The Department of Jobs and Small Business is responsible for undertaking a regular review of the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Regional Occupation List (ROL). These occupation lists are used for skilled migration including TSS, ENS and RSMS Visa Categories. At present, the Department is preparing its finalisation of Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) to be released on 1 June 2018.
The traffic bulletin was released today and the following occupations have been flagged for removal on 1 July 2018.
Red—Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) occupations for possible removal
|
ANZSCO |
Occupation |
Current Status |
Traffic Light |
|
133411 |
Manufacturer |
STSOL |
OFF |
|
211499 |
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec |
STSOL |
OFF |
|
212312 |
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) |
STSOL |
OFF |
|
212314 |
Film and Video Editor |
STSOL |
OFF |
|
212315 |
Program Director (Television or Radio) |
STSOL |
OFF |
|
212316 |
Stage Manager |
STSOL |
OFF |
|
212317 |
Technical Director |
STSOL |
OFF |
|
212318 |
Video Producer |
STSOL |
OFF |
|
241311 |
Middle School Teacher |
STSOL |
OFF |
|
323215 |
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic |
STSOL |
OFF |
|
323316 |
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer |
STSOL |
OFF |
|
342411 |
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) |
STSOL |
OFF |
|
342413 |
Telecommunications Linesworker
|
STSOL |
OFF |
|
399211 |
Chemical Plant Operator
|
STSOL |
OFF |
|
399312 |
Library Technician
|
STSOL |
OFF |
|
411715 |
Residential Care Officer
|
STSOL |
OFF |
|
599612 |
Insurance Loss Adjuster
|
STSOL |
OFF |
Orange—Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) Occupations for possible movement to STSOL
|
ANZSCO |
Occupation |
Current Status |
Traffic Light |
|
221112 |
Management Accountant |
MLTSSL |
STSOL |
|
234111 |
Agricultural Consultant |
MLTSSL |
STSOL |
|
312212 |
Civil Engineering Technician |
MLTSSL |
STSOL |
Yellow—STSOL occupations for possible move to MLTSSL
|
ANZSCO |
Occupation |
Current Status |
Traffic Light |
|
452411 |
Footballer |
STSOL |
MLTSSL |
Purple—Occupations for possible movement from STSOL to Regional Occupations List (ROL)
|
ANZSCO |
Occupation |
Current Status |
Traffic Light |
|
252312 |
Dentist |
STSOL |
ROL |
|
253211 |
Anaesthetist |
STSOL |
ROL |
Source: https://docs.jobs.gov.au/documents/traffic-light-bulletin-may-2018
As many would be aware, on 18 April 2017, the Prime Minister and the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection announced reforms to the employer-sponsored permanent and temporary skilled visas, which support the Australian Government’s objective of aligning its migration programs to Australia’s economic and social priorities. These reforms included the introduction of the Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) which identify the occupations that are available for temporary and permanent skilled migration. Further changes to the skilled migration occupation lists were made by the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection on 1 July 2017.
The Department of Employment, working closely with the Department of Home Affairs and other relevant departments, is now responsible for providing advice to the Australian Government on updates to the STSOL and MLTSSL.
The six monthly updates will be underpinned by the following principles:
- stakeholder consultation processes.
- robust labour market evidence and analysis.
The new STOL and MLTSSL is expected to be made publicly available on 1 July 2018.