List of 82 Jobs Under Queensland Skilled Occupation List
Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) is now open to receive expression of interest under its General Skilled Migration Program (GSM).
The Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists (QSOL) reflect the current labour demand for positions throughout Queensland. Check the category applicable to your current situation to see if your profession is in demand in Queensland and ensure that you meet any specialisations and work experience requirements.
There are additional requirements against particular occupations on our lists, which may include a job offer, registration and work experience in specialised fields. Please do not submit an EOI if you do not meet the additional requirements (if applicable) as specified against your occupation.
Applicants must obtain a valid Skills Assessment (mandatory) and registration (where applicable) prior to lodging an EOI.
Eligibility Criteria for Offshore Applicants
To be eligible for Queensland nomination, you must meet both Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) criteria and Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) criteria for your chosen visa category.
DHA criteria requires you to:
have a points test result of 65 or higher, inclusive of state nomination points;
- have a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation;
- be under 45 years of age;
- meet the minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT, unless a higher level is required by your assessing authority; and
- submit additional documents if invited to lodge an application for a subclass 190 or subclass 489visa.
BSMQ criteria requires you to:
- have an occupation on the QSOL for applicants ‘Not currently working in Queensland’ (offshore);
- satisfy specialisation or other requirements for certain occupations;
- provide evidence that you have a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification work experience in your nominated occupation (or higher if required)
- commit to living and working in Queensland from the date that you arrive in Queensland to live permanently; and
- where job offers are required they must be related to your occupation, and evidence is required showing acceptance of the offer.
- Labour hire companies must provide evidence that they are registered in Queensland (incl overseas companies)
| ANZSCO code | Occupation | Specialisations and other requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 224111 | Actuary | |
| 232212 | Surveyor | |
| 232511 | Interior Designer | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland |
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor | |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland |
| 233215 | Transport Engineer | Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland |
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland |
| 233912 | Agricultural Engineer | |
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer | Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland |
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland |
| 234711 | Veterinarian | |
| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | |
| 251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist | |
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | |
| 251214 | Sonographer | |
| 251411 | Optometrist | |
| 251911 | Health Promotion Officer | |
| 251912 | Orthotist or Prosthetist | |
| 252311 | Dental Specialist | |
| 252312 | Dentist | |
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist | |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | |
| 252611 | Podiatrist | |
| 253411 | Psychiatrist | |
| 253915 | Pathologist | |
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | |
| 253918 | Radiation Oncologist | |
| 254111 | Midwife | |
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner | |
| 254413 | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 254416 | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 254499 | Registered Nurses nec | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
| 261111 | ICT Business Analyst | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
| 261112 | Systems Analyst | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
| 261311 | Analyst Programmer | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
| 261314 | Software Tester | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
| 263211 | ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
| 263212 | ICT Support Engineer | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
| 263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
| 271311 | Solicitor | |
| 272499 | Social Professionals nec | |
| 272511 | Social Worker | |
| 272612 | Recreation Officer | |
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | |
| 312113 | Building Inspector | |
| 312199 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec | |
| 313111 | Hardware Technician | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
| 313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
| 313113 | Web Administrator | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
| 321111 | Automotive Electrician | |
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | |
| 321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | |
| 321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic | |
| 321214 | Small Engine Mechanic | |
| 322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) | |
| 323212 | Fitter and Turner | |
| 324111 | Panelbeater | |
| 331111 | Bricklayer | |
| 332211 | Painting Trades Worker | |
| 333211 | Fibrous Plasterer | |
| 334111 | Plumber (General) | |
| 334112 | Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | |
| 334113 | Drainer | |
| 334114 | Gasfitter | |
| 334115 | Roof Plumber | |
| 342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | |
| 351311 | Chef | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 6 years |
| 351411 | Cook | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 6 years |
| 394111 | Cabinetmaker |