Is your occupation affected?
Following recent visa reforms, the skilled occupation lists are now being reviewed and updated regularly by the Department of Jobs & Small Business. New occupation lists will come into effect on 1st of July 2018.
What’s changing?
- 17 occupations flagged for possible removal
- 3 occupations possibly moving from Medium Term to Short Term
- 1 occupation possibly moving from Short Term to Medium Term
- 2 occupations possibly moving from Short Term to Regional
Occupations flagged for removal
| 133411 | Manufacturer |
| 211499 | Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec |
| 212312 | Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) |
| 212314 | Film and Video Editor |
| 212315 | Program Director (Television or Radio) |
| 212316 | Stage Manager |
| 212317 | Technical Director |
| 212318 | Video Producer |
| 241311 | Middle School Teacher |
| 323215 | Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic |
| 323316 | Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer |
| 342411 | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) |
| 342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker |
| 399211 | Chemical Plant Operator |
| 399312 | Library Technician |
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer |
| 599612 | Insurance Loss Adjuster |
Occupations moving from Medium Term to Short Term
| 221112 | Management Accountant |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician |
Occupations moving from Short Term to Medium Term
| 452411 | Footballer |
Occupations moving from Short Term to Regional
| 252312 | Dentist |
| 253211 | Anaesthetist |
What are your thoughts on these changes or will your business be affected? Feel free to post your comments below.