You can only apply for an Australian work visa if you have qualifications and experience in an occupation listed as being in need of workers. 

Australian Skilled Occupations List

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/_pdf/sol-schedule1.pdf

One of the basic requirements of Skilled Migration is that you nominate an occupation which matches either your work experience and/or qualifications from a list of occupations determined by the Australian government.

This list is called the Skilled Occupations List (SOL). Although extensive, it does not include every possible occupation, only those which are currently sought-after in Australia.

To verify you have chosen the correct occupation, you should refer to the short job description alongside each listing.

Each occupation, depending on its rating, attracts a certain number of points (40, 50 or 60 points). Assuming your skills are assessed as suitable for your nominated occupation, these points will be used in calculating your total Points Test Score.

Occupation	Points
Accounting & Finance
Accountant (General)	60
Accountant (Management)	60
Accountant (Taxation)	60
Accountant - Corporate Treasurer	60
Actuary	50
Auditor (External)	60
Auditor (Internal)	50
Branch Accountant (Financial Institution)	40
Commodities Trader	40
Company Secretary (Corporate Compliance, Board/Shareholder Meetings)	50
Economist	50
Engineer - Structural Engineer	60
Engineer - Transport Engineer	60
Finance Manager	60
Financial Dealers and Brokers (not elsewhere classified)	40
Financial Institution Branch Manager	40
Financial Investment Adviser	40
Financial Market Dealer	40
Futures Trader	40
Insurance Broker	40
Mathematician	50
Medical Practitioner - Neurologist	60
Statistician	50
Stockbroking Dealer	40
Administration
Electorate Officer	50
Office Manager	40
Project or Program Administrator	40
Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing
Agricultural Consultant	50
Agricultural Scientist	50
Environmental Research Scientist	50
Forester	50
Master Fisher	40
Park Ranger	50
Soil Scientist	50
Air & Sea Transport
Naval Architect	60
Seafarer - Ship''s Engineer	40
Seafarer - Ship''s Master	40
Seafarer - Ship''s Officer	40
Seafarer - Ship's Surveyor	0
Architecture
Architect	60
Architectural Associate	40
Landscape Architect	50
Art & Design
Fashion Designer	50
Graphic Designer	50
Illustrator	50
Industrial Designer	50
Interior Decorator	40
Interior Designer	50
Arts & Entertainment
Conservator	50
Museum/Art Gallery Technician	40
Museum/Gallery Curator	50
Building & Construction
Boat builder & Repairer	60
Bricklayer	60
Bricklayers - Supervisor	60
Building Associate	40
Building Associate Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)	40
Building Inspector	40
Construction Project Manager	50
Project Builder	50
Shipwright	60
Consulting & Business Analysis
Management Consultant	50
Organisation & Methods Analyst	50
Policy Analyst	50
Quality Assurance Manager	50
Education & Teaching
Art Teacher (Private)	50
Dance Teacher (Private)	50
Drama Teacher (Private)	50
Education Managers (not elsewhere classified)	50
Music Teacher (Private)	50
Regional Education Manager	50
Teacher - Education Officer	50
Teacher - Pre-Primary School Teacher	60
Teacher - Primary School Teacher	60
Teacher - Secondary School Teacher	60
Teacher - Vocational Education Teacher (Non-trades)	50
Teacher - Vocational Education Teacher (Trades)	60
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired	60
Teacher of the Sight Impaired	50
Teachers (nec) - Special Education	50
Engineering & Mining
Biomedical Engineering Associate	40
Civil Engineering Associate	40
Civil Engineering Draftsperson	40
Civil Engineering Technician	60
Civil Engineering Technician	40
Electrical Engineer Technician	40
Electrical Engineering Associate	40
Electronic Engineering Associate	40
Electronic Engineering Technician	40
Engineer - Aeronautical Engineer	60
Engineer - Agricultural Engineer	60
Engineer - Biomedical Engineer	60
Engineer - Building & Engineering Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)	60
Engineer - Chemical Engineer	60
Engineer - Civil Engineer	60
Engineer - Civil Engineering Technologist	60
Engineer - Electrical Engineer	60
Engineer - Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technologist	60
Engineer - Electronics Engineer	60
Engineer - Engineering Technologists (not elsewhere classified)	60
Engineer - Environmental Engineer	60
Engineer - Geotechnical Engineer	60
Engineer - Industrial Engineer	60
Engineer - Materials Engineer	60
Engineer - Mechanical Engineer	60
Engineer - Mechanical Engineering Technologist	60
Engineer - Mining Engineer (excluding petroleum)	60
Engineer - Naval Architect	60
Engineer - Petroleum Engineer	60
Engineer - Production or Plant Engineer	60
Engineering Associate Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)	40
Engineering Manager	60
Extractive Metallurgist	50
Mechanical Engineering Associate	40
Mechanical Engineering Technician	40
Mine Deputy	40
Production Manager (Mining)	50
Telecommunications Field Engineer	60
Environment
Environment, Parks and Land Care Manager	50
Environmental Health Officer	50
Health & Medical Services
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker	40
Acupuncturist	50
Ambulance Officer	40
Anatomist/Physiologist	50
Audiologist	50
Chemist	50
Chiropractor	60
Clinical Psychologist	60
Dental Hygienist	40
Dental Prosthetist	60
Dental Specialist	60
Dental Technician	60
Dental Therapist	40
Dentist	60
Dermatologist	60
Dietitian	60
Director of Nursing	60
Disabilities Services Officer	40
Educational Psychologist	60
Emergency Medicine Specialist	60
Health Information Manager	50
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic	40
Massage Therapist	40
Medical Administrator	50
Medical Practitioner - Anaesthetist	60
Medical Practitioner - Cardiologist	60
Medical Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgeon	60
Medical Practitioner - Clinical Haematologist	60
Medical Practitioner - Endocrinologist	60
Medical Practitioner - Gastroenterologist	60
Medical Practitioner - General	60
Medical Practitioner - Intensive Care Specialist	60
Medical Practitioner - Medical Oncologist	60
Medical Practitioner - Neurosurgeon	60
Medical Practitioner - Orthopaedic Surgeon	60
Medical Practitioner - Otorhinolaryngologist	60
Medical Practitioner - Paediatric Surgeon	60
Medical Practitioner - Paediatrician	60
Medical Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon	60
Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist	60
Medical Practitioner - Renal Medicine Specialist	60
Medical Practitioner - Rheumatologist	60
Medical Practitioner - Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified)	60
Medical Practitioner - Specialist Physician	60
Medical Practitioner - Surgeon (General)	60
Medical Practitioner - Thoracic Medicine Specialist	60
Medical Practitioner - Urologist	60
Medical Practitioner - Vascular Surgeon	60
Medical Practitioner nec	60
Medical Practitioners - Internal Medicine Specialist (nec)	60
Medical Radiation Therapist	60
Midwife	60
Naturopath	50
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	60
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist	60
Occupational Health & Safety Officer	50
Occupational Therapist	60
Ophthalmologist	60
Optometrist	60
Organisational Psychologist	60
Orthoptist	50
Orthotist	50
Osteopath	60
Paediatric Surgeon	60
Pathologist	60
Pharmacist - Hospital Pharmacist	60
Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacist	60
Physiotherapist	60
Podiatrist	60
Primary Health Organisation Manager	50
Psychologists nec	60
Psychotherapist	60
Radiographer - Medical Diagnostic Radiographer	60
Radiographer - Radiation Therapist	60
Radiographer - Sonographer	60
Radiologist	60
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)	60
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)	60
Registered Nurse (Community Health)	60
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)	60
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)	60
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)	60
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)	60
Registered Nurse (Medical)	60
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)	60
Registered Nurse (Perioperative)	60
Registered Nurse (Surgical)	60
Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner	60
Registered Nurse nec	60
Sonographer	60
Speech Pathologist	60
Hospitality & Tourism
Hotel/Motel Manager (Degree Level)	50
Hotel/Motel Manager (Diploma Level)	40
Human Resources/Personnel
Careers Counsellor	50
Human Resource Manager (min. 5 years senior management experience)	60
Industrial Relations Officer	50
Personnel Consultant	50
Personnel Officer	50
Training Officer	50
Information Services
Archivist	50
Business & Information Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)	50
Historian	50
Librarian	50
Library Technician	40
Records Manager	50
Information Technology/Computing
Computing Professional - Analyst Programmer	60
Computing Professional - ICT Business Analyst	60
Computing Professional - Software Engineer	60
Computing Professional - Systems Analyst	60
Computing Professionals (not elsewhere classified)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in .NET technologies)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in C++/C#/C)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in CISSP)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in Data Warehousing)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in GIS)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in HP UX)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in J2EE)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in JAVA)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in Linux)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in Network Security/Firewall/Internet Security)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in Oracle)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in PeopleSoft)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in PK1)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in SAP)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in SIEBEL - especially Siebel Analytic)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in Solaris)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in Sybase SQL Server)	60
Computing Professionals (specialising in Unix)	60
Computing Professionals - Computer Systems Auditor	60
Computing Professionals - Systems Designer	60
Computing Professionals - Systems Manager	60
Computing Professionals - Systems Programmer	60
Computing Support Technician	40
Developer Programmer	60
Information Technology Manager	60
Telecommunications Network Engineer	60
Legal & Compliance
Intelligence Officer	50
Legal Practitioner - Barrister	60
Legal Practitioner - Solicitor	60
Patents Examiner	50
Safety Inspector	40
Management/Planning/Policy
General Manager (min. 5 years senior management experience)	60
Policy And Planning Manager	50
Urban and Regional Planner	50
Manufacturing/Production/Logistics
Oenologist (Wine Maker)	50
Primary Products Inspector	40
Production Manager (Manufacturing)	50
Supply and Distribution Manager (min. 5 years senior management experience)	60
Media
Copywriter	50
Editor	50
Journalists & Related Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)	50
Print Journalist	50
Radio Journalist	50
Technical Writer	50
Television Journalist	50
Property & Real Estate
Property Manager	40
Real Estate Agency Manager	40
Real Estate Salesperson	40
Sales/Marketing/Advertising
Advertising Specialist	50
Market Research Analyst	50
Marketing Specialist	50
Public Relations Officer	50
Sales And Marketing Manager (min. 5 years senior management experience)	60
Sales Representative (Industrial Products)	50
Sales Representative (Information and Communication Products)	50
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)	50
Technical Sales Representative (Not Elsewhere Classified)	50
Science & Research
Biochemist	50
Botanist	50
Chemistry Technical Officer	40
Geologist	50
Geophysicist	50
Industrial Pharmacist	50
Laboratory Manager	50
Life Scientist (Not Elsewhere Classified)	50
Marine Biologist	50
Materials Scientist	50
Medical Laboratory Scientist	60
Medical Laboratory Technical Officer	40
Metallurgical and Materials Technician	40
Meteorologist	50
Natural & Physical Science Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)	50
Physical Metallurgist	50
Physicist	50
Radiographer - Nuclear Medicine Technologist	60
Research and Development Manager	50
Social Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)	50
Veterinarian	60
Zoologist	50
Social & Community Services
Child Care Centre Manager	60
Child Care Co-ordinator	60
Community Worker	50
Counsellors (not elsewhere classified)	50
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor	50
Family Counsellor	50
Family Support Worker	40
Parole or Probation Officer	40
Rehabilitation Counsellor	50
Residential Care Officer	40
Social Worker	60
Welfare Centre Manager	50
Welfare Worker	60
Youth Worker	40
Sports & Recreation
Recreation Officer	50
Sports Administrator	50
Surveying & Valuing
Building Surveyor	50
Cartographer	50
Land Economist	50
Quantity Surveyor	60
Surveying & Cartographic Associate	40
Surveyor	60
Valuer	50
Trades - Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)	60
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)	60
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)	60
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - Supervisor	60
Trades - Automotive
Automotive Electrician	60
Diesel Fuel Injection Technicians	60
Mechanic - Motorcycle	60
Mechanic - Small Engine	60
Motor Mechanic	60
Motor Mechanic - Diesel	60
Motor Mechanics - Supervisor	60
Panel Beater	60
Panel Beaters - Supervisor	60
Vehicle Body Maker	60
Vehicle Body Makers - Supervisor	60
Vehicle Painter	60
Vehicle Painters - Supervisor	60
Vehicle Trimmer	60
Vehicle Trimmers - Supervisor	60
Trades - Electrical/Electronics/Communications
Automotive Electricians - Supervisor	60
Broadcast Transmitter Operator	60
Communications Linesperson	60
Communications Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Electrical Distribution Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Electrical Linesworker	60
Electrician (General)	60
Electrician (Special Class)	60
Electricians - Supervisor	60
Electronic & Office Equipment Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker	60
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)	60
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)	60
Electronic Instrument Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
General Communications Tradesperson	60
Radiocommunications Technician	40
Technical Cable Jointer	60
Telecommunications Network Planner	60
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist	60
Trades - Food & Beverage
Baker	60
Bakers and Pastry Cooks - Supervisor	60
Buttermaker/Cheesemaker	60
Chef	60
Chef - Head Chef	60
Confectioner	60
Cook	60
Meat Tradespersons - Butcher	60
Meat Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Pastry Cook	60
Smallgoods Maker	60
Trades - Gardening/Horticulture
General Gardener	60
Greenkeeper	60
Head Gardener	60
Landscape Gardener	60
Nursery Person	60
Tree Surgeon	60
Trades - General Mechanical & Fabrication
Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic	60
Business Machine Mechanic	60
General Fabrication Engineering Tradesperson	60
General Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
General Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson	60
General Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Lift (Elevator) Mechanic	60
Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker)	60
Optical Mechanic	60
Pressure Welder	60
Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Mechanics - Supervisor	60
Structural Steel & Welding Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Welder (First Class).	60
Trades - Hairdressing
Hairdresser	60
Hairdressers - Supervisor	60
Trades - Metal & Machinists
Blacksmith	60
Electroplater (First Class)	60
Engraver	60
Farrier	60
Fitter	60
Forging Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Gunsmith	60
Locksmith	60
Metal Casting Tradesperson	60
Metal Casting Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Metal Finishing Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Metal Fitters & Machinists - Fitter	60
Metal Fitters & Machinists - Supervisor	60
Metal Fitters & Machinists - Textile, Clothing or Footwear Mechanic	60
Metal Machinist (First Class)	60
Metal Polisher	60
Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer	60
Precision Metal Tradesperson - Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer	60
Precision Metal Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Saw Maker and Repairer	60
Sheetmetal Trades Worker	60
Sheetmetal Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Trades - Other Trades & Services
Flat Glass Tradesperson	60
Floor Finisher	60
Floor Finisher - Supervisor	60
Gem Cutter & Polisher	60
Glass Blower	60
Jeweller	60
Painters & Decorators - Supervisor	60
Painting Trades Worker	60
Piano Tuner	60
Picture Framer	60
Sign writer	60
Sign writers - Supervisor	60
Toolmaker	60
Toolmakers - Supervisor	60
Tradespersons & Related Workers (Not Elsewhere Classified)	60
Trades - Plumbing
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber	60
Drainer	60
Gas Fitter	60
Plumber (General)	60
Plumbers - Supervisor	60
Plumbing Engineering Associate	40
Plumbing Inspector	40
Roof Plumber	60
Trades - Textile & Clothing
Canvas Goods Maker	60
Clothing - Apparel Cutter	60
Clothing - Dressmaker	60
Clothing - General Clothing Tradesperson	60
Clothing - Patternmaker-Grader (Clothing)	60
Clothing - Tailor	60
Furniture - Upholsterer	60
Leather Goods Maker	60
Medical Grade Shoemaker	60
Sail Maker	60
Shoemaker	60
Upholsterers & Bedding Tradespersons (Not Elsewhere Classified)	60
Trades - Tilers & Plasterers
Fibrous Plasterer	60
Fibrous Plasterers - Supervisor	60
Roof Slater and Tiler	60
Roof Slater and Tilers - Supervisor	60
Solid Plasterer	60
Solid Plasterers - Supervisor	60
Stonemason	60
Wall and Floor Tiler	60
Wall and Floor Tilers & Stonemasons - Supervisor	60
Trades - Wood & Carpentry
Cabinet Maker	60
Cabinet Makers - Supervisor	60
Carpenter	60
Carpenter & Joiner	60
Carpentry & Joinery Tradespersons - Supervisor	60
Furniture Finisher	60
Joiner	60
Wood Tradespersons (not elsewhere classified)	60
Wood Turner	60
Translating/Interpreting
Interpreter	60
Translator	60
Trades - Printing
Binder & Finisher	60
Graphic Pre-Press Tradesperson	60
Printing Machinist	60
Screen Printer	60
Small Offset Printer	60

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