The Australian Regional Occupation List (ROL)
Australia’s skilled visa program is based on skilled occupation lists. These include occupations which are deemed in shortage in Australia, and for which overseas candidates with relevant skillsets are welcome.
What is the Australian Regional Occupation List (ROL)
The ROL is a list of occupations that are in high demand in specific regions of Australia. The ROL is used for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 491, which allows skilled workers to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia for up to five years.
The ROL is designed to meet the needs of regional employers in areas with high demand for skilled workers. The list is reviewed and updated regularly by the Australian government to ensure that it reflects the changing needs of the regional labour market.
How am I eligible?
To be eligible for a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, applicants must have an occupation on the ROL, as well as meet other eligibility criteria such as age, English language proficiency, and skills assessment. They must also commit to living and working in a designated regional area of Australia for a minimum of three years.
The ROL is different from the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), which are used for other skilled migration visa programs in Australia.
Which occupations feature on the ROL?
The Regional Occupation List (ROL) contains 77 occupations.
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Assessing Authority | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121111 | Aquaculture Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121211 | Cotton Grower | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121213 | Fruit or Nut Grower | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121214 | Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower / Field Crop Grower | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121216 | Mixed Crop Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121217 | Sugar Cane Grower | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121299 | Crop Farmers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121313 | Dairy Cattle Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121314 | Deer Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121315 | Goat Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121316 | Horse Breeder | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121317 | Mixed Livestock Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121318 | Pig Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121322 | Sheep Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121399 | Livestock Farmers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121411 | Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 131114 | Public Relations Manager | IML | 1 |
| 132411 | Policy and Planning Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 133112 | Project Builder | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 133612 | Procurement Manager | IML | 1 |
| 134211 | Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 134412 | Regional Education Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 139915 | Sports Administrator | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 141211 | Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 142115 | Post Office Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149111 | Amusement Centre Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149112 | Fitness Centre Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149113 | Sports Centre Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149912 | Cinema or Theatre Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149914 | Financial Institution Branch Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 223111 | Human Resource Adviser | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 223113 | Workplace Relations Adviser | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224412 | Policy Analyst | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224912 | Liaison Officer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 225112 | Market Research Analyst | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 231111 | Aeroplane Pilot | CASA | 1 |
| 231113 | Flying Instructor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 231114 | Helicopter Pilot | CASA | 1 |
| 231213 | Ship's Master | AMSA | 2 |
| 232413 | Multimedia Designer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 234213 | Wine Maker | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 234311 | Conservation Officer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 234915 | Exercise Physiologist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 242211 | Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher | VETASSESS / TRA | 1 |
| 251311 | Environmental Health Officer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 252312 | Dentist | ADC | 1 |
| 253211 | Anaesthetist | MedBA | 1 |
| 271214 | Intellectual Property Lawyer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272413 | Translator | NAATI | 1 |
| 272611 | Community Arts Worker | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 311111 | Agricultural Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311214 | Operating Theatre Technician | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 311216 | Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist | AIMS | 3 |
| 312114 | Construction Estimator | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 312116 | Surveying or Spatial Science Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 312511 | Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson | EA | 2 |
| 312611 | Safety Inspector | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 312911 | Maintenance Planner | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 312999 | Building and Engineering Technicians nec | EA / VETASSESS | 2 |
| 324311 | Vehicle Painter | TRA | 3 |
| 332111 | Floor Finisher | TRA | 3 |
| 342211 | Electrical Linesworker / Electrical Line Mechanic | TRA | 3 |
| 361114 | Zookeeper | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 362411 | Nurseryperson | TRA | 3 |
| 399212 | Gas or Petroleum Operator | TRA | 3 |
| 411211 | Dental Hygienist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 411214 | Dental Therapist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 441211 | Emergency Service Worker | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 451211 | Driving Instructor | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 451399 | Funeral Workers nec | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 451711 | Flight Attendant | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 451815 | First Aid Trainer | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 452413 | Jockey | TRA | 3 |
| 599915 | Clinical Coder | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 612112 | Property Manager | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 612115 | Real Estate Representative | VETASSESS | 3 |
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