2022 Skills Priority List Key Findings Report
Appendices
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Appendix A: Occupations in shortage in 2022 that were not in shortage in 2021
There are 129 occupations that were assessed as being in shortage (either in shortage nationally or regional shortage nationally) in 2022 but were not found to be in shortage in 2021.
2021 ANZSCO Code |
Occupation title |
121311 |
Apiarist |
132511 |
Research and Development Manager |
141311 |
Hotel or Motel Manager |
141411 |
Licensed Club Manager |
142111 |
Retail Manager (General) |
142114 |
Hair or Beauty Salon Manager |
222113 |
Insurance Broker |
225411 |
Sales Representative (Industrial Products) |
233111 |
Chemical Engineer |
233112 |
Materials Engineer |
233411 |
Electronics Engineer |
233513 |
Production or Plant Engineer |
233915 |
Environmental Engineer |
234212 |
Food Technologist |
241213 |
Primary School Teacher |
241411 |
Secondary School Teacher |
241511 |
Special Needs Teacher |
241512 |
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired |
241513 |
Teacher of the Sight Impaired |
242211 |
Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher |
251211 |
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer |
251212 |
Medical Radiation Therapist |
251912 |
Orthotist or Prosthetist |
252312 |
Dentist |
253311 |
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) |
253313 |
Clinical Haematologist |
253315 |
Endocrinologist |
253316 |
Gastroenterologist |
253317 |
Intensive Care Specialist |
253318 |
Neurologist |
253321 |
Paediatrician |
253322 |
Renal Medicine Specialist |
253323 |
Rheumatologist |
253324 |
Thoracic Medicine Specialist |
253512 |
Cardiothoracic Surgeon |
253513 |
Neurosurgeon |
253514 |
Orthopaedic Surgeon |
253515 |
Otorhinolaryngologist |
253516 |
Paediatric Surgeon |
253517 |
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon |
253518 |
Urologist |
253521 |
Vascular Surgeon |
253912 |
Emergency Medicine Specialist |
254212 |
Nurse Researcher |
254411 |
Nurse Practitioner |
254412 |
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) |
254413 |
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) |
254414 |
Registered Nurse (Community Health) |
254415 |
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) |
254416 |
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) |
254417 |
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) |
254418 |
Registered Nurse (Medical) |
254421 |
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) |
254422 |
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) |
254423 |
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) |
254424 |
Registered Nurse (Surgical) |
254425 |
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) |
261111 |
ICT Business Analyst |
261112 |
Systems Analyst |
261212 |
Web Developer |
261311 |
Analyst Programmer |
262111 |
Database Administrator |
263111 |
Computer Network and Systems Engineer |
263112 |
Network Administrator |
263113 |
Network Analyst |
263211 |
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer |
263213 |
ICT Systems Test Engineer |
312113 |
Building Inspector |
312114 |
Construction Estimator |
312511 |
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson |
312512 |
Mechanical Engineering Technician |
312912 |
Metallurgical or Materials Technician |
322111 |
Blacksmith |
322112 |
Electroplater |
322115 |
Metal Polisher |
323314 |
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer |
323411 |
Engineering Patternmaker |
323412 |
Toolmaker |
324211 |
Vehicle Body Builder |
324212 |
Vehicle Trimmer |
342313 |
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker |
342315 |
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) |
361112 |
Horse Trainer |
361311 |
Veterinary Nurse |
362611 |
Gardener (General) |
363312 |
Wool Classer |
392111 |
Print Finisher |
392112 |
Screen Printer |
394212 |
Picture Framer |
399913 |
Optical Dispenser / Dispensing Optician |
399914 |
Optical Mechanic |
399916 |
Plastics Technician |
399918 |
Fire Protection Equipment Technician |
411211 |
Dental Hygienist |
411212 |
Dental Prosthetist |
411213 |
Dental Technician |
411214 |
Dental Therapist |
411715 |
Residential Care Officer |
411716 |
Youth Worker |
442217 |
Security Officer |
451111 |
Beauty Therapist |
451412 |
Tour Guide |
451612 |
Travel Consultant |
452312 |
Gymnastics Coach or Instructor |
452315 |
Swimming Coach or Instructor |
511111 |
Contract Administrator |
511112 |
Program or Project Administrator |
599111 |
Conveyancer |
611211 |
Insurance Agent |
711211 |
Industrial Spraypainter |
711514 |
Plastics Production Machine Operator (General) |
712111 |
Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator |
712211 |
Driller |
712212 |
Miner |
721112 |
Logging Plant Operator |
721911 |
Aircraft Baggage Handler and Airline Ground Crew |
721914 |
Railway Track Plant Operator |
721916 |
Streetsweeper Operator |
731211 |
Bus Driver |
733111 |
Truck Driver (General) |
821412 |
Home Improvement Installer |
821711 |
Construction Rigger |
821712 |
Scaffolder |
821713 |
Steel Fixer |
821714 |
Structural Steel Erector |
821911 |
Crane Chaser |
831211 |
Meat Boner and Slicer |
831212 |
Slaughterer |
899411 |
Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General) |
Source: NSC, 2021 and 2022 Skills Priority List.
Appendix B: Occupations in shortage in both 2021 and 2022
There are 127 occupations that were assessed as being in shortage (either in shortage nationally or regional shortage nationally) in both 2021 and 2022.
2021 ANZSCO Code |
Occupation title |
133111 |
Construction Project Manager |
133112 |
Project Builder |
133211 |
Engineering Manager |
139914 |
Quality Assurance Manager |
221213 |
External Auditor |
221214 |
Internal Auditor |
232212 |
Surveyor |
233211 |
Civil Engineer |
233212 |
Geotechnical Engineer |
233213 |
Quantity Surveyor |
233214 |
Structural Engineer |
233215 |
Transport Engineer |
233311 |
Electrical Engineer |
233512 |
Mechanical Engineer |
233611 |
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) |
233612 |
Petroleum Engineer |
234111 |
Agricultural Consultant |
234411 |
Geologist |
234412 |
Geophysicist |
234413 |
Hydrogeologist |
234711 |
Veterinarian |
234912 |
Metallurgist |
241111 |
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher |
251214 |
Sonographer |
251411 |
Optometrist |
251511 |
Hospital Pharmacist |
251513 |
Retail Pharmacist |
252411 |
Occupational Therapist |
252511 |
Physiotherapist |
252611 |
Podiatrist |
252712 |
Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist |
253111 |
General Practitioner |
253112 |
Resident Medical Officer |
253211 |
Anaesthetist |
253312 |
Cardiologist |
253314 |
Medical Oncologist |
253411 |
Psychiatrist |
253511 |
Surgeon (General) |
253911 |
Dermatologist |
253913 |
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist |
253914 |
Ophthalmologist |
253915 |
Pathologist |
253917 |
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist |
254111 |
Midwife |
261211 |
Multimedia Specialist |
261312 |
Developer Programmer |
272311 |
Clinical Psychologist |
272312 |
Educational Psychologist |
272313 |
Organisational Psychologist |
311312 |
Meat Inspector |
312211 |
Civil Engineering Draftsperson |
312212 |
Civil Engineering Technician |
321111 |
Automotive Electrician |
321211 |
Motor Mechanic (General) |
321212 |
Diesel Motor Mechanic |
321213 |
Motorcycle Mechanic |
321214 |
Small Engine Mechanic |
322113 |
Farrier |
322114 |
Metal Casting Trades Worker |
322211 |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker |
322311 |
Metal Fabricator |
322312 |
Pressure Welder |
322313 |
Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ) |
323111 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) |
323112 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) |
323113 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) |
323211 |
Fitter (General) |
323212 |
Fitter and Turner |
323213 |
Fitter-Welder |
323214 |
Metal Machinist (First Class) |
323313 |
Locksmith |
324111 |
Panelbeater |
324311 |
Vehicle Painter |
331111 |
Bricklayer |
331112 |
Stonemason |
331211 |
Carpenter and Joiner |
331212 |
Carpenter |
331213 |
Joiner |
332111 |
Floor Finisher |
332211 |
Painting Trades Worker |
333111 |
Glazier |
333211 |
Fibrous Plasterer |
333212 |
Solid Plasterer |
333311 |
Roof Tiler |
333411 |
Wall and Floor Tiler |
334111 |
Plumber (General) |
334112 |
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber |
334113 |
Drainer / Drainlayer |
334114 |
Gasfitter |
334115 |
Roof Plumber |
341111 |
Electrician (General) |
341112 |
Electrician (Special Class) |
342111 |
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic |
342211 |
Electrical Linesworker / Electrical Line Mechanic |
342212 |
Technical Cable Jointer |
342411 |
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) |
342412 |
Telecommunications Cable Jointer |
342413 |
Telecommunications Linesworker / Telecommunications Line Mechanic |
342414 |
Telecommunications Technician |
351111 |
Baker |
351112 |
Pastrycook |
351211 |
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker |
351311 |
Chef |
351411 |
Cook |
362411 |
Nurseryperson |
363311 |
Shearer |
391111 |
Hairdresser |
393311 |
Upholsterer |
394111 |
Cabinetmaker |
394211 |
Furniture Finisher |
394213 |
Wood Machinist |
411311 |
Diversional Therapist |
411411 |
Enrolled Nurse |
421111 |
Child Care Worker |
423111 |
Aged or Disabled Carer |
423211 |
Dental Assistant |
423313 |
Personal Care Assistant |
721111 |
Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator |
721211 |
Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) |
721212 |
Backhoe Operator |
721213 |
Bulldozer Operator |
721214 |
Excavator Operator |
721215 |
Grader Operator |
721216 |
Loader Operator |
721912 |
Linemarker |
721913 |
Paving Plant Operator |
721915 |
Road Roller Operator |
Source: NSC, 2021 and 2022 Skills Priority List.
Appendix C: Occupations not in shortage in 2022 that were in shortage in 2021
There are 17 occupations that were assessed as not being in shortage in 2022 but were previously in shortage (either in shortage nationally or regional shortage nationally) in 2021.
2021 ANZSCO Code |
Occupation title |
121318 |
Pig Farmer |
121321 |
Poultry Farmer |
132111 |
Corporate Services Manager |
135112 |
ICT Project Manager |
221111 |
Accountant (General) |
221112 |
Management Accountant |
221113 |
Taxation Accountant |
232611 |
Urban and Regional Planner |
234513 |
Biochemist |
251412 |
Orthoptist |
312311 |
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson |
312312 |
Electrical Engineering Technician |
399112 |
Shipwright |
399611 |
Signwriter |
423312 |
Nursing Support Worker |
712918 |
Train Controller |
731311 |
Train Driver |
Source: NSC, 2021 and 2022 Skills Priority List.