Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) have begun consultations to review the occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) for 2025.
The CSOL applies to the Core Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) and the Direct Entry stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186). If an occupation is not on the CSOL then it cannot be sponsored unless the earnings are more than AUD $141,210 p/a (excluding trades) or the company has an approved Labour Agreement. For the current CSOL, see The Core Skills Occupation List.
The annual review of the CSOL is designed to ensure the skilled occupations available for migration stay relevant to Australia’s workforce needs and labour market shortages and JSA’s review will inform advice to Government on possible changes to the makeup of the CSOL.
Clients wanting to make submissions on the CSOL, including adding occupations to the list (for example Restaurant and Café Managers) can do so here: MAKE A SUBMISSION. These must be received before Friday, 26 September 2025.
Clients wanting our assistance with their submission or advice as to the process should reach out to their account partner or team.