People seeking to migrate to Australia on the basis of their work skills receive points if their nominated occupation is on the MODL list which is current at the time their application is lodged or assessed.
They receive extra points if they have a job offer in their nominated occupation from an organisation that has employed at least 10 people on a full-time basis for the previous two financial years.
MIGRATION OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND (MODL)
- Managers and Administrators
ASCO code
Child Care Coordinator
1295-11
Engineering Manager
1221-11 - Professionals
ASCO code
Accountant
2211-11
Anaesthetist
2312-11
Architect
2121-11
Chemical Engineer
2129-17
Civil Engineer
2124-11
Computing Professional - specialising in CISSP *
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in C++/C#/C *
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Data Warehousing
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Java *
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in J2EE *
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Linux
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Microsoft .Net technologies
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Network Security/Firewall/Internet Security *
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Oracle *
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in PeopleSoft *
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in SAP *
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in SIEBEL *
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Solaris
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Unix
2231-79
Dental Specialist
2381-13
Dentist
2381-11
Dermatologist
2312-13
Electrical Engineer
2125-11
Electronics Engineer
2125-13
Emergency Medicine Specialist
2312-15
External Auditor
2212-11
General Medical Practitioner
2311-11
Hospital Pharmacist
2382-11
Mechanical Engineer
2126-11
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
2391-11
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
2127-11
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
2312-17
Occupational Therapist
2383-11
Ophthalmologist
2312-19
Optometrist
2384-11
Paediatrician
2312-21
Pathologist
2312-23
Petroleum Engineer
2127-13
Physiotherapist
2385-11
Podiatrist
2388-11
Psychiatrist
2312-27
Quantity Surveyor
2122-11
Radiologist
2312-29
Registered Mental Health Nurse
2325-11
Registered Midwife
2324-11
Registered Nurse
2323-11
Retail Pharmacist
2382-15
Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified)
2312-79
Specialist Physician
2312-25
Speech Pathologist
2386-11
Sonographer
2391-17
Surgeon
2312-31
Surveyor
2123-13
Associate Professionals
ASCO Code
Chef (excluding Commis Chef)
3322-11 (part)
Dental Technician
3492-15
Trades Persons
ASCO codes
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
4114-15
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
4114-11
Automotive Electrician
4212-11
Baker
4512-11
Binder and Finisher
4913-11
Boat Builder and Repairer
4981-13
Bricklayer
4414-11
Cabinetmaker
4922-11
Carpenter
4411-13
Carpenter and Joiner
4411-11
Cook
4513-11
Drainer
4431-15
Electrical Powerline Tradesperson
4313-11
Electrician (Special Class)
4311-13
Electronic Equipment Tradesperson
4315-11
Fibrous Plasterer
4412-11
Fitter
4112-11
Floor Finisher
4423-11
Furniture Finisher
4929-13
Furniture Upholsterer
4942-11
Gasfitter
4431-13
General Electrician
4311-11
General Plumber
4431-11
Hairdresser
4931-11
Joiner
4411-15
Landscape Gardener
4623-13
Lift Mechanic
4311-15
Locksmith
4115-15
Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber
4431-19
Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker)
4122-11
Metal Machinist (First Class)
4112-13
Motor Mechanic
4211-11
Optical Mechanic
4999-11
Painter and Decorator
4421-11
Panel Beater
4213-11
Pastry Cook
4512-13
Pressure Welder
4122-13
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic
4312-11
Roof Plumber
4431-17
Roof Slater and Tiler
4413-11
Solid Plasterer
4415-11
Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)
4124-11
Stonemason
4416-13
Toolmaker
4113-11
Tree Surgeon
4623-15
Vehicle Body Maker
4215-11
Vehicle Painter
4214-11
Wall and Floor Tiler
4416-11
Welder (First Class)
4122-15
* These computing professional occupations will only be awarded MODL points if your skills assessment from the relevant Australian assessing body (the Australian Computer Society (ACS)) states you have met the criteria to be recognized in one of the above specializations.