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186 Visa occupations List

List of eligible skilled occupations for 186 visa

 
Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List
Item

Column 1

Occupation

Column 2

ANZSCO code

Column 3

Assessing authority

Column 4

Applicable circumstances (see section 8)

1chief executive or managing director111111AIM5
2corporate general manager111211AIM5
3construction project manager133111VETASSESS 
4engineering manager133211

(a) Engineers Australia; or

(b) AIM

 
5child care centre manager134111TRA 
6nursing clinical director134212ANMAC 
7primary health organisation manager134213VETASSESS 
8welfare centre manager134214ACWA 
9faculty head134411VETASSESS 
10chief information officer135111ACS 
11arts administrator or manager139911VETASSESS 
12environmental manager139912VETASSESS 
13dancer or choreographer211112VETASSESS 
14music director211212VETASSESS 
15musician (instrumental)211213VETASSESS 
16artistic director212111VETASSESS 
17accountant (general)221111

(a) CPAA; or

(b) IPA; or

(c) CAANZ

6, 19, 21
18management accountant221112

(a) CPAA; or

(b) IPA; or

(c) CAANZ

6, 19, 21
19taxation accountant221113

(a) CPAA; or

(b) IPA; or

(c) CAANZ

6, 19, 21
20external auditor221213

(a) CPAA; or

(b) IPA; or

(c) CAANZ

 
21internal auditor221214VETASSESS 
22actuary224111VETASSESS 
23statistician224113VETASSESS 
24economist224311VETASSESS 
25land economist224511VETASSESS 
26valuer224512VETASSESS 
27management consultant224711VETASSESS19, 21, 23
28architect232111AACA 
29landscape architect232112VETASSESS 
30surveyor232212SSSI 
31cartographer232213VETASSESS 
32other spatial scientist232214VETASSESS 
33chemical engineer233111Engineers Australia 
34materials engineer233112Engineers Australia 
35civil engineer233211Engineers Australia 
36geotechnical engineer233212Engineers Australia 
37quantity surveyor233213AIQS 
38structural engineer233214Engineers Australia 
39transport engineer233215Engineers Australia 
40electrical engineer233311Engineers Australia 
41electronics engineer233411Engineers Australia 
42industrial engineer233511Engineers Australia 
43mechanical engineer233512Engineers Australia 
44production or plant engineer233513Engineers Australia 
45mining engineer (excluding petroleum)233611Engineers Australia 
46petroleum engineer233612Engineers Australia 
47aeronautical engineer233911Engineers Australia 
48agricultural engineer233912Engineers Australia 
49biomedical engineer233913Engineers Australia 
50engineering technologist233914Engineers Australia 
51environmental engineer233915Engineers Australia 
52naval architect233916Engineers Australia 
53engineering professionals (nec)233999Engineers Australia 
54agricultural consultant234111VETASSESS 
55agricultural scientist234112VETASSESS 
56forester234113VETASSESS 
57chemist234211VETASSESS 
58food technologist234212VETASSESS 
59environmental consultant234312VETASSESS 
60environmental research scientist234313VETASSESS 
61environmental scientists (nec)234399VETASSESS 
62geophysicist234412VETASSESS 
63hydrogeologist234413VETASSESS 
64life scientist (general)234511VETASSESS 
65biochemist234513VETASSESS 
66biotechnologist234514VETASSESS 
67botanist234515VETASSESS 
68marine biologist234516VETASSESS 
69microbiologist234517VETASSESS 
70zoologist234518VETASSESS 
71life scientists (nec)234599VETASSESS 
72medical laboratory scientist234611AIMS 
73veterinarian234711AVBC 
74conservator234911VETASSESS 
75metallurgist234912VETASSESS 
76meteorologist234913VETASSESS 
77physicist234914see subsection (2) 
78natural and physical science professionals (nec)234999VETASSESS 
79early childhood (pre‑primary school) teacher241111AITSL 
80secondary school teacher241411AITSL 
81special needs teacher241511AITSL 
82teacher of the hearing impaired241512AITSL 
83teacher of the sight impaired241513AITSL 
84special education teachers (nec)241599AITSL 
85university lecturer242111VETASSESS 
86medical diagnostic radiographer251211ASMIRT 
87medical radiation therapist251212ASMIRT 
88nuclear medicine technologist251213ANZSNM 
89sonographer251214ASMIRT 
90optometrist251411OCANZ 
91orthotist or prosthetist251912AOPA 
92chiropractor252111CCEA 
93osteopath252112AOAC 
94occupational therapist252411OTC 
95physiotherapist252511APC 
96podiatrist252611ANZPAC 
97audiologist252711VETASSESS 
98speech pathologist252712SPA 
99general practitioner253111MedBA24
100specialist physician (general medicine)253311MedBA 
101cardiologist253312MedBA 
102clinical haematologist253313MedBA 
103medical oncologist253314MedBA 
104endocrinologist253315MedBA 
105gastroenterologist253316MedBA 
106intensive care specialist253317MedBA 
107neurologist253318MedBA 
108paediatrician253321MedBA 
109renal medicine specialist253322MedBA 
110rheumatologist253323MedBA 
111thoracic medicine specialist253324MedBA 
112specialist physicians (nec)253399MedBA 
113psychiatrist253411MedBA 
114surgeon (general)253511MedBA 
115cardiothoracic surgeon253512MedBA 
116neurosurgeon253513MedBA 
117orthopaedic surgeon253514MedBA 
118otorhinolaryngologist253515MedBA 
119paediatric surgeon253516MedBA 
120plastic and reconstructive surgeon253517MedBA 
121urologist253518MedBA 
122vascular surgeon253521MedBA 
123dermatologist253911MedBA 
124emergency medicine specialist253912MedBA 
125obstetrician and gynaecologist253913MedBA 
126ophthalmologist253914MedBA 
127pathologist253915MedBA 
128diagnostic and interventional radiologist253917MedBA 
129radiation oncologist253918MedBA 
130medical practitioners (nec)253999MedBA24
131midwife254111ANMAC 
132nurse practitioner254411ANMAC 
133registered nurse (aged care)254412ANMAC 
134registered nurse (child and family health)254413ANMAC 
135registered nurse (community health)254414ANMAC 
136registered nurse (critical care and emergency)254415ANMAC 
137registered nurse (developmental disability)254416ANMAC 
138registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)254417ANMAC 
139registered nurse (medical)254418ANMAC 
140registered nurse (medical practice)254421ANMAC 
141registered nurse (mental health)254422ANMAC 
142registered nurse (perioperative)254423ANMAC 
143registered nurse (surgical)254424ANMAC 
144registered nurse (paediatrics)254425ANMAC 
145registered nurses (nec)254499ANMAC 
146ICT business analyst261111ACS 
147systems analyst261112ACS 
148multimedia specialist261211ACS 
149analyst programmer261311ACS 
150developer programmer261312ACS 
151software engineer261313ACS 
152software and applications programmers (nec)261399ACS 
153ICT security specialist262112ACS 
154computer network and systems engineer263111ACS 
155telecommunications engineer263311Engineers Australia 
156telecommunications network engineer263312Engineers Australia 
157barrister271111A legal admissions authority of a State or Territory 
158solicitor271311A legal admissions authority of a State or Territory 
159clinical psychologist272311APS 
160educational psychologist272312APS 
161organisational psychologist272313APS 
162psychologists (nec)272399APS 
163social worker272511AASW 
164civil engineering draftsperson312211

(a) Engineers Australia; or

(b) VETASSESS

 
165civil engineering technician312212VETASSESS 
166electrical engineering draftsperson312311Engineers Australia 
167electrical engineering technician312312TRA 
168radiocommunications technician313211TRA 
169telecommunications field engineer313212Engineers Australia 
170telecommunications network planner313213Engineers Australia 
171telecommunications technical officer or technologist313214Engineers Australia 
172automotive electrician321111TRA 
173motor mechanic (general)321211TRA 
174diesel motor mechanic321212TRA 
175motorcycle mechanic321213TRA 
176small engine mechanic321214TRA 
177sheetmetal trades worker322211TRA 
178metal fabricator322311TRA 
179pressure welder322312TRA 
180welder (first class)322313TRA 
181fitter (general)323211TRA 
182fitter and turner323212TRA 
183fitter‑welder323213TRA 
184metal machinist (first class)323214TRA 
185locksmith323313TRA 
186panelbeater324111TRA 
187bricklayer331111TRA 
188stonemason331112TRA 
189carpenter and joiner331211TRA 
190carpenter331212TRA 
191joiner331213TRA 
192painting trades worker332211TRA 
193glazier333111TRA 
194fibrous plasterer333211TRA 
195solid plasterer333212TRA 
196wall and floor tiler333411TRA 
197plumber (general)334111TRA 
198airconditioning and mechanical services plumber334112TRA 
199drainer334113TRA 
200gasfitter334114TRA 
201roof plumber334115TRA 
202electrician (general)341111TRA 
203electrician (special class)341112TRA 
204lift mechanic341113TRA 
205airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic342111TRA 
206technical cable jointer342212TRA 
207electronic equipment trades worker342313TRA 
208electronic instrument trades worker (general)342314TRA 
209electronic instrument trades worker (special class)342315TRA 
210chef351311TRA7, 8
211horse trainer361112TRA 
212cabinetmaker394111TRA 
213boat builder and repairer399111TRA 
214shipwright399112TRA 
215tennis coach452316VETASSESS 
216footballer452411VETASSESS25
  ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
   OccupationANZSCOAssessingInapplicability
    codeauthorityconditions (see
      section 8) 
1chief executive or managing111111AIM5 
   director    
 2corporate general manager111211AIM5 
3construction project manager133111VETASSESS  
        
  ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4 
   OccupationANZSCOAssessingInapplicability 
    codeauthorityconditions (see 
      section 8) 
  4engineering manager133211(a) Engineers  
     Australia; or  
     (b) AIM  
  5child care centre manager134111TRA  
  6nursing clinical director134212ANMAC  
  7primary health organisation134213VETASSESS  
   manager    
  8welfare centre manager134214ACWA  
  9faculty head134411VETASSESS  
  10chief information officer135111ACS  
  11environmental manager139912VETASSESS  
  12musician (instrumental)211213VETASSESS  
  13accountant (general)221111(a) CPAA; or6, 19, 21 
     (b) IPA; or  
     (c) CAANZ  
  14management accountant221112(a) CPAA; or6, 19, 21 
     (b) IPA; or  
     (c) CAANZ  
  15taxation accountant221113(a) CPAA; or6, 19, 21 
     (b) IPA; or  
     (c) CAANZ  
  16external auditor221213(a) CPAA; or  
     (b) IPA; or  
     (c) CAANZ  
  17internal auditor221214VETASSESS  
  18actuary224111VETASSESS  
  19statistician224113VETASSESS  
  20economist224311VETASSESS  
  21land economist224511VETASSESS  
  22valuer224512VETASSESS  
  23management consultant224711VETASSESS19, 21, 23 
  24architect232111AACA  
  25landscape architect232112VETASSESS  
  26surveyor232212SSSI  
  27cartographer232213VETASSESS  
  28other spatial scientist232214VETASSESS  
  29chemical engineer233111Engineers  
     Australia  
        
      Section 7
       
       
  Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List    
  ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
   OccupationANZSCOAssessingInapplicability
    codeauthorityconditions (see
      section 8) 
30materials engineer233112Engineers  
     Australia  
31civil engineer233211Engineers  
     Australia  
32geotechnical engineer233212Engineers  
     Australia  
 33quantity surveyor233213AIQS  
34structural engineer233214Engineers  
     Australia  
35transport engineer233215Engineers  
     Australia  
36electrical engineer233311Engineers  
     Australia  
37electronics engineer233411Engineers  
     Australia  
38industrial engineer233511Engineers  
     Australia  
39mechanical engineer233512Engineers  
     Australia  
40production or plant engineer233513Engineers  
     Australia  
41mining engineer (excluding233611Engineers  
   petroleum) Australia  
42petroleum engineer233612Engineers  
     Australia  
43aeronautical engineer233911Engineers  
     Australia  
44agricultural engineer233912Engineers  
     Australia  
45biomedical engineer233913Engineers  
     Australia  
46engineering technologist233914Engineers  
     Australia  
47environmental engineer233915Engineers  
     Australia  
48naval architect233916Engineers  
     Australia  
49engineering professionals (nec)233999Engineers  
     Australia  
 50agricultural consultant234111VETASSESS  
 51agricultural scientist234112VETASSESS  

Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List

 ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
  OccupationANZSCOAssessingInapplicability
   codeauthorityconditions (see
     section 8)
 52forester234113VETASSESS 
 53chemist234211VETASSESS 
 54food technologist234212VETASSESS 
 55environmental consultant234312VETASSESS 
 56environmental research scientist234313VETASSESS 
 57environmental scientists (nec)234399VETASSESS 
 58geophysicist234412VETASSESS 
 59hydrogeologist234413VETASSESS 
 60life scientist (general)234511VETASSESS 
 61biochemist234513VETASSESS 
 62biotechnologist234514VETASSESS 
 63botanist234515VETASSESS 
 64marine biologist234516VETASSESS 
 65microbiologist234517VETASSESS 
 66zoologist234518VETASSESS 
 67life scientists (nec)234599VETASSESS 
 68medical laboratory scientist234611AIMS 
 69veterinarian234711AVBC 
 70conservator234911VETASSESS 
 71metallurgist234912VETASSESS 
 72meteorologist234913VETASSESS 
 73physicist234914See subsection (2) 
 74natural and physical science234999VETASSESS 
  professionals (nec)   
 75early childhood (pre-primary241111AITSL 
  school) teacher   
 76secondary school teacher241411AITSL 
 77special needs teacher241511AITSL 
 78teacher of the hearing impaired241512AITSL 
 79teacher of the sight impaired241513AITSL 
 80special education teachers (nec)241599AITSL 
 81university lecturer242111VETASSESS 
 82medical diagnostic radiographer251211ASMIRT 
 83medical radiation therapist251212ASMIRT 
 84nuclear medicine technologist251213ANZSNM 
 85sonographer251214ASMIRT 
 86optometrist251411OCANZ 

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  ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
   OccupationANZSCOAssessingInapplicability
    codeauthorityconditions (see
      section 8) 
 87orthotist or prosthetist251912AOPA  
 88chiropractor252111CCEA  
 89osteopath252112AOAC  
 90occupational therapist252411OTC  
 91physiotherapist252511APC  
92podiatrist252611(a) APodA; or  
     (b) ANZPAC  
 93audiologist252711VETASSESS  
 94speech pathologist252712SPA  
 95general practitioner253111MedBA  
96specialist physician (general253311MedBA  
   medicine)    
 97cardiologist253312MedBA  
 98clinical haematologist253313MedBA  
 99medical oncologist253314MedBA  
 100endocrinologist253315MedBA  
 101gastroenterologist253316MedBA  
 102intensive care specialist253317MedBA  
 103neurologist253318MedBA  
 104paediatrician253321MedBA  
 105renal medicine specialist253322MedBA  
 106rheumatologist253323MedBA  
 107thoracic medicine specialist253324MedBA  
 108specialist physicians (nec)253399MedBA  
 109psychiatrist253411MedBA  
 110surgeon (general)253511MedBA  
 111cardiothoracic surgeon253512MedBA  
 112neurosurgeon253513MedBA  
 113orthopaedic surgeon253514MedBA  
 114otorhinolaryngologist253515MedBA  
 115paediatric surgeon253516MedBA  
 116plastic and reconstructive surgeon253517MedBA  
 117urologist253518MedBA  
 118vascular surgeon253521MedBA  
 119dermatologist253911MedBA  
 120emergency medicine specialist253912MedBA  
 121obstetrician and gynaecologist253913MedBA  
  ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4 
   OccupationANZSCOAssessingInapplicability 
    codeauthorityconditions (see 
      section 8) 
  122ophthalmologist253914MedBA  
  123pathologist253915MedBA  
  124diagnostic and interventional253917MedBA  
   radiologist    
  125radiation oncologist253918MedBA  
  126medical practitioners (nec)253999MedBA  
  127midwife254111ANMAC  
  128nurse practitioner254411ANMAC  
  129registered nurse (aged care)254412ANMAC  
  130registered nurse (child and family254413ANMAC  
   health)    
  131registered nurse (community health)254414ANMAC  
  132registered nurse (critical care and254415ANMAC  
   emergency)    
  133registered nurse (developmental254416ANMAC  
   disability)    
  134registered nurse (disability and254417ANMAC  
   rehabilitation)    
  135registered nurse (medical)254418ANMAC  
  136registered nurse (medical practice)254421ANMAC  
  137registered nurse (mental health)254422ANMAC  
  138registered nurse (perioperative)254423ANMAC  
  139registered nurse (surgical)254424ANMAC  
  140registered nurse (paediatrics)254425ANMAC  
  141registered nurses (nec)254499ANMAC  
  142ICT business analyst261111ACS  
  143systems analyst261112ACS  
  144multimedia specialist261211ACS  
  145analyst programmer261311ACS  
  146developer programmer261312ACS  
  147software engineer261313ACS  
  148software and applications261399ACS  
   programmers (nec)    
  149ICT security specialist262112ACS  
  150computer network and systems263111ACS  
   engineer    
  151telecommunications engineer263311Engineers  
     Australia  
  152telecommunications network263312Engineers  
        
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  ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
   OccupationANZSCOAssessingInapplicability
    codeauthorityconditions (see
      section 8)
   engineer Australia  
153barrister271111A legal  
     admissions  
     authority of a  
     State or Territory  
154solicitor271311A legal  
     admissions  
     authority of a  
     State or Territory  
 155clinical psychologist272311APS  
 156educational psychologist272312APS  
 157organisational psychologist272313APS  
 158psychologists (nec)272399APS  
 159social worker272511AASW  
160civil engineering draftsperson312211(a) Engineers  
     Australia; or  
     (b) VETASSESS  
 161civil engineering technician312212VETASSESS  
162electrical engineering draftsperson312311Engineers  
     Australia  
 163electrical engineering technician312312TRA  
 164radio communications technician313211TRA  
165telecommunications field engineer313212Engineers  
     Australia  
166telecommunications technical313214Engineers  
   officer or technologist Australia  
 167automotive electrician321111TRA  
 168motor mechanic (general)321211TRA  
 169diesel motor mechanic321212TRA  
 170motorcycle mechanic321213TRA  
 171small engine mechanic321214TRA  
 172sheetmetal trades worker322211TRA  
 173metal fabricator322311TRA  
 174welder (first class)322313TRA  
 175fitter (general)323211TRA  
 176fitter and turner323212TRA  
 177fitter-welder323213TRA  
 178metal machinist (first class)323214TRA  
 179locksmith323313TRA  
 ItemColumn 1 Column 2Column 3Column 4
  Occupation ANZSCOAssessingInapplicability
    codeauthorityconditions (see
      section 8)
 180panelbeater 324111TRA 
 181bricklayer 331111TRA 
 182stonemason 331112TRA 
 183carpenter and joiner331211TRA 
 184carpenter 331212TRA 
 185joiner 331213TRA 
 186painting trades worker332211TRA 
 187glazier 333111TRA 
 188fibrous plasterer333211TRA 
 189solid plasterer 333212TRA 
 190wall and floor tiler333411TRA 
 191plumber (general)334111TRA 
 192airconditioning and mechanical334112TRA 
  services plumber   
 193drainer 334113TRA 
 194gasfitter 334114TRA 
 195roof plumber 334115TRA 
 196electrician (general)341111TRA 
 197electrician (special class)341112TRA 
 198lift mechanic 341113TRA 
 199airconditioning and refrigeration342111TRA 
  mechanic    
 200technical cable jointer342212TRA 
 201electronic equipment trades worker342313TRA 
 202electronic instrument trades worker342314TRA 
  (general)    
 203electronic instrument trades worker342315TRA 
  (special class)    
 204chef 351311TRA7, 8
 205horse trainer 361112TRA 
 206cabinetmaker 394111TRA 
 207boat builder and repairer399111TRA 
 208shipwright 399112TRA 
  Note:For the meaning of the expressions in column 3, see section 9. 
  • The assessing authority for:
  • a physicist (other than a medical physicist) is VETASSESS; and
  • a medical physicist is ACPSEM.

Assessing authorities

  ItemColumn 1Column 2
   This expression …is short for … 
 1AACAArchitects Accreditation Council of Australia Inc. 
 2AASWAustralian Association of Social Workers 
3ACPSEMAustralasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in
      
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Assessing authorities

  ItemColumn 1Column 2  
   This expression …is short for …  
    Medicine  
 4ACSAustralian Computer Society  
 5ACWAAustralian Community Workers Association  
 6ADCAustralian Dental Council  
 7AIMAustralian Institute of Management  
 8AIMSAustralian Institute of Medical Scientists  
 9AIQSAustralian Institute of Quantity Surveyors  
 10AITSLAustralian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership  
 11AMSAAustralian Maritime Safety Authority  
12ANMACAustralian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council  
    Limited   
13ANZPACAustralian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council  
    Inc.   
 14ANZSNMAustralian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine  
15AOACAustralasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council  
    Note:AOAC was previously known as the Australian and New  
     Zealand Osteopathic Council.  
 16AOPAAustralian Orthotic Prosthetic Association  
 17APCAustralian Physiotherapy Council  
 18APharmCAustralian Pharmacy Council  
19APodAAustralian Podiatry Association  
    Note:APodA was previously known as the Australian Podiatry  
     Council.  
 20APSAustralian Psychological Society  
21ASMIRTAustralian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
    Note:ASMIRT was previously known as the Australian Institute  
     of Radiography.  
 22AVBCAustralasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc.  
23CAANZChartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand  
    Note:CAANZ was previously known as the Institute of Chartered
     Accountants of Australia.  
 24CASACivil Aviation Safety Authority  
 25CCEACouncil on Chiropractic Education Australasia Limited  
 26CPAACPA Australia Ltd  
 27DAADietitians Association of Australia  
 28Engineers AustraliaInstitution of Engineers Australia  
 29IPAInstitute of Public Accountants  
 30MedBAMedical Board of Australia  
31NAATINational Accreditation Authority for Translators and  
    Interpreters  
32OCANZOptometry Council of Australia and New Zealand  
        
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 ItemColumn 1Column 2
  This expression …is short for …
 33OTCOccupational Therapy Council (Australia and New Zealand)
   Limited
 34SPASpeech Pathology Australia
 35SSSISurveying and Spatial Sciences Institute
 36TRATrades Recognition Australia
Positions for which occupation is inapplicable
ItemPosition
1The position does not require a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience.
2The position has a nominated base salary of less than AUD65,000.
3

(a) the position has a nominated base salary of less than AUD65,000; and

(b) if the person is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra‑corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.

4

(a) the position has a nominated base salary of less than AUD80,000; and

(b) if the person is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra‑corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.

5

(a) the position has a nominated base salary of less than AUD180,001; and

(b) if the person is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra‑corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.

6The position is a clerical, bookkeeper or accounting clerk position.
7The position is involved in mass production in a factory setting.
8The position is in a limited service restaurant.
9

The position predominantly involves responsibility for low‑skilled tasks.

Example 1:              Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to
housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.

Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.

Example 3:              Truck driving.

10The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(7) of the Regulations).
11

The position:

(a) is based in a front‑line retail setting; or

(b) predominantly involves direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis.

12

The position:

(a) is not a full‑time position; or

(b) is not based in a therapeutic setting; or

(c) involves the provision of non‑medical relaxation massage; or

(d) is not in a retail setting.

13The position predominantly involves hairdressing or beauty therapy related non‑managerial tasks.
14

The position:

(a) is not located in a commercial building or shopping centre environment; or

(b) predominantly involves managing the provision of only one particular service to a facility or managing one particular relationship.

Example: Managing the cleaning contract for a facility but not other contracts relevant to the facility.

15

The position:

(a) is based in a front‑line retail setting; or

(b) is based in a call centre and does not require a significant technical knowledge of products; or

(c) predominantly involves selling educational courses to individual students.

16The position relates to mobile phone repairs.
17

The position relates to mass or standardised production (as opposed to specialist production), including the following:

(a) a position based in a franchise or factory;

(b) a position that:

(i) involves full or partial production of food product for distribution to another location; or

(ii) predominantly involves the use of pre‑prepared food product from another location.

18The position relates to animal husbandry, including caring for livestock on a farm.
19The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
20

(a) the position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000; and

(b) if the person is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra‑corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.

21The position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees.
22

(a) the position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees; and

(b) if the person is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra‑corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.

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