On 29 October 2019, David Coleman, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, made an instrument (Migration (LIN 19/260: Assessing Authorities for Subclass 494 Visas) Instrument 2019) specifying the assessing authorities for Subclass 494 visa.
This instrument is made under subclause 494.224(6) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) and specify the following assessing authorities for the purpose of Regional Occupation List (ROL):
| 1 | aquaculture farmer | VETASSESS |
| 2 | cotton grower | VETASSESS |
| 3 | flower grower | VETASSESS |
| 4 | fruit or nut grower | VETASSESS |
| 5 | grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / field crop grower (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 6 | grape grower | VETASSESS |
| 7 | mixed crop farmer | VETASSESS |
| 8 | sugar cane grower | VETASSESS |
| 9 | turf grower | VETASSESS |
| 10 | vegetable grower (Aus) / market gardener (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 11 | crop farmers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 12 | apiarist | VETASSESS |
| 13 | beef cattle farmer | VETASSESS |
| 14 | dairy cattle farmer | VETASSESS |
| 15 | deer farmer | VETASSESS |
| 16 | goat farmer | VETASSESS |
| 17 | horse breeder | VETASSESS |
| 18 | mixed livestock farmer | VETASSESS |
| 19 | pig farmer | VETASSESS |
| 20 | poultry farmer | VETASSESS |
| 21 | sheep farmer | VETASSESS |
| 22 | livestock farmers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 23 | mixed crop and livestock farmer | VETASSESS |
| 24 | sales and marketing manager | AIM |
| 25 | advertising manager | AIM |
| 26 | public relations manager | AIM |
| 27 | corporate services manager | VETASSESS |
| 28 | finance manager | (a) CAANZ; or (b) CPAA; or (c) IPA |
| 29 | human resource manager | AIM |
| 30 | policy and planning manager | VETASSESS |
| 31 | research and development manager | VETASSESS |
| 32 | project builder | VETASSESS |
| 33 | importer or exporter | VETASSESS |
| 34 | wholesaler | VETASSESS |
| 35 | manufacturer | VETASSESS |
| 36 | production manager (forestry) | VETASSESS |
| 37 | production manager (manufacturing) | VETASSESS |
| 38 | production manager (mining) | VETASSESS |
| 39 | supply and distribution manager | AIM |
| 40 | procurement manager | AIM |
| 41 | medical administrator (Aus) / medical superintendent (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 42 | health and welfare services managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 43 | school principal | VETASSESS |
| 44 | regional education manager | VETASSESS |
| 45 | education managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 46 | ICT project manager | ACS |
| 47 | ICT managers (nec) | ACS |
| 48 | laboratory manager | VETASSESS |
| 49 | quality assurance manager | VETASSESS |
| 50 | sports administrator | VETASSESS |
| 51 | specialist managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 52 | cafe or restaurant manager | VETASSESS |
| 53 | caravan park and camping ground manager | VETASSESS |
| 54 | hotel or motel manager | VETASSESS |
| 55 | licensed club manager | VETASSESS |
| 56 | bed and breakfast operator | VETASSESS |
| 57 | retirement village manager | VETASSESS |
| 58 | accommodation and hospitality managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 59 | retail manager (general) | VETASSESS |
| 60 | antique dealer | VETASSESS |
| 61 | betting agency manager | VETASSESS |
| 62 | hair or beauty salon manager | VETASSESS |
| 63 | post office manager | VETASSESS |
| 64 | travel agency manager | VETASSESS |
| 65 | amusement centre manager | VETASSESS |
| 66 | fitness centre manager | VETASSESS |
| 67 | sports centre manager | VETASSESS |
| 68 | call or contact centre manager | VETASSESS |
| 69 | customer service manager | VETASSESS |
| 70 | conference and event organiser | VETASSESS |
| 71 | fleet manager | VETASSESS |
| 72 | railway station manager | VETASSESS |
| 73 | transport company manager | VETASSESS |
| 74 | boarding kennel or cattery operator | VETASSESS |
| 75 | cinema or theatre manager | VETASSESS |
| 76 | facilities manager | VETASSESS |
| 77 | financial institution branch manager | VETASSESS |
| 78 | equipment hire manager | VETASSESS |
| 79 | hospitality, retail and service managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 80 | actor | VETASSESS |
| 81 | entertainer or variety artist | VETASSESS |
| 82 | actors, dancers and other entertainers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 83 | composer | VETASSESS |
| 84 | singer | VETASSESS |
| 85 | music professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 86 | photographer | VETASSESS |
| 87 | painter (visual arts) | VETASSESS |
| 88 | potter or ceramic artist | VETASSESS |
| 89 | sculptor | VETASSESS |
| 90 | visual arts and crafts professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 91 | media producer (excluding video) | VETASSESS |
| 92 | radio presenter | VETASSESS |
| 93 | television presenter | VETASSESS |
| 94 | author | VETASSESS |
| 95 | book or script editor | VETASSESS |
| 96 | art director (film, television or stage) | VETASSESS |
| 97 | director (film, television, radio or stage) | VETASSESS |
| 98 | director of photography | VETASSESS |
| 99 | film and video editor | VETASSESS |
| 100 | program director (television or radio) | VETASSESS |
| 101 | stage manager | VETASSESS |
| 102 | technical director | VETASSESS |
| 103 | video producer | VETASSESS |
| 104 | film, television, radio and stage directors (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 105 | copywriter | VETASSESS |
| 106 | newspaper or periodical editor | VETASSESS |
| 107 | print journalist | VETASSESS |
| 108 | radio journalist | VETASSESS |
| 109 | technical writer | VETASSESS |
| 110 | television journalist | VETASSESS |
| 111 | journalists and other writers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 112 | company secretary | VETASSESS |
| 113 | corporate treasurer | (a) CAANZ; or (b) CPAA; or (c) IPA |
| 114 | commodities trader | VETASSESS |
| 115 | finance broker | VETASSESS |
| 116 | insurance broker | VETASSESS |
| 117 | financial brokers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 118 | financial market dealer | VETASSESS |
| 119 | futures trader | VETASSESS |
| 120 | stockbroking dealer | VETASSESS |
| 121 | financial dealers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 122 | financial investment adviser | VETASSESS |
| 123 | financial investment manager | VETASSESS |
| 124 | human resource adviser | VETASSESS |
| 125 | recruitment consultant | VETASSESS |
| 126 | workplace relations adviser | VETASSESS |
| 127 | ICT trainer | ACS |
| 128 | training and development professional | VETASSESS |
| 129 | mathematician | VETASSESS |
| 130 | archivist | VETASSESS |
| 131 | gallery or museum curator | VETASSESS |
| 132 | health information manager | VETASSESS |
| 133 | records manager | VETASSESS |
| 134 | policy analyst | VETASSESS |
| 135 | librarian | VETASSESS |
| 136 | organisation and methods analyst | VETASSESS |
| 137 | electorate officer | VETASSESS |
| 138 | liaison officer | VETASSESS |
| 139 | migration agent (Aus) / immigration consultant (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 140 | patents examiner | VETASSESS |
| 141 | information and organisation professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 142 | advertising specialist | VETASSESS |
| 143 | market research analyst | VETASSESS |
| 144 | marketing specialist | VETASSESS |
| 145 | ICT account manager | VETASSESS |
| 146 | ICT business development manager | VETASSESS |
| 147 | ICT sales representative | VETASSESS |
| 148 | public relations professional | VETASSESS |
| 149 | sales representative (industrial products) | VETASSESS |
| 150 | sales representative (medical and pharmaceutical products) | VETASSESS |
| 151 | technical sales representatives (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 152 | aeroplane pilot | CASA |
| 153 | flying instructor | VETASSESS |
| 154 | helicopter pilot | CASA |
| 155 | air transport professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 156 | master fisher | VETASSESS |
| 157 | ship’s engineer | AMSA |
| 158 | ship’s master | AMSA |
| 159 | ship’s officer | AMSA |
| 160 | marine surveyor | AMSA |
| 161 | marine transport professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 162 | fashion designer | VETASSESS |
| 163 | industrial designer | VETASSESS |
| 164 | jewellery designer | VETASSESS |
| 165 | graphic designer | VETASSESS |
| 166 | illustrator | VETASSESS |
| 167 | multimedia designer | VETASSESS |
| 168 | web designer | VETASSESS |
| 169 | interior designer | VETASSESS |
| 170 | urban and regional planner | VETASSESS |
| 171 | wine maker | VETASSESS |
| 172 | conservation officer | VETASSESS |
| 173 | park ranger | VETASSESS |
| 174 | geologist | VETASSESS |
| 175 | exercise physiologist | VETASSESS |
| 176 | primary school teacher | AITSL |
| 177 | middle school teacher (Aus) / intermediate school teacher (NZ) | AITSL |
| 178 | university tutor | VETASSESS |
| 179 | vocational education teacher (Aus) / polytechnic teacher (NZ) | the assessing body for the occupation under subsection (2) |
| 180 | education adviser | VETASSESS |
| 181 | education reviewer | VETASSESS |
| 182 | art teacher (private tuition) | VETASSESS |
| 183 | dance teacher (private tuition) | VETASSESS |
| 184 | drama teacher (private tuition) | VETASSESS |
| 185 | music teacher (private tuition) | VETASSESS |
| 186 | private tutors and teachers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 187 | teacher of English to speakers of other languages | VETASSESS |
| 188 | dietitian | DAA |
| 189 | nutritionist | VETASSESS |
| 190 | environmental health officer | VETASSESS |
| 191 | occupational health and safety adviser | VETASSESS |
| 192 | orthoptist | VETASSESS |
| 193 | hospital pharmacist | APharmC |
| 194 | industrial pharmacist | VETASSESS |
| 195 | retail pharmacist | APharmC |
| 196 | health promotion officer | VETASSESS |
| 197 | health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 198 | acupuncturist | CMBA |
| 199 | homoeopath | VETASSESS |
| 200 | naturopath | VETASSESS |
| 201 | traditional Chinese medicine practitioner | CMBA |
| 202 | complementary health therapists (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 203 | dental specialist | ADC |
| 204 | dentist | ADC |
| 205 | resident medical officer | MedBA |
| 206 | anaesthetist | MedBA |
| 207 | nurse educator | ANMAC |
| 208 | nurse researcher | ANMAC |
| 209 | nurse manager | ANMAC |
| 210 | web developer | ACS |
| 211 | software tester | ACS |
| 212 | database administrator | ACS |
| 213 | systems administrator | ACS |
| 214 | network administrator | ACS |
| 215 | network analyst | ACS |
| 216 | ICT quality assurance engineer | ACS |
| 217 | ICT support engineer | ACS |
| 218 | ICT systems test engineer | ACS |
| 219 | ICT support and test engineers (nec) | ACS |
| 220 | intellectual property lawyer | VETASSESS |
| 221 | judicial and other legal professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 222 | careers counsellor | VETASSESS |
| 223 | drug and alcohol counsellor | VETASSESS |
| 224 | family and marriage counsellor | VETASSESS |
| 225 | rehabilitation counsellor | VETASSESS |
| 226 | student counsellor | VETASSESS |
| 227 | counsellors (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 228 | psychotherapist | VETASSESS |
| 229 | historian | VETASSESS |
| 230 | interpreter | NAATI |
| 231 | translator | NAATI |
| 232 | archaeologist | VETASSESS |
| 233 | social professionals (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 234 | community arts worker | VETASSESS |
| 235 | recreation officer (Aus) / recreation coordinator (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 236 | welfare worker | ACWA |
| 237 | agricultural technician | VETASSESS |
| 238 | anaesthetic technician | VETASSESS |
| 239 | cardiac technician | VETASSESS |
| 240 | medical laboratory technician | AIMS |
| 241 | operating theatre technician | VETASSESS |
| 242 | pharmacy technician | VETASSESS |
| 243 | pathology collector (Aus) / phlebotomist (NZ) | AIMS |
| 244 | medical technicians (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 245 | fisheries officer | VETASSESS |
| 246 | meat inspector | VETASSESS |
| 247 | quarantine officer | VETASSESS |
| 248 | primary products inspectors (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 249 | chemistry technician | VETASSESS |
| 250 | earth science technician | VETASSESS |
| 251 | life science technician | VETASSESS |
| 252 | school laboratory technician | VETASSESS |
| 253 | hydrographer | VETASSESS |
| 254 | science technicians (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 255 | architectural draftsperson | VETASSESS |
| 256 | building associate | VETASSESS |
| 257 | building inspector | VETASSESS |
| 258 | construction estimator | VETASSESS |
| 259 | plumbing inspector | VETASSESS |
| 260 | surveying or spatial science technician | VETASSESS |
| 261 | architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 262 | electronic engineering draftsperson | Engineers Australia |
| 263 | electronic engineering technician | TRA |
| 264 | mechanical engineering draftsperson | Engineers Australia |
| 265 | mechanical engineering technician | TRA |
| 266 | safety inspector | VETASSESS |
| 267 | maintenance planner | VETASSESS |
| 268 | metallurgical or materials technician | VETASSESS |
| 269 | mine deputy | VETASSESS |
| 270 | building and engineering technicians (nec) | (a) VETASSESS; or (b) Engineers Australia |
| 271 | hardware technician | TRA |
| 272 | ICT customer support officer | TRA |
| 273 | web administrator | ACS |
| 274 | ICT support technicians (nec) | TRA |
| 275 | blacksmith | TRA |
| 276 | electroplater | TRA |
| 277 | farrier | TRA |
| 278 | metal casting trades worker | TRA |
| 279 | metal polisher | TRA |
| 280 | aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) | TRA |
| 281 | aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical) | TRA |
| 282 | aircraft maintenance engineer (structures) | TRA |
| 283 | textile, clothing and footwear mechanic | TRA |
| 284 | metal fitters and machinists (nec) | TRA |
| 285 | engraver | TRA |
| 286 | gunsmith | TRA |
| 287 | precision instrument maker and repairer | TRA |
| 288 | saw doctor | TRA |
| 289 | watch and clock maker and repairer | TRA |
| 290 | engineering patternmaker | TRA |
| 291 | toolmaker | TRA |
| 292 | vehicle body builder | TRA |
| 293 | vehicle trimmer | TRA |
| 294 | vehicle painter | TRA |
| 295 | floor finisher | TRA |
| 296 | roof tiler | TRA |
| 297 | electrical linesworker (Aus) / electrical line mechanic (NZ) | TRA |
| 298 | business machine mechanic | TRA |
| 299 | communications operator | TRA |
| 300 | cabler (data and telecommunications) | TRA |
| 301 | telecommunications cable jointer | TRA |
| 302 | telecommunications linesworker (Aus) / telecommunications line mechanic (NZ) | TRA |
| 303 | telecommunications technician | TRA |
| 304 | baker | TRA |
| 305 | pastrycook | TRA |
| 306 | butcher or smallgoods maker | TRA |
| 307 | cook | TRA |
| 308 | dog handler or trainer | VETASSESS |
| 309 | pet groomer | VETASSESS |
| 310 | zookeeper | VETASSESS |
| 311 | kennel hand | VETASSESS |
| 312 | animal attendants and trainers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 313 | shearer | VETASSESS |
| 314 | veterinary nurse | VETASSESS |
| 315 | florist | TRA |
| 316 | gardener (general) | TRA |
| 317 | arborist | TRA |
| 318 | landscape gardener | TRA |
| 319 | greenkeeper | TRA |
| 320 | nurseryperson | TRA |
| 321 | hairdresser | TRA |
| 322 | print finisher | TRA |
| 323 | screen printer | TRA |
| 324 | graphic pre‑press trades worker | TRA |
| 325 | printing machinist | TRA |
| 326 | small offset printer | TRA |
| 327 | canvas goods fabricator | TRA |
| 328 | leather goods maker | TRA |
| 329 | sail maker | TRA |
| 330 | shoemaker | TRA |
| 331 | apparel cutter | TRA |
| 332 | clothing patternmaker | TRA |
| 333 | dressmaker or tailor | TRA |
| 334 | clothing trades workers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 335 | upholsterer | TRA |
| 336 | furniture finisher | TRA |
| 337 | picture framer | TRA |
| 338 | wood machinist | TRA |
| 339 | wood turner | TRA |
| 340 | wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec) | TRA |
| 341 | chemical plant operator | TRA |
| 342 | gas or petroleum operator | TRA |
| 343 | power generation plant operator | TRA |
| 344 | gallery or museum technician | TRA |
| 345 | library technician | VETASSESS |
| 346 | jeweller | TRA |
| 347 | broadcast transmitter operator | TRA |
| 348 | camera operator (film, television or video) | TRA |
| 349 | light technician | TRA |
| 350 | makeup artist | TRA |
| 351 | musical instrument maker or repairer | TRA |
| 352 | sound technician | TRA |
| 353 | television equipment operator | TRA |
| 354 | performing arts technicians (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 355 | signwriter | TRA |
| 356 | diver | VETASSESS |
| 357 | interior decorator | VETASSESS |
| 358 | optical dispenser (Aus) / dispensing optician (NZ) | TRA |
| 359 | optical mechanic | TRA |
| 360 | photographer’s assistant | VETASSESS |
| 361 | plastics technician | TRA |
| 362 | wool classer | TRA |
| 363 | fire protection equipment technician | TRA |
| 364 | technicians and trades workers (nec) | TRA |
| 365 | ambulance officer | VETASSESS |
| 366 | intensive care ambulance paramedic (Aus) / ambulance paramedic (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 367 | dental hygienist | VETASSESS |
| 368 | dental prosthetist | TRA |
| 369 | dental technician | TRA |
| 370 | dental therapist | VETASSESS |
| 371 | diversional therapist | VETASSESS |
| 372 | enrolled nurse | ANMAC |
| 373 | mothercraft nurse | VETASSESS |
| 374 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker | VETASSESS |
| 375 | massage therapist | VETASSESS |
| 376 | community worker | ACWA |
| 377 | disabilities services officer | ACWA |
| 378 | family support worker | ACWA |
| 379 | residential care officer | ACWA |
| 380 | youth worker | ACWA |
| 381 | child care worker (group leaders only) | ACECQA |
| 382 | hotel service manager | VETASSESS |
| 383 | emergency service worker | VETASSESS |
| 384 | security consultant | VETASSESS |
| 385 | driving instructor | VETASSESS |
| 386 | funeral director | VETASSESS |
| 387 | funeral workers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 388 | flight attendant | VETASSESS |
| 389 | travel attendants (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 390 | first aid trainer | VETASSESS |
| 391 | diving instructor (open water) | VETASSESS |
| 392 | gymnastics coach or instructor | VETASSESS |
| 393 | horse riding coach or instructor | VETASSESS |
| 394 | snowsport instructor | VETASSESS |
| 395 | swimming coach or instructor | VETASSESS |
| 396 | other sports coach or instructor | VETASSESS |
| 397 | dog or horse racing official | VETASSESS |
| 398 | sports development officer | VETASSESS |
| 399 | sports umpire | VETASSESS |
| 400 | other sports official | VETASSESS |
| 401 | golfer | VETASSESS |
| 402 | jockey | TRA |
| 403 | lifeguard | VETASSESS |
| 404 | sportspersons (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 405 | contract administrator | VETASSESS |
| 406 | program or project administrator | VETASSESS |
| 407 | office manager | VETASSESS |
| 408 | health practice manager | VETASSESS |
| 409 | practice managers (nec) | VETASSESS |
| 410 | personal assistant | VETASSESS |
| 411 | secretary (general) | VETASSESS |
| 412 | legal secretary | VETASSESS |
| 413 | call or contact centre team leader | VETASSESS |
| 414 | conveyancer | VETASSESS |
| 415 | legal executive | VETASSESS |
| 416 | clerk of court | VETASSESS |
| 417 | court bailiff or sheriff (Aus) / court collections officer (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 418 | court orderly (Aus) / court registry officer (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 419 | law clerk | VETASSESS |
| 420 | trust officer | VETASSESS |
| 421 | insurance investigator | VETASSESS |
| 422 | insurance loss adjuster | VETASSESS |
| 423 | insurance risk surveyor | VETASSESS |
| 424 | clinical coder | VETASSESS |
| 425 | auctioneer | VETASSESS |
| 426 | stock and station agent | VETASSESS |
| 427 | insurance agent | VETASSESS |
| 428 | business broker | VETASSESS |
| 429 | property manager | VETASSESS |
| 430 | real estate agency principal (Aus) / real estate agency licensee (NZ) | VETASSESS |
| 431 | real estate agent | VETASSESS |
| 432 | real estate representative | VETASSESS |
| 433 | retail buyer | VETASSESS |
| 434 | wool buyer | VETASSESS |
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