The Department of Jobs and Small Business have the task of reviewing the jobs that are on the migration occupation lists. They have announced proposed cuts to the Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) which is used mainly for the 482 TSS Visa and the 407 Training Visa.
It has been proposed that the following occupations may be removed from the STSOL:
Manufacturer
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
Film and Video Editor
Program Director (Television or Radio)
Stage Manager
Technical Director
Video Producer
Middle School Teacher
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
Telecommunications Linesworker
Chemical Plant Operator
Library Technician
Residential Care Officer
Insurance Loss Adjuster
The Department of Jobs and Small Business has also proposed that the occupations of Management Accountant, Agricultural Consultant and Civil Engineering Technician may be removed from the Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List to the STSOL.
If you wish to discuss these proposed changes with a work visa specialist, please contact Elmtree Migration Lawyers on 1300 908 588 or email us at admin@elmtreemigration.net.au
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