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Below is a list of occupations which have been identified as being in demand in Australia. This list is called the Migration Occupations in Demand List (or MODL). This list was updated on 17 May 2008.
People seeking to migrate to Australia on the basis of their work skills receive points if their nominated occupation is on the MODL list which is current at the time their application is lodged or assessed.
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.
| MIGRATION OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND (MODL) | |
|---|---|
| Managers and Administrators | ASCO code |
| Child Care Coordinator | 1295-11 |
| Engineering Manager | 1221-11 |
| Professionals | ASCO code |
| Accountant | 2211-11 |
| Anaesthetist | 2312-11 |
| Architect | 2121-11 |
| Chemical Engineer | 2129-17 |
| Civil Engineer | 2124-11 |
| Computing Professional - specialising in CISSP * | 2231-79 |
| Computing Professional - specialising in C++/C#/C * | 2231-79 |
| Computing Professional - specialising in Data Warehousing | 2231-79 |
| Computing Professional - specialising in Java * | 2231-79 |
| Computing Professional - specialising in J2EE * | 2231-79 |
| Computing Professional - specialising in Linux | 2231-79 |
| Computing Professional - specialising in Microsoft .Net technologies | 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 * | 2231-79 |
| Computing Professional - specialising in Solaris | 2231-79 |
| Computing Professional - specialising in Unix | 2231-79 |
| Dental Specialist | 2381-13 |
| Dentist | 2381-11 |
| Dermatologist | 2312-13 |
| Electrical Engineer | 2125-11 |
| Electronics Engineer | 2125-13 |
| 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 |
| Optometrist | 2384-11 |
| 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 | ASCO Code |
|---|---|
| Chef (excluding Commis Chef) | 3322-11 (part) |
| Dental Technician | 3492-15 |
| Trades Persons | ASCO codes |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 4114-15 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 4114-11 |
| Automotive Electrician | 4212-11 |
| Baker | 4512-11 |
| Binder and Finisher | 4913-11 |
| 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 |
| Landscape Gardener | 4623-13 |
| Lift Mechanic | 4311-15 |
| Locksmith | 4115-15 |
| Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber | 4431-19 |
| Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker) | 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 |
| Tree Surgeon | 4623-15 |
| Vehicle Body Maker | 4215-11 |
| Vehicle Painter | 4214-11 |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 4416-11 |
| Welder (First Class) | 4122-15 |
* These computing professional occupations will only be awarded MODL points if your skills assessment from the relevant Australian assessing body (the Australian Computer Society (ACS)) states you have met the criteria to be recognized in one of the above specializations.
Priority processing
If your nominated occupation is on the MODL, your General Skilled Migration visa application will receive priority processing. If you would like help with your application, please fill out a free assessment form.