People seeking to migrate to Australia on the basis of their work skills receive points if their nominated occupation is on the MODL, which is current at the time their application is assessed (not when their application is lodged).

They receive extra points if they have a job offer in their nominated occupation from an organisation that has employed at least 10 people on a full-time basis for the previous two financial years.

For occupation in demand, but with no job offer - 10 points

For occupation in demand with job offer - 15 points
The MODL is reviewed annually to take into consideration existing and emerging skill shortages.

The following is the current list of occupations in demand for migration purposes. Changes to this website list were made on 17 December 2003.

Occupation ASCO 2 Code

Professionals
Registered nurses 2323
Registered midwives 2324
Registered mental health nurses 2325
Hospital pharmacists 2382-11
Retail pharmacists 2382-15
Occupational therapists 2383
Physiotherapists 2385
Medical diagnostic radiographers 2391-11
Radiation therapist 2391-13
Sonographer 2391-17

Associate professionals
Chefs (excluding commis chef)** 3322 (part)

Tradespersons
Refrigeration and airconditioning
mechanics 4312-11
Hairdressers 4931-11

** Chefs would normally be expected to have a relevant trade level (or higher) qualification, and at least 3 years relevant experience following the completion of that formal qualification.

Preparing for your application
1. This MODL is current from 17 December 2003.

2. To receive extra points for a job offer, documentary evidence of the job offer should be included with an application.

The organisation making the job offer must also indicate the number of people it has employed on a full-time basis for the previous two years.