Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List

The Australian Government has now identified 17 occupations that are currently required to support Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19 based on expert advice from the National Skills Commission and consultation with Commonwealth departments. The list is referred to as the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).

Which Occupations (ANZSCO code) are on the PMSOL?

Chief Executive or Managing Director (111111)

Construction Project Manager (133111)

Mechanical Engineer (233512)

General Practitioner (253111)

Resident Medical Officer (253112)

Psychiatrist (253411)

Medical Practitioner nec (253999)

Midwife (254111)

Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412)

Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (254415)

Registered Nurse (Medical) (254418)

Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (254422)

Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (254423)

Registered Nurses nec (254499)

Developer Programmer (261312)

Software Engineer (261313)

Maintenance Planner (312911)

My occupation is on the PMSOL , what does this mean?

Employer sponsored nomination and visa applications with an occupation on the PMSOL will be given priority processing.  This may give those on the PMSOL list  the opportunity to apply for an exemption to travel to Australia if offshore and awaiting a visa outcome.  This list is temporary and is subject to change as Australia recovers from the pandemic.

My Occupation is not on the PMSOL list, what does this mean?

Existing skilled migration occupation lists will remain active and visas will still be processed, but priority will be given to those in occupations on the PMSOL.

Contact our team for a complimentary appointment to discuss your options.

Source: Department’s website here.