As of 1 July 2013 there are changes to the occupations on the Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL). If you are nominated by a State or Territory Government, a direct entry Employer Nomination Scheme visa, a 457 visa or a 402 visa you must nominate an occupation from this list.

New occupations have been added as a result of a review by ANZSCO. These are:

ANZSCO / Code Occupation

133612 – Procurement Manager

251112 – Nutritionist

271214 – Intellectual Property Lawyer

272414 – Archaeologist

311415 – Hydrographer

361115 – Kennel Hand

Occupations that have been removed from the list following the ANZCO Review include:

ANZSCO Code / Occupation

234512 – Anatomist or Physiologist

Occupations removed from the SOL but continue to be listed in the CSOL

ANZSCO Code / Occupation

251511 – Hospital Pharmacist

251513 – Retail Pharmacist

323111 – Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)

323112 – Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

323113 – Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

Click here to see the full Consolidated Skilled Occupation List.

We have also written a previous blog article on the changes to the SOL which can be seen by clicking here.

If you have any further questions about the CSOL please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our migration team.