Australian Skilled Occupation Guides
Is your profession in demand in Australia? Find which authority assesses your skills, where demand is strongest, and the visa pathways that apply.
Healthcare
Among Australia's most in-demand fields, with strong regional incentives.
Registered Nurse
Assessed by ANMAC
View guideMidwife
Assessed by ANMAC
View guideMedical Practitioner (Doctor)
Assessed by AMC & Medical Board (AHPRA)
View guidePharmacist
Assessed by Australian Pharmacy Council (APC)
View guidePhysiotherapist
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
View guideOccupational Therapist
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council
View guideMedical Radiographer
Assessed by ASMIRT
View guideDentist
Assessed by Australian Dental Council (ADC)
View guideSocial Worker
Assessed by AASW
View guidePsychologist
Assessed by APS
View guideEngineering
Infrastructure, mining and the energy transition keep engineers in demand.
Civil Engineer
Assessed by Engineers Australia
View guideStructural Engineer
Assessed by Engineers Australia
View guideElectrical Engineer
Assessed by Engineers Australia
View guideMechanical Engineer
Assessed by Engineers Australia
View guideMining Engineer
Assessed by Engineers Australia
View guideChemical Engineer
Assessed by Engineers Australia
View guideEnvironmental Engineer
Assessed by Engineers Australia
View guideElectronics Engineer
Assessed by Engineers Australia
View guideTechnology & ICT
Software, data and cyber roles are a national skills-shortage priority.
Software Engineer
Assessed by ACS
View guideSoftware Developer
Assessed by ACS
View guideICT Business Analyst
Assessed by ACS
View guideSystems Analyst
Assessed by ACS
View guideData Scientist
Assessed by ACS
View guideCybersecurity Analyst
Assessed by ACS
View guideNetwork Engineer
Assessed by ACS
View guideICT Project Manager
Assessed by ACS
View guideFinance & Accounting
Accessible, well-established pathways with multiple assessing bodies.
Accountant
Assessed by CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA
View guideAuditor
Assessed by CPA Australia or CA ANZ
View guideManagement Accountant
Assessed by CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA
View guideFinancial Analyst
Assessed by CPA Australia or CA ANZ
View guideConstruction & Property
Strong demand across Australia's building and infrastructure pipeline.
Education
Teacher shortages, especially in STEM and regional areas.
Legal
A challenging pathway that usually requires re-qualification.
General information only. Occupation lists, visa eligibility and assessment requirements are set by the Australian Government and assessing authorities and change regularly. Afrovo is QEAC-certified and coordinates formal visa lodgement with MARA-partnered registered migration agents. Book a consultation for guidance on your personal pathway.
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