Bonus Point Occupations - the MODL
Certain occupations on the Skilled Occupations List (SOL) are also classified as "high in demand" due to skill shortages in Australia.
These occupations can be found on the Migration Occupations In Demand List (MODL).
This list is revised in accordance with prevailing industry and employment trends. If your nominated occupation is on the MODL when your application is assessed, you may be awarded bonus points in the Points Test.
Furthermore, if you also have a job offer from an Australian employer, relevant to your occupation, you can receive additional points.
The skilled occupations currently attracting bonus points are displayed in the following table:
| Professionals |
| Civil Engineer |
2124-11 |
| Accountant |
2211-11 |
| Medical Practitioner - General Medical Practitioner |
2311-11 |
| Medical Practitioner - Anaesthetist |
2312-11 |
| Medical Practitioner - Dermatologist |
2312-13 |
| Medical Practitioner - Emergency Medicine Specialist |
2312-15 |
| Medical Practitioner - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist |
2312-17 |
| Medical Practitioner - Ophthalmologist |
2312-19 |
| Medical Practitioner - Paediatrician |
2312-21 |
| Medical Practitioner - Pathologist |
2312-23 |
| Medical Practitioner - Specialist Physician |
2312-25 |
| Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist |
2312-27 |
| Medical Practitioner - Radiologist |
2312-29 |
| Medical Practitioner - Surgeon |
2312-31 |
Medical Practitioner - Specialist Medical Practitioners
(* NEC) |
2312-79 |
| Registered Nurses |
2323-11 |
| Registered Midwives |
2324-11 |
| Registered Mental Health Nurses |
2325-11 |
| Dentist |
2381-11 |
| Hospital Pharmacist |
2382-11 |
| Retail Pharmacist |
2382-15 |
| Occupational Therapists |
2383-11 |
| Physiotherapist |
2385-11 |
| Podiatrist |
2388-11 |
| Speech Pathologist |
2386-11 |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer |
2391-11 |
| Radiation Therapist |
2391-13 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist |
2391-15 |
| Sonographer |
2391-17 |
| Associate Professionals |
| Chefs (excluding Commis Chef) * |
3322-11 (part) |
| Tradespersons |
| Fitter |
4112-11 |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) |
4112-13 |
| Toolmaker |
4113-11 |
| Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker) |
4122-11 |
| Welder (First Class) |
4122-15 |
| Sheet Metal Worker (First Class) |
4124-11 |
| Motor Mechanic |
4211-11 |
| Automotive Electrician |
4212-11 |
| Panel Beater |
4213-11 |
| Vehicle Painter |
4214-11 |
| General Electrician |
4311-11 |
| Electrician (Special Class) |
4311-13 |
| Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic |
4312-11 |
| Electrical Powerline Tradesperson |
4313-11 |
| General Electronic Instrument - Tradesperson |
4314-11 |
| Electronic Equipment Tradesperson |
4315-11 |
| Carpenter and Joiner |
4411-11 |
| Fibrous Plasterer |
4412-11 |
| Bricklayer |
4414-11 |
| Solid Plasterer |
4415-11 |
| General Plumber |
4431-11 |
| Pastry Cook |
4512-13 |
| Cook |
4513-11 |
| Cabinetmaker |
4922-11 |
| Hairdresser |
4931-11 |
| Furniture Upholsterer |
4942-11 |
