Queensland Skilled Occupation List

Queensland's burgeoning economy offers a broad range of job opportunities to appropriately skilled professionals. Skilled immigration programs target prospective immigrants who can contribute to the local labour market by filling vacancies for in-demand occupations, which the local Australian population is unable to fill. These in-demand occupations are outlined in the Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists (QSOL).

There are various QSOLs, each of which details the occupation demand for specific candidate profiles.

Types of Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists

The QSOL Offshore List showcases the occupational shortages in Queensland that can only be filled by overseas skilled workers who wish to live and work in the state.
The QSOL Masters Graduate List targets employable international postgraduate alumni from Queensland-based academic institutions.
The QSOL Working in Queensland List contains occupations whose demand must be satisfied by migrants who are currently living and working in Queensland, practicing their skilled occupation or a closely-related occupation.

Eligibility and Skills Assessment

Having an occupation that features on the relevant Skilled Occupation List is one of the eligibility requirements for skilled workers or international students pursuing visa pathways to immigrate to Queensland. Applicants also have to undergo a Skills Assessment from the relevant authority in Australia.

Each occupation on the list has a corresponding ANZSCO code and assessment authority. ANZSCO is the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, which classifies occupations based on the skill level and qualifications required to practice them. The aspirant must first identify the ANZSCO code of their nominated occupation, and accordingly determine which assessment authority will conduct their Skills Assessment.

The Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists (QSOL) reflect the current labour demand for positions throughout Queensland. Check the category applicable to your current situation to see if your profession is in demand in Queensland.

Key Requirements by Category

Note 1: Applicants must have a minimum of three years experience (including 6 months working in Queensland) and a job offer for a full time position in their nominated occupation. For regional areas this requirement is 2 years experience (including 4 months work in a regional Queensland location) and a job offer in a full time job position in their nominated occupation.

Note 2: Applicants must have five years experience post qualification in their nominated occupation and a job offer for a full time position in their nominated occupation. Queensland is seeking specific ICT skills in relation to cyber security, data scientist, data and business analytics, and ICT development and architecture.

Note 3: Applicants must have 3 years experience working in their chosen field and a job offer for a full time position in their nominated occupation.

Why Choose Abhinav?

Determining whether your occupation qualifies under the right Queensland Skilled Occupation List, matching it to the correct ANZSCO code, and arranging a Skills Assessment with the appropriate authority can be complex. Our highly trained in-house team, with decades of visa consulting experience, guides you through occupation selection, eligibility checks, and the state nomination and visa application process.

For more information about the Queensland Skilled Occupation List, email web@abhinav.com and one of our experienced immigration consultants will get in touch to help with your questions, or call +91-8595338595 or use our live chat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Queensland Skilled Occupation List (QSOL)?

The QSOL sets out the occupations in demand across Queensland that skilled migrants can fill. Having your occupation on the relevant list is one of the eligibility requirements for pursuing state-nominated skilled visa pathways to Queensland.

How many Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists are there?

There are several QSOLs targeting different candidate profiles, including the Offshore List for overseas skilled workers, the Masters Graduate List for international postgraduate alumni of Queensland institutions, and the Working in Queensland List for migrants already living and working in the state.

What is an ANZSCO code and why does it matter?

ANZSCO is the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, which classifies occupations by the skill level and qualifications required. Each occupation on the list has a corresponding ANZSCO code and assessment authority, so you must identify your code to determine who will conduct your Skills Assessment.

Do I need a Skills Assessment for Queensland nomination?

Yes. Alongside having your occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List, applicants must undergo a Skills Assessment from the relevant authority in Australia before proceeding with a skilled visa application.

How much work experience do I need?

Requirements vary by category. Typically applicants need three years of experience (including six months working in Queensland) with a full-time job offer, while some ICT and other categories require five years of post-qualification experience. Regional pathways may require two years of experience with four months of regional Queensland work.

How can Abhinav help with my Queensland application?

Our in-house team helps you confirm whether your occupation qualifies under the right list, match it to the correct ANZSCO code, arrange your Skills Assessment, and manage the state nomination and visa application process from start to finish.