Below is a list of occupations which have been identified by the Australian Government as being in demand in Australia. This list is called the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).

People seeking to migrate to Australia on the basis of their work experience receive points if their nominated occupation is on the MODL, which is current at the time their application is assessed (not when their application is lodged).

They receive extra points if they have a job offer in their nominated occupation from an organisation that has employed at least 10 people on a full-time basis for the previous two financial years.

For occupation in demand, but with no job offer - 15 points

For occupation in demand with job offer - 20 points

The following is the current (as at August 2007) list of occupations in demand for migration purposes. Applications from persons who nominate an occupation on the MODL are priority processed.

MIGRATION OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND + ASCO Code

Managers and Administrators

Child Care Coordinator 1295-11

Professionals

Accountant 2211-11

Anaesthetist 2312-11

Architect 2121-11

Chemical Engineer 2129-17

Civil Engineer 2124-11

Computing Professional - specialising in C++/C#/C 2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in CISSP 2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in Java 2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in J2EE 2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in Network Security/ Firewall/ Internet Security 2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in Oracle 2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in PeopleSoft 2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in SAP 2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in SIEBEL (especially Siebel Analytic) 2231-79

Computing Professional – specialising in Sybase SQL Server 2231-79

Dental Specialist 2381-13

Dentist 2381-11

Dermatologist 2312-13

Electrical Engineer 2125-11

Emergency Medicine Specialist 2312-15

External Auditor 2212-11

General Medical Practitioner 2311-11

Hospital Pharmacist 2382-11

Mechanical Engineer 2126-11

Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 2391-11

Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 2127-11

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 2312-17

Occupational Therapist 2383-11

Ophthalmologist 2312-19

Paediatrician 2312-21

Pathologist 2312-23

Petroleum Engineer 2127-13

Physiotherapist 2385-11

Podiatrist 2388-11

Psychiatrist 2312-27

Quantity Surveyor 2122-11

Radiologist 2312-29

Registered Mental Health Nurse 2325-11

Registered Midwife 2324-11

Registered Nurse 2323-11

Retail Pharmacist 2382-15

Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified) 2312-79

Specialist Physician 2312-25

Speech Pathologist 2386-11

Sonographer 2391-17

Surgeon 2312-31

Surveyor 2123-13

Associate Professionals

Chef (excluding Commis Chef) 3322-11(part)

Tradespersons and Related Workers

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 4114-15

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 4114-11

Automotive Electrician 4212-11

Baker 4512-11

Boat Builder and Repairer 4981-13

Bricklayer 4414-11

Cabinetmaker 4922-11

Carpenter 4411-13

Carpenter and Joiner 4411-11

Cook 4513-11

Drainer 4431-15

Electrical Powerline Tradesperson 4313-11

Electrician (Special Class) 4311-13

Electronic Equipment Tradesperson 4315-11

Fibrous Plasterer 4412-11

Fitter 4112-11

Floor Finisher 4423-11

Furniture Finisher 4929-13

Furniture Upholsterer 4942-11

Gasfitter 4431-13

General Electrician 4311-11

General Plumber 4431-11

Hairdresser 4931-11

Joiner 4411-15

Lift Mechanic 4311-15

Locksmith 4115-15

Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber 4431-19

Metal Fabricator 4122-11

Metal Machinist (First Class) 4112-13

Motor Mechanic 4211-11

Optical Mechanic 4999-11

Painter and Decorator 4421-11

Panel Beater 4213-11

Pastry Cook 4512-13

Pressure Welder 4122-13

Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic 4312-11

Roof Plumber 4431-17

Roof Slater and Tiler 4413-11

Solid Plasterer 4415-11

Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) 4124-11

Stonemason 4416-13

Toolmaker 4113-11

Vehicle Body Maker 4215-11

Vehicle Painter 4214-11

Wall and Floor Tiler 4416-11

Welder (First Class) 4122-15

*Chefs would normally be expected to have a relevant trade level (or higher) qualification, and at least 3 years relevant experience following the completion of that formal qualification.

** Hairdressers would normally be expected to have a relevant trade certificate or higher qualification, and at least 3 years relevant experience following the completion of that qualification.

Temporary Visas

APEC Business Card visa

AusAid or Defense Student Visa

Business Visa (Subclass 457)

Family Relationship Visa

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