Migrate to Australia · By occupation
Migrate to Australia by Occupation
The migration program treats occupations differently — a welder, a nurse and a software engineer face different lists, different assessing authorities and different realistic routes. Find your occupation below for the pathway that actually applies to it.
By Keshab Chapagain, registered migration agent (MARN 1576536) since 2015 · WIDEN, Sydney · Reviewed August 2026
Keshab Chapagain · MARN 1576536 · Registered since 2015 - Occupations covered
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About the CPD →Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
- Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
- Automotive Electrician
- Baker
- Bricklayer
- Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
- Cabinetmaker
- Carpenter
- Chef
- Cook
- Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Electrician (General)
- Fitter (General)
- Floor Finisher
- Glazier
- Hairdresser
- Joiner
- Metal Fabricator (Welder / Boilermaker)
- Metal Machinist (First Class)
- Motor Mechanic (General)
- Motorcycle Mechanic
- Painting Trades Worker
- Panelbeater
- Pastrycook
- Plumber (General)
- Roof Tiler
- Sheetmetal Trades Worker
- Solid Plasterer
- Stonemason
- Vehicle Painter
- Wall and Floor Tiler
- Welder (First Class)
Engineers Australia
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Agricultural Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
- Petroleum Engineer
- Production or Plant Engineer
- Structural Engineer
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
- Analyst Programmer
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Database Administrator
- Developer Programmer
- ICT Business Analyst
- ICT Project Manager
- ICT Security Specialist
- Multimedia Specialist
- Network Administrator
- Software Engineer
- Software Tester
- Systems Administrator
- Systems Analyst
- Web Developer
ANMAC
- Enrolled Nurse
- Midwife
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
- Registered Nurse (Community Health)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
- Registered Nurse (Surgical)
VETASSESS
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- Graphic Designer
- Human Resource Adviser
- Marketing Specialist
- Retail Manager (General)
AITSL
CPA Australia / CA ANZ / IPA
Australian Dental Council (ADC)
Dietitians Australia
ACECQA (early childhood teacher assessments; transitioned from AITSL in December 2024)
AIMS
Occupational Therapy Council (OTC)
Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ)
Australian Pharmacy Council (APC)
Australian Physiotherapy Council
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Every other CSOL occupation, A–Z
A migration-pathway page exists for every occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List — 375 more beyond the featured set above.
- Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
- Actuary
- Advertising Manager
- Advertising Specialist
- Aeroplane Pilot
- Agricultural and Agritech Technician
- Agricultural Consultant
- Agricultural Research Scientist
- Agronomist
- Air Transport Professionals nec
- Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
- Ambulance Officer
- Anaesthetic Technician
- Anaesthetist
- Animal Husbandry Technician
- Apiarist
- Aquaculture Farmer
- Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist
- Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician
- Arborist
- Architect
- Architectural Draftsperson
- Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec
- Artistic Director
- Arts Administrator or Manager
- Audiologist
- Barrister
- Beauty Therapist
- Biochemist
- Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator
- Boat Builder and Repairer
- Botanist
- Building and Engineering Technicians nec
- Building Associate
- Building Inspector
- Business Machine Mechanic
- Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
- Cardiac Technician
- Cardiologist
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Carpenter and Joiner
- Cartographer
- Chemical Plant Operator
- Chemist
- Chemistry Technician
- Chief Executive or Managing Director
- Chief Information Officer
- Child Care Worker
- Cinema or Theatre Manager
- Civil Engineering Draftsperson
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Clerk of Court
- Clinical Coder
- Clinical Haematologist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Community Worker
- Company Secretary
- Complementary Health Therapists nec
- Conservator
- Construction Estimator
- Construction Project Manager
- Content Creator (Marketing)
- Contract Administrator
- Conveyancer
- Corporate General Manager
- Corporate Services Manager
- Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist
- Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Architect
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Cyber Security Operations Coordinator
- Dairy Cattle Farmer
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Prosthetist
- Dental Specialist
- Dental Technician
- Dental Therapist
- Dermatologist
- Devops Engineer
- Diver
- Diversional Therapist
- Diving Instructor (Open Water)
- Dog Handler or Trainer
- Drainer
- Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
- Earth Science Technician
- Education Managers nec
- Education Reviewer
- Educational Psychologist
- Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Electrical Linesworker
- Electrician (Special Class)
- Electronic Engineering Technician
- Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
- Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
- Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
- Electroplater
- Emergency Medicine Specialist
- Endocrinologist
- Engineering Manager
- Engineering Patternmaker
- Engineering Professionals nec
- Engineering Technologist
- Entomologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Manager
- Environmental Scientists nec
- Equipment Hire Manager
- External Auditor
- Faculty Head
- Family Support Worker
- Farrier
- Finance Broker
- Finance Manager
- Financial Institution Branch Manager
- Financial Investment Adviser
- Fire Protection Equipment Technician
- Fire Protection Plumber
- Fitter and Turner
- Fitter-Welder
- Fleet Manager
- Flight Attendant
- Flower Grower
- Flying Instructor
- Food Technologist
- Furniture Finisher
- Furniture Maker
- Gas or Petroleum Operator
- Gasfitter
- Gastroenterologist
- General Practitioner
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Goat Farmer
- Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker
- Hardware Technician
- Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec
- Helicopter Pilot
- Horse Trainer
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec
- Hotel or Motel Manager
- Hotel Service Manager
- Human Resource Manager
- Hydrogeologist
- ICT Account Manager
- ICT Business Development Manager
- ICT Customer Support Officer
- ICT Managers nec
- ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
- ICT Sales Representative
- ICT Support and Test Engineers nec
- ICT Support Technicians nec
- ICT Systems Test Engineer
- Illustrator
- Industrial Pharmacist
- Information and Organisation Professionals nec
- Insurance Agent
- Insurance Broker
- Insurance Loss Adjuster
- Intellectual Property Lawyer
- Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
- Intensive Care Specialist
- Interior Designer
- Internal Auditor
- Irrigation Designer
- Irrigation Technician
- Jewellery Designer
- Journalists and Other Writers nec
- Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec
- Laboratory Manager
- Land Economist
- Landscape Architect
- Landscape Gardener
- Legal Secretary
- Licensed Club Manager
- Life Scientist (General)
- Life Scientists nec
- Light Technician
- Locksmith
- Maintenance Planner
- Management Accountant
- Management Consultant
- Marine Biologist
- Massage Therapist
- Mathematician
- Meat Inspector
- Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Medical Administrator
- Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
- Medical Oncologist
- Medical Practitioners nec
- Medical Radiation Therapist
- Medical Technicians nec
- Metal Casting Trades Worker
- Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
- Metallurgist
- Meteorologist
- Middle School Teacher
- Mine Deputy
- Multimedia Designer
- Music Director
- Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
- Naval Architect
- Network Analyst
- Neurologist
- Neurosurgeon
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Researcher
- Nurseryperson
- Nursing Clinical Director
- Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
- Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
- Office Manager
- Ophthalmologist
- Optical Dispenser (Aus) \ Dispensing Optician (NZ)
- Optical Mechanic
- Organisation and Methods Analyst
- Organisational Psychologist
- Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Orthoptist
- Orthotist or Prosthetist
- Other Draftsperson
- Other Spatial Scientist
- Other Sports Coach or Instructor
- Otorhinolaryngologist
- Out of School Hours Care Worker
- Paediatric Surgeon
- Paediatrician
- Patents Examiner
- Pathologist
- Penetration Tester
- Performing Arts Technicians nec
- Pharmacy Technician
- Physicist
- Picture Framer
- Pig Farmer
- Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling)
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
- Plastics Technician
- Podiatrist
- Policy and Planning Manager
- Poultry Farmer
- Power Generation Plant Operator
- Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
- Pressure Welder
- Primary Health Organisation Manager
- Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec
- Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer
- Print Finisher
- Print Journalist
- Printing Machinist
- Private Tutors and Teachers nec
- Procurement Manager
- Production Manager (Forestry)
- Production Manager (Manufacturing)
- Program Director (Television or Radio)
- Program or Project Administrator
- Project Builder
- Psychiatrist
- Psychologists nec
- Psychotherapist
- Public Relations Professional
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Quantity Surveyor
- Radiation Oncologist
- Radio Journalist
- Recreation Officer
- Recruitment Consultant
- Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
- Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
- Registered Nurses nec
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Renal Medicine Specialist
- Research and Development Manager
- Resident Medical Officer
- Residential Care Officer
- Respiratory Scientist
- Respiratory Technician
- Retail Buyer
- Retail Pharmacist
- Rheumatologist
- Roof Plumber
- Sales and Marketing Manager
- Sales Representative (Industrial Products)
- Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)
- School Principal
- Science Technicians nec
- Screen Printer
- Sheep Farmer
- Ship's Engineer
- Shipwright
- Shoemaker
- Signwriter
- Small Engine Mechanic
- Software and Applications Programmers nec
- Solicitor
- Sonographer
- Sound Technician
- Special Education Teachers nec
- Special Needs Teacher
- Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
- Specialist Physicians nec
- Speech Pathologist
- Sports Development Officer
- Sportspersons nec
- Stage Manager
- Statistician
- Student Counsellor
- Supply and Distribution Manager
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Surgeon (General)
- Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
- Surveyor
- Taxation Accountant
- Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
- Teacher of the Sight Impaired
- Technical Cable Jointer
- Technical Director
- Technical Sales Representatives nec
- Technical Writer
- Technicians and Trades Workers nec
- Telecommunications Cable Jointer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Telecommunications Field Engineer
- Telecommunications Linesworker
- Telecommunications Network Engineer
- Telecommunications Network Planner
- Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
- Telecommunications Technician
- Television Journalist
- Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
- Thoracic Medicine Specialist
- Toolmaker
- Tour Guide
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
- Translator
- Transport Engineer
- Travel Agency Manager
- Travel Consultant
- Tree Worker
- University Lecturer
- Upholsterer
- Urban and Regional Planner
- Urologist
- Valuer
- Vascular Surgeon
- Vehicle Body Builder
- Vehicle Trimmer
- Veterinarian
- Veterinary Nurse
- Video Producer
- Vocational Education Teacher
- Web Administrator
- Web Designer
- Wine Maker
- Wood Machinist
- Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec
- Workplace Relations Adviser
- Youth Worker
- Zoologist
Occupation not listed? The pathway logic still applies — the occupation lists and assessing authorities cover far more than we have written up. Book a consultation and you will leave knowing which route fits your occupation.
Not sure which visa fits you?
Answer three questions. An automated guide points you to the route that usually applies. General information only.
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Tell Keshab your situation. He reads it personally and replies within a business day with which route fits you and whether a consultation is worth your money. Not an assessment of your file, no advice on it, no obligation.
How this works: Keshab reads every case check himself and replies personally, usually within a business day: which route fits, what it turns on, and whether a consultation is worth your money. If it is, he offers you a time; if it is not, he says so.
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