Getting a positive result for your application isn't always going to happen the first time around. Refusals can occur if you make simple mistakes in your application form, and fail to provide sufficient data or evidence to support any claims.

Mistakes can also be made from the government's end if a decision maker mis-interprets your information or does not consider submitted data by mistake. Human error is common and hence there is an appeal process through the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Migration Review Tribunal).

The fee to submit a review (appeal) of a decision from the Department of Immigration to the AAT MRT is $1673, however starting the 1st of July, that fee will increase to $1731. So if you are able to get your application in before the 1st of July 2017, then you will save some money.

The refund fee will also be increased for applications lodged on or after the 1st of July 2017 to $865.50 for all successful applications at the AAT MRT, which is 50% of the original AAT MRT fee.

For more information about the review appeals to the AAT MRT, or if you require professional assistance with preparing an AAT MRT case, please email us at solutions@VisaOne.com.au.

If you have an urgent case matter which requires immediate assistance, please call us on 1300 61 99 77 (or +61 7 3181 5588).

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With all the recent news of occupation list changes, the abolished 457 and limited routes to permanent residency, there still remains a migration program for skilled professionals and vocational trades to obtain permanent residency.

That is the Regional Sponosored Migration Scheme (RSMS Subclass 187).

This visa subclass, by and large, and remained unchanged amidst all the recent significant changes to work sponsored visas. The main instrument that underpins the RSMS is a hidden occupation list which is a comprehensive list of occupations available for sponsorship in regionally classified areas (low population areas).

On the government's official immigration website, it simply states that occupations with a skill level of 1-3 is acceptable for the purposes of the RSMS.

So what occupations fall within these skill levels, do you ask?

Well here is the full list:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

Occupation	ANZSCO Code	Assessing Authority
Chief Executive or Managing Director	111111	AIM
Corporate General Manager	111211	AIM
Defence Force Senior Officer	111212	VETASSESS
Local Government Legislator	111311
Member of Parliament	111312
Legislators nec	111399
Aquaculture Farmer	121111	VETASSESS
Cotton Grower	121211	VETASSESS
Flower Grower	121212	VETASSESS
Fruit or Nut Grower	121213	VETASSESS
Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)\Field Crop Grower (NZ)	121214	VETASSESS
Grape Grower	121215	VETASSESS
Mixed Crop Farmer	121216	VETASSESS
Sugar Cane Grower	121217	VETASSESS
Turf Grower	121218	VETASSESS
Vegetable Grower (Aus) \ Market Gardener (NZ)	121221	VETASSESS
Crop Farmers nec	121299	VETASSESS
Apiarist	121311	VETASSESS
Beef Cattle Farmer	121312	VETASSESS
Dairy Cattle Farmer	121313	VETASSESS
Deer Farmer	121314	VETASSESS
Goat Farmer	121315	VETASSESS
Horse Breeder	121316	VETASSESS
Mixed Livestock Farmer	121317	VETASSESS
Pig Farmer	121318	VETASSESS
Poultry Farmer	121321	VETASSESS
Sheep Farmer	121322	VETASSESS
Livestock Farmers nec	121399	VETASSESS
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer	121411	VETASSESS
Sales and Marketing Manager	131112	AIM
Advertising Manager	131113	AIM
Public Relations Manager	131114	AIM
Corporate Services Manager	132111	VETASSESS
Finance Manager	132211	CPAA/ICAA/IPA
Human Resource Manager	132311	AIM
Policy and Planning Manager	132411	VETASSESS
Research and Development Manager	132511	VETASSESS
Construction Project Manager	133111	VETASSESS
Project Builder	133112	VETASSESS
Engineering Manager	133211	Engineers Australia/AIM
Importer or Exporter	133311	VETASSESS
Wholesaler	133312	VETASSESS
Manufacturer	133411	VETASSESS
Production Manager (Forestry)	133511	VETASSESS
Production Manager (Manufacturing)	133512	VETASSESS
Production Manager (Mining)	133513	VETASSESS
Supply and Distribution Manager	133611	AIM
Procurement Manager	133612	AIM
Child Care Centre Manager	134111	TRA
Child Care Group Leader	421111	VETASSESS
Medical Administrator (Aus) \ Medical Superintendent (NZ)	134211	ANMAC
Nursing Clinical Director	134212	VETASSESS
Primary Health Organisation Manager	134213	ACWA/VETASSESS
Welfare Centre Manager	134214	VETASSESS
Health and Welfare Services Managers nec	134299	VETASSESS
School Principal	134311	VETASSESS
Faculty Head	134411	VETASSESS
Regional Education Manager	134412	VETASSESS
Education Managers nec	134499	ACS
Chief Information Officer	135111	ACS
ICT Project Manager	135112	ACS
ICT Managers nec	135199	VETASSESS
Commissioned Defence Force Officer	139111	VETASSESS
Commissioned Fire Officer	139112	VETASSESS
Commissioned Police Officer	139113	VETASSESS
Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member	139211	VETASSESS
Arts Administrator or Manager	139911	VETASSESS
Environmental Manager	139912	VETASSESS
Laboratory Manager	139913	VETASSESS
Quality Assurance Manager	139914	VETASSESS
Sports Administrator	139915	VETASSESS
Specialist Managers nec	139999	VETASSESS
Cafe or Restaurant Manager	141111	VETASSESS
Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager	141211	VETASSESS
Hotel or Motel Manager	141311	VETASSESS
Licensed Club Manager	141411	VETASSESS
Bed and Breakfast Operator	141911	VETASSESS
Retirement Village Manager	141912	VETASSESS
Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec	141999
Retail Manager (General)	142111	VETASSESS
Antique Dealer	142112	VETASSESS
Betting Agency Manager	142113	VETASSESS
Hair or Beauty Salon Manager	142114	VETASSESS
Post Office Manager	142115	VETASSESS
Travel Agency Manager	142116	VETASSESS
Amusement Centre Manager	149111	VETASSESS
Fitness Centre Manager	149112	VETASSESS
Sports Centre Manager	149113	VETASSESS
Call or Contact Centre Manager	149211	VETASSESS
Customer Service Manager	149212	VETASSESS
Conference and Event Organiser	149311	VETASSESS
Fleet Manager	149411	VETASSESS
Railway Station Manager	149412	VETASSESS
Transport Company Manager	149413	VETASSESS
Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator	149911	VETASSESS
Cinema or Theatre Manager	149912	VETASSESS
Facilities Manager	149913	VETASSESS
Financial Institution Branch Manager	149914	VETASSESS
Equipment Hire Manager	149915
Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec	149999	VETASSESS
Actor	211111	VETASSESS
Dancer or Choreographer	211112	VETASSESS
Entertainer or Variety Artist	211113	VETASSESS
Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers nec	211199	VETASSESS
Composer	211211	VETASSESS
Music Director	211212	VETASSESS
Musician (Instrumental)	211213	VETASSESS
Singer	211214	VETASSESS
Music Professionals nec	211299	VETASSESS
Photographer	211311	VETASSESS
Painter (Visual Arts)	211411	VETASSESS
Potter or Ceramic Artist	211412	VETASSESS
Sculptor	211413	VETASSESS
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec	211499	VETASSESS
Artistic Director	212111	VETASSESS
Media Producer (excluding Video)	212112	VETASSESS
Radio Presenter	212113	VETASSESS
Television Presenter	212114	VETASSESS
Author	212211	VETASSESS
Book or Script Editor	212212	VETASSESS
Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)	212311	VETASSESS
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)	212312	VETASSESS
Director of Photography	212313	VETASSESS
Film and Video Editor	212314	VETASSESS
Program Director (Television or Radio)	212315	VETASSESS
Stage Manager	212316	VETASSESS
Technical Director	212317	VETASSESS
Video Producer	212318	VETASSESS
Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec	212399	VETASSESS
Copywriter	212411	VETASSESS
Newspaper or Periodical Editor	212412	VETASSESS
Print Journalist	212413	VETASSESS
Radio Journalist	212414	VETASSESS
Technical Writer	212415	VETASSESS
Television Journalist	212416	VETASSESS
Journalists and Other Writers nec	212499	CPA/ICAA/IPA
Accountant (General)	221111	CPA/ICAA/IPA
Management Accountant	221112	CPA/ICAA/IPA
Taxation Accountant	221113	VETASSESS
Company Secretary	221211	CPAA/ICAA/IPA
Corporate Treasurer	221212	CPA/ICAA/IPA
External Auditor	221213	VETASSESS
Internal Auditor	221214	VETASSESS
Commodities Trader	222111	VETASSESS
Finance Broker	222112	VETASSESS
Insurance Broker	222113	VETASSESS
Financial Brokers nec	222199	VETASSESS
Financial Market Dealer	222211	VETASSESS
Futures Trader	222212	VETASSESS
Stockbroking Dealer	222213	VETASSESS
Financial Dealers nec	222299	VETASSESS
Financial Investment Adviser	222311	VETASSESS
Financial Investment Manager	222312	VETASSESS
Human Resource Adviser	223111	VETASSESS
Recruitment Consultant	223112	VETASSESS
Workplace Relations Adviser	223113	ACS
ICT Trainer	223211	VETASSESS
Training and Development Professional	223311	VETASSESS
Actuary	224111	VETASSESS
Mathematician	224112	VETASSESS
Statistician	224113	VETASSESS
Archivist	224211	VETASSESS
Gallery or Museum Curator	224212	VETASSESS
Health Information Manager	224213	VETASSESS
Records Manager	224214	VETASSESS
Economist	224311	VETASSESS
Intelligence Officer	224411	VETASSESS
Policy Analyst	224412	VETASSESS
Land Economist	224511	VETASSESS
Valuer	224512	VETASSESS
Librarian	224611	VETASSESS
Management Consultant	224711	VETASSESS
Organisation and Methods Analyst	224712	VETASSESS
Electorate Officer	224911	VETASSESS
Liaison Officer	224912	VETASSESS
Migration Agent (Aus) \ Immigration Consultant (NZ)	224913	VETASSESS
Patents Examiner	224914	VETASSESS
Information and Organisation Professionals nec	224999	VETASSESS
Advertising Specialist	225111	VETASSESS
Market Research Analyst	225112	VETASSESS
Marketing Specialist	225113	VETASSESS
ICT Account Manager	225211	VETASSESS
ICT Business Development Manager	225212	VETASSESS
ICT Sales Representative	225213	VETASSESS
Public Relations Professional	225311	VETASSESS
Sales Representative (Industrial Products)	225411	VETASSESS
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)	225412	VETASSESS
Technical Sales Representatives nec	225499	CASA
Aeroplane Pilot	231111	VETASSESS
Air Traffic Controller	231112	VETASSESS
Flying Instructor	231113	CASA
Helicopter Pilot	231114	VETASSESS
Air Transport Professionals nec	231199	VETASSESS
Master Fisher	231211	AMSA
Ship’s Engineer	231212	AMSA
Ship’s Master	231213	AMSA
Ship’s Officer	231214	AMSA
Marine Surveyor	231215	VETASSESS
Marine Transport Professionals nec	231299	AACA
Architect	232111	VETASSESS
Landscape Architect	232112	SSSI
Surveyor	232212	VETASSESS
Cartographer	232213	VETASSESS
Other Spatial Scientist	232214	VETASSESS
Fashion Designer	232311	VETASSESS
Industrial Designer	232312	VETASSESS
Jewellery Designer	232313	VETASSESS
Graphic Designer	232411	VETASSESS
Illustrator	232412	VETASSESS
Multimedia Designer	232413	VETASSESS
Web Designer	232414	VETASSESS
Interior Designer	232511	VETASSESS
Urban and Regional Planner	232611	Engineers Australia
Chemical Engineer	233111	Engineers Australia
Materials Engineer	233112	Engineers Australia
Civil Engineer	233211	Engineers Australia
Geotechnical Engineer	233212	AIQS
Quantity Surveyor	233213	Engineers Australia
Structural Engineer	233214	Engineers Australia
Transport Engineer	233215	Engineers Australia
Electrical Engineer	233311	Engineers Australia
Electronics Engineer	233411	Engineers Australia
Industrial Engineer	233511	Engineers Australia
Mechanical Engineer	233512	Engineers Australia
Production or Plant Engineer	233513	Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)	233611	Engineers Australia
Petroleum Engineer	233612	Engineers Australia
Aeronautical Engineer	233911	Engineers Australia
Agricultural Engineer	233912	Engineers Australia
Biomedical Engineer	233913	Engineers Australia
Engineering Technologist	233914	Engineers Australia
Environmental Engineer	233915	Engineers Australia
Naval Architect (Aus) \ Marine Designer (NZ)	233916	Engineers Australia
Engineering Professionals nec	233999	VETASSESS
Agricultural Consultant	234111	VETASSESS
Agricultural Scientist	234112	VETASSESS
Forester (Aus) \ Forest Scientist (NZ)	234113	VETASSESS
Chemist	234211	VETASSESS
Food Technologist	234212	VETASSESS
Wine Maker	234213	VETASSESS
Conservation Officer	234311	VETASSESS
Environmental Consultant	234312	VETASSESS
Environmental Research Scientist	234313	VETASSESS
Park Ranger	234314	VETASSESS
Environmental Scientists nec	234399	VETASSESS
Geologist	234411	VETASSESS
Geophysicist	234412	VETASSESS
Hydrogeologist	234413	VETASSESS
Life Scientist (General)	234511	VETASSESS
Biochemist	234513	VETASSESS
Biotechnologist	234514	VETASSESS
Botanist	234515	VETASSESS
Marine Biologist	234516	VETASSESS
Microbiologist	234517	VETASSESS
Zoologist	234518	VETASSESS
Life Scientists nec	234599	AIMS
Medical Laboratory Scientist	234611	AVBC
Veterinarian	234711	VETASSESS
Conservator	234911	VETASSESS
Metallurgist	234912	VETASSESS
Meteorologist	234913	VETASSESS
Physicist	234914	VETASSESS
Exercise Physiologist	234915	VETASSESS
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec	234999	AITSL
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher	241111
Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher)	241112
Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Teacher)	241211
Pouako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher)	241212	AITSL
Primary School Teacher	241213	AITSL
Middle School Teacher (Aus) \ Intermediate School Teacher (NZ)	241311	AITSL
Secondary School Teacher	241411	AITSL
Special Needs Teacher	241511	AITSL
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired	241512	AITSL
Teacher of the Sight Impaired	241513	AITSL
Special Education Teachers nec	241599	VETASSESS
University Lecturer	242111	VETASSESS
University Tutor	242112	VETASSESS
Vocational Education Teacher (Aus) \ Polytechnic Teacher (NZ)	242211	VETASSESS
Education Adviser	249111	VETASSESS
Education Reviewer	249112	VETASSESS
Art Teacher (Private Tuition)	249211	VETASSESS
Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)	249212	VETASSESS
Drama Teacher (Private Tuition)	249213	VETASSESS
Music Teacher (Private Tuition)	249214	VETASSESS
Private Tutors and Teachers nec	249299	VETASSESS
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages	249311	DAA
Dietitian	251111	VETASSESS
Nutritionist	251112	AIR
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer	251211	AIR
Medical Radiation Therapist	251212	ANZSNM
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	251213	AIR
Sonographer	251214	VETASSESS
Environmental Health Officer	251311	VETASSESS
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser	251312	OCANZ
Optometrist	251411	VETASSESS
Orthoptist	251412	APharmC
Hospital Pharmacist	251511	VETASSESS
Industrial Pharmacist	251512	APharmC
Retail Pharmacist	251513	VETASSESS
Health Promotion Officer	251911	VETASSESS
Orthotist or Prosthetist	251912	VETASSESS
Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec	251999	CCEA
Chiropractor	252111	ANZOC
Osteopath	252112	VETASSESS
Acupuncturist	252211	VETASSESS
Homoeopath	252212	VETASSESS
Naturopath	252213	Chinese Medicine Board Of Australia
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner	252214
Traditional Maori Health Practitioner	252215	VETASSESS
Complementary Health Therapists nec	252299	ADC
Dental Specialist	252311	ADC
Dentist	252312	OTC
Occupational Therapist	252411	APC
Physiotherapist	252511	APodC/ANZPAC
Podiatrist	252611	VETASSESS
Audiologist	252711	SPA
Speech Pathologist (Aus) \ Speech Language Therapist (NZ)	252712	Medical Board of Australia
General Practitioner	253111	Medical Board of Australia
Resident Medical Officer	253112	Medical Board of Australia
Anaesthetist	253211	Medical Board of Australia
Specialist Physician (General Medicine)	253311	Medical Board of Australia
Cardiologist	253312	Medical Board of Australia
Clinical Haematologist	253313	Medical Board of Australia
Medical Oncologist	253314	Medical Board of Australia
Endocrinologist	253315	Medical Board of Australia
Gastroenterologist	253316	Medical Board of Australia
Intensive Care Specialist	253317	Medical Board of Australia
Neurologist	253318	Medical Board of Australia
Paediatrician	253321	Medical Board of Australia
Renal Medicine Specialist	253322	Medical Board of Australia
Rheumatologist	253323	Medical Board of Australia
Thoracic Medicine Specialist	253324	Medical Board of Australia
Specialist Physicians nec	253399	Medical Board of Australia
Psychiatrist	253411	Medical Board of Australia
Surgeon (General)	253511	Medical Board of Australia
Cardiothoracic Surgeon	253512	Medical Board of Australia
Neurosurgeon	253513	Medical Board of Australia
Orthopaedic Surgeon	253514	Medical Board of Australia
Otorhinolaryngologist	253515	Medical Board of Australia
Paediatric Surgeon	253516	Medical Board of Australia
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon	253517	Medical Board of Australia
Urologist	253518	Medical Board of Australia
Vascular Surgeon	253521	Medical Board of Australia
Dermatologist	253911	Medical Board of Australia
Emergency Medicine Specialist	253912	Medical Board of Australia
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist	253913	Medical Board of Australia
Ophthalmologist	253914	Medical Board of Australia
Pathologist	253915	Medical Board of Australia
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist	253917	Medical Board of Australia
Radiation Oncologist	253918	Medical Board of Australia
Medical Practitioners nec	253999	ANMAC
Midwife	254111	ANMAC/VETASSESS
Nurse Educator	254211	ANMAC/VETASSESS
Nurse Researcher	254212	ANMAC/VETASSESS
Nurse Manager	254311	ANMAC
Nurse Practitioner	254411	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)	254412	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)	254413	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Community Health)	254414	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)	254415	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)	254416	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)	254417	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Medical)	254418	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)	254421	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)	254422	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Perioperative)	254423	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Surgical)	254424	ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)	254425	ANMAC
Registered Nurses nec	254499	ACS
ICT Business Analyst	261111	ACS
Systems Analyst	261112	ACS
Multimedia Specialist	261211	ACS
Web Developer	261212	ACS
Analyst Programmer	261311	ACS
Developer Programmer	261312	ACS
Software Engineer	261313	ACS
Software Tester	261314	ACS
Software and Applications Programmers nec	261399	ACS
Database Administrator	262111	ACS
ICT Security Specialist	262112	ACS
Systems Administrator	262113	ACS
Computer Network and Systems Engineer	263111	ACS
Network Administrator	263112	ACS
Network Analyst	263113	ACS
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer	263211	ACS
ICT Support Engineer	263212	ACS
ICT Systems Test Engineer	263213	ACS
ICT Support and Test Engineers nec	263299	Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Engineer	263311	Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Network Engineer	263312	SLAA
Barrister	271111	Agency that approves the appointment
Judge	271211	Agency that approves the appointment
Magistrate	271212	Agencies that approve the appointment
Tribunal Member	271213	VETASSESS
Intellectual Property Lawyer	271214	VETASSESS
Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec	271299	SLAA
Solicitor	271311	VETASSESS
Careers Counsellor	272111	VETASSESS
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor	272112	VETASSESS
Family and Marriage Counsellor	272113	VETASSESS
Rehabilitation Counsellor	272114	VETASSESS
Student Counsellor	272115	VETASSESS
Counsellors nec	272199	APS
Clinical Psychologist	272311	APS
Educational Psychologist	272312	APS
Organisational Psychologist	272313	VETASSESS
Psychotherapist	272314	APS
Psychologists nec	272399	VETASSESS
Historian	272411	NAATI
Interpreter	272412	NAATI
Translator	272413	VETASSESS
Archaeologist	272414	VETASSESS
Social Professionals nec	272499	AASW
Social Worker	272511	VETASSESS
Community Arts Worker	272611	VETASSESS
Recreation Officer (Aus) \ Recreation Coordinator (NZ)	272612	ACWA
Welfare Worker	272613	VETASSESS
Agricultural Technician	311111	VETASSESS
Anaesthetic Technician	311211	VETASSESS
Cardiac Technician	311212	AIMS
Medical Laboratory Technician	311213	VETASSESS
Operating Theatre Technician	311214	VETASSESS
Pharmacy Technician	311215	AIMS
Pathology Collector (Aus) \ Phlebotomist (NZ)	311216	VETASSESS
Medical Technicians nec	311299	VETASSESS
Fisheries Officer	311311	VETASSESS
Meat Inspector	311312	VETASSESS
Quarantine Officer	311313	VETASSESS
Primary Products Inspectors nec	311399	VETASSESS
Chemistry Technician	311411	VETASSESS
Earth Science Technician	311412	VETASSESS
Life Science Technician	311413	VETASSESS
School Laboratory Technician	311414	VETASSESS
Hydrographer	311415	VETASSESS
Science Technicians nec	311499	VETASSESS
Architectural Draftsperson	312111	VETASSESS
Building Associate	312112	VETASSESS
Building Inspector	312113	VETASSESS
Construction Estimator	312114	VETASSESS
Plumbing Inspector	312115	VETASSESS
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician	312116	VETASSESS
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec	312199	Engineers Australia/ VETASSESS
Civil Engineering Draftsperson	312211	VETASSESS
Civil Engineering Technician	312212	Engineers Australia
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson	312311	TRA
Electrical Engineering Technician	312312	Engineers Australia
Electronic Engineering Draftsperson	312411	TRA
Electronic Engineering Technician	312412	Engineers Australia
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson	312511	TRA
Mechanical Engineering Technician	312512	VETASSESS
Safety Inspector	312611	VETASSESS
Maintenance Planner	312911	VETASSESS
Metallurgical or Materials Technician	312912	VETASSESS
Mine Deputy	312913	VETASSESS
Building and Engineering Technicians nec	312999	TRA
Hardware Technician	313111	TRA
ICT Customer Support Officer	313112	ACS
Web Administrator	313113	TRA
ICT Support Technicians nec	313199	TRA
Radiocommunications Technician	313211	Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Field Engineer	313212	Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Network Planner	313213	Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist	313214	TRA
Automotive Electrician	321111	TRA
Motor Mechanic (General)	321211	TRA
Diesel Motor Mechanic	321212	TRA
Motorcycle Mechanic	321213	TRA
Small Engine Mechanic	321214	TRA
Blacksmith	322111	TRA
Electroplater	322112	TRA
Farrier	322113	TRA
Metal Casting Trades Worker	322114	TRA
Metal Polisher	322115	TRA
Sheetmetal Trades Worker	322211	TRA
Metal Fabricator	322311	TRA
Pressure Welder	322312	TRA
Welder (First Class) (Aus) \ Welder (NZ)	322313	TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)	323111	TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)	323112	TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)	323113	TRA
Fitter (General)	323211	TRA
Fitter and Turner	323212	TRA
Fitter-Welder	323213	TRA
Metal Machinist (First Class)	323214	TRA
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic	323215	TRA
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec	323299	TRA
Engraver	323311	TRA
Gunsmith	323312	TRA
Locksmith	323313	TRA
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer	323314	TRA
Saw Maker and Repairer	323315	TRA
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer	323316	TRA
Engineering Patternmaker	323411	TRA
Toolmaker	323412	TRA
Panelbeater	324111	TRA
Vehicle Body Builder	324211	TRA
Vehicle Trimmer	324212	TRA
Vehicle Painter	324311	TRA
Bricklayer	331111	TRA
Stonemason	331112	TRA
Carpenter and Joiner	331211	TRA
Carpenter	331212	TRA
Joiner	331213	TRA
Floor Finisher	332111	TRA
Painting Trades Worker	332211	TRA
Glazier	333111	TRA
Fibrous Plasterer	333211	TRA
Solid Plasterer	333212	TRA
Roof Tiler	333311	TRA
Wall and Floor Tiler	333411	TRA
Plumber (General)	334111	TRA
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber	334112	TRA
Drainer (Aus) \ Drainlayer (NZ)	334113	TRA
Gasfitter	334114	TRA
Roof Plumber	334115	TRA
Electrician (General)	341111	TRA
Electrician (Special Class)	341112	TRA
Lift Mechanic	341113	TRA
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic	342111	TRA
Electrical Linesworker (Aus) \ Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ)	342211	TRA
Technical Cable Jointer	342212	TRA
Business Machine Mechanic	342311	TRA
Communications Operator	342312	TRA
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker	342313	TRA
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)	342314	TRA
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)	342315	TRA
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)	342411	TRA
Telecommunications Cable Jointer	342412	TRA
Telecommunications Linesworker (Aus) \ Telecommunications Line Mechanic (NZ)	342413	TRA
Telecommunications Technician	342414	TRA
Baker	351111	TRA
Pastrycook	351112	TRA
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker	351211	TRA
Chef	351311	TRA
Cook	351411	VETASSESS
Dog Handler or Trainer	361111	TRA
Horse Trainer	361112	VETASSESS
Pet Groomer	361113	VETASSESS
Zookeeper	361114	VETASSESS
Kennel Hand	361115	VETASSESS
Animal Attendants and Trainers nec	361199	VETASSESS
Shearer	361211	VETASSESS
Veterinary Nurse	361311	TRA
Florist	362111	TRA
Gardener (General)	362211	TRA
Arborist	362212	TRA
Landscape Gardener	362213	TRA
Greenkeeper	362311	TRA
Nurseryperson	362411	TRA
Hairdresser	391111	TRA
Print Finisher	392111	TRA
Screen Printer	392112	TRA
Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker	392211	TRA
Printing Machinist	392311	TRA
Small Offset Printer	392312	TRA
Canvas Goods Fabricator	393111	TRA
Leather Goods Maker	393112	TRA
Sail Maker	393113	TRA
Shoemaker	393114	TRA
Apparel Cutter	393211	TRA
Clothing Patternmaker	393212	TRA
Dressmaker or Tailor	393213	VETASSESS
Clothing Trades Workers nec	393299	TRA
Upholsterer	393311	TRA
Cabinetmaker	394111	TRA
Furniture Finisher	394211	TRA
Picture Framer	394212	TRA
Wood Machinist	394213	TRA
Wood Turner	394214	TRA
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec	394299	TRA
Boat Builder and Repairer	399111	TRA
Shipwright	399112	TRA
Chemical Plant Operator	399211	TRA
Gas or Petroleum Operator	399212	TRA
Power Generation Plant Operator	399213	TRA
Gallery or Museum Technician	399311	VETASSESS
Library Technician	399312	TRA
Jeweller	399411	TRA
Broadcast Transmitter Operator	399511	TRA
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)	399512	TRA
Light Technician	399513	TRA
Make Up Artist	399514	TRA
Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer	399515	TRA
Sound Technician	399516	TRA
Television Equipment Operator	399517	VETASSESS
Performing Arts Technicians nec	399599	TRA
Signwriter	399611	VETASSESS
Diver	399911	VETASSESS
Interior Decorator	399912	TRA
Optical Dispenser (Aus) \ Dispensing Optician (NZ)	399913	TRA
Optical Mechanic	399914	VETASSESS
Photographer’s Assistant	399915	TRA
Plastics Technician	399916	TRA
Wool Classer	399917	TRA
Fire Protection Equipment Technician	399918	TRA
Technicians and Trades Workers nec	399999	VETASSESS
Ambulance Officer	411111	VETASSESS
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) \ Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)	411112	VETASSESS
Dental Hygienist	411211	TRA
Dental Prosthetist	411212	TRA
Dental Technician	411213	VETASSESS
Dental Therapist	411214	VETASSESS
Diversional Therapist	411311	ANMAC
Enrolled Nurse	411411	VETASSESS
Mothercraft Nurse	411412	VETASSESS
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker	411511
Kaiawhina (Hauora) (Maori Health Assistant)	411512	VETASSESS
Massage Therapist	411611	VETASSESS
Community Worker	411711	VETASSESS
Disabilities Services Officer	411712	VETASSESS
Family Support Worker	411713	VETASSESS
Parole or Probation Officer	411714	VETASSESS
Residential Care Officer	411715	VETASSESS
Youth Worker	411716
Hotel Service Manager	431411
Defence Force Member – Other Ranks	441111	VETASSESS
Emergency Service Worker	441211	VETASSESS
Fire Fighter	441212	VETASSESS
Detective	441311	VETASSESS
Police Officer	441312	VETASSESS
Security Consultant	442216
Driving Instructor	451211	VETASSESS
Funeral Director	451311	VETASSESS
Funeral Workers nec	451399	VETASSESS
Flight Attendant	451711	VETASSESS
Travel Attendants nec	451799	VETASSESS
First Aid Trainer	451815	VETASSESS
Diving Instructor (Open Water)	452311	VETASSESS
Gymnastics Coach or Instructor	452312	VETASSESS
Horse Riding Coach or Instructor	452313	VETASSESS
Snowsport Instructor	452314	VETASSESS
Swimming Coach or Instructor	452315	VETASSESS
Tennis Coach	452316	VETASSESS
Other Sports Coach or Instructor	452317	VETASSESS
Dog or Horse Racing Official	452318	VETASSESS
Sports Development Officer	452321	VETASSESS
Sports Umpire	452322	VETASSESS
Other Sports Official	452323	VETASSESS
Footballer	452411	VETASSESS
Golfer	452412	VETASSESS
Jockey	452413	TRA
Lifeguard	452414
Sportspersons nec	452499	VETASSESS
Contract Administrator	511111	VETASSESS
Program or Project Administrator	511112	VETASSESS
Office Manager	512111
Health Practice Manager	512211
Practice Managers nec	512299
Personal Assistant	521111
Secretary (General)	521211
Legal Secretary	521212
Call or Contact Centre Team Leader	541111
Conveyancer	599111	VETASSESS
Legal Executive	599112	VETASSESS
Clerk of Court	599211
Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) \ Court Collections Officer (NZ)	599212	VETASSESS
Court Orderly (Aus) \ Court Registry Officer (NZ)	599213
Law Clerk	599214
Trust Officer	599215
Insurance Investigator	599611	VETASSESS
Insurance Loss Adjuster	599612	VETASSESS
Insurance Risk Surveyor	599613	VETASSESS
Clinical Coder	599915	VETASSESS
Auctioneer	611111	VETASSESS
Stock and Station Agent	611112	VETASSESS
Insurance Agent	611211	VETASSESS
Business Broker	612111	VETASSESS
Property Manager	612112	VETASSESS
Real Estate Agency Principal (Aus) \ Real Estate Agency Licensee (NZ)	612113	VETASSESS
Real Estate Agent	612114	VETASSESS
Real Estate Representative	612115	VETASSESS
Retail Buyer	639211	VETASSESS
Wool Buyer	639212	VETASSESS

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For more information about the RSMS (Subclass 187 Visa), or if you require professional assistance with preparing a 187, please email us at solutions@VisaOne.com.au.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme is a program designed to attract international talent to low-population areas which have been labelled as “regional”. The truth is, there are a lot of “regional” classified areas that are not remote and are in fact within or close to major business centers and major cities.

Below are the regionally classified suburbs on the Gold Coast, which businesses can sponsor international talent under the RSMS (Subclass 187) visa program, to meet unfilled vacancies, and which applicants can consider when looking for a job with an Australian employer.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][vc_column_text]Advancetown

Beechmont

Binna Burra

Carrara

Clagiraba [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][vc_column_text]Gaven

Gilston

Highland Park

Latimer

Lower Beechmont [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][vc_column_text]Mount Nathan

Natural Bridge

Nerang

Nerang Bc

Nerang Dc[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][vc_column_text]Numinbah Valley

O'reilly

Pacific Pines

Pindari Hills

Southern Lamington[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][vc_column_text]Tamborine

Tamborine Village

Eagle Heights

Mount Tamborine

North Tamborine[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For more information about the RSMS (Subclass 187) visa, or if you require professional assistance with preparing a 187, please email us at solutions@VisaOne.com.au.

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As you already know, the 457 still exists and will do so until March 2018. The 457 program, however, is slowly morphing with various changes being implemented until the new TSS visa comes into effect next year. The first set of changes were the occupation lists that affect all new applications from the 19th of April 2017 onwards. To find out more about the occupation list changes, please read our article here.

The next set of changes are scheduled to occur on the 1st of July, and later at the end of the year in December. To prepare for the upcoming 1 July changes, please carefully read the following changes that will be coming into effect in a few weeks time:

• STSOL and MLTSSL changes: The STSOL is scheduled to be reviewed based on the advice from the Department of Employment for recommended changes. The MLTSSL will also be revised depending on the outcomes of the 2017-2018 review of the old SOL by the Department of Education and Training.
• Removal of the high salary English language exemption: 457 applicants being offered a salary over $96,400 will no longer be exempt from the English language requirement.
• Mandatory police checks: Character assessment in the form of police clearances will now be required for all 457 visa applicants
• Training benchmarks to be embedded more clearly into the legislative instruments: The benchmarks will remain the same, but with more clarity about the policy settings within the legislation.

If you require professional assistance with preparing a 457 application, please email us at solutions@VisaOne.com.au.

If you have an urgent case matter which requires immediate assistance, please call us on 1300 61 99 77 (or +61 7 3181 5588).

Many people and businesses believe that the 457 is now abolished, since the Prime Minister (Malcolm Turnbull) made a surprise announcement of the 457 abolishment. This is the number one visa myth today.

Contrary to popular belief, the 457 still exists. It is still the primary visa mechanism to allow Australian businesses to sponsor and employ international skilled talent. The 457 program will remain in effect until March 2018, in which it will be replaced by the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa.

In the meantime, Australian businesses that need to hire international talent can still use the 457 program to fill vacant skilled positions within their business or organisation. To see what occupations are acceptable for sponsorship under the 457 visa program, visit the following links below:

• To sponsor someone on a 457 visa for 2 years: https://visaone.com.au/457-abolishment-news-short-term-skilled-occupation-list-stsol/
• To sponsor someone on a 457 visa for 4 years: https://visaone.com.au/457-abolishment-news-mltssl-sol-replacement/

The requirements for businesses to sponsor international skilled talent on a 457 visa have remained the same. To summarise, the main requirements are:

To apply to become an approved 457 Business Sponsor

• Demonstrate that the business is a lawful operating business / organisation
• Have no adverse information with regards to the business / organisation
• Show that you employ local labour, or commit to employing local labour
• Have an established training record if operating for more than 12 months
• Show an auditable training plan if operating for less than 12 months
• Note: Please contact us if you are an overseas business as requirements may vary

To nominate a person to fill a vacant position with a 457 Visa holder

• Identify the person you are intending to sponsor
• Demonstrate the genuineness of the position
• Show that you have tested the local labour market (some exemptions apply)
• Offer an employment contract equivalent to Australian standards
• Offer the market rate salary for the position (which must be above $53,900)
• Assess that the person you are intending to sponsor has the necessary skills

If you have an Australian business or organisation that wishes to sponsor someone to work for you, you can still do so under the 457 visa framework.

The only changes that have come into effect are the changes that were effective from the 19th of April 2017, which have primarily affected the occupations lists. You can read about these changes here: https://visaone.com.au/457-abolishment-real-changes-that-will-affect-you-now/.

 

If you require professional assistance figuring out whether you can still sponsor your workers under the 457, please email us at solutions@VisaOne.com.au.

If you have an urgent case matter which requires immediate assistance, please call us on 1300 61 99 77 (or +61 7 3181 5588).

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Below are some of the new restrictions introduced by the Department of Immigration in line with the Prime Minister’s announcement on the 18th of April.

The following restrictions are effective from the 19th of April onwards for all new and pending 457 nominations and visa applications.

 

Accountant (ANZSCO 221111)

Accountants cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• performing clerical, book keeper and accounting clerk duties
• positions in businesses with an annual turnover of less than AUD$1,000,000 (1 Million Dollars)
• positions in businesses with less than five employees

This restriction limits nominations for skill level 1 accountant positions only (which means a position where applicants will be involved in planning and providing accounting systems and services in relation to the financial dealings of organisations and individuals, including advising on related record-keeping and compliance criteria).

Note: Accountants can still perform other duties outside of the ANZSCO definition. However, in order to meet the requirements, the Department of Immigration expect applicants to be spending very little time performing other tasks outside the ones listed in ANZSCO.

This occupation is not intended to fill positions where the majority of duties refer to skill level 4 positions such as Accounts Clerk (ANZSCO 551111), Bookkeeper (ANZSCO 5512111), Cost Clerk (ANZSCO 551112) and Payroll Clerk (ANZSCO 551311).

 

Animal Attendants and Trainers (NEC) (ANZSCO 361199)

Animal Attendants and Trainers cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• For animal husbandry, including but not limited to work that involves caring for livestock on a farm setting

This restriction limits nominations for skill level 3 animal attendant and trainer positions only, which are responsible for teaching and training animals as opposed to simply feeding or caring for them.

This occupation cannot be used for positions wherein majority of the duties are similar to those performed by ANZSCO unit group 8415 Livestock Farm Workers and 8416 Mixed crop and livestock farm workers.

 

Baker (ANZSCO 351111)

Bakers cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• Performing mass / standardised production, such as positions in a franchise or factory, instead of specialist production
• Any production of food products that will be distributed to a different location
• Mainly include the use of food products prepared in advance from a different location

This occupation cannot be used for positions wherein majority of the duties are similar to those performed by Food Trades Assistants NEC (ANZSCO 851299) or Kitchenhand (ANZSCO 851311).

 

Cafe and Restaurant Manager (ANZSCO 141111)

Cafe and Restaurant Managers cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• fast food or takeaway food services;
• fast casual restaurants;
• drinking establishments that offer only a limited food service;
• limited service cafes including, but not limited to, coffee shops or mall cafes;
• limited service pizza restaurants.

A Café or Restaurant Manager must take on the role of a leader which involve tasks such as menu planning, organisation of special events, following a budget for purchases and item pricing, managing finances and monitoring stocks. Café and Restaurant Managers must also be able to measure customer satisfaction and be in charge of recruitment, training and supervision of the staff.

Note: Cafe or Restaurant Managers can still perform other duties outside of the ANZSCO definition. However, in order to meet the requirements, the Department of Immigration expect applicants to be spending very little time performing other tasks outside the ones listed in ANZSCO.

This occupation is not intended to fill positions where the majority of duties refer to skill level 4 positions such as Café Worker (ANZSCO 431211) and Waiter (ANZSCO 431511).

 

Chefs (ANZSCO 351311)

Chefs cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• fast food or takeaway food services
• fast casual restaurants
• drinking establishments that offer only a limited food service
• limited service cafes including, but not limited to, coffee shops or mall cafes
• limited service pizza restaurants

This position is only to be used for a chef with skill level 2. This means that the nominee must take on the role of a leader in the dining establishment which involve tasks menu planning, overseeing the quality of the dishes, preparing and cooking food, and advising on cooking procedures.

Note: Chefs have a diploma or higher qualifications and a certain number of years of work experience. Apprentice Chefs are excluded from this unit group in ANZSCO and are included in the Cook unit group.

 

Chief Executive or Managing Director (ANZSCO 111111)

Chief Executive or Managing Director cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• the company involved has an annual turnover of less than $1M (AUD)
• the company consists of less than five employees
• the base salary of the nominated position is lower than $90,000 (AUD)

This occupation cannot be used to nominate positions such as supervisory roles or managerial roles with lower responsibilities in the organisation.

 

Conference and Event Organiser (ANZSCO 149311)

Conference and Event Organiser cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• the company involved has an annual turnover of less than $1M (AUD)
• the base salary of the nominated position is lower than $65,000 (AUD)

This occupation cannot be used to nominate the position of Receptionist (General) (ANZSCO 542111), or positions that are only required for large conferences that only happen annually or for one-time events.

 

Cooks (ANZSCO 351411)

Cooks cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• fastfood or takeaway food services
• fast casual restaurants
• drinking establishments that offer only a limited food service
• limited service cafes
• limited service pizza restaurants

This occupation can only be used for positions under the skill level 3 which involves the task of preparation and cooking food in dining establishments.

This occupation is not intended to fill positions where the majority of duties refer to Fast Food Cooks (ANZSCO 851111), Food Trades Assistants NEC (ANZSCO 851299) and Kitchenhands (ANZSCO 851311).

 

Corporate General Manager (ANZSCO 111211)

Corporate General Manager cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• the company involved has an annual turnover of less than $1M (AUD)
• the company has less than five employees
• the base salary of the nominated occupation is lower than $90,000 (AUD)

This occupation is not intended to fill supervisory and managerial roles with lower responsibilities expected from a Corporate General Manager.

 

Corporate Services Manager (ANZSCO 132111)

Corporate Services Manager cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• the company involved has an annual turnover of less than $1M (AUD)
• the company has less than five employees
• the base salary of the nominated occupation is lower than $80,000 (AUD)

This occupation is not intended to fill supervisory and managerial roles which are not involved in the control and coordination of the overall administration of the organisation.

 

Customer Service Managers (ANZSCO 149212)

Customer Service Managers cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• involved in a front-line retail setting
• mainly involve a regular direct interaction with clients for transactions
• the company has an annual turnover of less than $1M (AUD)
• the base salary of the nominated occupation is lower than $65,000 (AUD)

This occupation must only be used customer service manager positions wherein the performs tasks such as: development and review of policies, programs and procedures with regards to customer relations and food/services provided, planning and implementation of after-sales services to check on customer satisfaction, ensuring quality of purchased goods and modification and improvement of services offered.

A Customer Service Manager would be expected to perform duties relevant within large business operation such as complex client interactions and would not be involved with the general administration and operations of the organisation.

This occupation is not intended to fill positions wherein the majority of duties refer to Retail Manager (ANZSCO 142111) or Retail Supervisor (ANZSCO 621511).

Note: The only possible exception to the restrictions above is when a company is setting up stores in Australia for the first time and hence may require an experienced manager (with their brand) to manage the store for launch operations. This will be considered on a one off basis.

 

Facilities Manager (ANZSCO 149913)

Facilities Managers cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• the facility is not located in a commercial building or shopping centre environment or
• duties mainly involve the management of provisions of one particular service to a facility or management of one particular relationship

Example: a position in charge of solely managing the cleaning contract for a facility, and other contracts involving the facility

This occupation is not intended to fill non-managerial roles that can be performed by Australian employees. This includes positions that provide a specific service to facilities such as a cleaning companies or companies based in a farm and not a commercial location.

 

Farmer (Various)

This occupation cannot be used for a positions mainly involved with low-skilled tasks such as fruit picking, fruit packing and feeding of animals.

This occupation is not intended to fill positions where the majority of the duties are to similar tasks performed by General Farm Hands (841611) or Crop Farm Workers nec (ANZSCO 841299).

 

Hair or Beauty Salon Manager (ANZSCO 142114)

Hair or Beauty Salon Managers cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• mainly involve non-managerial tasks such as hair dressing or beauty therapy
• the company has less than five full-time employees.

This occupation is not intended to fill positions wherein majority of the duties refer to Sales Assistant (General) (ANZSCO 621111), Beauty Therapist (ANZSCO 451111, or a Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant (ANZSCO 451812).

 

Hotel or Motel Manager (ANZSCO 141311)

This occupation cannot be used for positions which mainly involves the management of hotel or motel staff.

This occupation is also not intended to fill positions wherein majority of the duties are similar to those performed by a Hotel Services Manager (ANZSCO 431411) or a Hotel or Motel Receptionist (ANZSCO 542113).

Note: This restriction does not rule out positions that mainly involve being responsible for the organisation and control of hotel or motel operations, which may have minor duties related to staff management.

 

Management Consultant (ANZSCO 224711)

Management consultants cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• the company involved has an annual turnover of less than $1M (AUD) or
• the company has less than five full-time employees

This occupation must only be used for high skill level managerial positions that provide assistance to organisations to obtain greater efficiency and find solutions to issues within the organisation.

 

Marketing Specialist (ANZSCO 225113)

Marketing Specialists cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• involved in a front-line retail setting
• mainly involve regular direct interactions with a client to process transactions
• the company involved has an annual turnover of less than $1M (AUD)
• the base salary for the nominated occupation is lower than $65,000

This occupation must only be used for marketing positions with a high level of skill and specialisation to enable them to make contributions relevant to the organisation's strategies.

This occupation is not intended to fill positions wherein majority of the duties are similar to those performed by ANZSCO Unit Group 6113 – Sales Representatives.

 

Massage Therapist (ANZSCO 411611)

Massage Therapists cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• part-time positions, or
• not based in a therapeutic setting, or
• involves the provision of non-medical relaxation massage

This occupation is not intended to fill positions wherein majority of the duties are similar to those performed by a Sex Worker (ANZSCO 451813).

Under policy, a therapeutic setting is a facility that offers services related to the healing of
disease, as opposed to relaxation services. Positions that are:

• not based in a therapeutic setting are likely to include positions assigned to a spa, shopping malls or a
  prostitution setting or,
• based in a therapeutic setting are likely to include positions assigned to a clinic offering therapeutic
  massage, physiotherapy and/or chiropractic care

Under policy, a non-medical relaxation massage is provided for the purpose of client's relaxation. A therapeutic massage must be performed by a health care professional, with qualifications to assist with health needs and goals, in order to alleviate any injury or pain, or reduce the impacts of participation in sports competitions. Such professionals may schedule multiple appointments with a patient and provide exercise programs that can be continued at home.
Mechanical Engineering Technician (ANZSCO 312512)

This occupation is not intended to fill lower-skilled positions that involve repair of mobile phones. The nominee must perform skill level 2 duties such as providing assistance in mechanical engineering research, design, manufacture, construction, operation and maintenance of machines, manufacturing equipment, mechanical installations and facilities.

 

Pastry Cook (ANZSCO 351112)

Pastry Cooks cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• involves mass or standardised production, which includes positions based in a franchise or factory, instead of specialist production
• involve full or partial production of food product to be distributed to a different location
• mainly involve the use of food product prepared in advance from a different location

This occupation must only be used for skilled pastry cook positions where the nominee performs tasks such as
preparing and baking pastry products from scratch, instead of simply heating or cooking pre-prepared products or operating and/or cleaning baking equipment.

This occupation is not intended to fill positions wherein majority of the duties are similar to those performed by a Pastry Cook’s Assistant (ANZSCO 851211), Food Trades Assistants nec (ANZSCO 851299) or Kitchenhand (ANZSCO 851311).

 

Recruitment Consultant (ANZSCO 223112)

Recruitment Consultants cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• the company involved has an annual turnover of less than $1M (AUD)
• the company has less than five employees
• the base salary of the nominated position is less than $65,000 (AUD)

This occupation is not intended to fill positions wherein majority of the duties are similar to those performed by a Human Resources Clerk (ANZSCO 599411) such as maintenance and update of personnel records, processing employment applications and sending advice about application results.

 

Sales and Marketing Manager (ANZSCO 131112)

Sales and Marketing managers cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• based in a front-line retail setting
• mainly involve regular direct interactions with a client to process transactions
• the company involved has an annual turnover of less than $1M (AUD)
• the base salary for the nominated position is lower than $65,000 (AUD)

This occupation must only be used used for sales and marketing positions with a high level of skill and specialisation. These involves tasks such as planning, directing and controlling sales and marketing activities of an organisation, instead of just providing assistance with sales or marketing tasks.

This occupation is not intended to fill positions wherein majority of the duties are similar to those assigned to ANZSCO Unit Group 6113 – Sales Representatives.

Note: ANZSCO also specifically excludes ICT Business Development Managers from this occupation.

 

Supply and Distribution Manager (ANZSCO 133611)

Supply and Distribution Managers cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• the company involved has an annual turnover of less than $1M (AUD)
• the company has less than five employees;
• the base salary for the nominated occupation is lower than $65,000 (AUD)

This occupation must only be used for supply and distribution manager positions under skill level 1 which involves tasks such as the planning, organisation, direction, control and coordination of the supply, storage and distribution of goods.

This occupation is not intended to fill positions wherein majority of the duties are similar to those performed by ANZSCO unit group 5911 Purchasing and Supply Logistics Clerks under the skill level 4.

 

Technical Sales Representatives NEC (note: includes education sales rep) (ANZSCO 225499)

Technical Sales Representatives cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• based in a front-line retail setting
• based in call centres and are not required to have significant technical product knowledge
• mainly involve sales of educational courses to individual students
• the base salary of nominated occupation is lower than $65,000 (AUD)

This occupation must only be used for positions that require specialist knowledge of the complex products being sold such as industrial, medical or pharmaceutical goods.

This occupation is not intended to fill positions wherein majority of the duties are similar to those performed by ANZSCO Unit Group 6113 – Sales Representatives.

 

Transport Company Manager (ANZSCO 149413)

Transport Company Manager cannot be nominated under the following circumstances:

• truck driver positions;
• fleet manager positions;
• container controller positions;
• positions in businesses that have an annual turnover of less than $1M (AUD);
• positions in businesses that have fewer than five employees.

This occupation must only be used for transport company manager positions under skill level 2. This involves tasks such as organisation and control of a fleet of vehicles for transportation of goods and passengers.

This occupation is not intended to fill positions with duties related to small scale delivery operation with limited employees who are not requirement to have significant managerial experience.

Additional assessment may then be warranted if the officer has concerns that a significant amount of the
nominee’s time will be spent on administrative support tasks (e.g. maintaining records of incoming outgoing
goods, preparing goods for despatch, arranging for despatch and collection of goods) or driving vehicles,
rather than organising and controlling the operations of an enterprise that operates a fleet of vehicles to
transport goods and passengers.

 

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To find out more about the 457 changes, please read our article release about the new changes:

457 Abolished | The Real Changes That Will Affect You Now

If you require professional assistance with your matter, please email us at solutions@VisaOne.com.au. Due to the sudden nature of the announcement made regarding the 457 visa program, you may experience 1-2 business days of delay in our response to your enquiry.

If you have an urgent case matter which requires immediate intervention and you wish to engage us to professionally assist with your case, please call us on 1300 61 99 77 (or +61 7 3181 5588) and clearly describe your situation (such as your occupation, the status of your application and any other problems you require immediate assistance with).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="It doesn't cost you to know your options" font_container="tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23288bd0" google_fonts="font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal" css=".vc_custom_1493284229331{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][ult_buttons btn_title=" 1300 619 977" btn_align="ubtn-center" btn_size="ubtn-large" btn_title_color="#333333" btn_bg_color="" btn_hover="ubtn-fade-bg" icon="Defaults-phone" icon_size="32" icon_color="#288bd0" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_border_style="solid" btn_color_border="#ff8200" btn_border_size="0" btn_radius="3" el_class="ubtn123" css_adv_btn=".vc_custom_1493284369687{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:34px;" btn_line_height="desktop:34px;"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][ult_buttons btn_title="FREE VISA ASSESSMENT" btn_align="ubtn-center" btn_size="ubtn-large" btn_title_color="#ffffff" btn_bg_color="#ff8200" btn_hover="ubtn-fade-bg" btn_bg_color_hover="#ff9b30" btn_title_color_hover="#ffffff" icon_size="32" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_border_style="solid" btn_color_border="#ff8200" btn_border_size="0" btn_radius="5" el_class="sg-popup-id-2" css_adv_btn=".vc_custom_1493284465384{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:20px;" btn_line_height="desktop:20px;"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The new Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) can be mainly used to nominate occupations for the following visa subclasses:

• Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
• Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) (if nominated by a relative; the STSOL applies if you are being nominated by a State or Territory Government)
• Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Graduate Work Stream.

Note:

• Some restrictions apply to specific occupations on the list below (which means you cannot nominate specific occupations, under certain circumstances, under the 457 program). Occupations with restrictions are marked with 3-asterisks (***).
• Specific occupations on the list below are only available for the following visa subclasses (meaning they cannot be used under the 457 visa program). These occupations are marked with 2-asterisks (**):
  • Skilled – Independent (subclass 189)
  • Temporary Graduate (subclass 485)
  • Skilled-Regional (Provisional) (subclass 489) (if the applicant is nominated by a relative; please refer to the STSOL if you are being nominated by a State or Territory Government)

 

 

To find out more about the 457 Abolishment changes, please read our article release about the new changes:

457 Abolished | The Real Changes That Will Affect You Now

If you require professional assistance with your matter, please email us at solutions@VisaOne.com.au. Due to the sudden nature of the announcement made regarding the 457 visa program, you may experience 1-2 business days of delay in our response to your enquiry.

If you have an urgent case matter which requires immediate intervention and you wish to engage us to professionally assist with your case, please call us on 1300 61 99 77 (or +61 7 3181 5588) and clearly describe your situation (such as your occupation, the status of your application and any other problems you require immediate assistance with).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="It doesn't cost you to know your options" font_container="tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23288bd0" google_fonts="font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal" css=".vc_custom_1493284229331{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][ult_buttons btn_title=" 1300 619 977" btn_align="ubtn-center" btn_size="ubtn-large" btn_title_color="#333333" btn_bg_color="" btn_hover="ubtn-fade-bg" icon="Defaults-phone" icon_size="32" icon_color="#288bd0" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_border_style="solid" btn_color_border="#ff8200" btn_border_size="0" btn_radius="3" el_class="ubtn123" css_adv_btn=".vc_custom_1493284369687{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:34px;" btn_line_height="desktop:34px;"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][ult_buttons btn_title="FREE VISA ASSESSMENT" btn_align="ubtn-center" btn_size="ubtn-large" btn_title_color="#ffffff" btn_bg_color="#ff8200" btn_hover="ubtn-fade-bg" btn_bg_color_hover="#ff9b30" btn_title_color_hover="#ffffff" icon_size="32" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_border_style="solid" btn_color_border="#ff8200" btn_border_size="0" btn_radius="5" el_class="sg-popup-id-2" css_adv_btn=".vc_custom_1493284465384{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:20px;" btn_line_height="desktop:20px;"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Occupations relating to regionally located employers (and place of work) only:

 

The following post codes in the table below have been defined as ‘Regional Australia’ for the purposes of the new 457 regional occupation specific restrictions (which basically excludes Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne Metropolitan, the Greater Brisbane area, and most of the Gold Coast)

 

To find out more about the 457 Abolishment changes, please read our article release about the new changes:

457 Abolished | The Real Changes That Will Affect You Now

If you require professional assistance with your matter, please email us at solutions@VisaOne.com.au. Due to the sudden nature of the announcement made regarding the 457 visa program, you may experience 1-2 business days of delay in our response to your enquiry.

If you have an urgent case matter which requires immediate intervention and you wish to engage us to professionally assist with your case, please call us on 1300 61 99 77 (or +61 7 3181 5588) and clearly describe your situation (such as your occupation, the status of your application and any other problems you require immediate assistance with).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="It doesn't cost you to know your options" font_container="tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23288bd0" google_fonts="font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal" css=".vc_custom_1493284229331{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][ult_buttons btn_title=" 1300 619 977" btn_align="ubtn-center" btn_size="ubtn-large" btn_title_color="#333333" btn_bg_color="" btn_hover="ubtn-fade-bg" icon="Defaults-phone" icon_size="32" icon_color="#288bd0" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_border_style="solid" btn_color_border="#ff8200" btn_border_size="0" btn_radius="3" el_class="ubtn123" css_adv_btn=".vc_custom_1493284369687{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:34px;" btn_line_height="desktop:34px;"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][ult_buttons btn_title="FREE VISA ASSESSMENT" btn_align="ubtn-center" btn_size="ubtn-large" btn_title_color="#ffffff" btn_bg_color="#ff8200" btn_hover="ubtn-fade-bg" btn_bg_color_hover="#ff9b30" btn_title_color_hover="#ffffff" icon_size="32" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_border_style="solid" btn_color_border="#ff8200" btn_border_size="0" btn_radius="5" el_class="sg-popup-id-2" css_adv_btn=".vc_custom_1493284465384{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:20px;" btn_line_height="desktop:20px;"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]

In a document rolled out by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, it declared the top ten most nominated occupations for primary applications granted as of June last year. We then compared how much Australia is paying for these occupations on an annual basis against the other top employers of the world, namely the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab of Emirates Emirates according to the data provided by PayScale. All the values are in US dollars for easier comparison.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Question: Is turnover a requirement for a 457 business sponsorship? If so, how much do I need?

Technically, turnover is not a requirement that is legislated under the 457 program. Therefore, there is not any financial threshold in relation to the turnover required in order to sponsor someone under the 457 visa program. However, one thing to note is that even though turnover is not a legislative criteria, Immigration will still assess the overall genuineness and the ability of the business to afford a new employee.

If you are looking to apply for a business sponsorship approval under the 457 program, here are two things to take into consideration for your business or organisation:

1. Can the business afford a new employee? (Meaning does the business have sufficient cash-flow for a new hire)
2. Can the business offer a salary that is equivalent or higher than the market rate offered for the job / occupation?

If the answer to the above two questions are “yes” then the business is looking good to potentially be approved as a 457 business sponsor.

It is critical to consult with professionals who can discuss your business financials and advise you appropriately on the prospects of success and instruct you on what steps need to be taken (or planned) to achieve a successful outcome.