Appendices

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.

Appendix A

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.

Appendix B

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.

Appendix C

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.