Australian Skilled Migration Occupations 2025: MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL Lists

Australia migration occupations in 2025 are managed through the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) system, comprising 4 main lists: MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL, and the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). Australia’s Department of Home Affairs updates the lists every 6 months, prioritizing occupations in urgent shortage. This article compiles the full Australia migration occupations for 2025 and classifies them by subclass.

The 4 Australia migration occupation lists for 2025

MLTSSL — Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List

A long-term list of 212 strategically prioritized occupations. Applies to: Subclass 189, 190, 491, 482 TSS (Medium-Term), 186 ENS, 187 RSMS, 485 TR (Post-Study Work Stream).

STSOL — Short-Term Skilled Occupation List

A short-term list of 215 occupations. Applies to: 190 (state nomination), 491 (regional), 482 TSS (Short-Term, renewable twice), 407 Training. Does not apply to 189.

ROL — Regional Occupation List

A supplementary list of 77 occupations for Regional Areas only. Applies specifically to Subclass 491 and 494. Open to occupations such as: dairy farmer, beef cattle farmer, hospitality manager, motel manager…

CSOL — Core Skills Occupation List (new in 2024)

Since December 2024, Australia has introduced the CSOL as the core list for the Skills in Demand visa (replacing 482 TSS). 456 occupations were selected by merging MLTSSL + STSOL plus additions. A clearer PR pathway exists for every occupation on the list.

Top 25 Australia migration occupations for 2025 (by demand)

Healthcare & Caregiving Group

• 254499 Registered Nurses nec: 80,000-100,000 AUD/year. Shortage of 30,000+.
• 253111 General Practitioner: 200,000-350,000 AUD/year.
• 252411 Occupational Therapist: 75,000-95,000 AUD/year.
• 252712 Counsellor — Mental Health: 80,000-110,000 AUD/year.
• 251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer: 90,000-125,000 AUD/year.
• 251513 Retail Pharmacist: 75,000-95,000 AUD/year.

Technology (ICT) group

• 261313 Software Engineer: 110,000-145,000 AUD/year.
• 261312 Developer Programmer: 95,000-125,000 AUD/year.
• 261111 ICT Business Analyst: 110,000-140,000 AUD/year.
• 262112 ICT Security Specialist: 130,000-170,000 AUD/year.
• 263111 Computer Network & Systems Engineer: 110,000-140,000 AUD/year.

Engineering group

• 233211 Civil Engineer: 95,000-135,000 AUD/year.
• 233512 Mechanical Engineer: 95,000-130,000 AUD/year.
• 233311 Electrical Engineer: 100,000-135,000 AUD/year.
• 233412 Materials Engineer: 90,000-125,000 AUD/year.
• 233611 Mining Engineer: 130,000-180,000 AUD/year — WA, QLD.

Skilled Trades Group

• 322311 Metal Fabricator (Welder): 75,000-95,000 AUD/year.
• 341111 Electrician: 85,000-110,000 AUD/year.
• 334111 Plumber: 80,000-105,000 AUD/year.
• 351311 Chef: 70,000-90,000 AUD/year.
• 331212 Carpenter and Joiner: 70,000-90,000 AUD/year.

Education group

• 241111 Early Childhood Teacher: 75,000-95,000 AUD/year.
• 241411 Secondary School Teacher: 78,000-105,000 AUD/year.
• 241511 Special Needs Teacher: 85,000-110,000 AUD/year.

Finance & Accounting group

• 221111 Accountant (General): 75,000-110,000 AUD/year — pro-rata, highly competitive.
• 221213 External Auditor: 85,000-125,000 AUD/year.

How to check your Australia migration occupation

1. Tra ANZSCO code: use the tool at Home Affairs Skill Occupation List.
2. Compare against the ANZSCO description: at least 60% of core tasks match your actual job.
3. Check the lists: whether your occupation is on the MLTSSL/STSOL/ROL/CSOL.
4. Identify the Skills Assessing Authority: ACS, VETASSESS, Engineers Australia, AHPRA, TRA…
5. Compare against the State Nomination List: each state has its own shortened list.

Top 5 states nominating priority occupations in 2025

• South Australia: 615 occupations — the broadest in Australia. Healthcare, ICT, construction, hospitality.
• Victoria: prioritizes Healthcare, Tech, Education. Has a Talent Program stream for senior professionals.
• New South Wales: Stream 491 Pathway 1, prioritizing healthcare and regional teachers.
• Western Australia: mining, construction, healthcare.
• Tasmania: graduate stream và Family Member Sponsor.

Easiest Australia migration occupations for Vietnamese applicants in 2025

• Registered Nurse (RN): AHPRA assessment, OET/IELTS 7.0 in each band. 189 cutoff as low as ~85.
• Welder (322311): TRA assessment, easy regional state nomination.
• Chef (351311): VETASSESS, STSOL — suited to 482/190.
• Software Engineer (261313): Fast ACS assessment, the most in-demand occupation in 2025.
• Civil Engineer (233211): Engineers Australia CDR, a large infrastructure pipeline.

Summary

Australia’s 2025 migration occupations clearly favor healthcare, ICT, engineering, education, and skilled trades. Choosing the correct ANZSCO code is the foundational step for your entire application. Read more Australia skilled migration, Subclass 189, Australia migration for nurses. Need to check your exact ANZSCO code? Free assessment with an M2W migration specialist.

Read more: Overview of Australian migration · What is Subclass 190? Australia’s state-nominated skilled visa in 2026