Skilled Occupation List for South Australia

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Skilled Occupation List for South Australia

The South Australian Government announced in September 2023 the Skilled Occupation List for the financial year 2023-2024. This was some exciting news for skilled migrant workers who wish to pursue work in the State and even become their stepping stone to permanent residency.

There are over 500 skilled occupations available under 23 job categories. These are as follows:

  • Farmers and Farm Managers Group
  • Specialist Managers
  • Hospitality, Retail & Service Managers
  • Arts & Media Professionals
  • Business, Human Resource & Marketing Professionals
  • Design, Engineering, Science & Transport Professionals
  • Education Professionals
  • Health Professionals
  • ICT Professionals
  • Legal, Social & Welfare Professionals
  • Automotive & Engineering Trades Workers
  • Construction Trades Workers
  • Electrotechnology & Telecommunications Trades Workers
  • Food Trades Workers
  • Skilled Animal & Horticultural Workers
  • Other Technicians & Trades Workers
  • Health & Welfare Support Workers
  • Protective Services Workers
  • Sports & Personal Service Workers
  • Office Managers & Program Administrators
  • Other Clerical and Administrative Workers
  • Sales Representatives & Agents
  • Sales Support Workers

These are specifically available for two types of skilled migrant workers’ visa, namely: Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) and Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190).

South Australia Skilled Occupation List 2023-24

Does the occupation that best align with your skill, talent, and experience made it in the list? Below is the skilled occupation list South Australia 2023-24 to serve as your general guide.

Note

The information provided here only specifies the list of skilled occupations as provided by the South Australian government. For more information and latest news, contact our office for advice and assistance.

Farmers and Farm Managers Group

  • Aquaculture Farmer
  • Flower Grower 
  • Fruit or Nut Grower 
  • Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower 
  • Grape Grower 
  • Mixed Crop Farmer
  • Vegetable Grower
  • Crop Farmer
  • Apiarist
  • Beef Cattle Farmer
  • Dairy Cattle Farmer
  • Deer Farmer
  • Goat Farmer
  • Horse Breeder
  • Mixed Livestock Farmer
  • Pig Farmer 
  • Poultry Farmer
  • Sheep Farmer
  • Livestock Farmers nec
  • Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer

Specialist Managers

  • Sales and Marketing Manager 
  • Advertising Manager 
  • Public Relations Manager 
  • Corporate Services Manager 
  • Finance Manager 
  • Human Resource Manager 
  • Policy and Planning Manager 
  • Research and Development Manager 
  • Construction Project Manager 
  • Project Builder 
  • Engineering Manager 
  • Manufacturer 
  • Production Manager (Forestry)
  • Supply and Distribution Manager 
  • Procurement Manager 
  • +19 other related occupations

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Hospitality, Retail & Service Managers

  • Café and restaurant Manager 
  • Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager 
  • Hotel and Motel Manager 
  • Accommodation and hospitality Managers nec 
  • Post Office Manager 
  • Amusement Centre Manager 
  • Fitness Centre Manager 
  • Sports Centre Manager 
  • Customer Service Manager 
  • Conference and Event Organiser 
  • Transport Company Manager 
  • Cinema or Theatre Manager 
  • Facility Manager 
  • Financial Institution Branch Manager

Arts & Media Professionals

  • Dancer or Choreographer 
  • Music Director 
  • Musician (Instrumental) 
  • Music Professionals nec 
  • Photographer 
  • Artistic Director 
  • Book or Script Editor 
  • Director (Film, TV, Radio or Stage) 
  • Film and Video Editor 
  • Program Director (TV or Radio) 
  • Stage Manager 
  • Technical Director 
  • Video Producer 
  • Copywriter 
  • Newspaper or Periodical Editor 
  • Print Journalist 
  • Technical Writer 
  • TV Journalist 
  • Journalist and Other Writers nec

Business, Human Resource & Marketing Professionals

  • Accountant (General) 
  • Management Accountant 
  • Taxation Accountant 
  • Company Secretary 
  • External Auditor 
  • Internal Auditor 
  • Commodities Trader 
  • Finance Broker 
  • Insurance Broker 
  • Financial Brokers nec 
  • Financial Market Dealer 
  • Stockbroking Dealer 
  • Financial Dealers nec 
  • Financial Investment Adviser 
  • Financial Investment Manager 
  • Human Resource Adviser 
  • Recruitment Consultant 
  • Workplace Relations Adviser 
  • ICT Trainer 
  • Actuary 
  • +23 other occupations

Design, Engineering, Science & Transport Professionals

  • Aeroplane and Helicopter Pilots 
  • Flying Instructor 
  • Ship Master 
  • Architect 
  • Landscape Architect 
  • Surveyor 
  • Cartographer 
  • Other Spatial Scientist 
  • Fashion Designer 
  • Illustrator 
  • Web Designer 
  • Interior Designer 
  • Urban and Regional planner 
  • Chemical Engineer 
  • Civil Engineer 
  • Geotechnical Engineer 
  • Quantity Surveyor 
  • Structural Engineer 
  • Electrical Engineer 
  • Electronics Engineer 
  • +40 other occupations

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Education Professionals

  • Art Teacher (Private Tuition) 
  • Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 
  • Primary School Teach 
  • Middle School Teacher 
  • Secondary School Teacher 
  • Special Needs Teacher 
  • Teacher of the Hearing Impaired 
  • Teacher of the Sight Impaired 
  • Special Education Teachers nec 
  • University Lecturer 
  • Vocational Education Teacher (Trades & Non-Trades) 
  • Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) 
  • Music Teacher (Private Tuition) 
  • Private Tutors and Teachers nec 
  • Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

Health Professionals

  • Dietitian 
  • Nutritionist 
  • Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 
  • Medical Radiation Therapist 
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist 
  • Sonographer 
  • Environmental Health Officer 
  • Occupational Health and Safety Advisor 
  • Optometrist 
  • Orthoptist 
  • Hospital Pharmacist 
  • Industrial Pharmacist 
  • Retail Pharmacist 
  • Health Promotion Officer 
  • Orthotist or Prosthetist 
  • Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec 
  • Chiropractor 
  • Osteopath 
  • Acupuncturist 
  • Naturopath 
  • +61 other occupations

ICT Professionals

  • ICT Business Analyst 
  • Systems Analyst 
  • Multimedia Specialist 
  • Web Developer 
  • Analyst Programmer 
  • Developer Programmer 
  • Software engineer 
  • Software Tester 
  • Software and Applications Programmers nec 
  • Database Administrator 
  • ICT Security Specialist 
  • Systems Administrator 
  • Computer Networks and Systems Engineer 
  • Network Administrator 
  • Network Analyst 
  • ICT Quality Assurance Engineer 
  • ICT Support Engineer 
  • ICT Systems Test Engineer 
  • ICT Support and Test Engineers Nec 
  • Telecommunications Engineer 
  • Telecommunications Network Engineer

Legal, Social & Welfare Professionals

  • Barrister 
  • Intellectual Property Lawyer 
  • Judicial and Other Legal Professionals Nec 
  • Solicitor 
  • Careers Counsellor 
  • Drug and Alcohol Counsellor 
  • Family and Marriage Counsellor 
  • Rehabilitation Counsellor 
  • Student Counsellor 
  • Counsellors nec 
  • Clinical Psychologist 
  • Educational Psychologist 
  • Organisational Psychologist 
  • Psychotherapist 
  • Psychologists nec 
  • Interpreter 
  • Translator 
  • Social Professionals Nec 
  • Social Worker 
  • Community Arts Worker 
  • Recreation Officer 
  • Welfare Worker  

Automotive & Engineering Trades Workers

  • Automotive Electrician 
  • Motor Mechanic (General) 
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic 
  • Motorcycle Mechanic 
  • Small Engine Mechanic 
  • Farrier 
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker 
  • Metal Fabricator 
  • Pressure Welder 
  • Welder (First Class) 
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics, Mechanical, Structures) 
  • Fitter (General) 
  • Fitter and Turner 
  • Fitter – Welder 
  • Metal Machinist (First Class) 
  • Metal Fitters and Machinists nec 
  • Locksmith 
  • Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer 
  • Toolmaker 
  • Panelbeater 
  • Vehicle Body Builder, Trimmer, Painter)

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Construction Trades Workers

  • Bricklayer 
  • Stonemason 
  • Carpenter and Joiner 
  • Carpenter 
  • Joiner 
  • Floor Finisher 
  • Painting Trades Worker 
  • Glazier 
  • Fibrous Plasterer 
  • Solid Plaster 
  • Roof Tiler 
  • Wall and Floor Tiler 
  • Plumber (General) 
  • Air-conditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 
  • Drainer 
  • Gasfitter 
  • Roof Plumber

Electrotechnology & Telecommunications Trades Workers

  • Electrician (General) 
  • Electrician (Special Class) 
  • Lift Mechanic 
  • Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 
  • Electrician Lines worker 
  • Technical Cable Jointer 
  • Business Machine Mechanic 
  • Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 
  • Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General and Special Class) 
  • Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) 
  • Telecommunications Lines worker

Food Trades Workers

  • Baker 
  • Pastry Cook 
  • Butcher or Smallgoods Maker 
  • Chef 
  • Cook 

Skilled Animal & Horticultural Workers

  • Dog Handler or Trainer 
  • Horse Trainer 
  • Zookeeper 
  • Animal Attendants and Trainers Nec 
  • Veterinary Nurse 
  • Florist 
  • Gardener (General) 
  • Arborist 
  • Landscape Gardener 
  • Greenkeeper 
  • Nurseryperson

Other Technicians & Trades Workers

  • Hairdresser 
  • Print Finisher 
  • Printing Machinist 
  • Dressmaker or Tailor 
  • Upholsterer 
  • Cabinetmaker 
  • Furniture Finisher 
  • Wood Machinist 
  • Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec 
  • Boat Builder and Repairer 
  • Shipwright 
  • Gas or Petroleum Operator 
  • Power Generation Plant Operator 
  • Jeweller 
  • Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) 
  • Makeup Artist 
  • Sound Technician 
  • Performing Arts Technicians nec 
  • Signwriter 

Health & Welfare Support Workers

  • Ambulance Officer 
  • Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic 
  • Dental Hygienist 
  • Dental Technician 
  • Dental Therapist 
  • Diversional Therapist 
  • Enrolled Nurse 
  • Massage Therapist 
  • Community Worker 
  • Disabilities Services Officer 
  • Family Support Worker 
  • Residential Care Officer 
  • Youth Worker 

Protective Services Workers

  • Emergency Service Worker

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Sports & Personal Service Workers

  • Driving Instructor 
  • Funeral Workers Nec 
  • Flight Attendant 
  • First Aid Trainer 
  • Diving Instructor (Open Water) 
  • Gymnastics Coach or Instructor 
  • Horse Riding Coach or Instructor 
  • Swimming Coach or Instructor 
  • Tennis Coach 
  • Other Sports Coach or Instructor 
  • Sports Development Officer 
  • Footballer 
  • Jockey 
  • Sportspersons nec

Office Managers & Program Administrators

  • Contract Administrator 
  • Program or Project Administrator

Other Clerical and Administrative Workers

  • Insurance Loss Adjuster
  • Clinical Coder

Sales Representatives & Agents

  • Insurance Agent 
  • Property Manager 
  • Real Estate Representative

Sales Support Workers

  • Retail Buyer

For the complete list of skilled occupations: https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/occupation-lists/south-australia-skilled-occupation-list (October 2023, Move to South Australia)

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