 223113 — Workplace Relations Adviser
24. 224111 — Actuary
25. 224112 — Mathematician
26. 224114 — Data Analyst
27. 224115 — Data Scientist
28. 224116 — Statistician
29. 224511 — Land Economist
30. 224512 — Valuer
31. 224712 — Organisation and Methods Analyst
32. 224713 — Management Consultant
33. 224714 — Supply Chain Analyst
34. 224914 — Patents Examiner
35. 224999 — Information and Organisation Professionals nec
36. 225111 — Advertising Specialist
37. 225113 — Marketing Specialist
38. 225114 — Content Creator (Marketing)
39. 225211 — ICT Account Manager
40. 225212 — ICT Business Development Manager
41. 225213 — ICT Sales Representative
42. 225311 — Public Relations Professional
43. 225411 — Sales Representative (Industrial Products)
44. 225412 — Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)
45. 225499 — Technical Sales Representatives nec
46. 231111 — Aeroplane Pilot
47. 231113 — Flying Instructor
48. 231114 — Helicopter Pilot
49. 231199 — Air Transport Professionals nec
50. 231212 — Ship's Engineer

Architecture, Design and Engineering

1. 232111 — Architect
2. 232112 — Landscape Architect
3. 232212 — Surveyor
4. 232213 — Cartographer
5. 232214 — Other

Australia lists skilled occupations eligible for work visas and permanent migration

TUKO.co.ke reported that Australia prioritised skilled professionals in healthcare, engineering, education, trades and hospitality under its 2026/2027 permanent migration programme.

The programme has been capped at 185,000 places, maintaining a 70:30 split between skilled and family migration streams.

Australia reserved 55,110 places for offshore applicants, targeting highly skilled workers whose expertise can help address workforce gaps.

Source: Legit.ng