What is the ROL: it is the regional occupation list for visa 491. The ROL opens further opportunities for occupations not on the MLTSSL or STSOL. This article explains the details.
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The ROL can be understood as the Regional Occupation List—Australia’s regional occupation list. It is a list of occupations assessed as having specific labor demand in Australia’s designated regional areas.
The ROL applies only to visa 491 (Skilled Work Regional Provisional). Visa 491 accepts occupations on the MLTSSL, STSOL, or ROL—the broadest among the categories.
Characteristics of the ROL
The ROL includes occupations in particular shortage in rural areas and smaller Australian cities. Occupations on the ROL typically span Skill Levels 1 to 4, including trades, services, and some professional occupations.
Examples of occupations on the ROL: dairy cattle farmer, beef cattle farmer, pig farmer, sheep farmer, music director, statistician, agricultural scientist, viticulturist. These are occupations with specific demand in agricultural or designated regional areas.
The ROL in migration strategy
Someone with an occupation on the ROL but not on the MLTSSL or STSOL can only apply for visa 491. This means having to live and work in a designated area for at least 3 years with a minimum income before transitioning to the visa 191 PR.
The ROL opens opportunities for people with agricultural or rural-specific professional occupations. This is one of the flexible features of visa 491. The list may be updated; you should check the current version at Home Affairs.
You should refer to official Home Affairs website and Home Affairs – Skilled visas to check current conditions.
Summary
The ROL (Regional Occupation List) is the regional occupation list for visa 491 (Skilled Work Regional), alongside the MLTSSL/STSOL. ROL occupations: typically rural shortage occupations, Skill Levels 1-4, including trades, services, and agricultural professions. Examples: dairy/beef/pig/sheep farmer, music director, statistician, viticulturist. Requires living and working in a designated area for 3 years before applying for the 191 PR.
