Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) is one of the occupation lists Home Affairs uses for the Subclass 482 and Subclass 186 visas. It has 456 occupations in the lists in force from 7 December 2024.
Updated
Where the list comes from
- CSOL, in force from 7 December 2024
Visas that use it
All 456 occupations on the CSOL
- Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec141999
- Accountant (General)221111
- Actuary224111
- Advertising Manager131113
- Advertising Specialist225111
- Aeronautical Engineer233911
- Aeroplane Pilot231111
- Agricultural and Agritech Technician311112
- Agricultural Consultant234111
- Agricultural Engineer233912
- Agricultural Research Scientist234114
- Agronomist234115
- Air Transport Professionals nec231199
- Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber334112
- Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic342111
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)323111
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)323112
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)323113
- Ambulance Officer411111
- Anaesthetic Technician311211
- Anaesthetist253211
- Analyst Programmer261311
- Animal Husbandry Technician311113
- Apiarist121311
- Aquaculture Farmer121111
- Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist234116
- Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician311114
- Arborist362212
- Architect232111
- Architectural Draftsperson312111
- Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec312199
- Artistic Director212111
- Arts Administrator or Manager139911
- Audiologist252711
- Automotive Electrician321111
- Baker351111
- Barrister271111
- Beauty Therapist451111
- Biochemist234513
- Biomedical Engineer233913
- Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator149911
- Boat Builder and Repairer399111
- Botanist234515
- Bricklayer331111
- Building and Engineering Technicians nec312999
- Building Associate312112
- Building Inspector312113
- Business Machine Mechanic342311
- Butcher or Smallgoods Maker351211
- Cabinetmaker394111
- Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)342411
- Cardiac Technician311212
- Cardiologist253312
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon253512
- Carpenter331212
- Carpenter and Joiner331211
- Cartographer232213
- Chef351311
- Chemical Engineer233111
- Chemical Plant Operator399211
- Chemist234211
- Chemistry Technician311411
- Chief Executive or Managing Director111111
- Chief Information Officer135111
- Child Care Worker421111
- Cinema or Theatre Manager149912
- Civil Engineer233211
- Civil Engineering Draftsperson312211
- Civil Engineering Technician312212
- Clerk of Court599211
- Clinical Coder599915
- Clinical Haematologist253313
- Clinical Psychologist272311
- Community Worker411711
- Company Secretary221211
- Complementary Health Therapists nec252299
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer263111
- Conservator234911
- Construction Estimator312114
- Construction Project Manager133111
- Content Creator (Marketing)225114
- Contract Administrator511111
- Conveyancer599111
- Cook351411
- Corporate General Manager111211
- Corporate Services Manager132111
- Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist262114
- Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist262115
- Cyber Security Analyst262116
- Cyber Security Architect262117
- Cyber Security Engineer261315
- Cyber Security Operations Coordinator262118
- Dairy Cattle Farmer121313
- Data Analyst224114
- Data Scientist224115
- Database Administrator262111
- Dental Hygienist411211
- Dental Prosthetist411212
- Dental Specialist252311
- Dental Technician411213
- Dental Therapist411214
- Dentist252312
- Dermatologist253911
- Developer Programmer261312
- Devops Engineer261316
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist253917
- Diesel Motor Mechanic321212
- Dietitian251111
- Diver399911
- Diversional Therapist411311
- Diving Instructor (Open Water)452311
- Dog Handler or Trainer361111
- Drainer334113
- Drug and Alcohol Counsellor272112
- Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher241111
- Earth Science Technician311412
- Education Managers nec134499
- Education Reviewer249112
- Educational Psychologist272312
- Electrical Engineer233311
- Electrical Engineering Draftsperson312311
- Electrical Engineering Technician312312
- Electrical Linesworker342211
- Electrician (General)341111
- Electrician (Special Class)341112
- Electronic Engineering Technician312412
- Electronic Equipment Trades Worker342313
- Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)342314
- Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)342315
- Electronics Engineer233411
- Electroplater322112
- Emergency Medicine Specialist253912
- Endocrinologist253315
- Engineering Manager133211
- Engineering Patternmaker323411
- Engineering Professionals nec233999
- Engineering Technologist233914
- Enrolled Nurse411411
- Entomologist234521
- Environmental Consultant234312
- Environmental Engineer233915
- Environmental Manager139912
- Environmental Scientists nec234399
- Equipment Hire Manager149915
- External Auditor221213
- Faculty Head134411
- Family Support Worker411713
- Farrier322113
- Fibrous Plasterer333211
- Finance Broker222112
- Finance Manager132211
- Financial Investment Adviser222311
- Fire Protection Equipment Technician399918
- Fire Protection Plumber334117
- Fitter (General)323211
- Fitter and Turner323212
- Fitter-Welder323213
- Fleet Manager149411
- Flight Attendant451711
- Floor Finisher332111
- Flower Grower121212
- Flying Instructor231113
- Food Technologist234212
- Furniture Finisher394211
- Furniture Maker394113
- Gas or Petroleum Operator399212
- Gasfitter334114
- Gastroenterologist253316
- General Practitioner253111
- Geologist234411
- Geophysicist234412
- Geotechnical Engineer233212
- Glazier333111
- Goat Farmer121315
- Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker392211
- Hairdresser391111
- Hardware Technician313111
- Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec251999
- Helicopter Pilot231114
- Horse Trainer361112
- Hospital Pharmacist251511
- Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec149999
- Hotel or Motel Manager141311
- Hotel Service Manager431411
- Human Resource Adviser223111
- Human Resource Manager132311
- Hydrogeologist234413
- ICT Account Manager225211
- ICT Business Analyst261111
- ICT Business Development Manager225212
- ICT Customer Support Officer313112
- ICT Managers nec135199
- ICT Project Manager135112
- ICT Quality Assurance Engineer263211
- ICT Sales Representative225213
- ICT Support and Test Engineers nec263299
- ICT Support Technicians nec313199
- ICT Systems Test Engineer263213
- Illustrator232412
- Industrial Engineer233511
- Industrial Pharmacist251512
- Information and Organisation Professionals nec224999
- Insurance Agent611211
- Insurance Broker222113
- Insurance Loss Adjuster599612
- Intellectual Property Lawyer271214
- Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic411112
- Intensive Care Specialist253317
- Interior Designer232511
- Internal Auditor221214
- Irrigation Designer311115
- Irrigation Technician362712
- Jewellery Designer232313
- Joiner331213
- Journalists and Other Writers nec212499
- Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec271299
- Laboratory Manager139913
- Land Economist224511
- Landscape Architect232112
- Landscape Gardener362213
- Legal Secretary521212
- Licensed Club Manager141411
- Life Scientist (General)234511
- Life Scientists nec234599
- Light Technician399513
- Locksmith323313
- Maintenance Planner312911
- Management Accountant221112
- Management Consultant227713
- Marine Biologist234516
- Marketing Specialist225113
- Massage Therapist411611
- Materials Engineer233112
- Mathematician224112
- Meat Inspector311312
- Mechanical Engineer233512
- Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson312511
- Mechanical Engineering Technician312512
- Medical Administrator134211
- Medical Diagnostic Radiographer251211
- Medical Oncologist253314
- Medical Practitioners nec253999
- Medical Radiation Therapist251212
- Medical Technicians nec311299
- Metal Casting Trades Worker322114
- Metal Fabricator322311
- Metal Fitters and Machinists nec323299
- Metal Machinist (First Class)323214
- Metallurgical or Materials Technician312912
- Metallurgist234912
- Meteorologist234913
- Middle School Teacher241311
- Midwife254111
- Mine Deputy312913
- Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)233611
- Motor Mechanic (General)321211
- Motorcycle Mechanic321213
- Multimedia Designer232413
- Multimedia Specialist261211
- Music Director211212
- Music Teacher (Private Tuition)249214
- Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec234999
- Naval Architect233916
- Network Administrator263112
- Network Analyst263113
- Neurologist253318
- Neurosurgeon253513
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist251213
- Nurse Educator254211
- Nurse Practitioner254411
- Nurse Researcher254212
- Nurseryperson362411
- Nursing Clinical Director134212
- Obstetrician and Gynaecologist253913
- Occupational Health and Safety Adviser251312
- Occupational Therapist252411
- Office Manager512111
- Ophthalmologist253914
- Optical Dispenser (Aus) \ Dispensing Optician (NZ)399913
- Optical Mechanic399914
- Optometrist251411
- Organisation and Methods Analyst224712
- Organisational Psychologist272313
- Orthopaedic Surgeon253514
- Orthoptist251412
- Orthotist or Prosthetist251912
- Other Draftsperson312914
- Other Spatial Scientist232214
- Other Sports Coach or Instructor452317
- Otorhinolaryngologist253515
- Out of School Hours Care Worker421114
- Paediatric Surgeon253516
- Paediatrician253321
- Painter332211
- Panelbeater324111
- Pastrycook351112
- Patents Examiner224914
- Pathologist253915
- Penetration Tester261317
- Performing Arts Technicians nec399599
- Petroleum Engineer233612
- Pharmacy Technician311215
- Physicist234914
- Physiotherapist252511
- Picture Framer394212
- Pig Farmer121318
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon253517
- Plastics Technician399916
- Plumber (General)334111
- Podiatrist252611
- Policy and Planning Manager132411
- Poultry Farmer121321
- Power Generation Plant Operator399213
- Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer323314
- Pressure Welder322312
- Primary Health Organisation Manager134213
- Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec311399
- Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer311314
- Primary School Teacher241213
- Print Finisher392111
- Print Journalist212413
- Printing Machinist392311
- Private Tutors and Teachers nec249299
- Procurement Manager133612
- Production Manager (Forestry)133511
- Production Manager (Manufacturing)133512
- Production or Plant Engineer233513
- Program Director (Television or Radio)212315
- Program or Project Administrator511112
- Project Builder133112
- Psychiatrist253411
- Psychologists nec272399
- Psychotherapist272314
- Public Relations Professional225311
- Quality Assurance Manager139914
- Quantity Surveyor233213
- Radiation Oncologist253918
- Radio Journalist212414
- Recreation Officer272612
- Recruitment Consultant223112
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)254412
- Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)254413
- Registered Nurse (Community Health)254414
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)254415
- Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)254416
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)254417
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)254421
- Registered Nurse (Medical)254418
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)254422
- Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)254425
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative)254423
- Registered Nurse (Surgical)254424
- Registered Nurses nec254499
- Regulatory Affairs Manager139917
- Rehabilitation Counsellor272114
- Renal Medicine Specialist253322
- Renderer (Solid Plaster)333212
- Research and Development Manager132511
- Resident Medical Officer253112
- Residential Care Officer411715
- Respiratory Scientist234612
- Respiratory Technician311217
- Retail Buyer639211
- Retail Manager (General)142111
- Retail Pharmacist251513
- Rheumatologist253323
- Roof Plumber334115
- Roof Tiler333311
- Sales and Marketing Manager131112
- Sales Representative (Industrial Products)225411
- Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)225412
- School Principal134311
- Science Technicians nec311499
- Screen Printer392112
- Secondary School Teacher241411
- Sheetmetal Trades Worker322211
- Ship's Engineer231212
- Shipwright399112
- Shoemaker393114
- Signwriter399611
- Small Engine Mechanic321214
- Social Worker272511
- Software and Applications Programmers nec261399
- Software Engineer261313
- Software Tester261314
- Solicitor271311
- Sonographer251214
- Sound Technician399516
- Special Education Teachers nec241599
- Special Needs Teacher241511
- Specialist Physician (General Medicine)253311
- Specialist Physicians nec253399
- Speech Pathologist252712
- Sports Development Officer452321
- Stage Manager212316
- Statistician224113
- Stonemason331112
- Structural Engineer233214
- Student Counsellor272115
- Supply and Distribution Manager133611
- Supply Chain Analyst224714
- Surgeon (General)253511
- Surveying or Spatial Science Technician312116
- Surveyor232212
- Systems Administrator262113
- Systems Analyst261112
- Taxation Accountant221113
- Teacher of the Hearing Impaired241512
- Teacher of the Sight Impaired241513
- Technical Cable Jointer342212
- Technical Director212317
- Technical Sales Representatives nec225499
- Technical Writer212415
- Technicians and Trades Workers nec399999
- Telecommunications Cable Jointer342412
- Telecommunications Field Engineer313212
- Telecommunications Linesworker342413
- Telecommunications Network Engineer263312
- Telecommunications Network Planner313213
- Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist313214
- Telecommunications Technician342414
- Television Journalist212416
- Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic323215
- Thoracic Medicine Specialist253324
- Toolmaker323412
- Tour Guide451412
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner252214
- Translator272413
- Transport Engineer233215
- Travel Agency Manager142116
- Travel Consultant451612
- Tree Worker362512
- University Lecturer242111
- Upholsterer393311
- Urban and Regional Planner232611
- Urologist253518
- Valuer224512
- Vascular Surgeon253521
- Vehicle Body Builder324211
- Vehicle Painter324311
- Vehicle Trimmer324212
- Veterinarian234711
- Veterinary Nurse361311
- Video Producer212318
- Vocational Education Teacher242211
- Wall and Floor Tiler333411
- Web Administrator313113
- Web Designer232414
- Web Developer261212
- Welder (First Class)322313
- Wine Maker234213
- Wood Machinist394213
- Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec394299
- Workplace Relations Adviser223113
- Youth Worker411716
- Zoologist234518
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Common questions
What is the CSOL?
The Core Skills Occupation List, one of the occupation lists Home Affairs publishes for skilled visas.
Which visas use the CSOL?
The Subclass 482 and Subclass 186, each under its own rules. Each visa's page links to Home Affairs.
How many occupations are on the CSOL?
456 in the lists in force from 7 December 2024.
When does the CSOL change?
Home Affairs changes the lists by legislative instrument. The instruments and their dates are linked on this page.