Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

General skilled migration to Australia

Below is a list of occupations which have been identified as being in demand in Australia. This list is called the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL). People seeking to migrate to Australia on the basis of their work skills receive points if their nominated occupation is on the MODL, which is current at the time their application is assessed (not when their application is lodged). They receive extra points if they have a job offer in their nominated occupation from an organisation that has employed at least 10 people on a full-time basis for the previous two financial years.

For occupation in demand, but with no job offer - 15 points

For occupation in demand with job offer - 20 points

The MODL is reviewed annually to take into consideration existing and emerging skill shortages. The following is the current (as at 20 May 2004) list of occupations in demand for migration purposes. Applications from persons who nominate an occupation on the MODL are priority processed.

Professionals	ASCO 2 Code
Professionals
Medical Practitioner - General Medical Practitioner	2311 - 11
Medical Practitioner - Anaesthetist	2312 - 11
Medical Practitioner - Dermatologist	2312 - 13
Medical Practitioner - Emergency Medicine Specialist	2312 - 15
Medical Practitioner - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist	2312 - 17
Medical Practitioner - Ophthalmologist	2312 - 19
Medical Practitioner - Paediatrician	2312 - 21
Medical Practitioner - Pathologist	2312 - 23
Medical Practitioner - Specialist Physician	2312 - 25
Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist	2312 - 27
Medical Practitioner - Radiologist	2312 - 29
Medical Practitioner - Surgeon	2312 - 31
Medical Practitioner - Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified)	2312 - 79
Registered Nurses	2323
Registered Midwives	2324
Registered Mental Health Nurses	2325
Hospital Pharmacists	2382 - 11
Retail Pharmacists	2382 - 15
Occupational Therapists	2383
Physiotherapists	2385
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer	2391 - 11
Radiation Therapist	2391 - 13
Sonographer	2391 - 17
Associate Professionals
Chefs (excluding Commis Chef)*	3322 (part)
Trades Persons
Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanics	4312 – 11
Hairdressers	4931 – 11

*Chefs would normally be expected to have a relevant trade level (or higher) qualification, and at least 3 years relevant experience following the completion of that formal qualification.

Preparing for your application

1. This MODL is current from 20 May 2004.
2. To receive extra points for a job offer, documentary evidence of the job offer should be included with an application.
The organisation making the job offer must also indicate the number of people it has employed on a full-time basis for the previous two years.
Note : the department will make checks to verify the accuracy of this information.