Here is a summary of all the key differences between the old and new occupation lists released last week. These changes are in effect as of 18th March, 2018.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
- ↓ 189, 485 (Graduate Work) and 489 (Family Sponsored) Visa: 180 –> 176 occupations
- ↓ 190 Visa: 432 –> 416 occupations
- ↑ 482 Visa [All Areas]: 428 –> 450 occupations
- ↑ 482 Visa [Regional Areas]: 33 –> 59 occupation
- ↓ 186 Visa: 461 –> 208 occupations
- ↔ 187 Visa: No change
- ↑ 489 Visa [State Nominated]: 432 –> 475 occupations
- ↑ 407 Visa: 468 –> 512 occupations
DETAILED CHANGES
1. 189, 485 (Graduate Work) and 489 (Family Sponsored) Visa: 180 reduced to 176 occupations.
- Occupations removed are:
- 121316 Horse Breeder
- 133112 Project Builder
- 134211 Medical Administrator (Aus) \ Medical Superintendent (NZ)
- 342211 Electrical Linesworker (Aus) \ Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ)
2. 190 Visa: 432 reduced to 416 occupations.
- Occupations removed are:
- 121316 Horse Breeder
- 133112 Project Builder
- 134211 Medical Administrator (Aus) \ Medical Superintendent (NZ)
- 142115 Post Office Manager
- 149112 Fitness Centre Manager
- 149113 Sports Centre Manager
- 231111 Aeroplane Pilot
- 231113 Flying Instructor
- 231114 Helicopter Pilot
- 234213 Wine Maker
- 311111 Agricultural Technician
- 313213 Telecommunications Network Planner
- 322312 Pressure Welder
- 342211 Electrical Linesworker (Aus) \ Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ)
- 612112 Property Manager
- 612115 Real Estate Representative
3. 482 Visa [All Areas]: 428 increased to 450 occupations.
- Occupations added are:
- 121111 Aquaculture Farmer
- 121211 Cotton Grower
- 121212 Flower Grower
- 121213 Fruit or Nut Grower
- 121214 Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)\Field Crop Grower (NZ)
- 121215 Grape Grower
- 121216 Mixed Crop Farmer
- 121217 Sugar Cane Grower
- 121221 Vegetable Grower (Aus) \ Market Gardener (NZ)
- 121299 Crop Farmers nec
- 121311 Apiarist
- 121312 Beef Cattle Farmer
- 121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer
- 121317 Mixed Livestock Farmer
- 121318 Pig Farmer
- 121321 Poultry Farmer
- 121322 Sheep Farmer
- 121399 Livestock Farmers nec
- 121411 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
- 133511 Production Manager (Forestry)
- 141999 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
- 311399 Primary Products Inspectors nec
4. 482 Visa [Regional Areas]: 33 increased to 59 occupations.
- Occupations removed are:
- 121111 Aquaculture Farmer
- 121211 Cotton Grower
- 121212 Flower Grower
- 121213 Fruit or Nut Grower
- 121214 Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)\Field Crop Grower (NZ)
- 121215 Grape Grower
- 121216 Mixed Crop Farmer
- 121217 Sugar Cane Grower
- 121221 Vegetable Grower (Aus) \ Market Gardener (NZ)
- 121299 Crop Farmers nec
- 121311 Apiarist
- 121312 Beef Cattle Farmer
- 121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer
- 121317 Mixed Livestock Farmer
- 121318 Pig Farmer
- 121321 Poultry Farmer
- 121322 Sheep Farmer
- 121399 Livestock Farmers nec
- 121411 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
- 133511 Production Manager (Forestry)
- 141999 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
- 311399 Primary Products Inspectors nec
- Occupations added are:
- 131114 Public Relations Manager
- 132411 Policy and Planning Manager
- 133112 Project Builder
- 133612 Procurement Manager
- 134211 Medical Administrator (Aus) \ Medical Superintendent (NZ)
- 134412 Regional Education Manager
- 139915 Sports Administrator
- 141211 Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager
- 149111 Amusement Centre Manager
- 149912 Cinema or Theatre Manager
- 149914 Financial Institution Branch Manager
- 223111 Human Resource Adviser
- 223113 Workplace Relations Adviser
- 224412 Policy Analyst
- 224912 Liaison Officer
- 225112 Market Research Analyst
- 231213 Ship’s Master
- 232413 Multimedia Designer
- 234311 Conservation Officer
- 234915 Exercise Physiologist
- 242211 Vocational Education Teacher (Aus) \ Polytechnic Teacher (NZ)
- 251311 Environmental Health Officer
- 271214 Intellectual Property Lawyer
- 272413 Translator
- 272611 Community Arts Worker
- 311214 Operating Theatre Technician
- 311216 Pathology Collector (Aus) \ Phlebotomist (NZ)
- 312114 Construction Estimator
- 312116 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
- 312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
- 312611 Safety Inspector
- 312911 Maintenance Planner
- 312999 Building and Engineering Technicians nec
- 324311 Vehicle Painter
- 332111 Floor Finisher
- 342211 Electrical Linesworker (Aus) \ Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ)
- 361114 Zookeeper
- 362411 Nurseryperson
- 399212 Gas or Petroleum Operator
- 411211 Dental Hygienist
- 411214 Dental Therapist
- 441211 Emergency Service Worker
- 451211 Driving Instructor
- 451399 Funeral Workers nec
- 451711 Flight Attendant
- 451815 First Aid Trainer
- 452413 Jockey
- 599915 Clinical Coder
5. 186 Visa: 461 reduced to 208 occupations.
- Occupations removed are:
- 121111 Aquaculture Farmer
- 121211 Cotton Grower
- 121212 Flower Grower
- 121213 Fruit or Nut Grower
- 121214 Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)\Field Crop Grower (NZ)
- 121215 Grape Grower
- 121216 Mixed Crop Farmer
- 121217 Sugar Cane Grower
- 121221 Vegetable Grower (Aus) \ Market Gardener (NZ)
- 121299 Crop Farmers nec
- 121311 Apiarist
- 121312 Beef Cattle Farmer
- 121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer
- 121316 Horse Breeder
- 121317 Mixed Livestock Farmer
- 121318 Pig Farmer
- 121321 Poultry Farmer
- 121322 Sheep Farmer
- 121399 Livestock Farmers nec
- 121411 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
- 131112 Sales and Marketing Manager
- 131113 Advertising Manager
- 132111 Corporate Services Manager
- 132211 Finance Manager
- 132311 Human Resource Manager
- 132511 Research and Development Manager
- 133411 Manufacturer
- 133511 Production Manager (Forestry)
- 133512 Production Manager (Manufacturing)
- 133513 Production Manager (Mining)
- 133611 Supply and Distribution Manager
- 134299 Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
- 134311 School Principal
- 134499 Education Managers nec
- 135112 ICT Project Manager
- 135199 ICT Managers nec
- 139911 Arts Administrator or Manager
- 139913 Laboratory Manager
- 139914 Quality Assurance Manager
- 139999 “Specialist Managers nec except*: (a) ambassador, (b) archbishop, or (c) bishop
- *These exceptions do not apply to RSMS”
- 141111 Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- 141311 Hotel or Motel Manager
- 141999 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
- 142115 Post Office Manager
- 149112 Fitness Centre Manager
- 149113 Sports Centre Manager
- 149212 Customer Service Manager
- 149311 Conference and Event Organiser
- 149413 Transport Company Manager
- 149913 Facilities Manager
- 211112 Dancer or Choreographer
- 211212 Music Director
- 211299 Music Professionals nec
- 211311 Photographer
- 211499 Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec
- 212111 Artistic Director
- 212212 Book or Script Editor
- 212312 Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
- 212314 Film and Video Editor
- 212315 Program Director (Television or Radio)
- 212316 Stage Manager
- 212317 Technical Director
- 212318 Video Producer
- 212411 Copywriter
- 212412 Newspaper or Periodical Editor
- 212413 Print Journalist
- 212415 Technical Writer
- 212416 Television Journalist
- 212499 Journalists and Other Writers nec
- 221211 Company Secretary
- 222111 Commodities Trader
- 222112 Finance Broker
- 222113 Insurance Broker
- 222199 Financial Brokers nec
- 222211 Financial Market Dealer
- 222213 Stockbroking Dealer
- 222299 Financial Dealers nec
- 222311 Financial Investment Adviser
- 222312 Financial Investment Manager
- 223112 Recruitment Consultant
- 223211 ICT Trainer
- 224112 Mathematician
- 224212 Gallery or Museum Curator
- 224213 Health Information Manager
- 224214 Records Manager
- 224611 Librarian
- 224712 Organisation and Methods Analyst
- 224914 Patents Examiner
- 224999 Information and Organisation Professionals nec
- 225111 Advertising Specialist
- 225113 Marketing Specialist
- 225211 ICT Account Manager
- 225212 ICT Business Development Manager
- 225213 ICT Sales Representative
- 225311 Public Relations Professional
- 225499 Technical Sales Representatives nec
- 231111 Aeroplane Pilot
- 231113 Flying Instructor
- 231114 Helicopter Pilot
- 232311 Fashion Designer
- 232312 Industrial Designer
- 232313 Jewellery Designer
- 232411 Graphic Designer
- 232412 Illustrator
- 232414 Web Designer
- 232511 Interior Designer
- 232611 Urban and Regional Planner
- 234213 Wine Maker
- 234411 Geologist
- 241213 Primary School Teacher
- 241311 Middle School Teacher (Aus) \ Intermediate School Teacher (NZ)
- 249111 Education Adviser
- 249211 Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
- 249212 Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
- 249214 Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
- 249299 Private Tutors and Teachers nec
- 249311 Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
- 251111 Dietitian
- 251112 Nutritionist
- 251312 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
- 251412 Orthoptist
- 251511 Hospital Pharmacist
- 251512 Industrial Pharmacist
- 251513 Retail Pharmacist
- 251911 Health Promotion Officer
- 251999 Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec
- 252211 Acupuncturist
- 252213 Naturopath
- 252214 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
- 252299 Complementary Health Therapists nec
- 252311 Dental Specialist
- 252312 Dentist
- 253112 Resident Medical Officer
- 253211 Anaesthetist
- 254211 Nurse Educator
- 254212 Nurse Researcher
- 254311 Nurse Manager
- 261212 Web Developer
- 261314 Software Tester
- 262111 Database Administrator
- 262113 Systems Administrator
- 263112 Network Administrator
- 263113 Network Analyst
- 263211 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
- 263212 ICT Support Engineer
- 263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer
- 263299 ICT Support and Test Engineers nec
- 271299 Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec
- 272111 Careers Counsellor
- 272112 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
- 272113 Family and Marriage Counsellor
- 272114 Rehabilitation Counsellor
- 272115 Student Counsellor
- 272199 Counsellors nec
- 272314 Psychotherapist
- 272412 Interpreter
- 272499 Social Professionals nec
- 272612 Recreation Officer (Aus) \ Recreation Coordinator (NZ)
- 272613 Welfare Worker
- 311111 Agricultural Technician
- 311211 Anaesthetic Technician
- 311212 Cardiac Technician
- 311213 Medical Laboratory Technician
- 311215 Pharmacy Technician
- 311299 Medical Technicians nec
- 311312 Meat Inspector
- 311399 Primary Products Inspectors nec
- 311411 Chemistry Technician
- 311412 Earth Science Technician
- 311413 Life Science Technician
- 311499 Science Technicians nec
- 312111 Architectural Draftsperson
- 312113 Building Inspector
- 312199 Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec
- 312512 Mechanical Engineering Technician
- 312912 Metallurgical or Materials Technician
- 312913 Mine Deputy
- 313111 Hardware Technician
- 313112 ICT Customer Support Officer
- 313113 Web Administrator
- 313199 ICT Support Technicians nec
- 322113 Farrier
- 323111 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
- 323112 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
- 323113 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
- 323215 Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
- 323299 Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
- 323314 Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
- 323316 Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer
- 323412 Toolmaker
- 324211 Vehicle Body Builder
- 324212 Vehicle Trimmer
- 333311 Roof Tiler
- 342311 Business Machine Mechanic
- 342411 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
- 342413 Telecommunications Linesworker (Aus) \ Telecommunications Line Mechanic (NZ)
- 351111 Baker
- 351112 Pastrycook
- 351211 Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
- 351411 Cook
- 361111 Dog Handler or Trainer
- 361199 Animal Attendants and Trainers nec
- 361311 Veterinary Nurse
- 362111 Florist
- 362211 Gardener (General)
- 362212 Arborist
- 362213 Landscape Gardener
- 362311 Greenkeeper
- 391111 Hairdresser
- 392111 Print Finisher
- 392311 Printing Machinist
- 393213 Dressmaker or Tailor
- 393311 Upholsterer
- 394211 Furniture Finisher
- 394213 Wood Machinist
- 394299 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec
- 399211 Chemical Plant Operator
- 399213 Power Generation Plant Operator
- 399312 Library Technician
- 399411 Jeweller
- 399512 Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
- 399514 Make Up Artist
- 399516 Sound Technician
- 399599 Performing Arts Technicians nec
- 399611 Signwriter
- 411111 Ambulance Officer
- 411112 Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) \ Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)
- 411213 Dental Technician
- 411311 Diversional Therapist
- 411411 Enrolled Nurse
- 411611 Massage Therapist
- 411711 Community Worker
- 411712 Disabilities Services Officer
- 411713 Family Support Worker
- 411715 Residential Care Officer
- 411716 Youth Worker
- 452311 Diving Instructor (Open Water)
- 452312 Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
- 452313 Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
- 452314 Snowsport Instructor
- 452315 Swimming Coach or Instructor
- 452316 Tennis Coach
- 452317 Other Sports Coach or Instructor
- 452321 Sports Development Officer
- 452411 Footballer
- 452499 Sportspersons nec
- 511111 Contract Administrator
- 511112 Program or Project Administrator
- 599612 Insurance Loss Adjuster
- 611211 Insurance Agent
- 612112 Property Manager
- 612115 Real Estate Representative
- 639211 Retail Buyer
6. 187 Visa: No change. 421111 Child Care Worker (Group Leaders Only) officially added to the list.
7. 489 Visa [State Nominated]: 432 increased to 475 occupations.
- Occupations removed are:
- 313213 Telecommunications Network Planner
- 322312 Pressure Welder
- Occupations added are:
- 131114 Public Relations Manager
- 132411 Policy and Planning Manager
- 133612 Procurement Manager
- 134412 Regional Education Manager
- 139915 Sports Administrator
- 141211 Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager
- 149111 Amusement Centre Manager
- 149912 Cinema or Theatre Manager
- 149914 Financial Institution Branch Manager
- 223111 Human Resource Adviser
- 223113 Workplace Relations Adviser
- 224412 Policy Analyst
- 224912 Liaison Officer
- 225112 Market Research Analyst
- 231213 Ship’s Master
- 232413 Multimedia Designer
- 234311 Conservation Officer
- 234915 Exercise Physiologist
- 242211 Vocational Education Teacher (Aus) \ Polytechnic Teacher (NZ)
- 251311 Environmental Health Officer
- 271214 Intellectual Property Lawyer
- 272413 Translator
- 272611 Community Arts Worker
- 311214 Operating Theatre Technician
- 311216 Pathology Collector (Aus) \ Phlebotomist (NZ)
- 312114 Construction Estimator
- 312116 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
- 312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
- 312611 Safety Inspector
- 312911 Maintenance Planner
- 312999 Building and Engineering Technicians nec
- 324311 Vehicle Painter
- 332111 Floor Finisher
- 361114 Zookeeper
- 362411 Nurseryperson
- 399212 Gas or Petroleum Operator
- 411211 Dental Hygienist
- 411214 Dental Therapist
- 441211 Emergency Service Worker
- 451211 Driving Instructor
- 451399 Funeral Workers nec
- 451711 Flight Attendant
- 451815 First Aid Trainer
- 452413 Jockey
- 599915 Clinical Coder
8. 407 Visa: 468 increased to 512 occupations.
- Occupations added are:
- 131114 Public Relations Manager
- 132411 Policy and Planning Manager
- 133612 Procurement Manager
- 134412 Regional Education Manager
- 139915 Sports Administrator
- 141211 Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager
- 149111 Amusement Centre Manager
- 149912 Cinema or Theatre Manager
- 149914 Financial Institution Branch Manager
- 223111 Human Resource Adviser
- 223113 Workplace Relations Adviser
- 224412 Policy Analyst
- 224912 Liaison Officer
- 225112 Market Research Analyst
- 231213 Ship’s Master
- 232413 Multimedia Designer
- 234311 Conservation Officer
- 234915 Exercise Physiologist
- 242211 Vocational Education Teacher (Aus) \ Polytechnic Teacher (NZ)
- 251311 Environmental Health Officer
- 271214 Intellectual Property Lawyer
- 272413 Translator
- 272611 Community Arts Worker
- 311214 Operating Theatre Technician
- 311216 Pathology Collector (Aus) \ Phlebotomist (NZ)
- 312114 Construction Estimator
- 312116 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
- 312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
- 312611 Safety Inspector
- 312911 Maintenance Planner
- 312999 Building and Engineering Technicians nec
- 324311 Vehicle Painter
- 332111 Floor Finisher
- 361114 Zookeeper
- 362411 Nurseryperson
- 399212 Gas or Petroleum Operator
- 411211 Dental Hygienist
- 411214 Dental Therapist
- 441211 Emergency Service Worker
- 451211 Driving Instructor
- 451399 Funeral Workers nec
- 451711 Flight Attendant
- 451815 First Aid Trainer
- 599915 Clinical Coder
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00262/Download