Critical Demand List 2010

The following is a list of occupations which are in critical shortage and are eligible for priority processing for General Skilled Migration (GSM). See: What’s New? Recent Changes in General Skilled Migration This list applies to new GSM applications and those previously lodged. ASCO Number Occupation Shortages - Professional

2312-11 Anaesthetist 2381-11 Dentist 4315-11 Electronic Equipment Trades 2312-15 Emergency Medicine Specialist 2129-17 Engineer - Chemical 2124-11 Engineer - Civil 2125-11 Engineer - Electrical 2125-13 Engineer - Electronics 2126-11 Engineer - Mechanical 2127-11 Engineer - Mining 2126-13 Engineer - Production or Plant Engineer 4114-15 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics 4114-11 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical 4431-13 Gasfitter 2311-11 General Medical Practitioner 2391-11 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 2312-17 Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2383-11 Occupational Therapist 2382-11 Pharmacist (Hospital) 2382-15 Pharmacist (Retail) 2385-11 Physiotherapist 2388-11 Podiatrist 2312-27 Psychiatrist 2122-11 Quantity Surveyor 2325-11 Registered Mental Health Nurse 2324-11 Registered Midwife 2323-11 Registered Nurse 2413-11 Secondary School Teacher 2312-79 Specialist Medical Practitioners NEC 2312-25 Specialist Physician 2312-31 Surgeon 2123-13 Surveyor 2523-11 Urban & Regional Planner 4416-11 Wall and Floor Tiler 2386-11 Speech Pathologist 2391-17 Sonographer 2312-19 Ophthalmologist 2312-21 Paediatrician 2312-23 Pathologist 2312-29 Radiologist 2211-11 Accountant -- where the applicant has achieved a score of at least IELTS 7 in each of the four competencies, and/or has completed The Professional Year – Skilled Migration Internship Program Accounting (SMIPA). Computing Professionals -- where the applicant's specialisation is listed on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).