Here’s a list of occupations under the Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.
This type of visa allows you to bring your family to Australia.
If you are granted this visa, you might be able to apply for the Skilled Regional (Permanent) visa (subclass 887).
For more information about the specific occupation, click on the ANZSCO Code.
Disclaimer: This list was updated on 1 July 2019. This article is provided for information only. For advice on visa and immigration-related matters, contact a registered migration agent.
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code |
| Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec | 141999 |
| Accountant (General) | 221111 |
| Actuary | 224111 |
| Acupuncturist | 252211 |
| Advertising Manager | 131113 |
| Advertising Specialist | 225111 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 233911 |
| Aeroplane Pilot | 231111 |
| Agricultural Consultant | 234111 |
| Agricultural Engineer | 233912 |
| Agricultural Scientist | 234112 |
| Agricultural Technician | 311111 |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 |
| Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 342111 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 323111 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 323112 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | 323113 |
| Ambulance Officer | 411111 |
| Amusement Centre Manager | 149111 |
| Anaesthetic Technician | 311211 |
| Anaesthetist | 253211 |
| Analyst Programmer | 261311 |
| Animal Attendants and Trainers nec | 361199 |
| Apiarist | 121311 |
| Aquaculture Farmer | 121111 |
| Arborist | 362212 |
| Architect | 232111 |
| Architectural Draftsperson | 312111 |
| Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec | 312199 |
| Art Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249211 |
| Artistic Director | 212111 |
| Arts Administrator or Manager | 139911 |
| Audiologist | 252711 |
| Automotive Electrician | 321111 |
| Baker | 351111 |
| Barrister | 271111 |
| Beef Cattle Farmer | 121312 |
| Biochemist | 234513 |
| Biomedical Engineer | 233913 |
| Biotechnologist | 234514 |
| Boat Builder and Repairer | 399111 |
| Book or Script Editor | 212212 |
| Botanist | 234515 |
| Bricklayer | 331111 |
| Building and Engineering Technicians nec | 312999 |
| Building Inspector | 312113 |
| Business Machine Mechanic | 342311 |
| Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | 351211 |
| Cabinetmaker | 394111 |
| Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | 342411 |
| Cafe or Restaurant Manager | 141111 |
| Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) | 399512 |
| Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager | 141211 |
| Cardiac Technician | 311212 |
| Cardiologist | 253312 |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 253512 |
| Careers Counsellor | 272111 |
| Carpenter | 331212 |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 331211 |
| Cartographer | 232213 |
| Chef | 351311 |
| Chemical Engineer | 233111 |
| Chemist | 234211 |
| Chemistry Technician | 311411 |
| Child Care Centre Manager | 134111 |
| Chiropractor | 252111 |
| Cinema or Theatre Manager | 149912 |
| Civil Engineer | 233211 |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 312211 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 312212 |
| Clinical Coder | 599915 |
| Clinical Haematologist | 253313 |
| Clinical Psychologist | 272311 |
| Commodities Trader | 222111 |
| Community Arts Worker | 272611 |
| Community Worker | 411711 |
| Company Secretary | 221211 |
| Complementary Health Therapists nec | 252299 |
| Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 263111 |
| Conference and Event Organiser | 149311 |
| Conservation Officer | 234311 |
| Conservator | 234911 |
| Construction Estimator | 312114 |
| Construction Project Manager | 133111 |
| Contract Administrator | 511111 |
| Cook | 351411 |
| Copywriter | 212411 |
| Corporate Services Manager | 132111 |
| Cotton Grower | 121211 |
| Counsellors nec | 272199 |
| Crop Farmers nec | 121299 |
| Customer Service Manager | 149212 |
| Dairy Cattle Farmer | 121313 |
| Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249212 |
| Dancer or Choreographer | 211112 |
| Database Administrator | 262111 |
| Deer Farmer | 121314 |
| Dental Hygienist | 411211 |
| Dental Specialist | 252311 |
| Dental Technician | 411213 |
| Dental Therapist | 411214 |
| Dentist | 252312 |
| Dermatologist | 253911 |
| Developer Programmer | 261312 |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 253917 |
| Diesel Motor Mechanic | 321212 |
| Dietitian | 251111 |
| Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | 212312 |
| Disabilities Services Officer | 411712 |
| Diversional Therapist | 411311 |
| Diving Instructor (Open Water) | 452311 |
| Dog Handler or Trainer | 361111 |
| Drainer | 334113 |
| Dressmaker or Tailor | 393213 |
| Driving Instructor | 451211 |
| Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | 272112 |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 241111 |
| Earth Science Technician | 311412 |
| Economist | 224311 |
| Education Adviser | 249111 |
| Education Managers nec | 134499 |
| Educational Psychologist | 272312 |
| Electrical Engineer | 233311 |
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 312311 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 312312 |
| Electrical Linesworker | 342211 |
| Electrician (General) | 341111 |
| Electrician (Special Class) | 341112 |
| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 342313 |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 342314 |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 342315 |
| Electronics Engineer | 233411 |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 253912 |
| Emergency Service Worker | 441211 |
| Endocrinologist | 253315 |
| Engineering Manager | 133211 |
| Engineering Professionals nec | 233999 |
| Engineering Technologist | 233914 |
| Enrolled Nurse | 411411 |
| Environmental Consultant | 234312 |
| Environmental Engineer | 233915 |
| Environmental Health Officer | 251311 |
| Environmental Manager | 139912 |
| Environmental Research Scientist | 234313 |
| Environmental Scientists nec | 234399 |
| Exercise Physiologist | 234915 |
| External Auditor | 221213 |
| Facilities Manager | 149913 |
| Family and Marriage Counsellor | 272113 |
| Family Support Worker | 411713 |
| Farrier | 322113 |
| Fashion Designer | 232311 |
| Fibrous Plasterer | 333211 |
| Film and Video Editor | 212314 |
| Finance Broker | 222112 |
| Finance Manager | 132211 |
| Financial Brokers nec | 222199 |
| Financial Dealers nec | 222299 |
| Financial Institution Branch Manager | 149914 |
| Financial Investment Adviser | 222311 |
| Financial Investment Manager | 222312 |
| Financial Market Dealer | 222211 |
| First Aid Trainer | 451815 |
| Fitness Centre Manager | 149112 |
| Fitter (General) | 323211 |
| Fitter and Turner | 323212 |
| Fitter-Welder | 323213 |
| Flight Attendant | 451711 |
| Floor Finisher | 332111 |
| Florist | 362111 |
| Flower Grower | 121212 |
| Flying Instructor | 231113 |
| Food Technologist | 234212 |
| Footballer | 452411 |
| Forester | 234113 |
| Fruit or Nut Grower | 121213 |
| Funeral Workers nec | 451399 |
| Furniture Finisher | 394211 |
| Gallery or Museum Curator | 224212 |
| Gardener (General) | 362211 |
| Gas or Petroleum Operator | 399212 |
| Gasfitter | 334114 |
| Gastroenterologist | 253316 |
| General Practitioner | 253111 |
| Geologist | 234411 |
| Geophysicist | 234412 |
| Geotechnical Engineer | 233212 |
| Glazier | 333111 |
| Goat Farmer | 121315 |
| Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower | 121214 |
| Grape Grower | 121215 |
| Graphic Designer | 232411 |
| Greenkeeper | 362311 |
| Gymnastics Coach or Instructor | 452312 |
| Hairdresser | 391111 |
| Hardware Technician | 313111 |
| Health and Welfare Services Managers nec | 134299 |
| Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec | 251999 |
| Health Information Manager | 224213 |
| Health Promotion Officer | 251911 |
| Helicopter Pilot | 231114 |
| Horse Breeder | 121316 |
| Horse Riding Coach or Instructor | 452313 |
| Horse Trainer | 361112 |
| Hospital Pharmacist | 251511 |
| Hotel or Motel Manager | 141311 |
| Human Resource Adviser | 223111 |
| Human Resource Manager | 132311 |
| Hydrogeologist | 234413 |
| ICT Account Manager | 225211 |
| ICT Business Analyst | 261111 |
| ICT Business Development Manager | 225212 |
| ICT Customer Support Officer | 313112 |
| ICT Managers nec | 135199 |
| ICT Project Manager | 135112 |
| ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | 263211 |
| ICT Sales Representative | 225213 |
| ICT Security Specialist | 262112 |
| ICT Support and Test Engineers nec | 263299 |
| ICT Support Engineer | 263212 |
| ICT Support Technicians nec | 313199 |
| ICT Systems Test Engineer | 263213 |
| ICT Trainer | 223211 |
| Illustrator | 232412 |
| Industrial Designer | 232312 |
| Industrial Engineer | 233511 |
| Industrial Pharmacist | 251512 |
| Information and Organisation Professionals nec | 224999 |
| Insurance Agent | 611211 |
| Insurance Broker | 222113 |
| Insurance Loss Adjuster | 599612 |
| Intellectual Property Lawyer | 271214 |
| Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic | 411112 |
| Intensive Care Specialist | 253317 |
| Interior Designer | 232511 |
| Internal Auditor | 221214 |
| Interpreter | 272412 |
| Jeweller | 399411 |
| Jewellery Designer | 232313 |
| Jockey | 452413 |
| Joiner | 331213 |
| Journalists and Other Writers nec | 212499 |
| Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec | 271299 |
| Laboratory Manager | 139913 |
| Land Economist | 224511 |
| Landscape Architect | 232112 |
| Landscape Gardener | 362213 |
| Liaison Officer | 224912 |
| Librarian | 224611 |
| Life Science Technician | 311413 |
| Life Scientist (General) | 234511 |
| Life Scientists nec | 234599 |
| Lift Mechanic | 341113 |
| Livestock Farmers nec | 121399 |
| Locksmith | 323313 |
| Maintenance Planner | 312911 |
| Make Up Artist | 399514 |
| Management Accountant | 221112 |
| Management Consultant | 224711 |
| Manufacturer | 133411 |
| Marine Biologist | 234516 |
| Market Research Analyst | 225112 |
| Marketing Specialist | 225113 |
| Massage Therapist | 411611 |
| Materials Engineer | 233112 |
| Mathematician | 224112 |
| Meat Inspector | 311312 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 233512 |
| Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson | 312511 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technician | 312512 |
| Medical Administrator | 134211 |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 234611 |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | 311213 |
| Medical Oncologist | 253314 |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 253999 |
| Medical Radiation Therapist | 251212 |
| Medical Technicians nec | 311299 |
| Metal Fabricator | 322311 |
| Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | 323299 |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 323214 |
| Metallurgical or Materials Technician | 312912 |
| Metallurgist | 234912 |
| Meteorologist | 234913 |
| Microbiologist | 234517 |
| Middle School Teacher | 241311 |
| Midwife | 254111 |
| Mine Deputy | 312913 |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 233611 |
| Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | 121411 |
| Mixed Crop Farmer | 121216 |
| Mixed Livestock Farmer | 121317 |
| Motor Mechanic (General) | 321211 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | 321213 |
| Multimedia Designer | 232413 |
| Multimedia Specialist | 261211 |
| Music Director | 211212 |
| Music Professionals nec | 211299 |
| Music Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249214 |
| Musician (Instrumental) | 211213 |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec | 234999 |
| Naturopath | 252213 |
| Naval Architect | 233916 |
| Network Administrator | 263112 |
| Network Analyst | 263113 |
| Neurologist | 253318 |
| Neurosurgeon | 253513 |
| Newspaper or Periodical Editor | 212412 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 251213 |
| Nurse Educator | 254211 |
| Nurse Manager | 254311 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 254411 |
| Nurse Researcher | 254212 |
| Nurseryperson | 362411 |
| Nursing Clinical Director | 134212 |
| Nutritionist | 251112 |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 253913 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | 251312 |
| Occupational Therapist | 252411 |
| Operating Theatre Technician | 311214 |
| Ophthalmologist | 253914 |
| Optometrist | 251411 |
| Organisation and Methods Analyst | 224712 |
| Organisational Psychologist | 272313 |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 253514 |
| Orthoptist | 251412 |
| Orthotist or Prosthetist | 251912 |
| Osteopath | 252112 |
| Other Spatial Scientist | 232214 |
| Other Sports Coach or Instructor | 452317 |
| Otorhinolaryngologist | 253515 |
| Paediatric Surgeon | 253516 |
| Paediatrician | 253321 |
| Painting Trades Worker | 332211 |
| Panelbeater | 324111 |
| Pastrycook | 351112 |
| Patents Examiner | 224914 |
| Pathologist | 253915 |
| Pathology Collector | 311216 |
| Performing Arts Technicians nec | 399599 |
| Petroleum Engineer | 233612 |
| Pharmacy Technician | 311215 |
| Photographer | 211311 |
| Physicist | 234914 |
| Physiotherapist | 252511 |
| Pig Farmer | 121318 |
| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | 253517 |
| Plumber (General) | 334111 |
| Podiatrist | 252611 |
| Policy Analyst | 224412 |
| Policy and Planning Manager | 132411 |
| Post Office Manager | 142115 |
| Poultry Farmer | 121321 |
| Power Generation Plant Operator | 399213 |
| Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | 323314 |
| Pressure Welder | 322312 |
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 134213 |
| Primary Products Inspectors nec | 311399 |
| Primary School Teacher | 241213 |
| Print Finisher | 392111 |
| Print Journalist | 212413 |
| Printing Machinist | 392311 |
| Private Tutors and Teachers nec | 249299 |
| Procurement Manager | 133612 |
| Production Manager (Forestry) | 133511 |
| Production Manager (Manufacturing) | 133512 |
| Production Manager (Mining) | 133513 |
| Production or Plant Engineer | 233513 |
| Program Director (Television or Radio) | 212315 |
| Program or Project Administrator | 511112 |
| Project Builder | 133112 |
| Property Manager | 612112 |
| Psychiatrist | 253411 |
| Psychologists nec | 272399 |
| Psychotherapist | 272314 |
| Public Relations Manager | 131114 |
| Public Relations Professional | 225311 |
| Quality Assurance Manager | 139914 |
| Quantity Surveyor | 233213 |
| Radiation Oncologist | 253918 |
| Radiocommunications Technician | 313211 |
| Real Estate Representative | 612115 |
| Records Manager | 224214 |
| Recreation Officer | 272612 |
| Recruitment Consultant | 223112 |
| Regional Education Manager | 134412 |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 254413 |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 254417 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 |
| Registered Nurses nec | 254499 |
| Rehabilitation Counsellor | 272114 |
| Renal Medicine Specialist | 253322 |
| Research and Development Manager | 132511 |
| Resident Medical Officer | 253112 |
| Residential Care Officer | 411715 |
| Retail Buyer | 639211 |
| Retail Pharmacist | 251513 |
| Rheumatologist | 253323 |
| Roof Plumber | 334115 |
| Roof Tiler | 333311 |
| Safety Inspector | 312611 |
| Sales and Marketing Manager | 131112 |
| School Principal | 134311 |
| Science Technicians nec | 311499 |
| Secondary School Teacher | 241411 |
| Sheep Farmer | 121322 |
| Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 322211 |
| Ship’s Master | 231213 |
| Shipwright | 399112 |
| Signwriter | 399611 |
| Small Engine Mechanic | 321214 |
| Snowsport Instructor | 452314 |
| Social Professionals nec | 272499 |
| Social Worker | 272511 |
| Software and Applications Programmers nec | 261399 |
| Software Engineer | 261313 |
| Software Tester | 261314 |
| Solicitor | 271311 |
| Solid Plasterer | 333212 |
| Sonographer | 251214 |
| Sound Technician | 399516 |
| Special Education Teachers nec | 241599 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 241511 |
| Specialist Managers nec | 139999 |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 253311 |
| Specialist Physicians nec | 253399 |
| Speech Pathologist | 252712 |
| Sports Administrator | 139915 |
| Sports Centre Manager | 149113 |
| Sports Development Officer | 452321 |
| Sportspersons nec | 452499 |
| Stage Manager | 212316 |
| Statistician | 224113 |
| Stockbroking Dealer | 222213 |
| Stonemason | 331112 |
| Structural Engineer | 233214 |
| Student Counsellor | 272115 |
| Sugar Cane Grower | 121217 |
| Supply and Distribution Manager | 133611 |
| Surgeon (General) | 253511 |
| Surveying or Spatial Science Technician | 312116 |
| Surveyor | 232212 |
| Swimming Coach or Instructor | 452315 |
| Systems Administrator | 262113 |
| Systems Analyst | 261112 |
| Taxation Accountant | 221113 |
| Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages | 249311 |
| Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | 241512 |
| Teacher of the Sight Impaired | 241513 |
| Technical Cable Jointer | 342212 |
| Technical Director | 212317 |
| Technical Sales Representatives nec | 225499 |
| Technical Writer | 212415 |
| Telecommunications Engineer | 263311 |
| Telecommunications Field Engineer | 313212 |
| Telecommunications Linesworker | 342413 |
| Telecommunications Network Engineer | 263312 |
| Telecommunications Network Planner | 313213 |
| Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 313214 |
| Television Journalist | 212416 |
| Tennis Coach | 452316 |
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 253324 |
| Toolmaker | 323412 |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | 252214 |
| Translator | 272413 |
| Transport Company Manager | 149413 |
| Transport Engineer | 233215 |
| University Lecturer | 242111 |
| Upholsterer | 393311 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | 232611 |
| Urologist | 253518 |
| Valuer | 224512 |
| Vascular Surgeon | 253521 |
| Vegetable Grower | 121221 |
| Vehicle Body Builder | 324211 |
| Vehicle Painter | 324311 |
| Vehicle Trimmer | 324212 |
| Veterinarian | 234711 |
| Veterinary Nurse | 361311 |
| Video Producer | 212318 |
| Vocational Education Teacher | 242211 |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 333411 |
| Web Administrator | 313113 |
| Web Designer | 232414 |
| Web Developer | 261212 |
| Welder (First Class) | 322313 |
| Welfare Centre Manager | 134214 |
| Welfare Worker | 272613 |
| Wine Maker | 234213 |
| Wood Machinist | 394213 |
| Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec | 394299 |
| Workplace Relations Adviser | 223113 |
| Youth Worker | 411716 |
| Zookeeper | 361114 |
| Zoologist | 234518 |
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