Queensland Skilled Occupation List 2025
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Explore the Queensland Skilled Occupation List 2025, featuring in-demand roles for Skilled Nominated (190) and Skilled Work Regional (491) visas. Find opportunities in healthcare, engineering, IT, trades, and more to migrate and work in Australia.
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Queensland’s skilled migration pathway offers excellent opportunities for professionals aiming to settle in Australia through the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visas. The state regularly updates the Queensland Skilled Occupation List 2025 to ensure it meets workforce needs and supports economic growth.
These updates reflect roles facing skill shortages across key industries, including healthcare, engineering, IT, and trade sectors. For eligible skilled workers, this list can be the gateway to a rewarding career and lifestyle in Australia. Let’s dive into the complete occupation list for 2025.
Queensland Skilled Occupation List (2024 - 2025)
Below is the complete Queensland skilled occupation list. These lists aim to attract skilled professionals to fill critical workforce gaps and contribute to the country's economic growth.
Offshore Queensland Skilled Occupation List
Here is the Queensland Skilled Occupation list for offshore applicants.
|
ANZSCO  Code |
Occupation |
SUBCLASS 491 (SKILLED REGIONAL PROVISIONAL) |
SUBCLASS 190 (SKILLED NOMINATED PERMANENT) |
|
133111 Ìý |
Construction Project Manager Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
133112 Ìý |
Project Builder Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
133211 Ìý |
Engineering Manager Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
232611 Ìý |
Urban And Regional Planner Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
233111 Ìý |
Chemical Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233112 Ìý |
Materials Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233211 Ìý |
Civil Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233212 Ìý |
Geotechnical Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233213 Ìý |
Quantity Surveyor Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233214 Ìý |
Structural Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233215 Ìý |
Transport Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233311 Ìý |
Electrical Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233411 Ìý |
Electronics Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233511 Ìý |
Industrial Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233512 Ìý |
Mechanical Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233513 Ìý |
Production or Plant Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233611 Ìý |
Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233612 Ìý |
Petroleum Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233911 Ìý |
Aeronautical Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233912 Ìý |
Agricultural Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233913 Ìý |
Biomedical Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233914 Ìý |
Engineering Technologist Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233915 Ìý |
Environmental Engineer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233916 Ìý |
Naval Architect Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233999 Ìý |
Engineering Professionals (Nec) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
234312 Ìý |
Environmental Consultant Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
234313 Ìý |
Environmental Research Scientist Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
234399 Ìý |
Environmental Scientist (Nec) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
234411 Ìý |
³Ò±ð´Ç±ô´Ç²µ¾±²õ³Ù Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
234412 Ìý |
³Ò±ð´Ç±è³ó²â²õ¾±³¦¾±²õ³Ù Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
234413 Ìý |
±á²â»å°ù´Ç²µ±ð´Ç±ô´Ç²µ¾±²õ³Ù Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
241111 Ìý |
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
241213 Ìý |
Primary School Teacher Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
241311 Ìý |
Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (Nz) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
241411 Ìý |
Secondary School Teacher Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
241511 Ìý |
Special Needs Teacher Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
241512 Ìý |
Teacher Of The Hearing Impaired Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
241513 Ìý |
Teacher Of The Sight Impaired Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
241599 Ìý |
Special Education Teachers (Nec) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
251211 Ìý |
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
251212 Ìý |
Medical Radiation Therapist Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
251213 Ìý |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
251214 Ìý |
³§´Ç²Ô´Ç²µ°ù²¹±è³ó±ð°ù Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
251311 Ìý |
Environmental Health Officer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
252411 Ìý |
Occupational Therapist Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
252511 Ìý |
±Ê³ó²â²õ¾±´Ç³Ù³ó±ð°ù²¹±è¾±²õ³Ù Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
252611 Ìý |
±Ê´Ç»å¾±²¹³Ù°ù¾±²õ³Ù Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
252711 Ìý |
´¡³Ü»å¾±´Ç±ô´Ç²µ¾±²õ³Ù Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
252712 Ìý |
Speech Pathologist Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254111 Ìý |
²Ñ¾±»å·É¾±´Ú±ð Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254211 Ìý |
Nurse Educator Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254212 Ìý |
Nurse Researcher Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254411 Ìý |
Nurse Practitioner Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254412 Ìý |
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254413 Ìý |
Registered Nurse (Child And Family Health) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254414 Ìý |
Registered Nurse (Community Health) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254415 Ìý |
Registered Nurse (Critical Care And Emergency) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254416 Ìý |
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254417 Ìý |
Registered Nurse (Disability And Rehabilitation) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254418 Ìý |
Registered Nurse (Medical) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254421 Ìý |
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254422 Ìý |
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254423 Ìý |
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254424 Ìý |
Registered Nurse (Surgical) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
254425 Ìý |
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
262112 Ìý |
ICT Security Specialist Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
272311 Ìý |
Clinical Psychologist Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
272312 Ìý |
Educational Psychologist Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
272313 Ìý |
Organisational Psychologist Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
272399 Ìý |
Psychologists (Nec) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
312111 Ìý |
Architectural Draftsperson Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
312113 Ìý |
Building Inspector Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
312114 Ìý |
Construction Estimator Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
312199 Ìý |
Architectural, Building And Surveying Technicians (Nec) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
312211 Ìý |
Civil Engineering Draftsperson Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
312212 Ìý |
Civil Engineering Technician Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
312311 Ìý |
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
312312 Ìý |
Electrical Engineering Technician Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
312511 Ìý |
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
312512 Ìý |
Mechanical Engineering Technician Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
312912 Ìý |
Metallurgical Or Materials Technician Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
312913 Ìý |
Mine Deputy Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
312999 Ìý |
Building And Engineering Technicians (nec) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
322211 Ìý |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
322311 Ìý |
Metal Fabricator Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
322312 Ìý |
Pressure Welder Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
322313 Ìý |
Welder (First Class) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
323211 Ìý |
Fitter (General) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
323212 Ìý |
Fitter And Turner Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
323213 Ìý |
Fitter Welder Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
323214 Ìý |
Metal Machinist (First Class) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
323299 Ìý |
Metal Fitters and Machinists (nec) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
331111 Ìý |
µþ°ù¾±³¦°ì±ô²¹²â±ð°ù Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
331112 Ìý |
³§³Ù´Ç²Ô±ð³¾²¹²õ´Ç²Ô Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
331211 Ìý |
Carpenter And ´³´Ç¾±²Ô±ð°ù Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
331212 Ìý |
°ä²¹°ù±è±ð²Ô³Ù±ð°ù Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
331213 Ìý |
´³´Ç¾±²Ô±ð°ù Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
332111 Ìý |
Floor Finisher Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
332211 Ìý |
Painting Trades Worker Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
333111 Ìý |
³Ò±ô²¹³ú¾±±ð°ù Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
333211 Ìý |
Fibrous Plasterer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
333212 Ìý |
Solid Plasterer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
333311 Ìý |
Roof Tiler Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
333411 Ìý |
Wall And Floor Tiler Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
334111 Ìý |
Plumber (General) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
334112 Ìý |
Airconditioning And Mechanical Services Plumber Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
334113 Ìý |
¶Ù°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð°ù Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
334114 Ìý |
³Ò²¹²õ´Ú¾±³Ù³Ù±ð°ù Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
334115 Ìý |
Roof Plumber Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
341111 Ìý |
Electrician (General) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
341112 Ìý |
Electrician (Special Class) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
342111 Ìý |
Airconditioning And Refrigeration Mechanic Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
342211 Ìý |
Electrical Linesworker Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
±·´ÇÌý |
|
342212 Ìý |
Technical Cable Jointer Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
342313 Ìý |
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
342314 Ìý |
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
342315 Ìý |
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
342411 Ìý |
Cabler (Data And Telecommunications) Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
342413 Ìý |
Telecommunications Linesworker Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
399213 Ìý |
Power Generation Plant Operator Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
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|
ANZSCO  Code |
Occupation |
SUBCLASS 491 (SKILLED REGIONAL PROVISIONAL) |
SUBCLASS 190 (SKILLED NOMINATED PERMANENT) |
|
133111Ìý |
Construction Project ManagerÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
133211Ìý |
Engineering ManagerÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233111Ìý |
Chemical EngineerÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233112Ìý |
Materials EngineerÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233211Ìý |
Civil EngineerÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233212 |
Geotechnical EngineerÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233214 |
Structural EngineerÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233311 |
Electrical EngineerÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233512 |
Mechanical EngineerÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233611Ìý |
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
233915Ìý |
Environmental EngineerÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
234312Ìý |
Environmental ConsultantÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
234313Ìý |
Environmental Research ScientistÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
234399Ìý |
Environmental Scientists necÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
234411Ìý |
GeologistÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
234412Ìý |
GeophysicistÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
234413Ìý |
HydrogeologistÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
312211 |
Civil Engineering DraftspersonÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
312212 |
Civil Engineering TechnicianÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
312311Ìý |
Electrical Engineering DraftspersonÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
312312Ìý |
Electrical Engineering TechnicianÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
334114Ìý |
GasfitterÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
341111Ìý |
Electrician (General)Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
341112 |
Electrician (Special Class)Ìý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
|
399213Ìý |
Power Generation Plant OperatorÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
³Û±ð²õÌý |
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Overview of the Queensland Skilled Occupation List 2024 - 2025
The Queensland Skilled Occupation List (QSOL) 2024-25 exclusively caters to offshore applicants and energy workers. It encompasses in-demand professions in Queensland, Australia. Tailored to address crucial skills shortages in the state, Migration Queensland releases updated occupation lists annually with the commencement of the skilled visa program.
Requirements for Skilled Occupation Visas in Queensland
Below is the key checklist, covering essential requirements for a successful application
- Achieve a minimum score of 65 on the points test, or meet a higher requirement if specified by Queensland
- Select an occupation from the QSOL list (Detailed below)
- Obtain a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation
- Maintain an age below 45 years
- Demonstrate competency in English, meeting both general and occupation-specific language requirements
- Commit to residing and working in Queensland for 2 years for a 190 visa or 3 years for a 491 visa post-grant
- Fulfil any additional requirements specific to your chosen pathway.
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Queensland's Strategic Pathways: A Gateway to Skilled Migration
State migration plans empower Australian states and territories to selectively nominate skilled and business migration applicants across diverse industries. This strategic initiative addresses local labour market gaps and entices businesses and investments, creating a seamless avenue for international migrants.
- The Queensland Skilled Nomination Program beckons skilled migrants to become integral members of the community, contributing to the burgeoning economy and embracing a remarkable lifestyle.
- Queensland strategically nominates skilled migrants in high-demand occupations, providing opportunities for both temporary and permanent residency. This program catalyzes skilled migrants to establish their roots in Queensland, offering pathways to permanent residency through subclasses 190 and 491.
- To pursue the permanent skilled nominated visa 190 or the temporary regional visa subclass 491 in Queensland, candidates must undergo a pre-selection process by the State. Invitations for State Nomination operate on an "invitation only" basis, showcasing the exclusivity of this pathway.
- Queensland's nomination brings substantial advantages, including an additional 5 points for the Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190) and an extra 15 points for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) in the Home Affairs points test.
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