Step 4 of 9

Can My Occupation Work?

Determining if your profession is on the skilled occupation list and how to get assessed.

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Common questions at this stage

Straight answers to what people actually ask at this point.

Which industries sponsor the most?

Healthcare, engineering, construction, and hospitality sponsor the most consiste… Read full answer →

What occupations need VETASSESS?

VETASSESS covers more than 360 occupations across professional, managerial, and … Read full answer →

Can I migrate to Australia as a nurse?

Nursing is one of the strongest occupations for Australian migration right now, … Read full answer →

Can a chef get PR in Australia?

Yes, chefs can get PR — but the pathway requires more planning than many applica… Read full answer →

Can IT professionals get sponsored?

IT professionals can get sponsored, but this is the most competitive skilled cat… Read full answer →

Is teaching a good occupation for migration?

Teaching is a viable migration occupation, but the outcomes are highly state-dep… Read full answer →

Can accountants get PR in Australia?

Accountants can get PR, but this occupation has become one of the most oversatur… Read full answer →

Can I migrate as a mechanic?

Yes — automotive trades, including Motor Mechanic (General) (ANZSCO 321211), are… Read full answer →

Can electricians get sponsored?

Electricians are among the most in-demand trade occupations in Australia and can… Read full answer →

Is engineering on the skilled occupation list?

Engineering is on the skilled occupation list, and across most engineering disci… Read full answer →

Can hairdressers get PR?

Hairdressers can get PR, but this is one of the more challenging trade pathways … Read full answer →

Can I migrate as a social worker?

Social work is a viable migration occupation and one where processing times have… Read full answer →

What all these occupations have in common — and where they differ

Every occupation discussed above accesses the same core architecture: Read full answer →

Is there a demand for IT jobs in Australia?

The honest answer is: it depends sharply on which IT role you hold. Cybersecurit… Read full answer →

Is there a high demand for teachers in Australia?

Yes — particularly in secondary schools, STEM subjects, and early childhood educ… Read full answer →

Is there a demand for electricians in Australia?

Yes — electricians are among the most consistently in-demand trade workers in Au… Read full answer →

Which job is high demand in Australia?

The occupations with the strongest and most consistent demand in 2026 fall acros… Read full answer →

Are nurses in demand in Australia?

Yes — nursing is one of the most consistently supported occupations in Australia… Read full answer →

Are engineers in demand in Australia?

Yes, but the type of engineering matters significantly. Civil, structural, and e… Read full answer →

Are chefs still in demand in Australia?

Yes, but with important caveats. Chefs (ANZSCO 351311 — Chef) appear on state oc… Read full answer →

Are electricians in demand in Australia?

Yes — and this question deserves a direct answer separate from the general trade… Read full answer →

Are teachers still in demand in Australia?

Yes — teacher shortages in Australia have been documented at the federal level a… Read full answer →

Are childcare workers in demand in Australia?

Yes — early childhood workers are in sustained demand driven by the federal gove… Read full answer →

Are construction workers in demand in Australia?

Yes — broadly, across both trades and professional construction roles. Australia… Read full answer →

Are IT professionals in demand in Australia?

IT professionals are in demand — but selectively. The headline shortage is in cy… Read full answer →

Is Civil Engineer still in demand in Australia?

Civil engineering remains solidly in demand and is one of the more accessible en… Read full answer →

Is there a shortage of nurses in Australia 2026?

Yes — the nursing shortage is structural and ongoing. According to the Departmen… Read full answer →

Which IT job is in demand in Australia?

The four IT specialisations with the most consistent skilled migration demand in… Read full answer →

Which skilled worker is in demand in Australia?

The short answer is: healthcare professionals, trades workers in construction an… Read full answer →

What jobs qualify for a skilled worker visa?

Any occupation listed on the MLTSSL, STSOL, or ROL qualifies for at least one sk… Read full answer →

Which courses are in demand in Australia for PR?

Study-to-PR strategy requires matching your qualification to a genuine occupatio… Read full answer →

What jobs qualify for a skilled worker visa in Australia?

This question is slightly different from the list question above — it gets to th… Read full answer →

Does Australia have a shortage of chefs?

Yes — chef shortages are real and documented, particularly in regional areas, fi… Read full answer →

What type of nurses are in demand in Australia?

All registered nurse specialisations are in demand, but the most acute shortages… Read full answer →

Is nursing a good course for PR?

Nursing is one of the strongest PR pathways on paper — Registered Nurses appear … Read full answer →

Is IT a good course for PR?

IT is among the best-performing fields for PR, particularly for applicants who c… Read full answer →

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Can My Occupation Work?

Common questions at this stage

In-depth articles

Accountant Migration to Australia: State Nomination, Points & CPA/CA Assessment

Social Worker Migration to Australia: State Lists, Points & AASW Assessment

Engineer Migration to Australia: State Nomination, Points & Engineers Australia Assessment

Teacher Migration to Australia: State Lists, Points & AITSL Assessment (STEM priority)

Aged Care Worker Migration to Australia: Pathways, ACILA & Cert III

Construction Trades Migration to Australia: State Lists & TRA/VETASSESS Assessment

Early Childhood Teacher Migration to Australia: State Lists, Points & ACECQA Assessment

IT Migration to Australia: State Lists, Points & ACS Assessment

Nurse Migration to Australia: State Lists, Points & ANMAC Assessment

Can I Migrate to Australia as a Nurse/Chef/IT/Teacher/Accountant?

In-Demand Occupations & Skilled Occupation List Australia 2026

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