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  • List of occupations and qualifications eligible for post-study work rights extension

List of occupations and qualifications eligible for post-study work rights extension


Extended Post-Study Work Rights: Eligible Occupations and Qualifications

The Government has extended post-study work rights to give eligible international higher education graduates with select qualifications an additional two years on their Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).

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.

To implement the extension, lists of occupations in demand and related qualifications were developed through a mapping process undertaken by Jobs and Skills Australia and the Department of Education.

This document comprises:

  • A list of identified occupations from the 2022 Skills Priority List, and
  • A summary list of eligible qualifications by occupational category.

All doctoral studies are considered eligible for the measure, regardless of field of study and so are not listed individually.

The qualifications listed in this document are a summary of the eligible qualifications. A comprehensive list mapped to CRICOS course codes will be released by the Department of Education before implementation on 1 July 2023. Students will need to refer to the comprehensive list, when published, to confirm the eligibility of their particular course at their provider.

The implementation and on-going management of the extension to Post-Study Work Rights will be supported through monitoring and an annual review process. This approach means the lists and the implementation will be flexible in response to changes in the labor market and able to address any risks that may emerge.

Related:

Extended Work Rights for Select Occupations and Qualifications

Identified occupations from the 2022 Skills Priority List

  • List of occupations requiring Skill Level 1 qualifications in strong and moderate demand according to the 2022 Skills Priority List, adjusted by a manual validation process.
  • A Labour Market rating of ‘S’ represents an identified skills shortage at a national level, whereas a rating of ‘R’ specifies a shortage specific to regional areas only.

The acronym ‘nec’ refers to occupations ‘not elsewhere classified’ which allows occupations that do not fit into detailed categorisation in the classification to still be included. All occupations which are not separately identified in the ANZSCO classification structure are included in the ‘nec’ category of the unit group to which they relate.

ANZSCO code Occupation title National Labour Market Rating Future Demand Rating
233212 Geotechnical Engineer S Strong
233611 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) S Strong
233612 Petroleum Engineer S Strong
234912 Metallurgist S Strong
241111 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher S Strong
254111 Midwife S Strong
254411 Nurse Practitioner S Strong
254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care) S Strong
254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) S Strong
254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health) S Strong
254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) S Strong
254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) S Strong
254417 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) S Strong
254418 Registered Nurse (Medical) S Strong
254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) S Strong
254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health) S Strong
254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative) S Strong
254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical) S Strong
254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) S Strong
254499 Registered Nurses nec S Strong
261112 Systems Analyst S Strong
261211 Multimedia Specialist S Strong
261212 Web Developer S Strong
261311 Analyst Programmer S Strong
261312 Developer Programmer S Strong
261313 Software Engineer S Strong
261314 Software Tester S Strong
261317 Penetration Tester S Strong
261399 Software and Applications Programmers nec S Strong
262111 Database Administrator S Strong
262114 Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist S Strong
262115 Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist S Strong
262116 Cyber Security Analyst S Strong
262117 Cyber Security Architect S Strong
262118 Cyber Security Operations Coordinator S Strong
263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer S Strong
263112 Network Administrator S Strong
263113 Network Analyst S Strong
263211 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer S Strong
263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer S Strong
121311 Apiarist S Moderate
133111 Construction Project Manager S Moderate
133112 Project Builder S Moderate
133211 Engineering Manager S Moderate
225411 Sales Representative (Industrial Products) S Moderate
233111 Chemical Engineer S Moderate
233112 Materials Engineer S Moderate
233211 Civil Engineer S Moderate
233213 Quantity Surveyor S Moderate
233214 Structural Engineer S Moderate
233215 Transport Engineer S Moderate
233311 Electrical Engineer S Moderate
233915 Environmental Engineer S Moderate
233999 Engineering Professionals nec S Moderate
234111 Agricultural Consultant S Moderate
234114 Agricultural Research Scientist S Moderate
234115 Agronomist S Moderate
234212 Food Technologist S Moderate
234711 Veterinarian S Moderate
241213 Primary School Teacher S Moderate
241411 Secondary School Teacher S Moderate
241511 Special Needs Teacher S Moderate
241512 Teacher of the Hearing Impaired S Moderate
241513 Teacher of the Sight Impaired S Moderate
241599 Special Education Teachers nec S Moderate
242211 Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher S Moderate
251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer S Moderate
251212 Medical Radiation Therapist S Moderate
251214 Sonographer S Moderate
251411 Optometrist S Moderate
251511 Hospital Pharmacist S Moderate
251513 Retail Pharmacist S Moderate
251912 Orthotist or Prosthetist S Moderate
251999 Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec S Moderate
252312 Dentist S Moderate
252411 Occupational Therapist S Moderate
252511 Physiotherapist S Moderate
252611 Podiatrist S Moderate
252712 Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist S Moderate
253111 General Practitioner S Moderate
253112 Resident Medical Officer S Moderate
253311 Specialist Physician (General Medicine) S Moderate
253312 Cardiologist S Moderate
253313 Clinical Haematologist S Moderate
253314 Medical Oncologist S Moderate
253315 Endocrinologist S Moderate
253316 Gastroenterologist S Moderate
253317 Intensive Care Specialist S Moderate
253318 Neurologist S Moderate
253321 Paediatrician S Moderate
253322 Renal Medicine Specialist S Moderate
253323 Rheumatologist S Moderate
253324 Thoracic Medicine Specialist S Moderate
253399 Specialist Physicians nec S Moderate
253411 Psychiatrist S Moderate
253511 Surgeon (General) S Moderate
253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon S Moderate
253513 Neurosurgeon S Moderate
253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon S Moderate
253515 Otorhinolaryngologist S Moderate
253516 Paediatric Surgeon S Moderate
253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon S Moderate
253518 Urologist S Moderate
253521 Vascular Surgeon S Moderate
253911 Dermatologist R Moderate
253912 Emergency Medicine Specialist S Moderate
253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist R Moderate
253914 Ophthalmologist S Moderate
253915 Pathologist S Moderate
253917 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist R Moderate
253999 Medical Practitioners nec S Moderate
254212 Nurse Researcher S Moderate
261111 ICT Business Analyst S Moderate
261315 Cyber Security Engineer S Moderate
261316 Devops Engineer S Moderate
272311 Clinical Psychologist S Moderate
272312 Educational Psychologist S Moderate
272313 Organisational Psychologist S Moderate
272399 Psychologists nec S Moderate
411211 Dental Hygienist S Moderate
411214 Dental Therapist S Moderate

Indicative list of eligible qualifications, listed by occupational category

The qualifications listed in this table are a summary of the eligible qualifications. A comprehensive list mapped to CRICOS course codes will be released by the Department of Education before implementation on 1 July 2023. Students will need to refer to the comprehensive list, when published, to confirm the eligibility of their particular course at their provider.

The qualifications were generated by mapping to the occupations in skills shortage (the above list). The mapping process included both automated and manual steps.

These qualifications are eligible for extended post-study work rights.

In addition to the qualifications listed below, all doctoral graduates (AQF level 10) are eligible for an additional period of stay.

Courses differ between education providers, including as to duration, and this may affect eligibility of individual courses at individual providers. The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) will be updated to inform decision making by students, providers and employers.

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

Related: Skilled Occupations list for Australia

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