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Post-study work rights for international graduates

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Post study work right in australia

International higher education graduates with eligible qualifications will be granted an extra two years of post-study work rights from 1 july 2023. Moreoever,The allowable work hours cap for international students will be increased from 40 hours to 48 hours per fortnight.

The Government has also announced an increase to the working hour cap for international students, from 40 to 48 hours per fortnight, when the cap is reinstated on 1 July 2023.

Two-year extension of post-study work rights

Two-year extension of post-study work rightsit means that two year work rights is available for international students  with select degrees that are in areas of verified skill shortage.

This extension will give eligible international higher education graduates an additional two years on their Temporary Graduate visa .

Post-study work rights for select degrees in areas of verified skill shortages will be increased from: 

  • Two years to four years for select Bachelor degrees
  • Three years to five years for select Masters degrees
  • Four years to six years for all doctoral qualifications.

Identified occupations from the 2022 Skills Priority List

233212Geotechnical EngineerSStrong
233611Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)SStrong
233612Petroleum EngineerSStrong
234912MetallurgistSStrong
241111Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherSStrong
254111MidwifeSStrong
254411Nurse PractitionerSStrong
254412Registered Nurse (Aged Care)SStrong
254413Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)SStrong
254414Registered Nurse (Community Health)SStrong
254415Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)SStrong
254416Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)SStrong
254417Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)SStrong
254418Registered Nurse (Medical)SStrong
254421Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)SStrong
254422Registered Nurse (Mental Health)SStrong
254423Registered Nurse (Perioperative)SStrong
254424Registered Nurse (Surgical)SStrong
254425Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)SStrong
254499Registered Nurses necSStrong
261112Systems AnalystSStrong
261211Multimedia SpecialistSStrong
261212Web DeveloperSStrong
261311Analyst ProgrammerSStrong
261312Developer ProgrammerSStrong
261313Software EngineerSStrong
261314Software TesterSStrong
261317Penetration TesterSStrong
261399Software and Applications Programmers necSStrong
262111Database AdministratorSStrong
262114Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance SpecialistSStrong
262115Cyber Security Advice and Assessment SpecialistSStrong
262116Cyber Security AnalystSStrong
262117Cyber Security ArchitectSStrong
262118Cyber Security Operations CoordinatorSStrong
263111Computer Network and Systems EngineerSStrong
263112Network AdministratorSStrong
263113Network AnalystSStrong
263211ICT Quality Assurance EngineerSStrong
263213ICT Systems Test EngineerSStrong
121311ApiaristSModerate
133111Construction Project ManagerSModerate
133112Project BuilderSModerate
133211Engineering ManagerSModerate
225411Sales Representative (Industrial Products)SModerate
233111Chemical EngineerSModerate
233112Materials EngineerSModerate
233211Civil EngineerSModerate
233213Quantity SurveyorSModerate
233214Structural EngineerSModerate
233215Transport EngineerSModerate
233311Electrical EngineerSModerate
233915Environmental EngineerSModerate
233999Engineering Professionals necSModerate
234111Agricultural ConsultantSModerate
234114Agricultural Research ScientistSModerate
234115AgronomistSModerate
234212Food TechnologistSModerate
234711VeterinarianSModerate
241213Primary School TeacherSModerate
241411Secondary School TeacherSModerate
241511Special Needs TeacherSModerate
241512Teacher of the Hearing ImpairedSModerate
241513Teacher of the Sight ImpairedSModerate
241599Special Education Teachers necSModerate
242211Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic TeacherSModerate
251211Medical Diagnostic RadiographerSModerate
251212Medical Radiation TherapistSModerate
251214SonographerSModerate
251411OptometristSModerate
251511Hospital PharmacistSModerate
251513Retail PharmacistSModerate
251912Orthotist or ProsthetistSModerate
251999Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals necSModerate
252312DentistSModerate
252411Occupational TherapistSModerate
252511PhysiotherapistSModerate
252611PodiatristSModerate
252712Speech Pathologist / Speech Language TherapistSModerate
253111General PractitionerSModerate
253112Resident Medical OfficerSModerate
253311Specialist Physician (General Medicine)SModerate
253312CardiologistSModerate
253313Clinical HaematologistSModerate
253314Medical OncologistSModerate
253315EndocrinologistSModerate
253316GastroenterologistSModerate
253317Intensive Care SpecialistSModerate
253318NeurologistSModerate
253321PaediatricianSModerate
253322Renal Medicine SpecialistSModerate
253323RheumatologistSModerate
253324Thoracic Medicine SpecialistSModerate
253399Specialist Physicians necSModerate
253411PsychiatristSModerate
253511Surgeon (General)SModerate
253512Cardiothoracic SurgeonSModerate
253513NeurosurgeonSModerate
253514Orthopaedic SurgeonSModerate
253515OtorhinolaryngologistSModerate
253516Paediatric SurgeonSModerate
253517Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonSModerate
253518UrologistSModerate
253521Vascular SurgeonSModerate
253911DermatologistRModerate
253912Emergency Medicine SpecialistSModerate
253913Obstetrician and GynaecologistRModerate
253914OphthalmologistSModerate
253915PathologistSModerate
253917Diagnostic and Interventional RadiologistRModerate
253999Medical Practitioners necSModerate
254212Nurse ResearcherSModerate
261111ICT Business AnalystSModerate
261315Cyber Security EngineerSModerate
261316Devops EngineerSModerate
272311Clinical PsychologistSModerate
272312Educational PsychologistSModerate
272313Organisational PsychologistSModerate
272399Psychologists necSModerate
411211Dental HygienistSModerate
411214Dental TherapistSModerate


Indicative list of eligible qualifications, listed by occupational category

Medical and Nursing
Occupation Category – Medical Professionals
Bachelor of Psychological Science Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) Bachelor of Health Science Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Medical Studies Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine Master of Speech Pathology Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Diagnostic Radiography Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis Master of Applied Psychology Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care Master of Audiology Studies Master of Research (Medicine and Health Sciences) Master of Clinical Embryology Master of Philosophy (Medicine and Health) Master of Business Psychology Master of Psychology Master of Professional Psychology Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Occupational Category: Nursing and Medical Technicians
Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) Bachelor of Health Science Bachelor of Nursing Science Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses) Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) Bachelor of Nutrition Science Bachelor of Nursing Science: Graduate Entry Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science Bachelor of Health and Community Services Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Applied Public Health Bachelor of Nursing – Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Pathway Bachelor of Dermal Sciences Master of Public Health Master of Public Health Advanced Master of Nursing Practice Master of Nursing Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-registration) Master of Nursing International Master of Laboratory Medicine Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration) Master of Global Public Health Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) Master of Health Science Masters of Public Health Extension Master of Nursing Science Master of Biomedical and Health Science Master of Nutrition and Population Health Master of Health and Human Services Management Master of Health Management Master of Nursing Studies Master of Dietetics Master of Nursing (Professional Studies)  
Professional Health
Occupational Category: Dentistry
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) Bachelor of Dental Surgery Bachelor of Dental Health Science Bachelor of Dental Science Bachelor of Oral Health Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene) Bachelor of Dental Technology Bachelor of Dental Technology/Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics Bachelor of Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy)   Master of Dentistry Master of Dental Public and Primary Health Master of Clinical Dentistry  
Occupational Category: Veterinarian
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience) Bachelor of Veterinary Technology Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences Bachelor of Veterinary Science Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing Bachelor of Science (Animal Health Major) Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Bachelor of Science / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Master of Philosophy (Veterinary Science) Master of Tropical Veterinary Science  
Diagnostic
Occupational Category: Medical Imaging
Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography) Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy) Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine) Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) Bachelor of Radiation Sciences Master of Diagnostic Radiography Master of Magnetic Resonance Technology Master of Medical Imaging Master of Radiopharmaceutical Science Master of Molecular Imaging Technology
Occupational Category: Radiologist
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Studies Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine Master of Diagnostic Radiography Master of Research (Medicine and Health Sciences) Master of Clinical Embryology Master of Philosophy (Medicine and Health)  
Allied Health
Occupational Category: Psychologist
Bachelor of Psychological Science Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) Bachelor of Psychology Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Bachelor of Science in Chiropractic Science leading to Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic Bachelor of Chiropractic Science Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) Bachelor of Psychological Sciences Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Clinical Audiology Master of Clinical Physiotherapy  

Occupational Category: Recovery Therapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) Bachelor of Health Science Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (Honours) Bachelor of Physiotherapy Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Bachelor of Podiatry Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Bachelor of Science in Chiropractic Science leading to Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic Bachelor of Chiropractic Science Bachelor of Health Sciences Master of Occupational Therapy Master of Physiotherapy Master of Chiropractic Master of Speech Pathology Master of Physiotherapy Studies Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Master of Speech Language Pathology Master of Speech Pathology Studies Master of Clinical Audiology Master of Clinical Physiotherapy Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care Master of Rehabilitation  Counselling and Mental Health Master of Physiotherapy Practice Master of Music Therapy Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Sports) Master of Audiology  
Occupational Category: Optometrist
Bachelor of Vision Science Master of Optometry Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Clinical Optometry Bachelor of Vision Science / Master of Optometry Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science)/Master of Optometry Master of Health Sciences (Research) Master of Clinical Optometry  
Occupational Category: Pharmacist
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) Bachelor of Pharmacy Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science (Honours) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Pharmaceutical) Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy Master of Pharmacy Master of Pharmaceutical Science Master of Good Manufacturing Practice Master of Philosophy Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) / Master of Pharmacy Practice Master of Philosophy (Pharmacy) Master of Pharmacy (Research)  
Teaching
Occupational Category: Teacher
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5) Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years) Bachelor of Education (Honours) Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Humanities) / Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) Bachelor of Education (Primary) Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) with Bachelor of Arts Master of Education Master of Teaching Master of Teaching (Secondary) Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) Master of TESOL Master of Teaching (Birth – 5 years/Birth – 12 Years) Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) Master of Education (Advanced) Master of Education (Special Education, Advanced) Master of Education (By Coursework) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) Masters of Teaching (Secondary) Master of Arts (TESOL)  
Engineering
Occupational Category: Engineer
Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Biomedical Science Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Project Management Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Lab + Non-lab Based) Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) Bachelor of Engineering Science Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) Master of Engineering Master of Professional Engineering Master of Engineering Science Master of Biotechnology Master of Construction Management Master of Science Master of Construction Management (Professional) Master of Engineering (Professional) Master of Engineering Management Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated) Master of Machine Learning and Computer Vision Master of Biomedical Science Master of Engineering (Extension) Master of Engineering Science (Management) Master of Philosophy (Engineering)  
ICT
Occupational Category: ICT
Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Business Information Systems Bachelor of Advanced Computing Bachelor of Networking Bachelor of Science – Computer Science Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Information Systems Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology Bachelor of Cyber Security Bachelor of Business Analytics Bachelor of Information Technology  (Mobile Applications Development) (Standard) Bachelor of Advanced  Computing (Honours) Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems Bachelor of Software Engineering Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours) Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development) Bachelor of Data Science Master of Information Technology Master of Data Science Master of Business Information Systems Master of Information Systems Master of Information Technology and Systems Master of Computer Science Master of Computing Master of Business Analytics Master of Cyber Security Master of Information Technology and Master of Information Technology Management Master of Networking Master of Applied Information Technology Master of Technology (Enterprise Systems and Business Analytics) Master of Technology (Software Engineering) Master of Cybersecurity Master of Information Technology (Enterprise Management) Master of Enterprise Resource Planning Master of Computing and Innovation    
Agriculture
Occupational Category: Agriculture
Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Biomedicine Bachelor of Biomedical Science Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies Bachelor of Agriculture Bachelor of Agricultural Science Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Bachelor of Science (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Science) Bachelor of Environmental Science Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours) Bachelor of Marine Science Master of Environmental Science Master of Environmental Management Master of Environment Master of Biotechnology Master of Marine Biology Master of Agricultural Science Master of Science in Agriculture Master of Sustainability Master of Science (Bioinformatics) Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Master of Environment and Sustainability Master of Agricultural Sciences Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) Master of Molecular Biology Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability  

Occupational Category: Food Technologist
Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Biomedical Science Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Science (Lab + Non-lab Based) Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) Bachelor of Science (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Sciences Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition) Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science Bachelor of Biotechnology Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology Bachelor of Science (Science) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine) Master of Biotechnology Master of Science Master of Food Science and Technology Master of Biomedical Science Master of Materials Technology Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice Master of Research Master of Science (Food Science and Technology) Master of Biotechnology Research Extensive Master of Science (Chemistry) Master of Viticulture and Oenology Master of Laboratory Medicine Master of Wine Business Master of Medical Biotechnology (Extension) Master of Science in Biotechnology Master of Science (Professional) Master of Food Science  

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