New Occupations added to PMSOL (Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List) on 22 June 2021

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The 22 new occupations are (including ANZSCO codes):

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• Accountant (General) (221111)

• Accountant (Taxation) (221113)

• Accountant (Management) (221112)

• External Auditor (221213)

• Internal Auditor (221214)

• Electrical Engineer (233311)

• Civil Engineer (233211)

• Structural Engineer (233214)

• Geotechnical Engineer (233212)

• Transport Engineer (233215)

• Mining Engineer (233611)

• Petroleum Engineer (233612)

• Surveyor (232212)

• Cartographer (232213)

• Other Spatial Scientist (232214)

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (234611)

• Orthotist / Prosthetist (251912)

• Multimedia Specialist (261211)

• Analyst Programmer (261311)

• Software and Applications Programmers (261399)

• ICT Security Specialist (262112)

• Chef (351311)

 

The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) identifies occupations which fill critical skills needs to support Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19. The list is based on expert advice from the National Skills Commission and consultation with Commonwealth departments.​

This means the above occupations will be given priority over other skilled occupations.The processing time will be significantly reduced.Employer sponsored nomination and visa applications with an occupation on the PMSOL will be given priority processing.

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https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/AlexHawke/Pages/supporting-australia-covid-recovery-through-skilled-migration.aspx

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Existing occupations on PMSOL list are as under:

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• Chief Executive or Managing Director (111111)

• Construction Project Manager (133111)

• Mechanical Engineer (233512)

• Veterinarian (234711)

• General Practitioner (253111)

• Resident Medical Officer (253112)

• Psychiatrist (253411)

• Medical Practitioner nec (253999)

• Midwife (254111)

• Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412)

• Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (254415)

• Registered Nurse (Medical) (254418)

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (254422)

• Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (254423)

• Registered Nurses nec (254499)

• Developer Programmer (261312)

• Software Engineer (261313)

• Maintenance Planner (312911)

• Social Worker (272511)

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