The Department of Jobs and Small Business is responsible for undertaking a regular review of the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Regional Occupation List (ROL). These occupation lists are used for skilled migration including TSS, ENS and RSMS Visa Categories. At present, the Department is preparing its finalisation of Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) to be released on 1 June 2018.
Red—Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) occupations for possible removal
| ANZSCO | Occupation | Current Status | Traffic Light |
| 133411 | Manufacturer | STSOL | OFF |
| 211499 | Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec | STSOL | OFF |
| 212312 | Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | STSOL | OFF |
| 212314 | Film and Video Editor | STSOL | OFF |
| 212315 | Program Director (Television or Radio) | STSOL | OFF |
| 212316 | Stage Manager | STSOL | OFF |
| 212317 | Technical Director | STSOL | OFF |
| 212318 | Video Producer | STSOL | OFF |
| 241311 | Middle School Teacher | STSOL | OFF |
| 323215 | Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic | STSOL | OFF |
| 323316 | Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer | STSOL | OFF |
| 342411 | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | STSOL | OFF |
| 342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker | STSOL | OFF |
| 399211 | Chemical Plant Operator | STSOL | OFF |
| 399312 | Library Technician | STSOL | OFF |
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer | STSOL | OFF |
| 599612 | Insurance Loss Adjuster | STSOL | OFF |
Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) Occupations for possible
movement to STSOL
| ANZSCO | Occupation | Current Status | Traffic Light |
| 221112 | Management Accountant | MLTSSL | STSOL |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | MLTSSL | STSOL |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | MLTSSL | STSOL |
STSOL occupations for possible move to MLTSSL
| ANZSCO | Occupation | Current Status | Traffic Light |
| 452411 | Footballer | STSOL | MLTSSL |
