Less than three weeks remain to have your say on the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business proposed changes to skilled migration occupations lists.
The public consultation period is open until 12 February 2020 into the potential changes flagged Department published by the Department as part of its biannual review.
The Department has flagged potential changes to occupations listed on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List, the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List and the Regional Occupation List.
It includes 11 occupations flagged for removal from the lists and four to be added. There are an additional 17 occupations flagged for movement between lists, including Ship Masters which will move from the Regional Occupations List to the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
AMMA welcomes the proposed change for Ship Masters as an occupation of high concern for the industry and in particular our drilling and maritime members. AMMA has previously submitted that this occupation should not be restricted to regional work.
The Department is inviting interested stakeholders to provide feedback in relation to any occupation on the skilled migration lists even if no change has been flagged at this time. The proposed changes reflect the outcomes of initial labour market analysis, stakeholder consultation and views from across government.
The Department has also been working with stakeholders to identify new and emerging occupations not currently reflected in the migration system. As a result, the Australian Bureau of Statistics recently made determinations about some of these occupations and where they fit within the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) including Maintenance Electricians and Data Scientists.
At the request of members, AMMA will make a submission to have occupations which are of high concern for our industry placed on the relevant skilled migration lists.
Next steps
AMMA is seeking input from interested members, and invites further information and evidence, to inform our submission about any occupations relevant to the skilled migration review.
The Department has indicated it is seeking specific information that it might not understand purely from looking at national labour market data.
For instance, this particular information could go to specific projects or contracts and covers:
- Regional variations in the need for particular occupations
- Additional evidence on ‘niche’ or highly specialised skills within occupation categories
- A specific need for highly experienced workers within a particular occupation category, for example workers within 10 years’ experience
- The experience and remuneration levels of highly skilled staff where there may be gaps in the local labour market.
AMMA will continue to assist the Australian Government on skilled migration to avoid a scenario where nationally significant resources and energy projects are delayed by skills shortages, or competing for engineers, trades and skilled operators with the $100 billion worth of infrastructure projects in Australia’s development pipeline.
To provide input on the government’s ongoing skilled migration reviews, please contact the AMMA Policy team via [email protected].
Skilled Migration Occupation List Traffic Light Bulletin – March 2020 review
The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business has published its Traffic Light Bulletin on proposed changes to occupations listed on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List, the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List and the Regional Occupation List. These lists underpin a range of employer-sponsored, points-tested and state-nominated visa programs.
The Traffic Light Bulletin is for consultation purposes only. It does not represent a decision of Government.
The public consultation period is now open until 12 February 2020 and we would like to invite you to provide your feedback.
To provide a submission, please visit the Department’s website.
Please see the Submission Guidelines to assist you in preparing a submission.
Updated methodology
In developing the Traffic Light Bulletin the Department has applied an updated methodology for undertaking its analysis. You can find the updated methodology on our website.
New and emerging occupations
We have been working closely with stakeholders to identify new and emerging occupations not currently reflected in migration system. As a result of that process the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has recently made determinations about the following occupations and where they fit within the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business has published a Traffic Light Bulletin outlining proposed changes to the skilled migration occupation lists and are seeking public submissions. The submission period concludes on 12 February 2020.
The Department is responsible for undertaking regular reviews 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 to meet short and medium/long term needs for the Australian economy.
A list of occupations in the Traffic Light Bulletin that are under consideration for a proposed change in their status on the STSOL, MLTSSL and ROL
Notable observations for key resources and energy industry occupations include:
Skilled Migration Occupation Lists Review Traffic Light Bulletin – March 2020 Update can be found here.
The Ship’s Master occupation (ANSZCO code 231213) is flagged as orange for movement between lists in the Traffic Light Bulletin, from its current Regional Occupation List (ROL) status to Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
AMMA welcomes the proposed change for Ship Masters as an occupation of high concern for the industry and in particular our drilling and maritime members. AMMA has previously submitted that this occupation should not be restricted to regional work.
Geologist (ANZSCO code 234411) is also flagged for movement between lists from Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) to Regional Occupation List (ROL).
The department has also been working closely with stakeholders to identify new and emerging occupations not currently reflected in migration system, with Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recently making determinations about the following occupations and where they fit within the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
| Occupations not currently listed in ANZSCO | ABS determination of occupation code they sit within |
| Blockchain Strategist | 261111 ICT BUSINESS ANALYST |
| Blockchain Planner/Manager | 135112 ICT PROJECT MANAGER |
| Data Scientist | 224999 INFORMATION AND ORGANISATION PROFESSIONALS NEC |
| Irrigation Manager | 121213 FRUIT OR NUT GROWER |
| Biosecurity Officer | 311313 QUARANTINE OFFICER |
| Horticulture Farm Manager | 121213 FRUIT OR NUT GROWER |
| Maintenance Electrician | 341111 ELECTRICIAN (GENERAL) |
The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business (the Department) is responsible for regularly reviewing the skilled migration occupation lists to ensure they are responsive to genuine skill needs across Australia. To support this, the department consults with industry, employers, unions and individuals in developing advice for the Australian Government on the occupations required to meet the labour market needs of the Australian economy.
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