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Sponsored Jobs in Australia by Occupation

These are the occupations most commonly sponsored in Australia through the Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand), 494 (Regional) and DAMA visa programs. Pick your occupation to see the visa pathway, skills assessment, English and salary requirements — and connect with employers offering sponsorship. Registration is free.

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Aged Care
Aged Care Worker →
ANZSCO 423111 · A$56k–72k
Personal Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Disability Support Worker
Agriculture
Farm Worker →
ANZSCO 841999 · A$50k–78k
Dairy Farm Hand, Fruit Picker, Horticulture Worker
Automotive
Motor Mechanic →
ANZSCO 321211 · A$60k–95k
Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Auto Electrician
Panel Beater →
ANZSCO 324111 · A$60k–90k
Smash Repairer, Vehicle Body Repairer, Spray Painter
Childcare
Child Care Worker →
ANZSCO 421111 · A$50k–78k
Early Childhood Educator, Centre-based Educator, Lead Educator
Construction
Bricklayer →
ANZSCO 331111
Blocklayer, Brick and Block Layer, Bricklayer and Blocklayer
Cabinetmaker →
ANZSCO 394111
Cabinet Maker, Furniture Maker, Kitchen Cabinetmaker
Roof Tiler →
ANZSCO 333311
Roofer, Roof Plumber (tiling), Tiling Roofer
Stonemason →
ANZSCO 331112
Monumental Stonemason, Construction Stonemason, Stone Mason
Wall and Floor Tiler →
ANZSCO 333411
Tiler, Ceramic Tiler, Floor Tiler
Solid Plasterer →
ANZSCO 333212
Plasterer, Renderer, Cement Renderer
Glazier →
ANZSCO 333111
Glass Glazier, Glazing Tradesperson, Glass Fitter
Floor Finisher →
ANZSCO 332111
Floor Layer, Floor Sander and Polisher, Flooring Installer
Joiner →
ANZSCO 331213
Timber Joiner, Stair Builder, Architectural Joiner
Painting Trades Worker →
ANZSCO 332211
Painter, Painter and Decorator, Industrial Painter
Electrician →
ANZSCO 341111 · A$70k–105k
A-Grade Electrician, Electrical Mechanic, Industrial Electrician
Plumber →
ANZSCO 334116 · A$70k–110k
Gas Fitter, Drainer, Roof Plumber
Carpenter →
ANZSCO 331212 · A$62k–95k
Joiner, Cabinetmaker, Formwork Carpenter
Construction Labourer →
ANZSCO 821111 · A$58k–90k
Builder's Labourer, Site Labourer, Demolition Worker
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic →
ANZSCO 342111
HVAC Technician, Refrigeration Technician, Airconditioning Mechanic
Landscape Gardener →
ANZSCO 362711
Landscaper, Landscape Tradesperson, Horticulturist (trade)
Education
Early Childhood Teacher →
ANZSCO 241111 · A$70k–100k
Early Childhood Teacher, ECT, Kindergarten Teacher
University Lecturer →
ANZSCO 242111
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor
Engineering
Civil Engineer →
ANZSCO 233211 · A$90k–160k
Structural Engineer, Highway Engineer, Water Engineer
Structural Engineer →
ANZSCO 233214 · A$90k–160k
Structural Design Engineer, Bridge Engineer, Building Structures Engineer
Engineering Technician →
ANZSCO 312999 · A$75k–115k
Engineering Associate, Engineering Drafter, Technical Officer
Mechanical Engineer →
ANZSCO 233512
Design Engineer (Mechanical), Plant Engineer, HVAC Engineer
Electrical Engineer →
ANZSCO 233311
Power Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Control Systems Engineer
Mechanical Engineering Technician →
ANZSCO 312512
Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Technician, Plant Technician
Engineering Manager →
ANZSCO 133211
Engineering Lead, Technical Manager, Engineering Operations Manager
Electrical Engineering Technician →
ANZSCO 312312
Electrical Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Electrical Testing Technician
Food
Baker →
ANZSCO 351111 · A$55k–80k
Pastry Cook, Patissier, Bread Baker
Food Production
Meat Worker →
ANZSCO 831212 · A$60k–95k
Boner, Slicer, Slaughterer
Healthcare
Registered Nurse →
ANZSCO 254499 · A$75k–110k
Division 1 Nurse, RN, Theatre Nurse
Nursing Support / Healthcare Assistant →
ANZSCO 423312 · A$55k–70k
Nursing Support Worker, Assistant in Nursing (AIN), Patient Care Assistant
Occupational Therapist →
ANZSCO 252411 · A$80k–120k
Paediatric OT, Adult OT, Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist →
ANZSCO 252511 · A$80k–125k
Sports Physiotherapist, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Paediatric Physiotherapist
Dental Assistant →
ANZSCO 423211 · A$55k–80k
Dental Nurse, Dental Surgery Assistant
Dietitian →
ANZSCO 251111
Dietitian
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer →
ANZSCO 251211
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
Medical Radiation Therapist →
ANZSCO 251212
Medical Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medicine Technologist →
ANZSCO 251213
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Sonographer →
ANZSCO 251214
Sonographer
Optometrist →
ANZSCO 251411
Optometrist
Orthoptist →
ANZSCO 251412
Orthoptist
Hospital Pharmacist →
ANZSCO 251511
Hospital Pharmacist
Industrial Pharmacist →
ANZSCO 251512
Industrial Pharmacist
Retail Pharmacist →
ANZSCO 251513
Retail Pharmacist
Orthotist or Prosthetist →
ANZSCO 251912
Orthotist or Prosthetist
Dental Specialist →
ANZSCO 252311
Dental Specialist
Dentist →
ANZSCO 252312
Dentist
Podiatrist →
ANZSCO 252611
Podiatrist
Audiologist →
ANZSCO 252711
Audiologist
Speech Pathologist →
ANZSCO 252712
Speech Pathologist
General Practitioner →
ANZSCO 253111
General Practitioner
Resident Medical Officer →
ANZSCO 253112
Resident Medical Officer
Anaesthetist →
ANZSCO 253211
Anaesthetist
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) →
ANZSCO 253311
Specialist Physician — General Medicine
Cardiologist →
ANZSCO 253312
Cardiologist
Clinical Haematologist →
ANZSCO 253313
Clinical Haematologist
Medical Oncologist →
ANZSCO 253314
Medical Oncologist
Endocrinologist →
ANZSCO 253315
Endocrinologist
Gastroenterologist →
ANZSCO 253316
Gastroenterologist
Intensive Care Specialist →
ANZSCO 253317
Intensive Care Specialist
Neurologist →
ANZSCO 253318
Neurologist
Paediatrician →
ANZSCO 253321
Paediatrician
Renal Medicine Specialist →
ANZSCO 253322
Renal Medicine Specialist
Rheumatologist →
ANZSCO 253323
Rheumatologist
Thoracic Medicine Specialist →
ANZSCO 253324
Thoracic Medicine Specialist
Specialist Physicians nec →
ANZSCO 253399
Specialist Physicians nec
Psychiatrist →
ANZSCO 253411
Psychiatrist
Surgeon (General) →
ANZSCO 253511
Surgeon — General
Cardiothoracic Surgeon →
ANZSCO 253512
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Neurosurgeon →
ANZSCO 253513
Neurosurgeon
Orthopaedic Surgeon →
ANZSCO 253514
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Otorhinolaryngologist →
ANZSCO 253515
Otorhinolaryngologist
Paediatric Surgeon →
ANZSCO 253516
Paediatric Surgeon
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon →
ANZSCO 253517
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Urologist →
ANZSCO 253518
Urologist
Vascular Surgeon →
ANZSCO 253521
Vascular Surgeon
Dermatologist →
ANZSCO 253911
Dermatologist
Emergency Medicine Specialist →
ANZSCO 253912
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist →
ANZSCO 253913
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Ophthalmologist →
ANZSCO 253914
Ophthalmologist
Pathologist →
ANZSCO 253915
Pathologist
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist →
ANZSCO 253917
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
Radiation Oncologist →
ANZSCO 253918
Radiation Oncologist
Medical Practitioners nec →
ANZSCO 253999
Medical Practitioners nec
Midwife →
ANZSCO 254111
Midwife
Nurse Educator →
ANZSCO 254211
Nurse Educator
Nurse Researcher →
ANZSCO 254212
Nurse Researcher
Nurse Practitioner →
ANZSCO 254411
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) →
ANZSCO 254412
Registered Nurse — Aged Care
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) →
ANZSCO 254413
Registered Nurse — Child and Family Health
Registered Nurse (Community Health) →
ANZSCO 254414
Registered Nurse — Community Health
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) →
ANZSCO 254415
Registered Nurse — Critical Care and Emergency
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) →
ANZSCO 254416
Registered Nurse — Developmental Disability
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) →
ANZSCO 254417
Registered Nurse — Disability and Rehabilitation
Registered Nurse (Medical) →
ANZSCO 254418
Registered Nurse — Medical
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) →
ANZSCO 254421
Registered Nurse — Medical Practice
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) →
ANZSCO 254422
Registered Nurse — Mental Health
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) →
ANZSCO 254423
Registered Nurse — Perioperative
Registered Nurse (Surgical) →
ANZSCO 254424
Registered Nurse — Surgical
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) →
ANZSCO 254425
Registered Nurse — Paediatrics
Ambulance Officer →
ANZSCO 411111
Ambulance Officer
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic →
ANZSCO 411112
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
Dental Prosthetist →
ANZSCO 411212
Dental Prosthetist
Dental Technician →
ANZSCO 411213
Dental Technician
Dental Therapist →
ANZSCO 411214
Dental Therapist
Enrolled Nurse →
ANZSCO 411411
Enrolled Nurse
Hospitality
Chef →
ANZSCO 351311 · A$62k–95k
Head Chef, Sous Chef, Pastry Chef
Cook →
ANZSCO 351411 · A$55k–75k
Commercial Cook, Kitchen Hand to Cook, Short Order Cook
Hospitality Manager →
ANZSCO 141111 · A$65k–110k
Hotel Manager, Restaurant Manager, Cafe Manager
Pastrycook →
ANZSCO 351112
Pastry Chef, Patissier, Cake Decorator (trade)
Hotel or Motel Manager →
ANZSCO 141311
Accommodation Manager, Resort Manager, Motel Manager
IT
Software Developer →
ANZSCO 261312 · A$85k–165k
Full Stack Developer, Backend Engineer, Front-End Developer
ICT Business Analyst →
ANZSCO 261111
IT Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Technical Business Analyst
ICT Support and Test Engineer →
ANZSCO 263299
ICT Support Engineer, Systems Test Engineer, Technical Support Engineer
Management
Sales and Marketing Manager →
ANZSCO 131112
Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, Business Development Manager
Manufacturing
Sheetmetal Trades Worker →
ANZSCO 322211
Sheet Metal Worker, Sheetmetal Fabricator, Ductwork Fabricator
Metal Fabricator (Welder / Boilermaker) →
ANZSCO 322311
Boilermaker, Steel Fabricator, Structural Steel Fabricator
Welder →
ANZSCO 322313 · A$65k–105k
Boilermaker, Pressure Welder, TIG Welder
Metal Fitter →
ANZSCO 323213 · A$70k–110k
Fitter and Turner, Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter
Fitter →
ANZSCO 323211
Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Plant Fitter
Personal Services
Hairdresser →
ANZSCO 391111 · A$50k–80k
Hair Stylist, Senior Stylist, Barber
Professional Services
Accountant →
ANZSCO 221111 · A$70k–130k
Management Accountant, Tax Accountant, Senior Accountant
Marketing Specialist →
ANZSCO 225113
Digital Marketing Specialist, Marketing Executive, Brand Specialist
Management Consultant →
ANZSCO 224713
Business Consultant, Strategy Consultant, Organisational Consultant
Recruitment Consultant →
ANZSCO 223112
Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Consultant, Recruitment Specialist
Retail
Retail Manager →
ANZSCO 142111 · A$62k–110k
Store Manager, Branch Manager, Area Manager
Butcher →
ANZSCO 351211 · A$60k–90k
Retail Butcher, Smallgoods Maker, Boning Room Worker
Transport
Truck Driver →
ANZSCO 733111 · A$65k–110k
Heavy Vehicle Driver, Heavy Truck Driver, Heavy Combination (HC) Driver
Diesel Motor Mechanic →
ANZSCO 321212
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Truck Mechanic, Plant Mechanic

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find a sponsored job in Australia?

Pick your occupation above, register a free profile, and connect with Australian employers offering 482, 494 or DAMA sponsorship. You only pay a one-off A$30 incl. GST unlock to contact a match — no recruitment agency fees.

Do I need a skills assessment before applying?

For most sponsored visas you will need a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for your occupation. Start it early — assessments can take 6 to 16 weeks. Each occupation page lists the correct authority.

Which visa will I be sponsored on?

Usually the Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) for 2–4 years with a pathway to permanent residency, or the 494 (Regional) / DAMA pathways for regional roles. A registered migration agent handles the lodgement.

General information only, not migration advice. Occupation lists, salary thresholds and DAMA areas change — verify with a registered migration agent (MARN 1576536).