Processing times will vary from country to country and according to your personal circumstances.

Processing time is generally 2 to 4 months for Employer Sponsored Visas.

Temporary Visa Entitlements
As a temporary resident visa holder, you will generally not be entitled to receive public health care (Medicare) or any other social security benefits.

Permanent Visa Entitlements
Permanent resident visa holders have the right to live and work in Australia. As a permanent resident visa holder, you are entitled to receive public health care (Medicare). Generally as a newly arrived resident you are required to wait for two-years (2 years) before you could receive any social security payments.

EMPLOYER SPONSORED VISAS – VISA REQUIREMENTS – ENS VISA

The requirements for the ENS Visa have two stages:

Stage 1 – Employer Nomination for a Position
The employer needs to show the following:

• Company is lawfully and actively operating in Australia;
• Company has a sound business record and abides by immigration laws;
• Company has a commitment to training staff.
• Company has a genuine need for a position (occupation) on the appropriate government list;
• The position is full time and for at least 3 years; and
• The position is to be paid at or above a minimum salary level.

Stage 2 – Visa Application
The employee needs to show the following:


• Employee has the required skills for the position.

Employer Sponsored Visa – Eligible ENS (ENSOL) Visa Occupations

The ENS List (ENSOL) is prepared by the Australian Government to identify specific occupation shortages in Australia. You must be able to demonstrate your work experience and/or qualifications match an occupation that is on the ENS List.

The current ENS List (ENSOL) is set out below.
Please click on the occupation for a detailed job description to confirm if the tasks you have completed for your occupation meet the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) requirements.

ENS (ENSOL) Occupations
Accounting and Finance
Accountant (General)
Actuary
Commodities Trader
Company Secretary
Corporate Treasurer
Economist
Equities Analyst
External Auditor
Finance Broker
Finance Manager
Financial Brokers (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Financial Dealers (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Financial Institution Branch Manager
Financial Investment Adviser
Financial Market Dealer
Futures Trader
Insurance Broker
Internal Auditor
Investment Broker
Investment Dealer
Land Economist
Management Accountant
Mathematician
Statistician
Stockbroking Dealer
Taxation Accountant

Agriculture/Environment/Forestry/Fishing
Agricultural Consultant
Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Scientist
Agricultural Technician
Aquaculture Consultant
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Health Officer
Environmental Manager
Environmental Research Scientist
Environmental Scientists (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Forester
Hide and Skin Classer
Horse Trainer
Master Fisher
Milking Machine Technician
Park Ranger
Slaughterer
Soil Scientist

Air and Sea Transport
Aeroplane Pilot
Air Observer (Rescue)
Air Traffic Controller
Air Transport Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Airborne Electronics Analyst (Air Force)
Aircraft Detail Draftsperson
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
Aircraft Navigator
Aircraft Systems Technician (Air Force)
Airframe Technical Officer
Airport Manager
Airworthiness Surveyor
Avionics Systems Technician (Air Force)
Balloonist
Canoe Maker
Flight Engineer Inspector
Flying Instructor
Harbour Master
Helicopter Pilot
Kayak Maker
Naval Architect
Navigator (Air Force)
Parachute Rigger
Shipbuilding Draftsperson
Ship’s Engineer
Ship’s Master
Ship’s Officer
Surfboard Maker

Architecture
Architect
Architectural Draftsperson
Architectural Model Maker
Landscape Architect
Naval Architect

Art and Design
Ephemeral Artist
Fashion Designer
Glass Blower
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Industrial Designer
Interior Decorator
Interior Designer
Leadlighter
Multimedia Artist
New Media Artist
Textile Artist
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Arts and Entertainment
Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)
Artistic Director
Book or Script Editor
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
Composer
Conservator
Dancer or Choreographer
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
Director of Photography
Ephemeral Artist
Film and Video Editor
Gallery or Museum Curator
Gallery or Museum Technician
Leadlighter
Light Technician
Make up Artist
Multimedia Artist
Music Director
Musician (Instrumental)
New Media Artist
Painter (Visual Arts)
Photographer
Potter or Ceramic Artist
Program Director (Television or Radio)
Pyrotechnician
Radio Presenter
Sculptor
Singer
Sound Technician
Stage Manager
Technical Director
Television Equipment Operator
Television Presenter
Textile Artist
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Building and Construction
Boat Builder and Repairer
Bricklayer
Building and Engineering Technicians (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Building Associate
Building Inspector
Construction Project Manager
Metallurgical or Materials Technician
Project Builder
Quantity Surveyor
Real Estate Agency Principal
Shipwright
Surveyor
Valuer

Consulting and Business Analysis
Management Consultant
Organisation and Methods Analyst
Policy Analyst
Quality Assurance Manager

Education and Teaching
Aboriginal Education Teacher
Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
Child Care Centre Manager
Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
Distance Education Teacher
Drama Teacher (Private Tuition)
Dressmaking Teacher (Private Tuition)
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher
Education Adviser
Education Managers (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Faculty Head
Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
Handicrafts Teacher (Private Tuition)
Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
Migrant Teacher
Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
Other Sports Coach or Instructor
Primary School Teacher
Private Tutors and Teachers (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Project Coordinator (Education)
Regional Education Manager
Sales Representative (Educational Products and Services)
School Principal
Secondary School Teacher
Special Education Teachers (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Special Needs Teacher
Swimming Coach or Instructor
TAFE Registrar
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
Teacher of the Sight Impaired
Tennis Coach
University Lecturer
University Registrar
University Tutor
Vocational Education Teacher

Engineering and Mining
Aeronautical Engineer
Agricultural Engineer
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
Biomedical Engineer
Biomedical Engineering Associate
Building and Engineering Technicians (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Chemical Engineer
Chemical Plant Operator
Civil Engineer
Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Civil Engineering Technician
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Driller
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
Electrical Engineering Technician
Electronic Engineering Draftsperson
Electronic Engineering Technician
Electronics Engineer
Engineering Manager
Engineering Professional (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Engineering Technologist
Environmental Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Materials Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Mechatronics Engineer
Metallurgist
Mine Deputy
Mineral Processing Engineer
Mining Detail Draftsperson
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
Naval Architect
Petroleum Engineer
Printing Engineer
Product Design Engineer
Production Manager (Mining)
Production or Plant Engineer
Software Engineer
Structural Engineer
Telecommunications Engineer
Telecommunications Field Engineer
Telecommunications Network Engineer
Transport Engineer

Health and Medical – Doctors and Surgeons
Anaesthetist
Cardiologist
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Clinical Allergist
Clinical Geneticist
Clinical Haematologist
Clinical Immunologist
Clinical Oncologist
Clinical Pharmacologist
Clinical Psychologist
Dermatologist
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Endocrinologist
Gastroenterologist
General Medical Practitioner
Geriatrician
Industrial Medicine Specialist
Infectious Diseases Specialist
Intensive Care Specialist
Internal Medicine Specialists (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Medical Practitioners (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Neurologist
Neurosurgeon
Nuclear Medicine Specialist
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Ophthalmologist
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthoptist
Orthotist or Prosthetist
Osteopath
Otorhinolaryngologist
Paediatric Surgeon
Paediatrician
Palliative Medicine Specialist
Pathologist
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Podiatrist
Psychiatrist
Psychologists (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Radiation Oncologist
Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
Renal Medicine Specialist
Rheumatologist
Sexual Health Physician
Sleep Medicine Specialist
Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
Sports Physician
Surgeon (General)
Thoracic Medicine Specialist
Urologist
Vascular Surgeon

Health and Medical – Nursing and Pharmacy
Clinical Pharmacologist
Hospital Pharmacist
Industrial Pharmacist
Nurse Educator
Nurse Manager
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Researcher
Nursing Clinical Director
Nursing Officer (Defence Forces)
Pharmacologist (Non-clinical)
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
Registered Nurse (Infection Control)
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
Registered Nurse (Medical)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
Registered Nurse (Remote or Rural Area)
Registered Nurse (Surgical)
Registered Nurses (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Retail Pharmacist

Health and Medical – Other
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
Acupuncturist
Ambulance Officer
Anatomist or Physiologist
Animal Behaviourist
Audiologist
Audiometrist
Chiropractor
Community Psychologist
Counselling Psychologist
Dental Hygienist
Dental Prosthetist
Dental Specialist
Dental Technician
Dental Therapist
Dentist
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
Dialysis Technician
Dietitian
Disabilities Services Officer
Educational Psychologist
Electroencephalographic Technician
Gambling Counsellor
Grief Counsellor
Health Information Manager
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
Life Coach
Massage Therapist
Medical Administrator
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiation Therapist
Medical Technicians (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Midwife
Mortuary Technician
Naturopath
Neurophysiological Technician
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
Occupational Therapist
Optometrist
Organisational Psychologist
Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician
Parasitologist
Perfusionist
Physiotherapist
Primary Health Organisation Manager
Psychotherapist
Rape Crisis Counsellor
Renal Technician
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)
Sleep Technician
Sonographer
Speech Pathologist
Sport Psychologist
Toxicologist
Trauma Counsellor
Veterinarian

Hospitality and Tourism
Baker
Chef
Cook
Heritage Consultant
Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level)
Hotel or Motel Manager (Diploma Level)
Pastrycook

Human Resources/Personnel
Human Resource Adviser
Human Resource Manager
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
Recruitment Consultant
Training and Development Professional
Workplace Relations Adviser

Information and Communication Technology
Analyst Programmer
Chief Information Officer
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Database Administrator
Developer Programmer
Hardware Technician
ICT Business Analyst
ICT Customer Support Officer
ICT Sales Representative
ICT Security Specialist
Network Analyst
Radiocommunications Technician
Software and Applications Programmers (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Software Engineer
Software Tester
Systems Administrator
Systems Analyst
Telecommunications Engineer
Telecommunications Field Engineer
Telecommunications Linesworker
Telecommunications Network Engineer
Telecommunications Network Planner
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
Telecommunications Technician

Information and Organisation Professionals
Archivist
Conservator
Electoral Officer
Electorate Officer
Forms Designer
Gallery or Museum Curator
Health Information Manager
Historian
Information and Organisation Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Intelligence Officer
Knowledge Manager
Librarian
Library Technician
Lobbyist
Museum Registrar
Patents Examiner
Records Manager

Legal and Compliance
Administrative Lawyer
Barrister
Criminologist
Family Court Registrar
Family Law Mediator
Intelligence Officer
Judicial and Other Legal Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Judicial Registrar
Law Researcher
Legal Officer
Meat Inspector
Parliamentary Counsel
Parole Board Member
Parole or Probation Officer
Patent Attorney
Patents Examiner
Quarantine Officer
Safety Inspector
Solicitor
Trade Mark Attorney

Management/Planning/Policy/Administration
Airport Manager
Chief Information Officer
Child Care Centre Manager
Construction Project Manager
Corporate General Manager
Editorial Assistant
Education Managers (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Electorate Officer
Engineering Manager
Environmental Manager
Finance Manager
Financial Institution Branch Manager
Health Information Manager
Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level)
Hotel or Motel Manager (Diploma Level)
Human Resource Manager
Knowledge Manager
Laboratory Manager
Management Consultant
Museum Registrar
Nurse Manager
Nursing Clinical Director
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
Policy Analyst
Policy and Planning Manager
Primary Health Organisation Manager
Production Manager (Manufacturing)
Production Manager (Mining)
Program or Project Administrator
Quality Assurance Manager
Real Estate Agency Principal
Records Manager
Regional Education Manager
Research and Development Manager
Sales and Marketing Manager
Specialist Managers (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Stage Manager
Supply and Distribution Manager
Telecommunications Network Planner
Urban and Regional Planner
Welfare Centre Manager

Manufacturing/Production/Logistics
Importer or Exporter
Manufacturer
Meat Inspector
Production Manager (Manufacturing)
Production Manager (Mining)
Supply and Distribution Manager
Wholesaler
Wine Maker

Media
Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)
Artistic Director
Blogger
Book or Script Editor
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
Copywriter
Critic
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
Director of Photography
Editorial Assistant
Essayist
Film and Video Editor
Journalists and Other Writers (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Light Technician
Media Producer (excluding Video)
Multimedia Artist
New Media Artist
Newspaper or Periodical Editor
Painter (Visual Arts)
Photographer
Print Journalist
Program Director (Television or Radio)
Public Relations Professional
Radio Journalist
Radio Presenter
Signwriter
Sound Technician
Technical Director
Technical Writer
Television Equipment Operator
Television Journalist
Television Presenter
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Sales/Marketing/Advertising
Advertising Specialist
ICT Sales Representative
Market Research Analyst
Marketing Specialist
Public Relations Professional
Sales and Marketing Manager
Sales Representative (Educational Products and Services)
Sales Representative (Industrial Products)
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)
Technical Sales Representatives (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Science and Research
Agricultural Scientist
Anatomist or Physiologist
Animal Behaviourist
Anthropologist
Aquaculture Consultant
Archaeologist
Biochemist
Biomedical Engineer
Botanist
Ceramics Scientist
Chemist
Chemistry Technician
Conservator
Criminologist
Earth Science Technician
Environmental Research Scientist
Environmental Scientists (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Exercise Physiologist
Geographer
Geologist
Geophysicist
Industrial Pharmacist
Laboratory Manager
Life Science Technician
Life Scientists (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Marine Biologist
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Physicist
Metallurgical or Materials Technician
Metallurgist
Meteorologist
Microbiologist
Mineral Processing Engineer
Museum Registrar
Natural and Physical Science Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Nuclear Medicine Specialist
Other Spatial Scientist
Parasitologist
Pearl Technician
Pharamcologist (Non-clinical)
Political Scientist
Polymer Scientist
Prehistorian
Research and Development Manager
Social Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Soil Scientist
Sports Scientist
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
Toxicologist
Veterinarian
Zoologist

Social and Community Services
Ambassador
Anthropologist
Archaeologist
Archbishop
Bishop
Careers Counsellor
Child Care Centre Manager
Commissioned Defence Force Officer
Commissioned Fire Officer
Commissioned Police Officer
Community Psychologist
Community Worker
Counselling Psychologist
Counsellors (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Criminologist
Disabilities Services Officer
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Electorate Officer
Ethnographer
Family and Marriage Counsellor
Family Support Worker
Gambling Counsellor
Geographer
Grief Counsellor
Heritage Consultant
Intelligence Officer
Librarian
Library Technician
Life Coach
Linguist
Lobbyist
Minister of Religion
Museum Registrar
Nursing Officer (Defence Forces)
Park Ranger
Parole Board Member
Parole or Probation Officer
Political Scientist
Prehistorian
Rape Crisis Counsellor
Recreation Officer
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Residential Care Officer
Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Member
Social Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Social Worker
Sociologist
Student Counsellor
Transport Analyst
Trauma Counsellor
Welfare Centre Manager
Welfare Worker
Youth Worker

Sports and Recreation
Exercise Physiologist
Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
Horse Trainer
Jockey
Other Sports Coach or Instructor
Recreation Officer
Sport Psychologist
Sports Administrator
Sports Development Officer
Sports Scientist
Swimming Coach or Instructor
Tennis Coach

Surveying and Valuing
Airworthiness Surveyor
Cartographer
Land Economist
Other Spatial Scientist
Quantity Surveyor
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
Surveyor
Valuer

Trades – Automotive
Automotive Electrician
Diesel Motor Mechanic
Motor Mechanic (General)
Motorcycle Mechanic
Panelbeater
Small Engine Mechanic
Vehicle Body Builder
Vehicle Painter
Vehicle Trimmer

Trades – Electrical/Electronics/Communications
Airborne Electronics Analyst (Air Force)
Automotive Electrician
Broadcast Transmitter Operator
Electrical Linesworker
Electrician (General)
Electrician (Special Class)
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
Lift Mechanic
Radiocommunications Technician
Technical Cable Jointer
Telecommunications Linesworker
Telecommunications Network Planner
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
Telecommunications Technician

Trades – Food and Beverage
Baker
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
Chef
Cook
Pastrycook
Wine Maker

Trades – Gardening/Horticulture
Arborist
Florist
Gardener (General)
Greenkeeper
Landscape Gardener
Nurseryperson

Trades – General Mechanical and Fabrication
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
Business Machine Mechanic
Canvas Goods Fabricator
Lift Mechanic
Metal Fabricator
Metal Fitters and Machinists (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Optical Dispenser
Optical Mechanic
Pressure Welder
Printing Engineer
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
Welder (First Class)

Trades – Metal and Machinists
Blacksmith
Business Machine Mechanic
Chemical Plant Operator
Electroplater
Engraver
Farrier
Fitter (General)
Gas or Petroleum Operator
Gunsmith
Locksmith
Metal Casting Trades Worker
Metal Fabricator
Metal Fitters and Machinists (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Metal Machinist (First Class)
Metal Polisher
Milking Machine Technician
Power Generation Plant Operator
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
Pressure Welder
Printing Engineer
Saw Maker and Repairer
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer
Welder (First Class)

Trades – Other Trades and Services
Airborne Electronics Analyst (Air Force)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
Architectural Model Maker
Boat Builder and Repairer
Bricklayer
Canoe Maker
Chemical Plant Operator
Floor Finisher
Gas or Petroleum Operator
Glass Blower
Glazier
Hairdresser
Hide and Skin Classer
Jeweller
Kayak Maker
Milking Machine Technician
Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer
Painting Trades Worker
Parachute Rigger
Pearl Technician
Picture Framer
Power Generation Plant Operator
Pyrotechnician
Shipwright
Signwriter
Surfboard Maker
Technicians and Trades Workers (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Toolmaker

Trades – Plumbing
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
Drainer
Gasfitter
Plumber (General)
Plumbing Inspector
Roof Plumber

Trades – Printing
Graphic Pre-Press Trades Worker
Print Finisher
Printing Engineer
Printing Machinist
Screen Printer
Small Offset Printer

Trades – Textile and Clothing
Apparel Cutter
Canvas Goods Fabricator
Clothing Patternmaker
Dressmaker or Tailor
Furniture Finisher
Leather Goods Maker
Sail Maker
Shoemaker
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
Upholsterer

Trades – Tilers and Plasterers
Fibrous Plasterer
Roof Tiler
Solid Plasterer
Stonemason
Wall and Floor Tiler

Trades – Wood and Carpentry
Cabinetmaker
Cane Furniture Maker
Carpenter
Carpenter and Joiner
Cooper
Joiner
Wood Machinist
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Wood Model Maker
Wood Turner

Translating/Interpreting
Interpreter
Linguist
Translator