TSS Visa Australia
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa Australia – Subclass 482
In keeping with recent changes to the Australian Immigration system March 2018 saw the official end of the 457-employer sponsored visa class. It’s replacement, the Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (TSS Visa Australia) has been designed to restrict the number of people converting from an employer sponsored visa into full Permanent Residency and Australian Citizenship while at the same time balancing the needs of Australian employers to be able to recruit International talent.
It’s still possible to convert from the TSS employer sponsored visa to Permanent Residency but only in the circumstances outlined below.
What is the TSS Visa for Australia?
Holders of the TSS Visa (Temporary Skills Shortage) can live and work in Australia while working full time for their sponsoring employer and may be joined by their Partner and children.
In certain circumstances holders may be eligible to convert to Permanent Residency status. .
Am I eligible for the TSS Visa Australia?
There are two parts to the new Australian TSS Visa:
If you have an occupation on the Short Term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL) you’ll be eligible for a TSS Visa lasting up to four years in total (the TSS visa for STSOL applicants is renewable once after two years so making four years).
If you have an occupation on the MLTSSL (Medium & Long Term Strategic Skills List) the initial visa is valid for up to four years and can convert into Australian permanent residency after three years.
Is my occupation eligible for an Australian TSS Visa?
Below you’ll find a combined list of all occupations currently eligible for the Temporary Skills Shortage Visa Australia.
Besides each occupation we’ve marked whether its on the MLTSSL or STSOL.
TSS Visa List
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code | List |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Hospitality Managers | 141999 | STSOL |
| Accountant (General) | 221111 | MLTSSL |
| Actuary | 224111 | MLTSSL |
| Acupuncturist | 252211 | STSOL |
| Advertising Manager | 131113 | STSOL |
| Advertising Specialist | 225111 | STSOL |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 233911 | MLTSSL |
| Aeroplane Pilot | 231111 | Regional |
| Agricultural Consultant | 234111 | MLTSSL |
| Agricultural Engineer | 233912 | MLTSSL |
| Agricultural Scientist | 234112 | MLTSSL |
| Agricultural Technician | 311111 | Regional |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 | MLTSSL |
| Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 342111 | MLTSSL |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 323111 | STSOL |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 323112 | STSOL |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | 323113 | STSOL |
| Ambulance Officer | 411111 | STSOL |
| Amusement Centre Manager | 149111 | Regional |
| Anaesthetic Technician | 311211 | STSOL |
| Anaesthetist | 253211 | STSOL |
| Analyst Programmer | 261311 | MLTSSL |
| Animal Attendants and Trainers nec | 361199 | STSOL |
| Apiarist | 121311 | STSOL |
| Aquaculture Farmer | 121111 | STSOL |
| Arborist | 362212 | STSOL |
| Architect | 232111 | MLTSSL |
| Architectural Draftsperson | 312111 | STSOL |
| Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec | 312199 | STSOL |
| Art Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249211 | STSOL |
| Artistic Director | 212111 | STSOL |
| Arts Administrator or Manager | 139911 | STSOL |
| Audiologist | 252711 | MLTSSL |
| Automotive Electrician | 321111 | MLTSSL |
| Baker | 351111 | STSOL |
| Barrister | 271111 | MLTSSL |
| Beef Cattle Farmer | 121312 | STSOL |
| Biochemist | 234513 | MLTSSL |
| Biomedical Engineer | 233913 | MLTSSL |
| Biotechnologist | 234514 | MLTSSL |
| Boat Builder and Repairer | 399111 | MLTSSL |
| Book or Script Editor | 212212 | STSOL |
| Botanist | 234515 | MLTSSL |
| Bricklayer | 331111 | MLTSSL |
| Building and Engineering Technicians nec | 312999 | Regional |
| Building Inspector | 312113 | STSOL |
| Business Machine Mechanic | 342311 | STSOL |
| Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | 351211 | STSOL |
| Cabinetmaker | 394111 | MLTSSL |
| Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | 342411 | STSOL |
| Cafe or Restaurant Manager | 141111 | STSOL |
| Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) | 399512 | STSOL |
| Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager | 141211 | Regional |
| Cardiac Technician | 311212 | STSOL |
| Cardiologist | 253312 | MLTSSL |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 253512 | MLTSSL |
| Careers Counsellor | 272111 | STSOL |
| Carpenter | 331212 | MLTSSL |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 331211 | MLTSSL |
| Cartographer | 232213 | MLTSSL |
| Chef | 351311 | MLTSSL |
| Chemical Engineer | 233111 | MLTSSL |
| Chemical Plant Operator | 399211 | STSOL |
| Chemist | 234211 | MLTSSL |
| Chemistry Technician | 311411 | STSOL |
| Chief Executive or Managing Director | 111111 | MLTSSL |
| Chief Information Officer | 135111 | MLTSSL |
| Child Care Centre Manager | 134111 | MLTSSL |
| Chiropractor | 252111 | MLTSSL |
| Cinema or Theatre Manager | 149912 | Regional |
| Civil Engineer | 233211 | MLTSSL |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 312211 | MLTSSL |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 312212 | MLTSSL |
| Clinical Coder | 599915 | Regional |
| Clinical Haematologist | 253313 | MLTSSL |
| Clinical Psychologist | 272311 | MLTSSL |
| Commodities Trader | 222111 | STSOL |
| Community Arts Worker | 272611 | Regional |
| Community Worker | 411711 | STSOL |
| Company Secretary | 221211 | STSOL |
| Complementary Health Therapists nec | 252299 | STSOL |
| Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 263111 | MLTSSL |
| Conference and Event Organiser | 149311 | STSOL |
| Conservation Officer | 234311 | Regional |
| Conservator | 234911 | MLTSSL |
| Construction Estimator | 312114 | Regional |
| Construction Project Manager | 133111 | MLTSSL |
| Contract Administrator | 511111 | STSOL |
| Cook | 351411 | STSOL |
| Copywriter | 212411 | STSOL |
| Corporate General Manager | 111211 | MLTSSL |
| Corporate Services Manager | 132111 | STSOL |
| Cotton Grower | 121211 | STSOL |
| Counsellors nec | 272199 | STSOL |
| Crop Farmers nec | 121299 | STSOL |
| Customer Service Manager | 149212 | STSOL |
| Dairy Cattle Farmer | 121313 | STSOL |
| Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249212 | STSOL |
| Dancer or Choreographer | 211112 | STSOL |
| Database Administrator | 262111 | STSOL |
| Dental Hygienist | 411211 | Regional |
| Dental Specialist | 252311 | STSOL |
| Dental Technician | 411213 | STSOL |
| Dental Therapist | 411214 | Regional |
| Dentist | 252312 | STSOL |
| Dermatologist | 253911 | MLTSSL |
| Developer Programmer | 261312 | MLTSSL |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 253917 | MLTSSL |
| Diesel Motor Mechanic | 321212 | MLTSSL |
| Dietitian | 251111 | STSOL |
| Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | 212312 | STSOL |
| Disabilities Services Officer | 411712 | STSOL |
| Diversional Therapist | 411311 | STSOL |
| Diving Instructor (Open Water) | 452311 | STSOL |
| Dog Handler or Trainer | 361111 | STSOL |
| Drainer | 334113 | MLTSSL |
| Dressmaker or Tailor | 393213 | STSOL |
| Driving Instructor | 451211 | Regional |
| Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | 272112 | STSOL |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 241111 | MLTSSL |
| Earth Science Technician | 311412 | STSOL |
| Economist | 224311 | MLTSSL |
| Education Adviser | 249111 | STSOL |
| Education Managers nec | 134499 | STSOL |
| Educational Psychologist | 272312 | MLTSSL |
| Electrical Engineer | 233311 | MLTSSL |
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 312311 | MLTSSL |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 312312 | MLTSSL |
| Electrical Linesworker | 342211 | Regional |
| Electrician (General) | 341111 | MLTSSL |
| Electrician (Special Class) | 341112 | MLTSSL |
| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 342313 | MLTSSL |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 342314 | MLTSSL |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 342315 | MLTSSL |
| Electronics Engineer | 233411 | MLTSSL |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 253912 | MLTSSL |
| Emergency Service Worker | 441211 | Regional |
| Endocrinologist | 253315 | MLTSSL |
| Engineering Manager | 133211 | MLTSSL |
| Engineering Professionals nec | 233999 | MLTSSL |
| Engineering Technologist | 233914 | MLTSSL |
| Enrolled Nurse | 411411 | STSOL |
| Environmental Consultant | 234312 | MLTSSL |
| Environmental Engineer | 233915 | MLTSSL |
| Environmental Health Officer | 251311 | Regional |
| Environmental Manager | 139912 | MLTSSL |
| Environmental Research Scientist | 234313 | MLTSSL |
| Environmental Scientists nec | 234399 | MLTSSL |
| Exercise Physiologist | 234915 | Regional |
| External Auditor | 221213 | MLTSSL |
| Facilities Manager | 149913 | STSOL |
| Faculty Head | 134411 | MLTSSL |
| Family and Marriage Counsellor | 272113 | STSOL |
| Family Support Worker | 411713 | STSOL |
| Farrier | 322113 | STSOL |
| Fashion Designer | 232311 | STSOL |
| Fibrous Plasterer | 333211 | MLTSSL |
| Film and Video Editor | 212314 | STSOL |
| Finance Broker | 222112 | STSOL |
| Finance Manager | 132211 | STSOL |
| Financial Brokers nec | 222199 | STSOL |
| Financial Dealers nec | 222299 | STSOL |
| Financial Institution Branch Manager | 149914 | Regional |
| Financial Investment Adviser | 222311 | STSOL |
| Financial Investment Manager | 222312 | STSOL |
| Financial Market Dealer | 222211 | STSOL |
| First Aid Trainer | 451815 | Regional |
| Fitness Centre Manager | 149112 | Regional |
| Fitter (General) | 323211 | MLTSSL |
| Fitter and Turner | 323212 | MLTSSL |
| Fitter-Welder | 323213 | MLTSSL |
| Flight Attendant | 451711 | Regional |
| Floor Finisher | 332111 | Regional |
| Florist | 362111 | STSOL |
| Flower Grower | 121212 | STSOL |
| Flying Instructor | 231113 | Regional |
| Food Technologist | 234212 | MLTSSL |
| Footballer | 452411 | STSOL |
| Forester | 234113 | MLTSSL |
| Fruit or Nut Grower | 121213 | STSOL |
| Funeral Workers nec | 451399 | Regional |
| Furniture Finisher | 394211 | STSOL |
| Gallery or Museum Curator | 224212 | STSOL |
| Gardener (General) | 362211 | STSOL |
| Gas or Petroleum Operator | 399212 | Regional |
| Gasfitter | 334114 | MLTSSL |
| Gastroenterologist | 253316 | MLTSSL |
| General Practitioner | 253111 | MLTSSL |
| Geologist | 234411 | STSOL |
| Geophysicist | 234412 | MLTSSL |
| Geotechnical Engineer | 233212 | MLTSSL |
| Glazier | 333111 | MLTSSL |
| Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower | 121214 | STSOL |
| Grape Grower | 121215 | STSOL |
| Graphic Designer | 232411 | STSOL |
| Greenkeeper | 362311 | STSOL |
| Gymnastics Coach or Instructor | 452312 | STSOL |
| Hairdresser | 391111 | STSOL |
| Hardware Technician | 313111 | STSOL |
| Health and Welfare Services Managers nec | 134299 | STSOL |
| Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec | 251999 | STSOL |
| Health Information Manager | 224213 | STSOL |
| Health Promotion Officer | 251911 | STSOL |
| Helicopter Pilot | 231114 | Regional |
| Horse Breeder | 121316 | Regional |
| Horse Riding Coach or Instructor | 452313 | STSOL |
| Horse Trainer | 361112 | MLTSSL |
| Hospital Pharmacist | 251511 | STSOL |
| Hotel or Motel Manager | 141311 | STSOL |
| Human Resource Adviser | 223111 | Regional |
| Human Resource Manager | 132311 | STSOL |
| Hydrogeologist | 234413 | MLTSSL |
| ICT Account Manager | 225211 | STSOL |
| ICT Business Analyst | 261111 | MLTSSL |
| ICT Business Development Manager | 225212 | STSOL |
| ICT Customer Support Officer | 313112 | STSOL |
| ICT Managers nec | 135199 | STSOL |
| ICT Project Manager | 135112 | STSOL |
| ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | 263211 | STSOL |
| ICT Sales Representative | 225213 | STSOL |
| ICT Security Specialist | 262112 | MLTSSL |
| ICT Support and Test Engineers nec | 263299 | STSOL |
| ICT Support Engineer | 263212 | STSOL |
| ICT Support Technicians nec | 313199 | STSOL |
| ICT Systems Test Engineer | 263213 | STSOL |
| ICT Trainer | 223211 | STSOL |
| Illustrator | 232412 | STSOL |
| Industrial Designer | 232312 | STSOL |
| Industrial Engineer | 233511 | MLTSSL |
| Industrial Pharmacist | 251512 | STSOL |
| Information and Organisation Professionals nec | 224999 | STSOL |
| Insurance Agent | 611211 | STSOL |
| Insurance Broker | 222113 | STSOL |
| Insurance Loss Adjuster | 599612 | STSOL |
| Intellectual Property Lawyer | 271214 | Regional |
| Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic | 411112 | STSOL |
| Intensive Care Specialist | 253317 | MLTSSL |
| Interior Designer | 232511 | STSOL |
| Internal Auditor | 221214 | MLTSSL |
| Interpreter | 272412 | STSOL |
| Jeweller | 399411 | STSOL |
| Jewellery Designer | 232313 | STSOL |
| Jockey | 452413 | Regional |
| Joiner | 331213 | MLTSSL |
| Journalists and Other Writers nec | 212499 | STSOL |
| Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec | 271299 | STSOL |
| Laboratory Manager | 139913 | STSOL |
| Land Economist | 224511 | MLTSSL |
| Landscape Architect | 232112 | MLTSSL |
| Landscape Gardener | 362213 | STSOL |
| Liaison Officer | 224912 | Regional |
| Librarian | 224611 | STSOL |
| Library Technician | 399312 | STSOL |
| Life Science Technician | 311413 | STSOL |
| Life Scientist (General) | 234511 | MLTSSL |
| Life Scientists nec | 234599 | MLTSSL |
| Lift Mechanic | 341113 | MLTSSL |
| Livestock Farmers nec | 121399 | STSOL |
| Locksmith | 323313 | MLTSSL |
| Maintenance Planner | 312911 | Regional |
| Make Up Artist | 399514 | STSOL |
| Management Accountant | 221112 | MLTSSL |
| Management Consultant | 224711 | MLTSSL |
| Manufacturer | 133411 | STSOL |
| Marine Biologist | 234516 | MLTSSL |
| Market Research Analyst | 225112 | Regional |
| Marketing Specialist | 225113 | STSOL |
| Massage Therapist | 411611 | STSOL |
| Materials Engineer | 233112 | MLTSSL |
| Mathematician | 224112 | STSOL |
| Meat Inspector | 311312 | STSOL |
| Mechanical Engineer | 233512 | MLTSSL |
| Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson | 312511 | Regional |
| Mechanical Engineering Technician | 312512 | STSOL |
| Medical Administrator | 134211 | Regional |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 | MLTSSL |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 234611 | MLTSSL |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | 311213 | STSOL |
| Medical Oncologist | 253314 | MLTSSL |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 253999 | MLTSSL |
| Medical Radiation Therapist | 251212 | MLTSSL |
| Medical Technicians nec | 311299 | STSOL |
| Metal Fabricator | 322311 | MLTSSL |
| Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | 323299 | STSOL |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 323214 | MLTSSL |
| Metallurgical or Materials Technician | 312912 | STSOL |
| Metallurgist | 234912 | MLTSSL |
| Meteorologist | 234913 | MLTSSL |
| Microbiologist | 234517 | MLTSSL |
| Middle School Teacher | 241311 | STSOL |
| Midwife | 254111 | MLTSSL |
| Mine Deputy | 312913 | STSOL |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 233611 | MLTSSL |
| Minister of Religion | 272211 | STSOL |
| Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | 121411 | STSOL |
| Mixed Crop Farmer | 121216 | STSOL |
| Mixed Livestock Farmer | 121317 | STSOL |
| Motor Mechanic (General) | 321211 | MLTSSL |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | 321213 | MLTSSL |
| Multimedia Designer | 232413 | Regional |
| Multimedia Specialist | 261211 | MLTSSL |
| Music Director | 211212 | STSOL |
| Music Professionals nec | 211299 | STSOL |
| Music Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249214 | STSOL |
| Musician (Instrumental) | 211213 | MLTSSL |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec | 234999 | MLTSSL |
| Naturopath | 252213 | STSOL |
| Naval Architect | 233916 | MLTSSL |
| Network Administrator | 263112 | STSOL |
| Network Analyst | 263113 | STSOL |
| Neurologist | 253318 | MLTSSL |
| Neurosurgeon | 253513 | MLTSSL |
| Newspaper or Periodical Editor | 212412 | STSOL |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 251213 | MLTSSL |
| Nurse Educator | 254211 | STSOL |
| Nurse Manager | 254311 | STSOL |
| Nurse Practitioner | 254411 | MLTSSL |
| Nurse Researcher | 254212 | STSOL |
| Nurseryperson | 362411 | Regional |
| Nursing Clinical Director | 134212 | MLTSSL |
| Nutritionist | 251112 | STSOL |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 253913 | MLTSSL |
| Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | 251312 | STSOL |
| Occupational Therapist | 252411 | MLTSSL |
| Operating Theatre Technician | 311214 | Regional |
| Ophthalmologist | 253914 | MLTSSL |
| Optometrist | 251411 | MLTSSL |
| Organisation and Methods Analyst | 224712 | STSOL |
| Organisational Psychologist | 272313 | MLTSSL |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 253514 | MLTSSL |
| Orthoptist | 251412 | STSOL |
| Orthotist or Prosthetist | 251912 | MLTSSL |
| Osteopath | 252112 | MLTSSL |
| Other Spatial Scientist | 232214 | MLTSSL |
| Other Sports Coach or Instructor | 452317 | STSOL |
| Otorhinolaryngologist | 253515 | MLTSSL |
| Paediatric Surgeon | 253516 | MLTSSL |
| Paediatrician | 253321 | MLTSSL |
| Painting Trades Worker | 332211 | MLTSSL |
| Panelbeater | 324111 | MLTSSL |
| Pastrycook | 351112 | STSOL |
| Patents Examiner | 224914 | STSOL |
| Pathologist | 253915 | MLTSSL |
| Pathology Collector | 311216 | Regional |
| Performing Arts Technicians nec | 399599 | STSOL |
| Petroleum Engineer | 233612 | MLTSSL |
| Pharmacy Technician | 311215 | STSOL |
| Photographer | 211311 | STSOL |
| Physicist ^ | 234914 | MLTSSL |
| Physiotherapist | 252511 | MLTSSL |
| Pig Farmer | 121318 | STSOL |
| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | 253517 | MLTSSL |
| Plumber (General) | 334111 | MLTSSL |
| Podiatrist | 252611 | MLTSSL |
| Policy Analyst | 224412 | Regional |
| Policy and Planning Manager | 132411 | Regional |
| Post Office Manager | 142115 | Regional |
| Poultry Farmer | 121321 | STSOL |
| Power Generation Plant Operator | 399213 | STSOL |
| Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | 323314 | STSOL |
| Pressure Welder | 322312 | MLTSSL |
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 134213 | MLTSSL |
| Primary Products Inspectors nec | 311399 | STSOL |
| Primary School Teacher | 241213 | STSOL |
| Print Finisher | 392111 | STSOL |
| Print Journalist | 212413 | STSOL |
| Printing Machinist | 392311 | STSOL |
| Private Tutors and Teachers nec | 249299 | STSOL |
| Procurement Manager | 133612 | Regional |
| Production Manager (Forestry) | 133511 | STSOL |
| Production Manager (Manufacturing) | 133512 | STSOL |
| Production Manager (Mining) | 133513 | STSOL |
| Production or Plant Engineer | 233513 | MLTSSL |
| Program Director (Television or Radio) | 212315 | STSOL |
| Program or Project Administrator | 511112 | STSOL |
| Project Builder | 133112 | Regional |
| Property Manager | 612112 | Regional |
| Psychiatrist | 253411 | MLTSSL |
| Psychologists nec | 272399 | MLTSSL |
| Psychotherapist | 272314 | STSOL |
| Public Relations Manager | 131114 | Regional |
| Public Relations Professional | 225311 | STSOL |
| Quality Assurance Manager | 139914 | STSOL |
| Quantity Surveyor | 233213 | MLTSSL |
| Radiation Oncologist | 253918 | MLTSSL |
| Radiocommunications Technician | 313211 | MLTSSL |
| Real Estate Representative | 612115 | Regional |
| Records Manager | 224214 | STSOL |
| Recreation Officer | 272612 | STSOL |
| Recruitment Consultant | 223112 | STSOL |
| Regional Education Manager | 134412 | Regional |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 254413 | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 254417 | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 | MLTSSL |
| Registered Nurses nec | 254499 | MLTSSL |
| Rehabilitation Counsellor | 272114 | STSOL |
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