Occupation list for skilled visas open for consultation - EY

The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) provides access to the Core Skills stream of the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) work visa and the Direct Entry Stream for employer sponsored permanent migration. Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), is responsible for labour market analysis and stakeholder consultation to provide advice to government on Australia’s workforce needs. The Minister for Home Affairs decides on the final CSOL.

Consultation on the 2025 CSOL has been launched and submissions may be made to JSA by 26 September 2025. Nearly 300 occupations are listed as ‘targeted for consultation’. This list is largely drawn from the new Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) which has replaced the previous classification system referred to in the current CSOL. Many occupations have been reclassified in OSCA.

Employers may now provide evidence-based submissions demonstrating the skilled occupations which should be on the CSOL to meet workforce needs.