Correct ANZSCO Code
The code should reflect your actual tasks, responsibility level and professional field.
Skilled Occupation List Finder
Search an occupation title or ANZSCO code. See its skilled lists, possible visa pathways, assessing authority and ANZSCO version in one clear result.
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Find Your Occupation and Relevant Visa Lists
Use search, category and visa filters to narrow the list. Open any result for list status, pathways, authority and version details.
Enter an occupation or choose at least one filter, then view the matching results.
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This finder organises current occupation list data. It does not confirm visa eligibility, state nomination or a positive skills assessment.
How the Skilled Occupation List Finder Works
The finder connects an occupation code with its list membership, likely visa pathways, skills assessment authority and ANZSCO version.
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Search the occupation
Enter a job title or six digit ANZSCO code. The closest matches appear first.
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Apply useful filters
Narrow results by skilled list, visa pathway, occupation category or assessment authority.
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Open the details
Review the occupation code, list status, authority and the main pathways linked to those lists.
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Compare possible pathways
See whether the lists may support independent, nominated, regional or employer sponsored options.
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Confirm official requirements
Check current legislation, state nomination rules and the assessing authority before making an application.
Choose an Occupation That Matches Your Actual Work
Choose the occupation whose ANZSCO tasks match your real responsibilities. A similar title alone is not enough.
Subclass 186 and 482 pathways use ANZSCO 2022. Other skilled pathways use ANZSCO 2013.
Each occupation has a nominated authority. Its qualification, experience and document rules can change your pathway.
Subclass 190 and state nominated subclass 491 places depend on each state or territory program.
Some subclass 186 and 482 occupations have caveats linked to salary, business size, location or role conditions.
Lists and assessment arrangements can change. Confirm the current instrument before you lodge an application.
Why It Matters
Why the Correct Occupation Code Matters
Your nominated occupation connects your work history with the skills assessment, visa list and nomination pathway.
Relevant Skilled List
List membership determines which main visa pathways may consider the occupation.
Assessment Authority
The authority decides whether your qualifications and experience meet its assessment standard.
ANZSCO Version
The same code can have different titles or task descriptions across ANZSCO versions.
Nomination Availability
States and territories apply their own occupation priorities, work requirements and invitation settings.
Who Should Use This Occupation Finder?
The finder helps skilled applicants identify the right code before planning an assessment, expression of interest or employer nomination.
Engineers and Technologists
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Applicants Comparing Pathways
See which lists may support points tested or employer sponsored planning before further research.
Australian Skilled Occupation Lists Explained
Each list supports different visa programs. The table gives a practical overview of the pathways used by this finder.
| List | Main purpose | ANZSCO version | Typical pathways |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLTSSL | Occupations with medium and longer term national skills needs. | ANZSCO 2013 | Subclass 189, subclass 190, subclass 491 and some subclass 485 applications. |
| STSOL | Occupations used mainly for state and territory nomination. | ANZSCO 2013 | Subclass 190 and state nominated subclass 491. |
| ROL | Occupations available through regional state nomination settings. | ANZSCO 2013 | State nominated subclass 491. |
| CSOL | Occupations used by the Core Skills employer sponsored pathway. | ANZSCO 2022 | Subclass 482 Core Skills and subclass 186 Direct Entry. |
The relevant legislative instrument controls final occupation eligibility. State and territory nomination lists can be narrower.
Common Occupation Selection Mistakes
A code can look suitable but still fail to match your work, assessment authority or intended visa pathway.
Mistake 01
Choosing by Title Only
Job titles vary between employers. Match your duties and responsibility level against the ANZSCO description.
Mistake 02
Using the Wrong ANZSCO Version
Employer sponsored visas and points tested visas do not always use the same ANZSCO version.
Mistake 03
Ignoring State Nomination
List membership does not mean every state currently accepts the occupation for subclass 190 or 491.
Mistake 04
Missing the Assessment Authority
A positive skills assessment must come from the authority specified for your occupation and pathway.
Mistake 05
Treating List Status as Approval
Occupation inclusion is only one condition. Age, English, points, experience and nomination rules still apply.
Mistake 06
Using Old Saved Information
Occupation lists and assessing authority arrangements can change. Confirm the latest official instrument before lodging.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about ANZSCO codes, occupation lists, visa pathways, assessment authorities and nomination limits.
A skilled occupation list identifies occupations that may be used for specific Australian skilled visa pathways. Each pathway also has separate eligibility rules.
Yes, enter the six digit ANZSCO code in the search box. The finder will show the occupation and available list information.
No, MLTSSL inclusion is one occupation requirement. You must also meet points, skills assessment, English, age and invitation requirements.
It may be available for subclass 190 when a state or territory accepts the occupation and you meet its nomination rules.
The Core Skills Occupation List is used for the subclass 482 Core Skills stream and the subclass 186 Direct Entry stream.
Subclass 186 and 482 pathways use ANZSCO 2022. Other skilled pathways use ANZSCO 2013. Titles and task descriptions can differ.
Engineers Australia assesses many professional engineering occupations. Some related roles use another authority, so confirm the authority shown for your code.
No, the finder organises occupation list information. Final eligibility depends on current legislation, visa rules, nomination criteria and your personal circumstances.