Update for PMSOL: New Occupations Added to the List
On 22 June 2021, The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs announced 22 new occupations added to PMSOL (Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List), which brings the PMSOL to 41 in total. The expansion follows feedback from Australian business stakeholders and industry bodies on critical skill vacancies that require filling.
The PMSOL was initially launched in September 2020 in collaboration with the National Skills Commission to ensure that a small number of important occupations are filled to continue to create jobs in Australia and aid in the country’s recovery from COVID-19.
What are the new 22 occupations? And how will it affect you?
22 New Occupations on PMSOL (Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List)
Previously, the PMSOL (Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List) had 19 occupations added. With the update from the Department, there are 41 occupations identified in PMSOL. Employer-sponsored nomination and visa applications with an occupation on the PMSOL will be prioritized.
Here are the new occupations added to PMSOL:
| No | Occupation | ANZSCO Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accountant (General) | 221111 |
| 2 | Accountant (Taxation) | 221113 |
| 3 | Accountant (Management) | 221112 |
| 4 | External Auditor | 221213 |
| 5 | Internal Auditor | 221214 |
| 6 | Electrical Engineer | 233311 |
| 7 | Civil Engineer | 233211 |
| 8 | Structural Engineer | 233211 |
| 9 | Geotechnical Engineer | 233212 |
| 10 | Transport Engineer | 233215 |
| 11 | Mining Engineer | 233611 |
| 12 | Petroleum Engineer | 233612 |
| 13 | Surveyor | 232212 |
| 14 | Cartographer | 232213 |
| 15 | Other Spatial Scientist | 232214 |
| 16 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | 234611 |
| 17 | Orthotist/Prosthetist | 251912 |
| 18 | Multimedia Specialist | 261211 |
| 19 | Analyst Programmer | 261311 |
| 20 | Software and Applications Programmers | 261399 |
| 21 | ICT Security Specialist | 262112 |
| 22 | Chef | 351311 |
| No | Occupation | ANZSCO Code |
| 1 | Accountant (General) | 221111 |
| 2 | Accountant (Taxation) | 221113 |
| 3 | Accountant (Management) | 221112 |
| 4 | External Auditor | 221213 |
| 5 | Internal Auditor | 221214 |
| 6 | Electrical Engineer | 233311 |
| 7 | Civil Engineer | 233211 |
| 8 | Structural Engineer | 233211 |
| 9 | Geotechnical Engineer | 233212 |
| 10 | Transport Engineer | 233215 |
| 11 | Mining Engineer | 233611 |
| 12 | Petroleum Engineer | 233612 |
| 13 | Surveyor | 232212 |
| 14 | Cartographer | 232213 |
| 15 | Other Spatial Scientist | 232214 |
| 16 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | 234611 |
| 17 | Orthotist/Prosthetist | 251912 |
| 18 | Multimedia Specialist | 261211 |
| 19 | Analyst Programmer | 261311 |
| 20 | Software and Applications Programmers | 261399 |
| 21 | ICT Security Specialist | 262112 |
| 22 | Chef | 351311 |
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Positive Response on the Expansion of PMSOL
Positive responses have come from industry leaders following the announcement of 22 new occupations added to the PMSOL. Two of Australia’s top hospitality bodies and the Australian Resources and Energy Group (AMMA) have welcomed the update and stated that it would help address the chronic skills shortage.
In addition, the CEO of AMMA also stated that the inclusion of mining, petroleum and geotechnical engineers would help address skill shortages in the resources and energy sector.
The Chief Executive Officer of Engineers Australia also welcomed the expanded PMSOL which included seven engineering occupations; civil, structural, electrical, geotechnical, transport, mining and petroleum engineering. He added the expansion is an excellent outcome that is set to benefit many companies across various engineering-intensive sectors in Australia.
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Quarantine Expenses for Australian Visa Holders
On the same day, the Department also announced two other changes related to quarantine expenses. The Department announced that quarantine expenses would be the visa holder’s responsibility. It includes visa holders who have been sponsored by an Australian business in a PMSOL occupation. However, the Department will prioritize those in occupations on the PMSOL.
In addition, the existing skilled migration occupation lists will remain active, and visa application will still be processed.
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What happens if your occupation is listed in PMSOL?
If you are planning to work in Australia and your occupation is listed in PMSOL, you will have the chance to be prioritized by the Department. This is due to your occupation being urgently and critically needed in Australia to support Australia’s recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic.
However, if your occupation is not listed in the PMSOL, do not lose hope! The Department will keep processing your visa application. Please note that during the COVID-19 Pandemic, visa processing time might change, so your visa application might be longer than the prediction. In addition, all visa application processes are on a case-by-case basis, so your circumstances will affect your application as well.
If you wish to check your eligibility, please contact us via email at [email protected] or via phone on 1300 827 159.
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