The Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) is now been changed to the new Short-term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL) and will be updated on every six months depending the Department of Employment’s advice.
The Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) will also be renamed as the new Short-term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL) and will be updated every six months based on advice from the Department of Employment.
The occupation lists that underpin the 457 visa will be significantly condensed from 651 to 435 occupations, with 216 occupations removed and access to 59 other occupations restricted. Of the 435 occupations, access to 24 occupations has been restricted to regional Australia (e.g. occupations relating to farming and agriculture).
The Short-Term stream will include the following criteria:
1) Renewal: Capacity for visa renewal onshore once only.
2) Occupations:
For non-regional Australia, the STSOL will apply.
For regional Australia, the STSOL will apply, with additional occupations available to support regional employers.
3) Genuine entry: A genuine temporary entrant requirement.
This lists will contain occupations that have been assessed as being of high value to the Australian economy and aligning to the Government’s longer term training and workforce strategies.
The maximum duration of 457 visas issued from this date for occupations that are on the STSOL will be two years.
The Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) contains 268 occupations
| Anzsco Code | Description | Assessing Authority | Skill level |
| 111111 | Chief Executive or Managing Director | AIM | 1 |
| 111211 | Corporate General Manager | AIM | 1 |
| 121111 | Aquaculture Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121211 | Cotton Grower | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121212 | Flower Grower | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121213 | Fruit or Nut Grower | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121214 | Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121215 | Grape Grower | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121216 | Mixed Crop Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121217 | Sugar Cane Grower | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121221 | Vegetable Grower | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121299 | Crop Farmers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121311 | Apiarist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121313 | Dairy Cattle Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121316 | Horse Breeder | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121317 | Mixed Livestock Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121318 | Pig Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121321 | Poultry Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121322 | Sheep Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121399 | Livestock Farmers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 121411 | Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager | AIM | 1 |
| 131113 | Advertising Manager | AIM | 1 |
| 132111 | Corporate Services Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 132211 | Finance Manager | CPAA/CA/IPA | 1 |
| 132311 | Human Resource Manager | AIM | 1 |
| 133411 | Manufacturer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 133511 | Production Manager (Forestry) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | AIM | 1 |
| 134299 | Health and Welfare Services Managers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 134311 | School Principal | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 134411 | Faculty Head | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 134499 | Education Managers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 135111 | Chief Information Officer | ACS | 1 |
| 135112 | ICT Project Manager | ACS | 1 |
| 135199 | ICT Managers nec | ACS | 1 |
| 139911 | Arts Administrator or Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 139912 | Environmental Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 139913 | Laboratory Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 139914 | Quality Assurance Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 139999 | Specialist Managers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 141999 | Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 142114 | Hair or Beauty Salon Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 142115 | Post Office Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149112 | Fitness Centre Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149113 | Sports Centre Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149212 | Customer Service Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149311 | Conference and Event Organiser | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149411 | Fleet Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149413 | Transport Company Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149913 | Facilities Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 149915 | Equipment Hire Manager | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 211112 | Dancer or Choreographer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 211213 | Musician (Instrumental) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 211311 | Photographer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 211499 | Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212212 | Book or Script Editor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212312 | Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212314 | Film and Video Editor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212315 | Program Director (Television or Radio) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212316 | Stage Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212317 | Technical Director | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212318 | Video Producer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212411 | Copywriter | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212412 | Newspaper or Periodical Editor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212413 | Print Journalist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212415 | Technical Writer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212416 | Television Journalist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 212499 | Journalists and Other Writers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 221211 | Company Secretary | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 222111 | Commodities Trader | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 222112 | Finance Broker | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 222113 | Insurance Broker | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 222199 | Financial Brokers nec | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 222211 | Financial Market Dealer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 222213 | Stockbroking Dealer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 222299 | Financial Dealers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 222311 | Financial Investment Adviser | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 222312 | Financial Investment Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 223112 | Recruitment Consultant | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 223211 | ICT Trainer | ACS | 1 |
| 224112 | Mathematician | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224113 | Statistician | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224212 | Gallery or Museum Curator | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224213 | Health Information Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224214 | Records Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224311 | Economist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224611 | Librarian | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224711 | Management Consultant | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224712 | Organisation and Methods Analyst | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224914 | Patents Examiner | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 224999 | Information and Organisation Professionals nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 225111 | Advertising Specialist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 225113 | Marketing Specialist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 225211 | ICT Account Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 225212 | ICT Business Development Manager | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 225213 | ICT Sales Representative | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 225311 | Public Relations Professional | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 225499 | Technical Sales Representatives nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 232311 | Fashion Designer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 232312 | Industrial Designer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 232313 | Jewellery Designer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 232411 | Graphic Designer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 232412 | Illustrator | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 232414 | Web Designer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 232511 | Interior Designer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 232611 | Urban and Regional Planner | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | EA | 1 |
| 233999 | Engineering Professionals nec | EA | 1 |
| 234211 | Chemist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 234213 | Wine Maker | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 234312 | Environmental Consultant | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 234313 | Environmental Research Scientist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 234399 | Environmental Scientists nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 234411 | Geologist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 234515 | Botanist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 234516 | Marine Biologist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 234518 | Zoologist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 234911 | Conservator | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 234913 | Meteorologist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 234914 | Physicist | ACPSEM/VETASSESS | 1 |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | AITSL | 1 |
| 241311 | Middle School Teacher | AITSL | 1 |
| 242111 | University Lecturer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 242112 | University Tutor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 249111 | Education Adviser | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 249211 | Art Teacher (Private Tuition) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 249212 | Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 249214 | Music Teacher (Private Tuition) | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 249299 | Private Tutors and Teachers nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 249311 | Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 251111 | Dietitian | DAA | 1 |
| 251112 | Nutritionist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 251412 | Orthoptist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist | APharmC | 1 |
| 251512 | Industrial Pharmacist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist | ApharmC | 1 |
| 251911 | Health Promotion Officer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 251999 | Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 252211 | Acupuncturist | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 252213 | Naturopath | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 252214 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | CMBA | 1 |
| 252299 | Complementary Health Therapists nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 252311 | Dental Specialist | ADC | 1 |
| 252312 | Dentist | ADC | 1 |
| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer | MBA | 1 |
| 254211 | Nurse Educator | ANMAC | 1 |
| 254311 | Nurse Manager | ANMAC | 1 |
| 261211 | Multimedia Specialist | ACS | 1 |
| 261314 | Software Tester | ACS | 1 |
| 261399 | Software and Applications Programmers nec | ACS | 1 |
| 262111 | Database Administrator | ACS | 1 |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | ACS | 1 |
| 262113 | Systems Administrator | ACS | 1 |
| 263112 | Network Administrator | ACS | 1 |
| 263113 | Network Analyst | ACS | 1 |
| 263211 | ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | ACS | 1 |
| 263212 | ICT Support Engineer | ACS | 1 |
| 263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer | ACS | 1 |
| 271299 | Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272111 | Careers Counsellor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272113 | Family and Marriage Counsellor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272115 | Student Counsellor | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272199 | Counsellors nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272211 | Minister of Religion | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272412 | Interpreter | NAATI | 1 |
| 272499 | Social Professionals nec | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272612 | Recreation Officer | VETASSESS | 1 |
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | ACWA | 1 |
| 311111 | Agricultural Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311211 | Anaesthetic Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311212 | Cardiac Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311213 | Medical Laboratory Technician | AIMS | 2 |
| 311215 | Pharmacy Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311299 | Medical Technicians nec | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311312 | Meat Inspector | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311399 | Primary Products Inspectors nec | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311411 | Chemistry Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311412 | Earth Science Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311413 | Life Science Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 311499 | Science Technicians nec | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 312112 | Building Associate | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 312113 | Building Inspector | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 312199 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 312512 | Mechanical Engineering Technician | TRA | 2 |
| 312912 | Metallurgical or Materials Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 312913 | Mine Deputy | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 313111 | Hardware Technician | TRA | 2 |
| 313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer | TRA | 2 |
| 313113 | Web Administrator | ACS | 2 |
| 322113 | Farrier | TRA | 3 |
| 323112 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | TRA | 3 |
| 323113 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | TRA | 3 |
| 323215 | Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic | TRA | 3 |
| 323299 | Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | TRA | 3 |
| 323314 | Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | TRA | 3 |
| 323316 | Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer | TRA | 3 |
| 323412 | Toolmaker | TRA | 3 |
| 324211 | Vehicle Body Builder | TRA | 3 |
| 324212 | Vehicle Trimmer | TRA | 3 |
| 333311 | Roof Tiler | TRA | 3 |
| 342311 | Business Machine Mechanic | TRA | 3 |
| 342411 | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | TRA | 3 |
| 342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker | TRA | 3 |
| 351111 | Baker | TRA | 3 |
| 351112 | Pastrycook | TRA | 3 |
| 351411 | Cook | TRA | 3 |
| 361111 | Dog Handler or Trainer | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 361199 | Animal Attendants and Trainers nec | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 361311 | Veterinary Nurse | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 362111 | Florist | TRA | 3 |
| 362211 | Gardener (General) | TRA | 3 |
| 362212 | Arborist | TRA | 3 |
| 362213 | Landscape Gardener | TRA | 3 |
| 362311 | Greenkeeper | TRA | 3 |
| 391111 | Hairdresser | TRA | 3 |
| 392111 | Print Finisher | TRA | 3 |
| 392311 | Printing Machinist | TRA | 3 |
| 393311 | Upholsterer | TRA | 3 |
| 394211 | Furniture Finisher | TRA | 3 |
| 394212 | Picture Framer | TRA | 3 |
| 394213 | Wood Machinist | TRA | 3 |
| 394299 | Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec | TRA | 3 |
| 399211 | Chemical Plant Operator | TRA | 3 |
| 399213 | Power Generation Plant Operator | TRA | 3 |
| 399312 | Library Technician | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 399411 | Jeweller | TRA | 3 |
| 399512 | Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) | TRA | 3 |
| 399514 | Make Up Artist | TRA | 3 |
| 399516 | Sound Technician | TRA | 3 |
| 399599 | Performing Arts Technicians nec | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 399611 | Signwriter | TRA | 3 |
| 411111 | Ambulance Officer | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 411112 | Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 411213 | Dental Technician | TRA | 2 |
| 411311 | Diversional Therapist | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 411411 | Enrolled Nurse | ANMAC | 2 |
| 411611 | Massage Therapist | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 411711 | Community Worker | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 411713 | Family Support Worker | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 411716 | Youth Worker | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 452311 | Diving Instructor (Open Water) | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 452312 | Gymnastics Coach or Instructor | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 452313 | Horse Riding Coach or Instructor | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 452314 | Snowsport Instructor | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 452315 | Swimming Coach or Instructor | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 452316 | Tennis Coach | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 452317 | Other Sports Coach or Instructor | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 452321 | Sports Development Officer | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 452411 | Footballer | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 452499 | Sportspersons nec | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 511111 | Contract Administrator | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 511112 | Program or Project Administrator | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 599612 | Insurance Loss Adjuster | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 611211 | Insurance Agent | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 612112 | Property Manager | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 612113 | Real Estate Agency Principal | VETASSESS | 2 |
| 612114 | Real Estate Agent | VETASSESS | 3 |
| 612115 | Real Estate Representative | VETASSESS | 3 |