Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
The Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) is one of the occupation lists Home Affairs uses for the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas. It has 216 occupations in the lists in force from 14 December 2024.
Updated
Where the list comes from
- LIN 19/050, in force from 14 December 2024
- LIN 19/051, in force from 14 December 2024
Visas that use it
All 216 occupations on the STSOL
- Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec141999
- Acupuncturist252211
- Advertising Manager131113
- Advertising Specialist225111
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)323111
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)323112
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)323113
- Ambulance Officer411111
- Anaesthetic Technician311211
- Animal Attendants and Trainers nec361199
- Apiarist121311
- Arborist362212
- Architectural Draftsperson312111
- Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec312199
- Art Teacher (Private Tuition)249211
- Baker351111
- Book or Script Editor212212
- Building Inspector312113
- Business Machine Mechanic342311
- Butcher or Smallgoods Maker351211
- Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)342411
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager141111
- Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)399512
- Cardiac Technician311212
- Careers Counsellor272111
- Chemistry Technician311411
- Commodities Trader222111
- Community Worker411711
- Company Secretary221211
- Complementary Health Therapists nec252299
- Conference and Event Organiser149311
- Contract Administrator511111
- Cook351411
- Copywriter212411
- Corporate Services Manager132111
- Counsellors nec272199
- Customer Service Manager149212
- Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)249212
- Database Administrator262111
- Dental Specialist252311
- Dental Technician411213
- Dietitian251111
- Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)212312
- Disabilities Services Officer411712
- Diversional Therapist411311
- Diving Instructor (Open Water)452311
- Dog Handler or Trainer361111
- Dressmaker or Tailor393213
- Drug and Alcohol Counsellor272112
- Earth Science Technician311412
- Education Adviser249111
- Education Managers nec134499
- Enrolled Nurse411411
- Facilities Manager149913
- Family and Marriage Counsellor272113
- Family Support Worker411713
- Farrier322113
- Fashion Designer232311
- Film and Video Editor212314
- Finance Broker222112
- Finance Manager132211
- Financial Brokers nec222199
- Financial Dealers nec222299
- Financial Investment Adviser222311
- Financial Investment Manager222312
- Financial Market Dealer222211
- Florist362111
- Flower Grower121212
- Furniture Finisher394211
- Gallery or Museum Curator224212
- Gardener (General)362211
- Geologist234411
- Grape Grower121215
- Graphic Designer232411
- Greenkeeper362311
- Gymnastics Coach or Instructor452312
- Hairdresser391111
- Hardware Technician313111
- Health and Welfare Services Managers nec134299
- Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec251999
- Health Information Manager224213
- Health Promotion Officer251911
- Horse Riding Coach or Instructor452313
- Hospital Pharmacist251511
- Hotel or Motel Manager141311
- Human Resource Manager132311
- ICT Account Manager225211
- 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 Engineer263212
- ICT Support Technicians nec313199
- ICT Systems Test Engineer263213
- ICT Trainer223211
- Illustrator232412
- Industrial Designer232312
- Industrial Pharmacist251512
- Information and Organisation Professionals nec224999
- Insurance Agent611211
- Insurance Broker222113
- Insurance Loss Adjuster599612
- Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic411112
- Interior Designer232511
- Interpreter272412
- Jeweller399411
- Jewellery Designer232313
- Journalists and Other Writers nec212499
- Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec271299
- Laboratory Manager139913
- Landscape Gardener362213
- Librarian224611
- Life Science Technician311413
- Make Up Artist399514
- Manufacturer133411
- Marketing Specialist225113
- Massage Therapist411611
- Mathematician224112
- Meat Inspector311312
- Mechanical Engineering Technician312512
- Medical Laboratory Technician311213
- Medical Technicians nec311299
- Metal Fitters and Machinists nec323299
- Metallurgical or Materials Technician312912
- Middle School Teacher241311
- Mine Deputy312913
- Minister of Religion272211
- Music Professionals nec211299
- Music Teacher (Private Tuition)249214
- Naturopath252213
- Network Administrator263112
- Network Analyst263113
- Newspaper or Periodical Editor212412
- Nurse Educator254211
- Nurse Manager254311
- Nurse Researcher254212
- Nutritionist251112
- Occupational Health and Safety Adviser251312
- Organisation and Methods Analyst224712
- Orthoptist251412
- Other Sports Coach or Instructor452317
- Pastrycook351112
- Patents Examiner224914
- Performing Arts Technicians nec399599
- Pharmacy Technician311215
- Photographer211311
- Poultry Farmer121321
- Power Generation Plant Operator399213
- Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer323314
- Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec311399
- Primary School Teacher241213
- Print Finisher392111
- Print Journalist212413
- Printing Machinist392311
- Private Tutors and Teachers nec249299
- Production Manager (Forestry)133511
- Production Manager (Manufacturing)133512
- Production Manager (Mining)133513
- Program Director (Television or Radio)212315
- Program or Project Administrator511112
- Psychotherapist272314
- Public Relations Professional225311
- Quality Assurance Manager139914
- Records Manager224214
- Recreation Officer272612
- Recruitment Consultant223112
- Rehabilitation Counsellor272114
- Research and Development Manager132511
- Resident Medical Officer253112
- Residential Care Officer411715
- Retail Buyer639211
- Retail Pharmacist251513
- Roof Tiler333311
- Sales and Marketing Manager131112
- School Principal134311
- Science Technicians nec311499
- Signwriter399611
- Snowsport Instructor452314
- Social Professionals nec272499
- Software Tester261314
- Sound Technician399516
- Specialist Managers nec139999
- Sports Development Officer452321
- Sportspersons nec452499
- Stage Manager212316
- Stockbroking Dealer222213
- Student Counsellor272115
- Supply and Distribution Manager133611
- Swimming Coach or Instructor452315
- Systems Administrator262113
- Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages249311
- Technical Director212317
- Technical Sales Representatives nec225499
- Technical Writer212415
- Telecommunications Linesworker342413
- Television Journalist212416
- Toolmaker323412
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner252214
- Transport Company Manager149413
- Upholsterer393311
- Urban and Regional Planner232611
- Vegetable Grower121221
- Vehicle Body Builder324211
- Vehicle Trimmer324212
- Veterinary Nurse361311
- Video Producer212318
- Web Administrator313113
- Web Designer232414
- Web Developer261212
- Welfare Worker272613
- Wood Machinist394213
- Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec394299
- Youth Worker411716
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Common questions
What is the STSOL?
The Short-term Skilled Occupation List, one of the occupation lists Home Affairs publishes for skilled visas.
Which visas use the STSOL?
The Subclass 190 and Subclass 491, each under its own rules. Each visa's page links to Home Affairs.
How many occupations are on the STSOL?
216 in the lists in force from 14 December 2024.
When does the STSOL change?
Home Affairs changes the lists by legislative instrument. The instruments and their dates are linked on this page.