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Western Australian skilled migration occupation list 2011 - 2012

Applicants who have a skill listed on the Western Australian skilled migration occupation list  may be eligible to apply for Western Australian State Sponsorship using the following visas:

Skilled Sponsored Visa (SSV) - Subclass 176 (Offshore) and 886 (Onshore)
Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (SRSV) - Subclass 475 (Offshore) and 487 (Onshore)

(Please check the status of your occupation on the list below to see if it is currently available for your State Sponsorship application.)

These occupations do not relate to any specific job vacancies, nor represent any guarantee of a job in these occupations, but rather identify skills that are in demand for industry sectors in Western Australia.

State Sponsorship applicants will have to compete with all potential employees in the Western Australian labour market in a normal competitive selection process to secure any available or advertised job.

Download a printable copy of the Western Australian skilled migration occupation list.

ANZSCO code  Skilled occupation Assessing authority Status

Managers         

111111 Chief executive or managing director AIM Available
131112 Sales and marketing manager AIM Available
132211 Finance manager CPA/ICAA/IPA (formerly NIA) Available
132311 Human resource manager AIM Available
132411 Policy and planning manager VETASSESS Available
133111   Construction project manager  VETASSESS  Available
133112 Project builder VETASSESS Available
133211   Engineering manager  Engineers Australia /AIM  Available
133513   Production manager (mining)  VETASSESS  Available
133611   Supply and distribution manager  AIM  Available
134111   Child care centre manager  TRA  Available
134212   Nursing clinical director  ANMC  Available
135111   Chief information officer  ACS  Available
149914 Financial institution branch manager VETASSESS Available

Professionals         

221111   Accountant (general)  CPA/ICAA/NIA  Available 
221213 External auditor CPA/ICAA/NIA  Available 
222112 Finance broker VETASSESS Available 
222311 Financial investment adviser VETASSESS Available 
223111 Human resource adviser VETASSESS Available 
223112 Recruitment consultant VETASSESS Available 
223311 Training and development professional VETASSESS Available 
231111   Aeroplane pilot  CASA  Available 
231113   Flying instructor  VETASSESS  Available 
231114   Helicopter pilot  CASA /VETASSESS   Available 
231211 Master fisher VETASSESS  Available 
231212   Ship's engineer  AMSA  Available 
231213   Ship's master  AMSA Available 
232111   Architect   AACA  Available 
232112   Landscape architect  VETASSESS  Available 
232212   Surveyor   SSSI   Available 
232611   Urban and regional planner  VETASSESS  Available 
233111   Chemical engineer  Engineers Australia   Available 
233211   Civil engineer  Engineers Australia   Available 
233212   Geotechnical engineer  Engineers Australia   Available 
233213   Quantity surveyor  AIQS  Available 
233311   Electrical engineer  Engineers Australia   Available 
233411   Electronics engineer  Engineers Australia   Available 
233512   Mechanical engineer  Engineers Australia   Available 
233513   Production or plant engineer  Engineers Australia  Available 
233611   Mining engineer (excluding petroleum)  Engineers Australia   Available 
233612   Petroleum engineer  Engineers Australia  Available 
233999 Engineering professional not elsewhere classified Engineers Australia  Available 
234211   Chemist   VETASSESS  Available 
234411   Geologist   VETASSESS  Available 
234611   Medical laboratory scientist  AIMS Available 
234711   Veterinarian   AVBC  Available 
234912   Metallurgist   VETASSESS  Available 
242211 Vocational education teacher VETASSESS  Available 
251211   Medical diagnostic radiographer  AIR  Available 
251212   Medical radiation therapist  AIR Available 
251213  Nuclear medicine technologist  ANZSNM  Available  
251214   Sonographer   AIR Available  
251311   Environmental health officer  VETASSESS  Available  
251312 Occupational health and safety adviser VETASSESS  Available  
251411   Optometrist  OCANZ  Available  
251513   Retail pharmacist  APC  Not Available  
252111   Chiropractor   CCEA  Available  
252311   Dental specialist  ADC  Available  
252312   Dentist   ADC Available  
252411   Occupational therapist  OTC   Available  
252511   Physiotherapist   APC Available  
252611   Podiatrist   APodC/ANZPAC  Available  
252711   Audiologist   VETASSESS  Available  
252712   Speech pathologist  SPAA  Available  
253411 Psychiatrist State/Territory Medical Board/Medical Board of Australia Available  
254111   Midwife   ANMAC (formerly ANMC) Available  
254411   Nurse practitioner  ANMAC (formerly ANMC) Available  
254412   Registered nurse (aged care)  ANMAC (formerly ANMC) Available   
254413   Registered nurse (child and family health)  ANMAC (formerly ANMC) Available   
254414   Registered nurse (community health)  ANMAC (formerly ANMC) Available   
254415   Registered nurse (critical care and emergency)  ANMAC (formerly ANMC) Available   
254416 Registered nurse (development disability) ANMAC (formerly ANMC)
254417   Registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)  ANMAC (formerly ANMC) Available   
254418   Registered nurse (medical)  ANMAC (formerly ANMC) Available   
254421   Registered nurse (medical practice)  ANMAC (formerly ANMC) Available   
254422   Registered nurse (mental health)  ANMAC (formerly ANMC) Available   
254423   Registered nurse (perioperative)  ANMAC (formerly ANMC) Available   
254424   Registered nurse (surgical)  ANMAC (formerly ANMC) Available   
254499   Registered nurses nec  ANMAC (formerly ANMC) Available   
261111   ICT business analyst  ACS  Available   
263311   Telecommunications engineer  Engineers Australia  Available   
272112   Drug and alcohol counsellor  VETASSESS  Available   
272311   Clinical psychologist  APS  Available   
272511   Social worker  AASW  Available   
272613 Welfare worker ACWA (formerly AIWCW) Available

Technicians and trade workers

311111 Agricultural technician VETASSESS  Available   
311312 Meat inspector VETASSESS  Available
311411   Chemistry technician  VETASSESS  Available   
312111   Architectural draftsperson  VETASSESS  Available    
312112   Building associate  VETASSESS  Available    
312113 Building inspector VETASSESS  Available    
312114 Construction estimator VETASSESS  Available    
312116   Surveying or cartographic technician  VETASSESS  Available    
312211   Civil engineering draftsperson  VETASSESS /Engineers Australia  Available    
312212   Civil engineering technician  VETASSESS  Available    
312311   Electrical engineering draftsperson  Engineers Australia  Available    
312312   Electrical engineering technician    TRA  Available    
312411   Electronic engineering draftsperson  Engineers Australia   Available    
312412   Electronic engineering Technician  TRA  Available    
312511   Mechanical engineering draftsperson  Engineers Australia   Available    
312512   Mechanical engineering technician  TRA  Available    
312912   Metallurgical or materials technician  VETASSESS  Available    
312913   Mine deputy  VETASSESS  Available    
313112 ICT customer support officer TRA  Available
313213   Telecommunications network planner  Engineers Australia  Available   
313214   Telecommunications technical officer or technologist  Engineers Australia  Available    
321111   Automotive electrician  TRA  Available    
321211   Motor mechanic (general)  TRA  Available    
321212   Diesel motor mechanic  TRA  Available    
321213 Motorcycle mechanic TRA  Available    
321214   Small engine mechanic  TRA  Available    
322114   Metal casting trades worker  TRA  Available    
322211   Sheetmetal trades worker  TRA  Available    
322311   Metal fabricator  TRA  Available    
322312   Pressure Welder  TRA  Available    
322313   Welder (first class)  TRA  Available    
323111 Aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) TRA  Available    
323112 Aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical) TRA  Available    
323211   Fitter ((general) - including plant mechanic) TRA  Available    
323212 Fitter and turner TRA  Available    
323214   Metal machinist (first class)  TRA  Available    
323299   Metal fitters and machinists nec  TRA  Available    
323313   Locksmith   TRA  Available    
323314   Precision instrument maker and repairer  TRA  Available    
323212 Saw maker and repairer TRA  Available    
323412  Toolmaker  TRA  Available    
324111 Panelbeater TRA  Available    
324211 Vehicle body builder TRA  Available    
324311 Vehicle painter TRA  Available    
331111  Bricklayer  TRA  Available    
331112 Stonemason TRA  Available    
331211  Carpenter and joiner TRA  Available    
331212  Carpenter  TRA  Available    
331213  Joiner  TRA  Available    
332111  Floor finisher TRA  Available    
332211  Painting trades worker TRA  Available    
333111  Glazier  TRA  Available    
333211  Fibrous plasterer TRA  Available    
333212  Solid plasterer TRA  Available    
333311  Roof tiler TRA  Available    
333411  Wall and floor tiler TRA  Available    
334111  Plumber (general) TRA  Available    
334112  Airconditioning and mechanical services plumber TRA  Available    
334113  Drainer  TRA  Available    
334114  Gasfitter  TRA  Available    
334115  Roof plumber TRA  Available    
341111  Electrician (general) TRA  Available    
341112  Electrician (special class) TRA  Available    
341113  Lift mechanic TRA  Available    
342111  Airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic TRA  Available    
342211  Electrical linesworker TRA  Available    
342212  Technical cable jointer TRA  Available    
342313  Electronic equipment trades worker TRA  Available    
342314  Electronic instrument trades worker (general) TRA  Available    
342413  Telecommunications linesworker TRA  Available    
342414  Telecommunications technician TRA  Available    
351111 Baker TRA  Available    
351112 Pastrycook TRA  Available    
351211 Butcher or smallgoods maker TRA  Available    
351311  Chef  TRA  Available    
351411  Cook  TRA  Available    
362213 Landscape gardener TRA  Available    
391111 Hairdresser TRA  Available    
394111 Cabinetmaker TRA  Available    
394211 Furniture finisher TRA  Available    
394213 Wood machinist TRA  Available    
399111 Boat builder and repairer TRA  Available    
399112 Shipwright TRA  Available    
399213 Power generation plant operator TRA  Available    

Community and personal service workers

411111 Ambulance officer VETASSESS  Available    
411112 Intensive care ambulance paramedic VETASSESS  Available    
411213 Dental technician TRA  Available    
411511 Aboriginal and torres strait islander health worker VETASSESS  Available    
411611 Massage therapist VETASSESS  Available    
411711 Community worker VETASSESS  Available    
411712 Disabilities services officer VETASSESS  Available    
411715 Residential care officer VETASSESS  Available    

Clerical and administrative workers

512111 Office manager VETASSESS  Available 

Sales workers

612112 Property manager VETASSESS  Available 
612115 Real estate representative VETASSESS  Available 

Machinery operators and drivers

712211 Driller TRA  Available 

* Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (Australian Bureau of Statistics)