List of Occupations Requiring Labour Market Testing
Take note that even if a nominated occupation is on the Labour Market Testing (LMT) list, it will be exempted if:
- The applicant is a citizen of Chile or Thailand, or is a citizen/permanent resident of New Zealand;
- The applicant is already working for an associated entity of the sponsoring employer in an ASEAN country (Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam), Chile or New Zealand;
- The applicant is a current employee of an associated entity of the sponsoring employer who operates in a country that is a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for senior management position;
- The sponsoring employer currently operates in a WTO member country seeking to sponsor senior management to establish a business in Australia;
- The applicant has worked for the sponsoring employer on a full-time basis for the last 2 years; or
- The applicant is considered as a worker who will help respond to a major disaster in Australia
Below is the list of nominated occupations requiring LMT for 457 visa subclass application.
OCCUPATION | ANZSCO CODE |
Engineering Manager | 133211 |
Nursing Clinical Director | 134212 |
Ship’s Engineer | 231212 |
Chemical Engineer | 233111 |
Materials Engineer | 233112 |
Civil Engineer | 233211 |
Geotechnical Engineer | 233212 |
Structural Engineer | 233214 |
Transport Engineer | 233215 |
Electrical Engineer | 233311 |
Electronics Engineer | 233411 |
Industrial Engineer | 233511 |
Mechanical Engineer | 233512 |
Production or Plant Engineer | 233513 |
Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) | 233611 |
Petroleum Engineer | 233612 |
Aeronautical Engineer | 233911 |
Agricultural Engineer | 233912 |
Biomedical Engineer | 233913 |
Engineering Technologist | 233914 |
Environmental Engineer | 233915 |
Naval Architect | 233916 |
Engineering Professionals nec | 233999 |
Midwife | 254111 |
Nurse Manager | 254311 |
Nurse Practitioner | 254411 |
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 |
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 254413 |
Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 |
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 |
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 |
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 254417 |
Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 |
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 |
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 |
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 |
Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 |
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 |
Registered Nurses nec | 254499 |
Telecommunications Engineer | 263311 |
Telecommunications Network Engineer | 263312 |
Electronic Engineering Draftsperson | 312411 |
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson | 312511 |
Building and Engineering Technicians nec | 312999 |
Automotive Electrician | 321111 |
Motor Mechanic (General) | 321211 |
Diesel Motor Mechanic | 321212 |
Motorcycle Mechanic | 321213 |
Small Engine Mechanic | 321214 |
Blacksmith | 322111 |
Electroplater | 322112 |
Farrier | 322113 |
Metal Casting Trades Worker | 322114 |
Metal Polisher | 322115 |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 322211 |
Metal Fabricator | 322311 |
Pressure Welder | 322312 |
Welder (First Class) | 322313 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 323111 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 323112 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | 323113 |
Fitter (General) | 323211 |
Fitter and Turner | 323212 |
Fitter-Welder | 323213 |
Metal Machinist (First Class) | 323214 |
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic | 323215 |
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | 323299 |
Engraver | 323311 |
Gunsmith | 323312 |
Locksmith | 323313 |
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | 323314 |
Saw Maker and Repairer | 323315 |
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer | 323316 |
Engineering Patternmaker | 323411 |
Toolmaker | 323412 |
Panelbeater | 324111 |
Vehicle Body Builder | 324211 |
Vehicle Trimmer | 324212 |
Vehicle Painter | 324311 |
Bricklayer | 331111 |
Stonemason | 331112 |
Carpenter and Joiner | 331211 |
Carpenter | 331212 |
Joiner | 331213 |
Floor Finisher | 332111 |
Painting trades workers | 332211 |
Glazier | 333111 |
Fibrous Plasterer | 333211 |
Solid Plasterer | 333212 |
Roof Tiler | 333311 |
Wall and Floor Tiler | 333411 |
Plumber (General) | 334111 |
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 |
Drainer | 334113 |
Gasfitter | 334114 |
Roof plumber | 334115 |
Electrician (General) | 341111 |
Electrician (Special Class) | 341112 |
Lift Mechanic | 341113 |
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 342111 |
Electrical Linesworker | 342211 |
Technical Cable Jointer | 342212 |
Business Machine Mechanic | 342311 |
Communications Operator | 342312 |
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 342313 |
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 342314 |
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 342315 |
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | 342411 |
Telecommunications Cable Jointer | 342412 |
Telecommunications Linesworker | 342413 |
Telecommunications Technician | 342414 |
Baker | 351111 |
Pastrycook | 351112 |
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker (Excluding the activity of slaughtering animals, or primarily boning, slicing or packaging meat in a non-retail setting.) | 351211 |
Cook | 351411 |
Dog Handler or Trainer | 361111 |
Horse Trainer | 361112 |
Zookeeper | 361114 |
Kennel Hand | 361115 |
Animal Attendants and Trainers nec | 361199 |
Shearer | 361211 |
Veterinary Nurse | 361311 |
Florist | 362111 |
Gardener (General) | 362211 |
Arborist | 362212 |
Landscape Gardener | 362213 |
Greenkeeper | 362311 |
Nurseryperson | 362411 |
Hairdresser | 391111 |
Print Finisher | 392111 |
Screen Printer | 392112 |
Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker | 392211 |
Printing Machinist | 392311 |
Small Offset Printer | 392312 |
Canvas Goods Fabricator | 393111 |
Leather Goods Maker | 393112 |
Sail Maker | 393113 |
Shoemaker | 393114 |
Apparel Cutter | 393211 |
Clothing Patternmaker | 393212 |
Dressmaker or Tailor | 393213 |
Clothing Trades Workers nec | 393299 |
Upholsterer | 393311 |
Cabinetmaker | 394111 |
Furniture Finisher | 394211 |
Picture Framer | 394212 |
Wood Machinist | 394213 |
Wood Turner | 394214 |
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec | 394299 |
Boat Builder and Repairer | 399111 |
Shipwright | 399112 |
Chemical Plant Operator | 399211 |
Gas or Petroleum Operator | 399212 |
Power Generation Plant Operator | 399213 |
Jeweller | 399411 |
Broadcast Transmitter Operator | 399511 |
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) | 399512 |
Light Technician | 399513 |
Make Up Artist | 399514 |
Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer | 399515 |
Sound Technician | 399516 |
Television Equipment Operator | 399517 |
Performing Arts Technicians nec | 399599 |
Signwriter | 399611 |
Diver | 399911 |
Optical Dispenser | 399913 |
Optical Mechanic | 399914 |
Plastics Technician | 399916 |
Wool Classer | 399917 |
Fire Protection Equipment Technician | 399918 |
Technicians and Trades Workers nec | 399999 |
Diversional Therapist | 411311 |
Enrolled Nurse | 411411 |
Mothercraft Nurse | 411412 |
Defence Force Member – Other Ranks | 441111 |
Emergency Service Worker | 441211 |
Fire Fighter | 441212 |
Prison Officer | 442111 |
Driving Instructor | 451211 |
Funeral Workers nec | 451399 |
Flight Attendant | 451711 |
Travel Attendants nec | 451799 |
First Aid Trainer | 451815 |
Diving Instructor (Open Water) | 452311 |
Gymnastics Coach or Instructor | 452312 |
Horse Riding Coach or Instructor | 452313 |
Snowsport Instructor | 452314 |
Swimming Coach or Instructor | 452315 |
Tennis Coach | 452316 |
Other Sports Coach or Instructor | 452317 |
Dog or Horse Racing Official | 452318 |
Sports Umpire | 452322 |
Other Sports Official | 452323 |
Footballer | 452411 |
Golfer | 452412 |
Jockey | 452413 |
Sportspersons nec | 452499 |
Insurance Investigator | 599611 |
Insurance Loss Adjuster | 599612 |
Insurance Risk Surveyor | 599613 |
Clinical Coder | 599915 |
Auctioneer | 611111 |
Stock and Station Agent | 611112 |
Insurance Agent | 611211 |
Business Broker | 612111 |
Property Manager | 612112 |
Real Estate Agent | 612114 |
Real Estate Representative | 612115 |
Retail Buyer | 639211 |
Wool Buyer | 639212 |
Driller | 712211 |
If you are interested to apply under the Skilled Migration Program, you may book an appointment for personalised advice. Alternatively, attend our seminar for an overview of procedures in migrating to Australia from Singapore.