The Government has extended post-study work rights to give eligible international higher education graduates with select qualifications an additional two years on their Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).

Post-study work rights for select degrees in areas of verified skill shortages will be increased from: 

  • Two years to four years for select Bachelor’s degrees
  • Three years to five years for select Masters’s degrees
  • Four years to six years for all doctoral qualifications.

To implement the extension, lists of occupations in demand and related qualifications were developed through a mapping process undertaken by Jobs and Skills Australia and the Department of Education.

This document comprises:

  • A list of identified occupations from the 2022 Skills Priority List, and
  • A summary list of eligible qualifications by occupational category.

All doctoral studies are considered eligible for the measure, regardless of the field of study and so are not listed individually.

The qualifications listed in this document are a summary of the eligible qualifications. A comprehensive list mapped to CRICOS course codes will be released by the Department of Education before implementation on 1 July 2023. Students will need to refer to the comprehensive list, when published, to confirm the eligibility of their particular course at their provider.

The implementation and ongoing management of the extension to Post-Study Work Rights will be supported through monitoring and an annual review process. This approach means the lists and the implementation will be flexible in response to changes in the labour market and able to address any risks that may emerge.

Identified occupations from the 2022 Skills Priority List

List of occupations requiring Skill Level 1 qualification in strong and moderate demand according to the 2022 Skills Priority List, adjusted by a manual validation process.
 A Labour Market rating of ‘S’ represents an identified skills shortage at a national level, whereas a rating of ‘R’ specifies a shortage specific to regional areas only.

The acronym ‘nec’ refers to occupations ‘not elsewhere classified’ which allows occupations that do not fit into detailed categorisation in the classification to still be included. All occupations which are not separately identified in the ANZSCO classification structure are included in the ‘nec’ category of the unit group to which they relate.

ANZSCO codeOccupation titleNational Labour Market RatingFuture Demand Rating
233212Geotechnical EngineerSStrong
233611Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)SStrong
233612Petroleum EngineerSStrong
234912MetallurgistSStrong
241111Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherSStrong
254111MidwifeSStrong
254411Nurse PractitionerSStrong
254412Registered Nurse (Aged Care)SStrong
254413Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)SStrong
254414Registered Nurse (Community Health)SStrong
254415Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)SStrong
254416Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)SStrong
254417Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)SStrong
254418Registered Nurse (Medical)SStrong
254421Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)SStrong
254422Registered Nurse (Mental Health)SStrong
254423Registered Nurse (Perioperative)SStrong
254424Registered Nurse (Surgical)SStrong
254425Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)SStrong
254499Registered Nurses necSStrong
261112Systems AnalystSStrong
261211Multimedia SpecialistSStrong
261212Web DeveloperSStrong
261311Analyst ProgrammerSStrong
261312Developer ProgrammerSStrong
261313Software EngineerSStrong
261314Software TesterSStrong
261317Penetration TesterSStrong
261399Software and Applications Programmers necSStrong
262111Database AdministratorSStrong
262114Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance SpecialistSStrong
262115Cyber Security Advice and Assessment SpecialistSStrong
262116Cyber Security AnalystSStrong
262117Cyber Security ArchitectSStrong
262118Cyber Security Operations CoordinatorSStrong
263111Computer Network and Systems EngineerSStrong
263112Network AdministratorSStrong
263113Network AnalystSStrong
263211ICT Quality Assurance EngineerSStrong
263213ICT Systems Test EngineerSStrong
121311ApiaristSModerate
133111Construction Project ManagerSModerate
133112Project BuilderSModerate
133211Engineering ManagerSModerate
225411Sales Representative (Industrial Products)SModerate
233111Chemical EngineerSModerate
233112Materials EngineerSModerate
233211Civil EngineerSModerate
233213Quantity SurveyorSModerate
233214Structural EngineerSModerate
233215Transport EngineerSModerate
233311Electrical EngineerSModerate
233915Environmental EngineerSModerate
233999Engineering Professionals necSModerate
234111Agricultural ConsultantSModerate
234114Agricultural Research ScientistSModerate
234115AgronomistSModerate
234212Food TechnologistSModerate
234711VeterinarianSModerate
241213Primary School TeacherSModerate
241411Secondary School TeacherSModerate
241511Special Needs TeacherSModerate
241512Teacher of the Hearing ImpairedSModerate
241513Teacher of the Sight ImpairedSModerate
241599Special Education Teachers necSModerate
242211Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic TeacherSModerate
251211Medical Diagnostic RadiographerSModerate
251212Medical Radiation TherapistSModerate
251214SonographerSModerate
251411OptometristSModerate
251511Hospital PharmacistSModerate
251513Retail PharmacistSModerate
251912Orthotist or ProsthetistSModerate
251999Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals necSModerate
252312DentistSModerate
252411Occupational TherapistSModerate
252511PhysiotherapistSModerate
252611PodiatristSModerate
252712Speech Pathologist / Speech Language TherapistSModerate
253111General PractitionerSModerate
253112Resident Medical OfficerSModerate
253311Specialist Physician (General Medicine)SModerate
253312CardiologistSModerate
253313Clinical HaematologistSModerate
253314Medical OncologistSModerate
253315EndocrinologistSModerate
253316GastroenterologistSModerate
253317Intensive Care SpecialistSModerate
253318NeurologistSModerate
253321PaediatricianSModerate
253322Renal Medicine SpecialistSModerate
253323RheumatologistSModerate
253324Thoracic Medicine SpecialistSModerate
253399Specialist Physicians necSModerate
253411PsychiatristSModerate
253511Surgeon (General)SModerate
253512Cardiothoracic SurgeonSModerate
253513NeurosurgeonSModerate
253514Orthopaedic SurgeonSModerate
253515OtorhinolaryngologistSModerate
253516Paediatric SurgeonSModerate
253517Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonSModerate
253518UrologistSModerate
253521Vascular SurgeonSModerate
253911DermatologistRModerate
253912Emergency Medicine SpecialistSModerate
253913Obstetrician and GynaecologistRModerate
253914OphthalmologistSModerate
253915PathologistSModerate
253917Diagnostic and Interventional RadiologistsRModerate
253999Medical Practitioners necSModerate
254212Nurse ResearcherSModerate
261111ICT Business AnalystSModerate
261315Cyber Security EngineerSModerate
261316DevOps EngineerSModerate
272311Clinical PsychologistSModerate
272312Educational PsychologistSModerate
272313Organisational PsychologistSModerate
272399Psychologists necSModerate
411211Dental HygienistSModerate
411214Dental TherapistSModerate

An indicative list of eligible qualifications, listed by occupational category

The qualifications listed in this table are a summary of the eligible qualifications. A comprehensive list mapped to CRICOS course codes will be released by the Department of Education before implementation on 1 July 2023. Students will need to refer to the comprehensive list, when published, to confirm the eligibility of their particular course at their provider.

The qualifications were generated by mapping to the occupations in skills shortage (the above list). The mapping process included both automated and manual steps.

These qualifications are eligible for extended post-study work rights.

In addition to the qualifications listed below, all doctoral graduates (AQF level 10) are eligible for an additional period of stay.

Courses differ between education providers, including as to duration, and this may affect the eligibility for individual courses at individual providers. The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) will be updated to inform decision-making by students, providers and employers.

Medical and Nursing
Occupation Category – Medical Professionals
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours)
Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Medical Studies
Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine
Master of Speech Pathology
Master of Clinical Psychology
Master of Diagnostic Radiography
Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis
Master of Applied Psychology
Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care
Master of Audiology Studies
Master of Research (Medicine and Health Sciences)
Master of Clinical Embryology
Master of Philosophy (Medicine and Health)
Master of Business Psychology
Master of Psychology
Master of Professional Psychology
Occupational Category: Nursing and Medical Technicians
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration)
Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Nursing Science
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses)
Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition)
Bachelor of Nutrition Science
Bachelor of Nursing Science: Graduate Entry
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Health and Community Services
Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies)
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Bachelor of Public Health
Bachelor of Applied Public Health
Bachelor of Nursing – Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Pathway
Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health Advanced
Master of Nursing Practice
Master of Nursing
Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-registration)
Master of Nursing International
Master of Laboratory Medicine
Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)
Master of Global Public Health
Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
Master of Health Science
Masters of Public Health Extension
Master of Nursing Science
Master of Biomedical and Health Science
Master of Nutrition and Population Health
Master of Health and Human Services Management
Master of Health Management
Master of Nursing Studies
Master of Dietetics
Master of Nursing (Professional Studies)
 
Professional Health
Occupational Category: Dentistry
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Bachelor of Dental Health Science
Bachelor of Dental Science
Bachelor of Oral Health
Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene)
Bachelor of Dental Technology
Bachelor of Dental Technology/Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy)
 
Master of Dentistry
Master of Dental Public and Primary Health
Master of Clinical Dentistry
Occupational Category: Veterinarian
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience)
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience
Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing
Bachelor of Science (Animal Health Major)
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Master of Philosophy (Veterinary Science)
Master of Tropical Veterinary Science
Diagnostic
Occupational Category: Medical Imaging
Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)
Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy)
Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy)
Bachelor of Radiation Sciences
Master of Diagnostic Radiography
Master of Magnetic Resonance Technology
Master of Medical Imaging
Master of Radiopharmaceutical Science
Master of Molecular Imaging Technology
Occupational Category: Radiologist
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours)
Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours)
Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
Bachelor of Medical Studies
Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine
Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine
Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine
Master of Diagnostic Radiography
Master of Research (Medicine and Health Sciences)
Master of Clinical Embryology
Master of Philosophy (Medicine and Health)
 
Allied Health
Occupational Category: Psychologist
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Bachelor of Science in Chiropractic Science leading to Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic
Bachelor of Chiropractic Science
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
Bachelor of Psychological Sciences
Master of Occupational Therapy Practice
Master of Clinical Psychology
Master of Clinical Audiology
Master of Clinical Physiotherapy
 

Occupational Category: Recovery Therapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (Honours)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Podiatry
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Bachelor of Science in Chiropractic Science leading to Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic
Bachelor of Chiropractic Science
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Master of Occupational Therapy
Master of Physiotherapy
Master of Chiropractic
Master of Speech Pathology
Master of Physiotherapy Studies
Master of Occupational Therapy Practice
Master of Speech Language Pathology
Master of Speech Pathology Studies
Master of Clinical Audiology
Master of Clinical Physiotherapy
Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care
Master of Rehabilitation  Counselling and Mental Health
Master of Physiotherapy Practice
Master of Music Therapy
Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Sports)
Master of Audiology
 
Occupational Category: Optometrist
Bachelor of Vision Science
Master of Optometry
Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Clinical Optometry
Bachelor of Vision Science / Master of Optometry
Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science)/Master of Optometry
Master of Health Sciences (Research)
Master of Clinical Optometry
Occupational Category: Pharmacist
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Pharmaceutical)
Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy
Master of Pharmacy
Master of Pharmaceutical Science
Master of Good Manufacturing Practice
Master of Philosophy
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) / Master of Pharmacy Practice
Master of Philosophy (Pharmacy)
Master of Pharmacy (Research)
 
Teaching
Occupational Category: Teacher
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years)
Bachelor of Education (Honours)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12)
Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Humanities) / Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours)
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) with Bachelor of Arts
Master of Education
Master of Teaching
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Master of TESOL
Master of Teaching (Birth – 5 years/Birth – 12 Years)
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)
Master of Education (Advanced)
Master of Education (Special Education, Advanced)
Master of Education (By Coursework)
Master of Teaching (Primary)
Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
Masters of Teaching (Secondary)
Master of Arts (TESOL)
Engineering
Occupational Category: Engineer
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Medical Science
Bachelor of Project Management
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Lab + Non-lab Based)
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
Bachelor of Engineering Science
Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
Master of Engineering
Master of Professional Engineering
Master of Engineering Science
Master of Biotechnology
Master of Construction Management
Master of Science
Master of Construction Management (Professional)
Master of Engineering (Professional)
Master of Engineering Management
Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated)
Master of Machine Learning and Computer Vision
Master of Biomedical Science
Master of Engineering (Extension)
Master of Engineering Science (Management)
Master of Philosophy (Engineering)
 
ICT
Occupational Category: ICT
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Bachelor of Advanced Computing
Bachelor of Networking
Bachelor of Science – Computer Science
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Information Systems
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
Bachelor of Cyber Security
Bachelor of Business Analytics
Bachelor of Information Technology  (Mobile Applications Development) (Standard)
Bachelor of Advanced  Computing (Honours)
Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems
Bachelor of Software Engineering
Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
Bachelor of Data Science
Master of Information Technology
Master of Data Science
Master of Business Information Systems
Master of Information Systems
Master of Information Technology and Systems
Master of Computer Science
Master of Computing
Master of Business Analytics
Master of Cyber Security
Master of Information Technology and Master of Information Technology Management
Master of Networking
Master of Applied Information Technology
Master of Technology (Enterprise Systems and Business Analytics)
Master of Technology (Software Engineering)
Master of Cybersecurity
Master of Information Technology (Enterprise Management)
Master of Enterprise Resource Planning
Master of Computing and Innovation
    
Agriculture
Occupational Category: Agriculture
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies
Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Science)
Bachelor of Environmental Science
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Marine Science
Master of Environmental Science
Master of Environmental Management
Master of Environment
Master of Biotechnology
Master of Marine Biology
Master of Agricultural Science
Master of Science in Agriculture
Master of Sustainability
Master of Science (Bioinformatics)
Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Master of Environment and Sustainability
Master of Agricultural Sciences
Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical)
Master of Molecular Biology
Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability
 

Occupational Category: Food Technologist
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Medical Science
Bachelor of Science (Lab + Non-lab Based)
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies
Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science
Bachelor of Biotechnology
Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology
Bachelor of Science (Science)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)
Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine)
Master of Biotechnology
Master of Science
Master of Food Science and Technology
Master of Biomedical Science
Master of Materials Technology
Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice
Master of Research
Master of Science (Food Science and Technology)
Master of Biotechnology Research Extensive
Master of Science (Chemistry)
Master of Viticulture and Oenology
Master of Laboratory Medicine
Master of Wine Business
Master of Medical Biotechnology (Extension)
Master of Science in Biotechnology
Master of Science (Professional)
Master of Food Science