Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) is collecting feedback on the occupations that should be considered when it comes to defining Australia’s skill needs in relation to the national migration strategy.

A draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) has been developed as part of the criteria for a new Skills in Demand (SID) visa. The CSOL will operate in a similar manner to the Skilled Migration Occupation Lists for the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (which the SID visa will replace).

While the Minister for Immigration makes the final decision on the occupations that will appear on the CSOL, JSA is conducting labour market analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform the government’s decisions. At present, the consultation process involves a survey, with the option of providing a separate written submission. After the survey closes, the findings will be validated through qualitative research and meetings.

Skills Insight has identified the occupations on the CSOL that relate to the industries we work with and which our stakeholders might wish to provide feedback on. We have categorised these into the three groups to support you providing feedback.

JSA is collecting feedback until 10 May 2024.

Visit JSA website to provide feedback

The draft CSOL is categorised into three groups:

  • Confident on list: Skilled occupations the JSA Migration Model is confident should be on the CSOL—stakeholders are able to provide feedback on these occupations.
  • Targeted for consultation: Skilled occupations the JSA Migration Model suggests should be targeted for stakeholder feedback—for these occupations JSA is particularly interested in labour market surveys and independent research, business recruitment experiences, and the views of Australian and migrant workers and jobseekers.
  • Confident off list: Skilled occupations the JSA Migration Model suggests should not be on the CSOL—stakeholders are able to provide feedback on these occupations.
ANZSCO CodeANZSCO TitleIndustry sector
234711VeterinarianAnimal care and management
361111Dog Handler or TrainerRacing and breeding/Animal care and management
121321Poultry FarmerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
139912Environmental ManagerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
233912Agricultural EngineerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
234312Environmental ConsultantAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
234399Environmental Scientists necAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
133511Production Manager (Forestry)Forestry and timber 
331211Carpenter and JoinerForestry and timber 
399911DiverAquaculture and Wild Catch
ANZSCO CodeANZSCO TitleIndustry sector
121399Livestock Farmers necAnimal care and management
311413Life Science TechnicianAnimal care and management
452299Outdoor Adventure Guides necAnimal care and management
121312Beef Cattle FarmerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121314Deer FarmerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121322Sheep FarmerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121511Cotton GrowerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121513Sugar Cane GrowerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121615Turf GrowerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121616Vegetable GrowerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
224311EconomistAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
234313Environmental Research ScientistAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
363311ShearerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
363312Wool ClasserAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
611112Stock and Station AgentAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
139999Specialist Managers necMeat processing
234113Forester \ Forest ScientistForestry and timber 
323315Saw Maker and RepairerForestry and timber 
394214Wood TurnerForestry and timber 
211499Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals necFurnishing
399515Musical Instrument Maker or RepairerFurnishing
399912Interior DecoratorFurnishing
232311Fashion DesignerTextiles
393112Leather Goods MakerTextiles
393113Sail MakerTextiles
393211Apparel CutterTextiles
393212Clothing PatternmakerTextiles
393213Dressmaker or TailorTextiles
393299Clothing Trades Workers necTextiles
121316Horse BreederRacing and breeding 
452318Dog or Horse Racing OfficialRacing and breeding 
452413JockeyRacing and breeding 
231211Master FisherAquaculture and Wild Catch
231213Ship’s MasterAquaculture and Wild Catch
231214Ship’s OfficerAquaculture and Wild Catch
231299Marine Transport Professionals necAquaculture and Wild Catch
311311Fisheries OfficerAquaculture and Wild Catch
ANZSCO CodeANZSCO TitleIndustry sector
149911Boarding Kennel or Cattery OperatorAnimal care and management
234115AgronomistAnimal care and management
234599Life Scientists necAnimal care and management
311113Animal Husbandry TechnicianAnimal care and management
322113FarrierAnimal care and management
361114ZookeeperAnimal care and management
361311Veterinary NurseAnimal care and management
452313Horse Riding Coach or InstructorAnimal care and management
121311ApiaristAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121313Dairy Cattle FarmerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121315Goat FarmerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121318Pig FarmerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121323Mixed Cattle and Sheep FarmerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121512Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower / Field Crop GrowerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121599Broadacre Crop Growers necAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121611Flower GrowerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121612Fruit GrowerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121613Nut GrowerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121614Production Nursery GrowerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121617Wine Grape GrowerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121699Horticultural Crop Growers necAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121711Broadacre Crop and Livestock FarmerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
121799Mixed Production Farmers necAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
133611Supply and Distribution ManagerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
232112Landscape ArchitectAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
234111Agricultural ConsultantAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
234114Agricultural Research ScientistAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
234311Conservation OfficerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
234314Park RangerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
311112Agricultural and Agritech TechnicianAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
311115Irrigation DesignerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
311412Earth Science TechnicianAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
362312Sports Turf ManagerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
362313Sports Turf Trades WorkerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
362411NurserypersonAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
362511ArboristAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
362611Gardener (General)Agriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
362711Landscape GardenerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
362712Irrigation TechnicianAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
363114Horticultural Supervisor or SpecialistAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
363115Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm WorkerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
363116Senior Broadacre Crop Farm WorkerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
363211Senior Beef Cattle Station WorkerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
363212Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm WorkerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
363213Senior Dairy Cattle Farm WorkerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
363214Senior Piggery StockpersonAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
363215Senior Sheep Farm WorkerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
363299Senior Livestock Farm Workers necAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
399999Technicians and Trades Workers necAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
133512Production Manager (Manufacturing)Agriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
149999Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers necAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
311312Meat InspectorAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
311314Primary Products Quality Assurance OfficerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
351211Butcher or Smallgoods MakerAgriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management
331212CarpenterForestry and timber 
394213Wood MachinistForestry and timber 
394299Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers necForestry and timber 
232312Industrial DesignerFurnishing
232511Interior DesignerFurnishing
312112Building AssociateFurnishing
332111Floor FinisherFurnishing
333111GlazierFurnishing
393311UpholstererFurnishing
394112Cabinet MakerFurnishing
394113Furniture MakerFurnishing
394211Furniture FinisherFurnishing
394212Picture FramerFurnishing
311499Science Technicians necTextiles
323215Textile, Clothing and Footwear MechanicTextiles
392112Screen PrinterTextiles
393114ShoemakerTextiles
361112Horse TrainerRacing and breeding 
361116Track RiderRacing and breeding 
452321Sports Development OfficerRacing and breeding 
121111Aquaculture FarmerAquaculture and Wild Catch
234116Aquaculture or Fisheries ScientistAquaculture and Wild Catch
311114Aquaculture or Fisheries TechnicianAquaculture and Wild Catch
363111Aquaculture SupervisorAquaculture and Wild Catch
363112Fishing Leading HandAquaculture and Wild Catch
363199Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers necAquaculture, agriculture and forestry