Occupation lists
The 2022–23 Queensland Skilled Occupation List (QSOL) below is for skilled workers living offshore only.
Occupation lists are designed to fill critical skills shortages across the state. Occupations on Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists (QSOLs) are selected from the Department of Home Affairs Legislative Instrument 19/051.
Migration Queensland releases new lists in each financial year, once the skilled visa program is open.
Once an occupation has reached its quota, it may be removed from the list, and applicants are notified of this via the Migration Queensland website and social media pages.
| ANZSCO code | Occupation | Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Permanent) | Subclass 491 (Skilled Regional Provisional) | Special requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 133211 | Engineering Manager | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 134111 | Child Care Centre Manager | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 135112 | ICT Project Manager | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 139914 | Quality Assurance Manager | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 232212 | Surveyor | ✔ | ✔ | If applying as a cadastral surveyor must be registered as a cadastral surveyor with the Surveyors Board of Queensland. Graduate surveyor registration will be accepted. |
| 232214 | Other Spatial Scientist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 232611 | Urban and Regional Planner | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 233215 | Transport Engineer | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding petroleum) | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 233612 | Petroleum Engineer | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 233912 | Agricultural Engineer | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 233999 | Engineering Professionals (nec) | ✔ | ✔ | Only the following specialisations are eligible: Acoustic Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer, Corrosion Engineer, Fire Safety Engineer |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 234212 | Food Technologist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 234411 | Geologist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 234412 | Geophysicist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 234513 | Biochemist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 234711 | Veterinarian | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 234912 | Metallurgist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre‑primary School) Teacher | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | ✔ | ✔ | Teacher registration required with Queensland College of Teachers, only Japanese language teachers eligible for the subclass 190, general primary teachers eligible for the subclass 491 |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | ✔ | ✔ | Teacher registration required with Queensland College of Teachers |
| 241512 | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | ✔ | ✔ | Teacher registration required with Queensland College of Teachers, AUSLAN proficiency required |
| 241513 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | ✔ | ✔ | Teacher registration required with Queensland College of Teachers |
| 241599 | Special Education Teachers (nec) | ✔ | ✔ | Teacher registration required with Queensland College of Teachers |
| 251214 | Sonographer | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 251411 | Optometrist | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 252312 | Dentist | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 252611 | Podiatrist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 252711 | Audiologist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 254111 | Midwife | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 261111 | ICT business analyst | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 261112 | Systems Analyst | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 261211 | Multimedia Specialist | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 261312 | Developer Programmer | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 261313 | Software Engineer | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 261399 | Software and Applications Programmers (nec) | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 272313 | Organisational Psychologist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 272399 | Psychologists (nec) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 272511 | Social Worker | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 311111 | Agricultural Technician | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 311215 | Pharmacy Technician | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 311312 | Meat Inspector | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 312312 | Electrical Engineering Technician | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | ✗ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years, minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT |
| 321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | ✗ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years, minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT |
| 322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190, require ISO9606 |
| 322312 | Pressure Welder | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190, require ISO9606 |
| 322313 | Welder (First Class) | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190, require ISO9606 |
| 323111 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 323112 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 323113 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 323212 | Fitter and Turner | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 323213 | Fitter-Welder | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 323313 | Locksmith | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 324311 | Vehicle Painter | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 331111 | Bricklayer | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 331211 | Carpenter and Joiner | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 331212 | Carpenter | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 331213 | Joiner | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 333211 | Fibrous Plasterer | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 333212 | Solid Plasterer | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 334112 | Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 334113 | Drainer | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 334114 | Gasfitter | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 334115 | Roof Plumber | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 341112 | Electrician (Special Class) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 342211 | Electrical Linesworker | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 342212 | Technical Cable Jointer | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 342411 | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 351111 | Baker | ✗ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT |
| 351112 | Pastrycook | ✗ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT |
| 351211 | Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT |
| 351311 | Chef | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (excludes positions in a limited service restaurant), minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT, minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 351411 | Cook | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (excludes positions in a limited service restaurant), minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT, minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 362212 | Arborist | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 362213 | Landscape Gardener | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years, minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT |
| 362411 | Nurseryperson | ✔ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years, minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT |
| 391111 | Hairdresser | ✗ | ✔ | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years, minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT |
| 394111 | Cabinetmaker | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 394211 | Furniture Finisher | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 394213 | Wood Machinist | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 394299 | Wood Machinists and other Wood Trades Workers (nec) | ✔ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT and minimum points requirement of 75 for the subclass 190 |
| 452413 | Jockey | ✗ | ✔ | Minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT |