482 Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)

Is your occupation on the 482 list? · 2026 guide · Last updated 20 June 2026

The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) is the single occupation list for the Core Skills stream of the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa. It launched on 7 December 2024 and replaced the old MLTSSL (medium-term) and STSOL (short-term) lists with one consolidated list of roughly 456 occupations identified as in demand by Jobs and Skills Australia.

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What being on the CSOL means

If your occupation is on the CSOL, you can potentially be sponsored under the Core Skills stream — the most common 482 stream — provided the role is paid at or above the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT), which is AUD $76,515 for applications lodged to 30 June 2026, rising to $79,499 from 1 July 2026. The Core Skills stream is the standard pathway to permanent residence via the 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream.

How to check if your occupation is listed

Identify the right ANZSCO occupation — match the role to the occupation whose listed duties most closely reflect the actual day-to-day work, not just the job title. The Department assesses the genuine duties of the position.
Find the ANZSCO code for that occupation (the current ANZSCO / OSCA framework).
Check the code against the current CSOL published by the Department of Home Affairs at the date of nomination.
Confirm the skills assessment requirement — some occupations (especially trades) require a formal skills assessment from the relevant authority.

Choosing the wrong ANZSCO code is one of the most common reasons a nomination is questioned or refused. If you are unsure which occupation fits, a skills-assessment-by-occupation check or a short consultation can confirm the correct code before any money is spent.

If your occupation is NOT on the CSOL

A role that is not on the CSOL is not necessarily a dead end:

Specialist Skills stream. If the role pays above the Specialist Skills Income Threshold (AUD $141,210, rising to $146,717 on 1 July 2026) and is not a trade, machinery operator/driver or labourer occupation, the Specialist Skills stream has no occupation list.
Labour agreement / DAMA. A labour agreement or Designated Area Migration Agreement can cover occupations and concessions not available in the Core Skills stream.
A different visa. Depending on circumstances, a 407 Training visa or a points-tested skilled visa may be more appropriate.

No qualification but years of experience?

Some listed occupations require a formal qualification or skills assessment. If you have the experience but not the paperwork, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can produce a nationally recognised qualification to support a skills assessment for the occupation.

Not sure which occupation or stream fits?

A 30-minute consultation will confirm the correct ANZSCO occupation, whether it is on the current CSOL, the stream that applies, and the documents required. Consultation fee: $200 + GST. Tax invoice with MARN issued.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)?

The CSOL is the single occupation list for the Core Skills stream of the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa. It launched on 7 December 2024 and replaced the previous MLTSSL and STSOL. It contains roughly 456 ANZSCO-coded occupations identified as being in demand by Jobs and Skills Australia. If your occupation is on the CSOL and you meet the Core Skills Income Threshold, you may be sponsored under the Core Skills stream.

How do I check if my occupation is on the 482 list?

Find the ANZSCO code that best matches the duties of the role (not just the job title), then check that code against the current CSOL published by the Department of Home Affairs. The match must reflect the actual duties — the Department assesses whether the position genuinely corresponds to the nominated occupation. A registered migration agent can confirm the correct ANZSCO code and whether it is listed.

My occupation is not on the CSOL — can I still get a 482?

Possibly. If the role is highly paid (above the Specialist Skills Income Threshold) and is not a trade, machinery operator/driver or labourer occupation, the Specialist Skills stream has no occupation list and may apply. Alternatively, a labour agreement or Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) can cover occupations not on the CSOL. Each option has its own requirements.

Does being on the CSOL guarantee a visa?

No. The CSOL is one requirement. The role must also be genuine and ongoing, paid at or above both the Core Skills Income Threshold and the annual market salary rate, supported by labour market testing where required, and the worker must meet the skills, experience, English, health and character requirements.

How often does the CSOL change?

Jobs and Skills Australia reviews the occupation list periodically and recommends additions or removals. Because the list can change, always confirm the current CSOL at the time of nomination rather than relying on an older copy.

482 Skills in Demand visa — the full guide to streams, cost and process
482 Specialist Skills stream — the no-list, high-income pathway
482 → 186 PR pathway — permanent residency from a 482
Skills assessment by occupation — which authority assesses your occupation
Sponsor a worker — full employer sponsorship service

This page contains general information only and does not constitute migration advice. The Core Skills Occupation List and income thresholds are set by the Australian Government and change over time — verify the current list and figures with the Department of Home Affairs before making decisions. Migration advice is provided by Keshab Chapagain (MARN 1576536) only after a paid consultation under the Migration Agents Code of Conduct 2022, with a written service agreement issued first.

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