Skilled occupation list / MLTSSL
MLTSSL 2026
The Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List has 216 occupations. It is the only list that opens the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189); MLTSSL occupations can also be used for the 190 and 491.
MLTSSL
216
STSOL
216
ROL
220
CSOL
458
| Occupation | ANZSCO | Lists | 189 | Min. points, 15 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant (General) | 221111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Actuary | 224111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 233911 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Agricultural Consultant | 234111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Agricultural Engineer | 233912 | MLTSSLROLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Agricultural Scientist | 234112 | MLTSSL | Yes | 80 |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 342111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Analyst Programmer | 261311 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Architect | 232111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Artistic Director | 212111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Arts Administrator or Manager | 139911 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Audiologist | 252711 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Automotive Electrician | 321111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Barrister | 271111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Biochemist | 234513 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Biomedical Engineer | 233913 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Biotechnologist | 234514 | MLTSSL | Yes | 90 |
| Boat Builder and Repairer | 399111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Botanist | 234515 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Bricklayer | 331111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Cabinetmaker | 394111 | MLTSSL | Yes | 65 |
| Cardiologist | 253312 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 75 |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 253512 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Carpenter | 331212 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 331211 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Cartographer | 232213 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Chef | 351311 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Chemical Engineer | 233111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Chemist | 234211 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Chief Executive or Managing Director | 111111 | MLTSSLCSOL | — | — |
| Chief Information Officer | 135111 | MLTSSLCSOL | — | — |
| Child Care Centre Manager | 134111 | MLTSSL | Yes | 85 |
| Chiropractor | 252111 | MLTSSL | Yes | 80 |
| Civil Engineer | 233211 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 312211 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 312212 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Clinical Haematologist | 253313 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Clinical Psychologist | 272311 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 90 |
| Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 263111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Conservator | 234911 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 90 |
| Construction Project Manager | 133111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Corporate General Manager | 111211 | MLTSSLCSOL | — | — |
| Dancer or Choreographer | 211112 | MLTSSL | Yes | 65 |
| Dermatologist | 253911 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Developer Programmer | 261312 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 253917 | MLTSSL | Yes | 75 |
| Diesel Motor Mechanic | 321212 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Drainer | 334113 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 241111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 90 |
| Economist | 224311 | MLTSSL | Yes | 65 |
| Educational Psychologist | 272312 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Electrical Engineer | 233311 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 312311 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 312312 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Electrician (General) | 341111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Electrician (Special Class) | 341112 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 342313 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 342314 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 342315 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Electronics Engineer | 233411 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 95 |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 253912 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Endocrinologist | 253315 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Engineering Manager | 133211 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Engineering Professionals nec | 233999 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Engineering Technologist | 233914 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Environmental Consultant | 234312 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Environmental Engineer | 233915 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Environmental Manager | 139912 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Environmental Research Scientist | 234313 | MLTSSL | Yes | 65 |
| Environmental Scientists nec | 234399 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| External Auditor | 221213 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Faculty Head | 134411 | MLTSSLCSOL | — | — |
| Fibrous Plasterer | 333211 | MLTSSL | Yes | 65 |
| Fitter (General) | 323211 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Fitter and Turner | 323212 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Fitter-Welder | 323213 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Food Technologist | 234212 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Footballer | 452411 | MLTSSL | Yes | 70 |
| Forester | 234113 | MLTSSL | Yes | 80 |
| Gasfitter | 334114 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Gastroenterologist | 253316 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 75 |
| General Practitioner | 253111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Geophysicist | 234412 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Geotechnical Engineer | 233212 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Glazier | 333111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Horse Trainer | 361112 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Hydrogeologist | 234413 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| ICT Business Analyst | 261111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| ICT Security Specialist | 262112 | MLTSSL | Yes | 100 |
| Industrial Engineer | 233511 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Intensive Care Specialist | 253317 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 75 |
| Internal Auditor | 221214 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Joiner | 331213 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Land Economist | 224511 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Landscape Architect | 232112 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Life Scientist (General) | 234511 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 90 |
| Life Scientists nec | 234599 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 90 |
| Lift Mechanic | 341113 | MLTSSL | Yes | 80 |
| Locksmith | 323313 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Management Accountant | 221112 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Management Consultant | 224711 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Marine Biologist | 234516 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 95 |
| Materials Engineer | 233112 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 233512 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 234611 | MLTSSL | Yes | 80 |
| Medical Oncologist | 253314 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 253999 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Medical Radiation Therapist | 251212 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 75 |
| Metal Fabricator | 322311 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 323214 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Metallurgist | 234912 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Meteorologist | 234913 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Microbiologist | 234517 | MLTSSL | Yes | 90 |
| Midwife | 254111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 233611 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Motor Mechanic (General) | 321211 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | 321213 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Multimedia Specialist | 261211 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 90 |
| Music Director | 211212 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Musician (Instrumental) | 211213 | MLTSSL | Yes | 65 |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec | 234999 | MLTSSL | Yes | 85 |
| Naval Architect | 233916 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Neurologist | 253318 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 75 |
| Neurosurgeon | 253513 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 251213 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 254411 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Nursing Clinical Director | 134212 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 75 |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 253913 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Occupational Therapist | 252411 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Ophthalmologist | 253914 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Optometrist | 251411 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Organisational Psychologist | 272313 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 253514 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Orthotist or Prosthetist | 251912 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Osteopath | 252112 | MLTSSL | Yes | 80 |
| Other Spatial Scientist | 232214 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Otorhinolaryngologist | 253515 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Paediatric Surgeon | 253516 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Paediatrician | 253321 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Painting Trades Worker | 332211 | MLTSSL | Yes | 70 |
| Panelbeater | 324111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Pathologist | 253915 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Petroleum Engineer | 233612 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Physicist | 234914 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Physiotherapist | 252511 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | 253517 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Plumber (General) | 334111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Podiatrist | 252611 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Pressure Welder | 322312 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 134213 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Production or Plant Engineer | 233513 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Psychiatrist | 253411 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Psychologists nec | 272399 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Quantity Surveyor | 233213 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Radiation Oncologist | 253918 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Radiocommunications Technician | 313211 | MLTSSL | Yes | 85 |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 254413 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 254417 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Registered Nurses nec | 254499 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Renal Medicine Specialist | 253322 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Rheumatologist | 253323 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Roof Plumber | 334115 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Secondary School Teacher | 241411 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 322211 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Shipwright | 399112 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Small Engine Mechanic | 321214 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Social Worker | 272511 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Software and Applications Programmers nec | 261399 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Software Engineer | 261313 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Solicitor | 271311 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Solid Plasterer | 333212 | MLTSSL | Yes | 65 |
| Sonographer | 251214 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 75 |
| Special Education Teachers nec | 241599 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 241511 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 253311 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 75 |
| Specialist Physicians nec | 253399 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Speech Pathologist | 252712 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Statistician | 224113 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Stonemason | 331112 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Structural Engineer | 233214 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Surgeon (General) | 253511 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 90 |
| Surveyor | 232212 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Systems Analyst | 261112 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Taxation Accountant | 221113 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | 241512 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Teacher of the Sight Impaired | 241513 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Technical Cable Jointer | 342212 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 70 |
| Telecommunications Engineer | 263311 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Telecommunications Field Engineer | 313212 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Telecommunications Network Engineer | 263312 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Telecommunications Network Planner | 313213 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 313214 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 85 |
| Tennis Coach | 452316 | MLTSSL | Yes | 65 |
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 253324 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Transport Engineer | 233215 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| University Lecturer | 242111 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 90 |
| Urologist | 253518 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 100 |
| Valuer | 224512 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Vascular Surgeon | 253521 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | — |
| Veterinarian | 234711 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 333411 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 65 |
| Welder (First Class) | 322313 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 80 |
| Welfare Centre Manager | 134214 | MLTSSL | Yes | 65 |
| Zoologist | 234518 | MLTSSLCSOL | Yes | 95 |
About the occupation lists
What are the MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL and CSOL?
They are the Department of Home Affairs’ skilled occupation lists. The MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List, 216 occupations) opens the Skilled Independent visa (189) as well as the 190 and 491. The STSOL (Short-term Skilled Occupation List, 216) and ROL (Regional Occupation List, 220) are used for state-nominated and regional visas. The CSOL (Core Skills Occupation List, 458) is for employer sponsorship through the 482 and 186.
Is my occupation eligible for the 189 visa?
Only occupations on the MLTSSL can be used for the 189. Search your occupation above: the 189 column shows whether it can, and the last column shows the lowest points score invited in the 15 October 2026 round (159 occupations were invited). Being on the list does not guarantee an invitation.
How often do the lists change?
Home Affairs updates the lists through legislative instruments, usually a few times a year. AusVisaClock reads the department’s list regularly; this copy was taken on 12 November 2026. Always check the department’s page before you lodge an EOI or application.