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Migration Occupations in Demand List

The Australian Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) is a list of occupations deemed in demand by the Australian Government. The list identifies occupations which are part of the country's ongoing national skills shortage.

If your occupation is on the MODL at the time you lodge your application for skilled migration, you will be:

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The MODL is subdivided by the following categories:
Migration Occupations in Demand List
Managers and Administrators
OccupationsASCO Code
Child Care Coordinator1295-11
Professionals
OccupationsASCO Code
Accountant2211-11
Anaesthetist2312-11
Architect2121-11
Chemical Engineer2129-17
Civil Engineer2124-11
Computing Professional [specialising in C++/C#/C]2231-79
Computing Professional[specialising in CISSP]2231-79
Computing Professional [specialising in Java]2231-79
Computing Professional [specialising in J2EE]2231-79
Computing Professional [specialising in Network Security]2231-79
Computing Professional [specialising in Oracle]2231-79
Computing Professional [specialising in PeopleSoft]2231-79
Computing Professional [specialising in SAP]2231-79
Computing Professional [specialising in Sybase SQL]2231-79
Dental Specialist2381-13
Dentist2381-11
Dermatologist2312-13
Electrical Engineer2125-11
External Auditor2212-11
Emergency Medicine Specialist2312-15
General Medical Practitioner2311-11
Hospital Pharmacist2382-11
Mechanical Engineer2126-11
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer2391-11
Mining Engineer2127-11
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist2312-17
Occupational Therapist2383-11
Ophthalmologist2312-19
Paediatrician2312-21
Pathologist2312-23
Petroleum Engineer2127-13
Physiotherapist2385-11
Podiatrist2388-11
Psychiatrist2312-27
Quantity Surveyor2122-11
Radiologist2312-29
Registered Mental Health Nurse2325-11
Registered Midwife2324-11
Registered Nurse2323-11
Retail Pharmacist2382-15
Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified)2312-79
Specialist Physician2312-25
Speech Pathologist2386-11
Sonographer2391-17
Surgeon2312-31
Surveyor2123-13
Associate Professionals
Chef (excluding Commis Chef)3322-11 (part)
Tradespersons
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)4114-15
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)4114-11
Automotive Electrician4212-11
Bricklayer4414-11
Baker4512-11
Boat Builder and Repairer 4982-11
Cabinetmaker4922-11
Carpenter4411-13
Carpenter and Joiner4411-11
Cook4513-11
Drainer4431-15
Electrical Powerline Tradesperson4313-11
Electrician [Special Class]4311-13
Electronic Equipment Tradesperson4315-11
Fibrous Plasterer4412-11
Fitter4112-11
Floor Finisher 4423-11
Furniture Upholsterer4942-11
Gasfitter4431-13
General Electrician4311-11
General Plumber4431-11
Hairdresser4931-11
Joiner4411-15
Lift Mechanic 4311-15
Locksmith [safemaker] 4115-15
Mechanical Services and Air Conditioning Plumber 4431-19
Metal Fabricator [Boilermaker]4122-11
Metal Machinist [First Class]4112-13
Motor Mechanic4211-11
Optical Mechanic4999-11
Painter and Decorator4421-11
Panel Beater4213-11
Pastry Cook4512-13
Pressure Welder 4122-13
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic4312-11
Roof Plumber 4431-17
Roof Slater and Tiler 4413-11
Solid Plasterer4415-11
Sheetmetal Worker [First Class]4124-11
Stonemason4416-13
Toolmaker4113-11
Vehicle Painter4214-11
Vehicle Body Maker 4215-11
Wall and Floor Tiler 4416-11
Welder [First Class]4122-15
Updated 03.08.07

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