On 22 June 2021, 22 occupations were added to the PMSOL (Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List). There are now a total of 41 occupations receiving priority under the PMSOL.
The PMSOL was introduced in September 2020 to fill critical skills that were in shortage or were identified as critical to support Australia’s economic recovery from the pandemic. This list is temporary and is designed to be constantly updated to reflect the needs of the Australian labour market.
Occupations on this list will be given priority processing in the employer sponsored nomination and visa application. In our experience, the applications can be approved within a few weeks.
Since its introduction, several occupations were included:
- Social Worker (272511) – was included on 27 November 2020; and
- Veterinarian (234711) – was included on 11 May 2021
The 22 occupations in the list below were added to the PMSOL on 22 June 2021:
- 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 full announcement from the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs can be found here.
For a full list of the 41 occupations on the PMSOL, you can visit the Department’s website.
You may consult with us to find out more. If you wish to sponsor overseas workers in any of the above occupations, now is the best time to do it as there is a recognised need for such skills in Australia.
This article was prepared and written by our immigration lawyer team at Brightstone Migration and reviewed by one of our Partner Lawyers and the Head of Immigration. It aims to provide professional insights and commentary. The content is for reference only and does not constitute specific legal advice.
Last updated: 23/06/2021
