Here is a summary of all the key differences between the old and new occupation lists released last week. These changes are in effect as of 18th March, 2018.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
↓ 189, 485 (Graduate Work) and 489 (Family Sponsored) Visa: 180 --> 176 occupations
↓ 190 Visa: 432 --> 416 occupations
↑ 482 Visa [All Areas]: 428 --> 450 occupations
↑ 482 Visa [Regional Areas]: 33 --> 59 occupation
↓ 186 Visa: 461 --> 208 occupations
↔ 187 Visa: No change
↑ 489 Visa [State Nominated]: 432 --> 475 occupations
↑ 407 Visa: 468 --> 512 occupations
DETAILED CHANGES
1. 189, 485 (Graduate Work) and 489 (Family Sponsored) Visa: 180 reduced to 176 occupations.
Occupations removed are:
121316 Horse Breeder
133112 Project Builder
134211 Medical Administrator (Aus) \ Medical Superintendent (NZ)
342211 Electrical Linesworker (Aus) \ Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ)
2. 190 Visa: 432 reduced to 416 occupations.
Occupations removed are:
121316 Horse Breeder
133112 Project Builder
134211 Medical Administrator (Aus) \ Medical Superintendent (NZ)
142115 Post Office Manager
149112 Fitness Centre Manager
149113 Sports Centre Manager
231111 Aeroplane Pilot
231113 Flying Instructor
231114 Helicopter Pilot
234213 Wine Maker
311111 Agricultural Technician
313213 Telecommunications Network Planner
322312 Pressure Welder
342211 Electrical Linesworker (Aus) \ Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ)
612112 Property Manager
612115 Real Estate Representative
3. 482 Visa [All Areas]: 428 increased to 450 occupations.
Occupations added are:
121111 Aquaculture Farmer
121211 Cotton Grower
121212 Flower Grower
121213 Fruit or Nut Grower
121214 Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)\Field Crop Grower (NZ)
121215 Grape Grower
121216 Mixed Crop Farmer
121217 Sugar Cane Grower
121221 Vegetable Grower (Aus) \ Market Gardener (NZ)
121299 Crop Farmers nec
121311 Apiarist
121312 Beef Cattle Farmer
121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer
121317 Mixed Livestock Farmer
121318 Pig Farmer
121321 Poultry Farmer
121322 Sheep Farmer
121399 Livestock Farmers nec
121411 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
133511 Production Manager (Forestry)
141999 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
311399 Primary Products Inspectors nec
4. 482 Visa [Regional Areas]: 33 increased to 59 occupations.
Occupations removed are:
121111 Aquaculture Farmer
121211 Cotton Grower
121212 Flower Grower
121213 Fruit or Nut Grower
121214 Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)\Field Crop Grower (NZ)
121215 Grape Grower
121216 Mixed Crop Farmer
121217 Sugar Cane Grower
121221 Vegetable Grower (Aus) \ Market Gardener (NZ)
121299 Crop Farmers nec
121311 Apiarist
121312 Beef Cattle Farmer
121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer
121317 Mixed Livestock Farmer
121318 Pig Farmer
121321 Poultry Farmer
121322 Sheep Farmer
121399 Livestock Farmers nec
121411 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
133511 Production Manager (Forestry)
141999 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
311399 Primary Products Inspectors nec
Occupations added are:
131114 Public Relations Manager
132411 Policy and Planning Manager
133112 Project Builder
133612 Procurement Manager
134211 Medical Administrator (Aus) \ Medical Superintendent (NZ)
134412 Regional Education Manager
139915 Sports Administrator
141211 Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager
149111 Amusement Centre Manager
149912 Cinema or Theatre Manager
149914 Financial Institution Branch Manager
223111 Human Resource Adviser
223113 Workplace Relations Adviser
224412 Policy Analyst
224912 Liaison Officer
225112 Market Research Analyst
231213 Ship's Master
232413 Multimedia Designer
234311 Conservation Officer
234915 Exercise Physiologist
242211 Vocational Education Teacher (Aus) \ Polytechnic Teacher (NZ)
251311 Environmental Health Officer
271214 Intellectual Property Lawyer
272413 Translator
272611 Community Arts Worker
311214 Operating Theatre Technician
311216 Pathology Collector (Aus) \ Phlebotomist (NZ)
312114 Construction Estimator
312116 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
312611 Safety Inspector
312911 Maintenance Planner
312999 Building and Engineering Technicians nec
324311 Vehicle Painter
332111 Floor Finisher
342211 Electrical Linesworker (Aus) \ Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ)
361114 Zookeeper
362411 Nurseryperson
399212 Gas or Petroleum Operator
411211 Dental Hygienist
411214 Dental Therapist
441211 Emergency Service Worker
451211 Driving Instructor
451399 Funeral Workers nec
451711 Flight Attendant
451815 First Aid Trainer
452413 Jockey
599915 Clinical Coder
5. 186 Visa: 461 reduced to 208 occupations.
Occupations removed are:
121111 Aquaculture Farmer
121211 Cotton Grower
121212 Flower Grower
121213 Fruit or Nut Grower
121214 Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)\Field Crop Grower (NZ)
121215 Grape Grower
121216 Mixed Crop Farmer
121217 Sugar Cane Grower
121221 Vegetable Grower (Aus) \ Market Gardener (NZ)
121299 Crop Farmers nec
121311 Apiarist
121312 Beef Cattle Farmer
121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer
121316 Horse Breeder
121317 Mixed Livestock Farmer
121318 Pig Farmer
121321 Poultry Farmer
121322 Sheep Farmer
121399 Livestock Farmers nec
121411 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
131112 Sales and Marketing Manager
131113 Advertising Manager
132111 Corporate Services Manager
132211 Finance Manager
132311 Human Resource Manager
132511 Research and Development Manager
133411 Manufacturer
133511 Production Manager (Forestry)
133512 Production Manager (Manufacturing)
133513 Production Manager (Mining)
133611 Supply and Distribution Manager
134299 Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
134311 School Principal
134499 Education Managers nec
135112 ICT Project Manager
135199 ICT Managers nec
139911 Arts Administrator or Manager
139913 Laboratory Manager
139914 Quality Assurance Manager
139999 "Specialist Managers nec except*: (a) ambassador, (b) archbishop, or (c) bishop
*These exceptions do not apply to RSMS"
141111 Cafe or Restaurant Manager
141311 Hotel or Motel Manager
141999 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
142115 Post Office Manager
149112 Fitness Centre Manager
149113 Sports Centre Manager
149212 Customer Service Manager
149311 Conference and Event Organiser
149413 Transport Company Manager
149913 Facilities Manager
211112 Dancer or Choreographer
211212 Music Director
211299 Music Professionals nec
211311 Photographer
211499 Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec
212111 Artistic Director
212212 Book or Script Editor
212312 Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
212314 Film and Video Editor
212315 Program Director (Television or Radio)
212316 Stage Manager
212317 Technical Director
212318 Video Producer
212411 Copywriter
212412 Newspaper or Periodical Editor
212413 Print Journalist
212415 Technical Writer
212416 Television Journalist
212499 Journalists and Other Writers nec
221211 Company Secretary
222111 Commodities Trader
222112 Finance Broker
222113 Insurance Broker
222199 Financial Brokers nec
222211 Financial Market Dealer
222213 Stockbroking Dealer
222299 Financial Dealers nec
222311 Financial Investment Adviser
222312 Financial Investment Manager
223112 Recruitment Consultant
223211 ICT Trainer
224112 Mathematician
224212 Gallery or Museum Curator
224213 Health Information Manager
224214 Records Manager
224611 Librarian
224712 Organisation and Methods Analyst
224914 Patents Examiner
224999 Information and Organisation Professionals nec
225111 Advertising Specialist
225113 Marketing Specialist
225211 ICT Account Manager
225212 ICT Business Development Manager
225213 ICT Sales Representative
225311 Public Relations Professional
225499 Technical Sales Representatives nec
231111 Aeroplane Pilot
231113 Flying Instructor
231114 Helicopter Pilot
232311 Fashion Designer
232312 Industrial Designer
232313 Jewellery Designer
232411 Graphic Designer
232412 Illustrator
232414 Web Designer
232511 Interior Designer
232611 Urban and Regional Planner
234213 Wine Maker
234411 Geologist
241213 Primary School Teacher
241311 Middle School Teacher (Aus) \ Intermediate School Teacher (NZ)
249111 Education Adviser
249211 Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
249212 Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
249214 Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
249299 Private Tutors and Teachers nec
249311 Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
251111 Dietitian
251112 Nutritionist
251312 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
251412 Orthoptist
251511 Hospital Pharmacist
251512 Industrial Pharmacist
251513 Retail Pharmacist
251911 Health Promotion Officer
251999 Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec
252211 Acupuncturist
252213 Naturopath
252214 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
252299 Complementary Health Therapists nec
252311 Dental Specialist
252312 Dentist
253112 Resident Medical Officer
253211 Anaesthetist
254211 Nurse Educator
254212 Nurse Researcher
254311 Nurse Manager
261212 Web Developer
261314 Software Tester
262111 Database Administrator
262113 Systems Administrator
263112 Network Administrator
263113 Network Analyst
263211 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
263212 ICT Support Engineer
263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer
263299 ICT Support and Test Engineers nec
271299 Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec
272111 Careers Counsellor
272112 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
272113 Family and Marriage Counsellor
272114 Rehabilitation Counsellor
272115 Student Counsellor
272199 Counsellors nec
272314 Psychotherapist
272412 Interpreter
272499 Social Professionals nec
272612 Recreation Officer (Aus) \ Recreation Coordinator (NZ)
272613 Welfare Worker
311111 Agricultural Technician
311211 Anaesthetic Technician
311212 Cardiac Technician
311213 Medical Laboratory Technician
311215 Pharmacy Technician
311299 Medical Technicians nec
311312 Meat Inspector
311399 Primary Products Inspectors nec
311411 Chemistry Technician
311412 Earth Science Technician
311413 Life Science Technician
311499 Science Technicians nec
312111 Architectural Draftsperson
312113 Building Inspector
312199 Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec
312512 Mechanical Engineering Technician
312912 Metallurgical or Materials Technician
312913 Mine Deputy
313111 Hardware Technician
313112 ICT Customer Support Officer
313113 Web Administrator
313199 ICT Support Technicians nec
322113 Farrier
323111 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
323112 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
323113 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
323215 Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
323299 Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
323314 Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
323316 Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer
323412 Toolmaker
324211 Vehicle Body Builder
324212 Vehicle Trimmer
333311 Roof Tiler
342311 Business Machine Mechanic
342411 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
342413 Telecommunications Linesworker (Aus) \ Telecommunications Line Mechanic (NZ)
351111 Baker
351112 Pastrycook
351211 Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
351411 Cook
361111 Dog Handler or Trainer
361199 Animal Attendants and Trainers nec
361311 Veterinary Nurse
362111 Florist
362211 Gardener (General)
362212 Arborist
362213 Landscape Gardener
362311 Greenkeeper
391111 Hairdresser
392111 Print Finisher
392311 Printing Machinist
393213 Dressmaker or Tailor
393311 Upholsterer
394211 Furniture Finisher
394213 Wood Machinist
394299 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec
399211 Chemical Plant Operator
399213 Power Generation Plant Operator
399312 Library Technician
399411 Jeweller
399512 Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
399514 Make Up Artist
399516 Sound Technician
399599 Performing Arts Technicians nec
399611 Signwriter
411111 Ambulance Officer
411112 Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) \ Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)
411213 Dental Technician
411311 Diversional Therapist
411411 Enrolled Nurse
411611 Massage Therapist
411711 Community Worker
411712 Disabilities Services Officer
411713 Family Support Worker
411715 Residential Care Officer
411716 Youth Worker
452311 Diving Instructor (Open Water)
452312 Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
452313 Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
452314 Snowsport Instructor
452315 Swimming Coach or Instructor
452316 Tennis Coach
452317 Other Sports Coach or Instructor
452321 Sports Development Officer
452411 Footballer
452499 Sportspersons nec
511111 Contract Administrator
511112 Program or Project Administrator
599612 Insurance Loss Adjuster
611211 Insurance Agent
612112 Property Manager
612115 Real Estate Representative
639211 Retail Buyer
6. 187 Visa: No change. 421111 Child Care Worker (Group Leaders Only) officially added to the list.
7. 489 Visa [State Nominated]: 432 increased to 475 occupations.
Occupations removed are:
313213 Telecommunications Network Planner
322312 Pressure Welder
Occupations added are:
131114 Public Relations Manager
132411 Policy and Planning Manager
133612 Procurement Manager
134412 Regional Education Manager
139915 Sports Administrator
141211 Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager
149111 Amusement Centre Manager
149912 Cinema or Theatre Manager
149914 Financial Institution Branch Manager
223111 Human Resource Adviser
223113 Workplace Relations Adviser
224412 Policy Analyst
224912 Liaison Officer
225112 Market Research Analyst
231213 Ship's Master
232413 Multimedia Designer
234311 Conservation Officer
234915 Exercise Physiologist
242211 Vocational Education Teacher (Aus) \ Polytechnic Teacher (NZ)
251311 Environmental Health Officer
271214 Intellectual Property Lawyer
272413 Translator
272611 Community Arts Worker
311214 Operating Theatre Technician
311216 Pathology Collector (Aus) \ Phlebotomist (NZ)
312114 Construction Estimator
312116 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
312611 Safety Inspector
312911 Maintenance Planner
312999 Building and Engineering Technicians nec
324311 Vehicle Painter
332111 Floor Finisher
361114 Zookeeper
362411 Nurseryperson
399212 Gas or Petroleum Operator
411211 Dental Hygienist
411214 Dental Therapist
441211 Emergency Service Worker
451211 Driving Instructor
451399 Funeral Workers nec
451711 Flight Attendant
451815 First Aid Trainer
452413 Jockey
599915 Clinical Coder
8. 407 Visa: 468 increased to 512 occupations.
Occupations added are:
131114 Public Relations Manager
132411 Policy and Planning Manager
133612 Procurement Manager
134412 Regional Education Manager
139915 Sports Administrator
141211 Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager
149111 Amusement Centre Manager
149912 Cinema or Theatre Manager
149914 Financial Institution Branch Manager
223111 Human Resource Adviser
223113 Workplace Relations Adviser
224412 Policy Analyst
224912 Liaison Officer
225112 Market Research Analyst
231213 Ship's Master
232413 Multimedia Designer
234311 Conservation Officer
234915 Exercise Physiologist
242211 Vocational Education Teacher (Aus) \ Polytechnic Teacher (NZ)
251311 Environmental Health Officer
271214 Intellectual Property Lawyer
272413 Translator
272611 Community Arts Worker
311214 Operating Theatre Technician
311216 Pathology Collector (Aus) \ Phlebotomist (NZ)
312114 Construction Estimator
312116 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
312611 Safety Inspector
312911 Maintenance Planner
312999 Building and Engineering Technicians nec
324311 Vehicle Painter
332111 Floor Finisher
361114 Zookeeper
362411 Nurseryperson
399212 Gas or Petroleum Operator
411211 Dental Hygienist
411214 Dental Therapist
441211 Emergency Service Worker
451211 Driving Instructor
451399 Funeral Workers nec
451711 Flight Attendant
451815 First Aid Trainer
599915 Clinical Coder
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