These are the eligible jobs listed in the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) 2025 Australia, which outlines the jobs eligible to applicants of the permanent residence (PR) of Australia in different skilled migration pathways. This list is revised on a regular basis in line with the current demands and skill gaps in the labor market in Australia. The 2025 SOL has a general overview of those occupations as they meet economy in the 2025 visa requirements, such as the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190), and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
Complete List of Jobs qualified in 2025
The list is very divergent with a wide spectrum of occupations, divided into key industry areas such as healthcare, engineering, IT, trades and hospitality. The following are some of the main categories and representative jobs of the 2025 SOL:
– Healthcare and Social Assistance: Physiotherapists, social workers, physiotherapists, pharmacists, nurses, paramedics, aged care workers, physiotherapists, social workers.
– Engineering and Building Trades: Electricians, construction managers, construction, electricians, fitters, welders, carpenters, electrical and civil engineers.
– IT and Communications: Software engineers, network administrators, cybersecurity experts, database administrators, business analysts in the field of ICT.
– Education and Training: teachers, university lecturers, early childhood educators of secondary schools.
– Trades and Technology Occupations: mechanical trades, refrigeration trades, diesel mechanics, electricians, plumbers, automotive technicians.
– Hospitality and Tourism, Chefs, hotel managers, travel agents, tourist guides.
How to Check the Full List
This is the official full list which is issued on the Department of Home Affairs site and updated on a regular basis. It has elaborate occupation codes (ANZSCO codes), required in visa application. Before an applicant submits the visa application, he or she should ensure that their occupation is listed.
Key Points for PR Applicants
– You will have to pass through certain skills assessment criteria in the field of occupation.
– Your job should be shown on a corresponding SOL of your visa subclass.
– Visa points- The points are granted on age, experience, education and English proficiency which are all associated with listed occupations.
– There are jobs which can only be covered by regional visas or state/territorial nominations.
Special notice shall be given to nominations of the Regional and State nomination.
The jobs in the Priority List or STSOL (State/ Territory Skilled Occupation Lists ) tend to provide more regional or state nomination possibilities, and such opportunities can enhance the opportunity to gain PR.
Partial List of the 2025 Skilled Occupation List
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Practitioners | 253411 | Healthcare |
| Registered Nurses | 254411 | Healthcare |
| Civil Engineers | 233211 | Engineering |
| Software Developers | 261313 | ICT |
| Chefs | 351311 | Hospitality |
| Electricians | 341111 | Trades |
| Secondary School Teachers | 241211 | Education |
FAQs
Q1: Do all subclasses of visa have the same Skilled Occupation List?
No, various visas might be different or there might be certain occupation conditions, but the SOL is the general list of numerous skilled visas.
Q2: How often is the SOL updated?
Its list is checked and normally updated after every few months with the current labor requirements and skill gaps[1].
Q3: Could I be a PR in the case my job is not listed?
No, only jobs in the existing SOL can be entered on the 189, 190 and 491 visa, except where you qualify under another special scheme or employer nomination scheme.
Q4: What is the most up to date SOL list?
The official list is posted on the site of the Department of Home Affairs and must be examined on a regular basis to get updated.
