Medium And Long-Term Strategic Skilled List
The Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) identifies occupations critical to Australia’s long-term economic growth and development, offering pathways for skilled migration with extended visa options. This list spans key industries such as technology, engineering, education, healthcare, and more, reflecting skills in high demand over the medium to long term. Each occupation is paired with its ANZSCO code and designated assessing authority, guiding professionals with the right expertise toward permanent residency opportunities in Australia.
Architecture and Design
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 232111 | Architect | AACA |
| 232213 | Cartographer | VETASSESS |
| 232112 | Landscape Architect | VETASSESS |
| 232214 | Other Spatial Scientist | VETASSESS |
| 232212 | Surveyor | GCA |
Arts, Entertainment, and Sports
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 212111 | Artistic Director | VETASSESS |
| 211112 | Dancer or Choreographer | VETASSESS |
| 452411 | Footballer | VETASSESS |
| 361112 | Horse Trainer | TRA |
| 211212 | Music Director | VETASSESS |
| 211213 | Musician (Instrumental) | VETASSESS |
| 452316 | Tennis Coach | VETASSESS |
Culinary Trades
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 351311 | Chef | TRA |
Education
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | ACECQA |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | AITSL |
| 241599 | Special Education Teachers (nec) | AITSL |
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher | AITSL |
| 241512 | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | AITSL |
| 241513 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | AITSL |
| 242111 | University Lecturer | VETASSESS |
Engineering
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | EA |
| 233912 | Agricultural Engineer | EA |
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer | EA |
| 233111 | Chemical Engineer | EA |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | EA |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | EA |
| 233411 | Electronics Engineer | EA |
| 233999 | Engineering Professionals (nec) | EA |
| 233914 | Engineering Technologist | EA |
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | EA |
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | EA |
| 233511 | Industrial Engineer | EA |
| 233112 | Materials Engineer | EA |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | EA |
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | EA |
| 233916 | Naval Architect / Marine Designer | EA |
| 233612 | Petroleum Engineer | EA |
| 233513 | Production or Plant Engineer | EA |
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor | AIQS |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | EA |
| 233215 | Transport Engineer | EA |
Engineering Support and Technicians
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | EA/VETASSESS |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | VETASSESS |
| 312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | EA |
| 312312 | Electrical Engineering Technician | TRA |
| 313211 | Radiocommunications Technician | TRA |
| 313212 | Telecommunications Field Engineer | EA |
| 313213 | Telecommunications Network Planner | EA |
| 313214 | Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | EA |
Finance, Economics, and Accounting
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 221111 | Accountant (General) | CPAA/CAANZ/IPA |
| 224111 | Actuary | VETASSESS |
| 224311 | Economist | VETASSESS |
| 221213 | External Auditor | CPAA/CAANZ/IPA |
| 221214 | Internal Auditor | VETASSESS |
| 224511 | Land Economist | VETASSESS |
| 221112 | Management Accountant | CPAA/CAANZ/IPA |
| 224113 | Statistician | VETASSESS |
| 221113 | Taxation Accountant | CPAA/CAANZ/IPA |
| 224512 | Valuer | VETASSESS |
Healthcare (Allied Health)
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 252711 | Audiologist | VETASSESS |
| 252111 | Chiropractor | CCEA |
| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | ASMIRT |
| 251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist | ASMIRT |
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | ANZSNM |
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist | OTC |
| 251411 | Optometrist | OCANZ |
| 251912 | Orthotist or Prosthetist | AOPA |
| 252112 | Osteopath | AOAC |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | APC |
| 252611 | Podiatrist | PodBA |
| 251214 | Sonographer | ASMIRT |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist | SPA |
Healthcare (Medical Practitioners)
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 253312 | Cardiologist | MedBA |
| 253512 | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | MedBA |
| 253313 | Clinical Haematologist | MedBA |
| 253911 | Dermatologist | MedBA |
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | MedBA |
| 253912 | Emergency Medicine Specialist | MedBA |
| 253315 | Endocrinologist | MedBA |
| 253316 | Gastroenterologist | MedBA |
| 253111 | General Practitioner | MedBA |
| 253317 | Intensive Care Specialist | MedBA |
| 253314 | Medical Oncologist | MedBA |
| 253999 | Medical Practitioners (nec) | MedBA |
| 253318 | Neurologist | MedBA |
| 253513 | Neurosurgeon | MedBA |
| 253913 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | MedBA |
| 253914 | Ophthalmologist | MedBA |
| 253514 | Orthopaedic Surgeon | MedBA |
| 253515 | Otorhinolaryngologist | MedBA |
| 253516 | Paediatric Surgeon | MedBA |
| 253321 | Paediatrician | MedBA |
| 253915 | Pathologist | MedBA |
| 253517 | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | MedBA |
| 253411 | Psychiatrist | MedBA |
| 253918 | Radiation Oncologist | MedBA |
| 253322 | Renal Medicine Specialist | MedBA |
| 253323 | Rheumatologist | MedBA |
| 253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | MedBA |
| 253399 | Specialist Physicians (nec) | MedBA |
| 253511 | Surgeon (General) | MedBA |
| 253324 | Thoracic Medicine Specialist | MedBA |
| 253518 | Urologist | MedBA |
| 253521 | Vascular Surgeon | MedBA |
Healthcare (Nursing and Midwifery)
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 254111 | Midwife | ANMAC |
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner | ANMAC |
| 254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | ANMAC |
| 254413 | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | ANMAC |
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | ANMAC |
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | ANMAC |
| 254416 | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | ANMAC |
| 254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | ANMAC |
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | ANMAC |
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | ANMAC |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | ANMAC |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | ANMAC |
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | ANMAC |
| 254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | ANMAC |
| 254499 | Registered Nurses (nec) | ANMAC |
Information Technology (IT)
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 261311 | Analyst Programmer | ACS |
| 263111 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer | ACS |
| 261312 | Developer Programmer | ACS |
| 261111 | ICT Business Analyst | ACS |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | ACS |
| 261211 | Multimedia Specialist | ACS |
| 261399 | Software and Applications Programmers (nec) | ACS |
| 261313 | Software Engineer | ACS |
| 261112 | Systems Analyst | ACS |
| 263311 | Telecommunications Engineer | EA |
| 263312 | Telecommunications Network Engineer | EA |
Legal and Social Services
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 271111 | Barrister | SLAA |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | APS |
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist | APS |
| 272313 | Organisational Psychologist | APS |
| 272399 | Psychologists (nec) | APS |
| 272511 | Social Worker | AASW |
| 271311 | Solicitor | SLAA |
Management and Administration
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 139911 | Arts Administrator or Manager | VETASSESS |
| 134111 | Child Care Centre Manager | ACECQA |
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager | VETASSESS |
| 133211 | Engineering Manager | EA/IML |
| 139912 | Environmental Manager | VETASSESS |
| 224711 | Management Consultant | VETASSESS |
| 134212 | Nursing Clinical Director | ANMAC |
| 241111 | Primary Health Organisation Manager | VETASSESS |
| 134214 | Welfare Centre Manager | ACWA |
Maritime Trades
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 399111 | Boat Builder and Repairer | TRA |
| 399112 | Shipwright | TRA |
Science and Research
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | VETASSESS |
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist | VETASSESS |
| 234513 | Biochemist | VETASSESS |
| 234514 | Biotechnologist | VETASSESS |
| 234515 | Botanist | VETASSESS |
| 234211 | Chemist | VETASSESS |
| 234911 | Conservator | VETASSESS |
| 234312 | Environmental Consultant | VETASSESS |
| 234313 | Environmental Research Scientist | VETASSESS |
| 234399 | Environmental Scientists (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 234212 | Food Technologist | VETASSESS |
| 234113 | Forester / Forest Scientist | VETASSESS |
| 234412 | Geophysicist | VETASSESS |
| 234413 | Hydrogeologist | VETASSESS |
| 234511 | Life Scientist (General) | VETASSESS |
| 234599 | Life Scientists (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 234516 | Marine Biologist | VETASSESS |
| 234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | AIMS |
| 234912 | Metallurgist | VETASSESS |
| 234913 | Meteorologist | VETASSESS |
| 234517 | Microbiologist | VETASSESS |
| 234999 | Natural and Physical Science Professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 234914 | Physicist | VETASSESS / ACPSEM |
| 234711 | Veterinarian | AVBC |
| 234518 | Zoologist | VETASSESS |
Skilled Trades (Automotive and Mechanical)
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 321111 | Automotive Electrician | TRA |
| 321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | TRA |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) | TRA |
| 323212 | Fitter and Turner | TRA |
| 323213 | Fitter-Welder | TRA |
| 323313 | Locksmith | TRA |
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator | TRA |
| 323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | TRA |
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | TRA |
| 321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic | TRA |
| 324111 | Panelbeater | TRA |
| 322312 | Pressure Welder | TRA |
| 322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | TRA |
| 321214 | Small Engine Mechanic | TRA |
| 322313 | Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ) | TRA |
Skilled Trades (Construction and Building)
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 334112 | Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | TRA |
| 331111 | Bricklayer | TRA |
| 331212 | Carpenter | TRA |
| 331211 | Carpenter and Joiner | TRA |
| 334113 | Drainer / Drainlayer | TRA |
| 333211 | Fibrous Plasterer | TRA |
| 334114 | Gasfitter | TRA |
| 333111 | Glazier | TRA |
| 331213 | Joiner | TRA |
| 332211 | Painting Trades Worker | TRA |
| 334111 | Plumber (General) | TRA |
| 334115 | Roof Plumber | TRA |
| 333212 | Solid Plasterer | TRA |
| 331112 | Stonemason | TRA |
| 333411 | Wall and Floor Tiler | TRA |
Skilled Trades (Electrical and Electronics)
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | TRA |
| 341111 | Electrician (General) | TRA |
| 341112 | Electrician (Special Class) | TRA |
| 342313 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | TRA |
| 342314 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | TRA |
| 342315 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | TRA |
| 341113 | Lift Mechanic | TRA |
| 342212 | Technical Cable Jointer | TRA |
Woodworking Trades
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority |
| 394111 | Cabinetmaker | TRA |