Skill Shortage List

Victoria 2016-17
This list shows occupations which were assessed in 2016-17 by the Department Key to ratings
of Employment specifically for Victoria, for which shortages or some S State-wide shortage
recruitment difficulty is evident. Additional occupations were assessed for M Shortage in metropolitan areas
Australia as a whole (state-level information is not available). Listings of R Shortage in regional areas
shortages from this research are available on page 5 in the section occupations D Recruitment difficulty
assessed at the national level. R-D Recruitment difficulty in regional areas
These lists are summary in nature and should be viewed in the context of the M-D Recruitment difficulty in metropolitan areas
more detailed analysis available in the occupational reports which are published Definitions of ratings
on the Departments website. Shortage
Ratings of shortage reflect employers recruitment experience for workers with Skill shortages exist when employers are unable to fill or have considerable difficulty
around three years or more experience in the relevant occupation. Shortages filling vacancies, or significant specialised skill needs within that occupation, at
may exist in occupations which have relatively high rates of unemployment. A current levels of remuneration and conditions of employment, and in reasonably
accessible locations. For occupations assessed at a national level, a rating of S
rating of shortage does not mean that an individual will necessarily gain
represents a national shortage.
employment in that occupation.
Recruitment difficulty
This list has no status for migration.
Recruitment difficulties occur when some employers have difficulty filling vacancies
Details about the methodology used in this research are available at for an occupation. There may be an adequate supply of skilled workers but some
employment.gov.au/skill-shortages. employers are unable to attract and recruit sufficient suitable workers for reasons
The lack of a rating for an occupation does not necessarily imply 'no shortage' as which include: the specific experience or specialist skill requirements of the
the occupation may not have been assessed. Reports for occupations assessed vacancy; differences in hours of work required by the employer and those sought by
for Victoria are published at state and territory skill shortage information. For applicants; or particular locational or transport issues.
the complete set of occupational reports, see skill shortage information by Definition of occupation
occupation. Occupations are defined according to the Australian and New Zealand Standard
Labour markets can change quickly and vary by location. The assessments made Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) which is published by the Australian Bureau
here reflect the labour market at the date shown. of Statistics to provide uniformity in the collection, analysis and dissemination of
occupational statistics in Australia and New Zealand.

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List reflects research undertaken to 30 June 2017 (Published 18 August 2017)
PROFESSIONALS
Occupation Group ANZSCO Occupation VIC Date Assessed Comment
Rating
Design, Engineering, 2321-11 Architect S March 2017
Science and Transport
Professionals
Design, Engineering, 2322-12 Surveyor S February 2017
Science and Transport
Professionals
Design, Engineering, 2332-11,12,14,15 Civil Engineering Professionals D March 2017 The recruitment difficulty is for
Science and Transport experienced civil engineering
Professionals professionals in specialised
projects or specific industry
settings.
Design, Engineering, 2335-12 Mechanical Engineer D April 2017 The recruitment difficulty is for
Science and Transport mechanical engineers with
Professionals extensive experience and a high
degree of specialization in a
specific sector.
Health Professionals 2512-11 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer R June 2017
Health Professionals 2512-14 Sonographer S May 2017
Health Professionals 2514-11 Optometrist R May 2017
Health Professionals 2515-11,13 Hospital and Retail Pharmacist R June 2017
Health Professionals 2525-11 Physiotherapist R June 2017
Health Professionals 2541-11 Midwife R May 2017
Health Professionals 2544 Registered Nurses S May 2017

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TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS
Occupation Group ANZSCO Occupation VIC Date Assessed Comment
Rating
Engineering, ICT, and 3121-11 Architectural Draftsperson D January 2017 The recruitment difficulty is for
Science Technicians qualified and experienced
architectural draftspersons for
residential design projects.
Automotive and 3211-11 Automotive Electrician S October 2016
Engineering Trades Workers
Automotive and 3212-11,12,13 Motor Mechanics M December 2016
Engineering Trades Workers
Automotive and 3222-11 Sheetmetal Trades Worker S October 2016
Engineering Trades Workers
Automotive and 3223-11 Metal Fabricator M November 2016
Engineering Trades Workers
Automotive and 3223-13 Welder (First Class) R November 2016
Engineering Trades Workers
Automotive and 3232-14 Metal Machinist (First Class) S December 2016
Engineering Trades Workers
Automotive and 3241-11 Panelbeater S October 2016
Engineering Trades Workers
Automotive and 3243-11 Vehicle Painter S December 2016
Engineering Trades Workers
Construction Trades 3311-11 Bricklayer M July 2016
Workers
Construction Trades 3312 Carpenters and Joiners S July 2016
Workers
Construction Trades 3322-11 Painting Trades Worker S July 2016
Workers
Construction Trades 3332-11 Fibrous Plasterer S July 2016
Workers
Construction Trades 3341 Plumbers D July 2016 The recruitment difficulty is for
Workers plumbers who are multi skilled
across various sectors.

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Occupation Group ANZSCO Occupation VIC Date Assessed Comment
Rating
Construction Trades 3941-11 Cabinetmaker S July 2016
Workers
Electrotechnology and 3421-11 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic S August 2016
Telecommunications Trades
Workers
Food Trades Workers 3512 Butchers and Smallgoods Makers S October 2016
Food Trades Workers 3513-11 Chef D December 2016 The recruitment difficulty is for
chefs who specialise in fine dining.

COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL SERVICE WORKERS

Occupation Group ANZSCO Occupation VIC Date Assessed Comment
Rating
Carers and Aides 4211-11 Child Care Worker R-D August 2016 The recruitment difficulty is for
diploma qualified child care
workers in regional areas.

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OCCUPATIONS ASSESSED AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL
The following occupations were assessed in 2016-17 at the national level only. Separate ratings are not available for Victoria.

PROFESSIONALS
Occupation Group ANZSCO Occupation National Date Assessed Comment
Rating
Design, Engineering, 2347-11 Veterinarian S March 2017
Science and Transport
Professionals
Health Professionals 2527-11 Audiologist S May 2017
Legal, Social and Welfare 2713-11 Solicitor D February 2017 The recruitment difficulty is for
Professionals solicitors with five or more years
of experience.

TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS

Occupation Group ANZSCO Occupation National Date Assessed Comment
Rating
Engineering, ICT and 3121-14 Construction Estimator S April 2017 A shortage of experienced
Science Technicians construction estimators is evident
across most sectors of the
industry. Employers in New South
Wales and Victoria, and those
seeking estimators with at least
five years of experience, have the
least success in filling vacancies.
Engineering, ICT and 3132-11 Radiocommunication Technician R November 2016 Shortages are evident for qualified
Science Technicians radiocommunication technicians
in regional areas.
Automotive and 3233-13 Locksmith S December 2016
Engineering Trades Workers
Construction Trades 3311-12 Stonemason S September 2016
Workers

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Occupation Group ANZSCO Occupation National Date Assessed Comment
Rating
Construction Trades 3331-11 Glazier S September 2016 Shortages are evident in the
Workers eastern mainland states.
Construction Trades 3332-12 Solid Plasterer S September 2016 Shortages are restricted to the
Workers eastern states.
Construction Trades 3333-11 Roof Tiler S August 2016 Shortages are most evident in the
Workers eastern states.
Construction Trades 3334-11 Wall and Floor Tiler S September 2016 Shortages are restricted to the
Workers eastern states.
Electrotechnology and 3424 Telecommunications Trades Workers S December 2016 Employers have marked difficulty
Telecommunications Trades recruiting telecommunications
Workers trades workers who meet their
skill needs. Those in regional areas
attract very few candidates and
shortages are most prominent in
these areas.
Food Trades Workers 3511-11 Baker S October 2016
Food Trades Workers 3511-12 Pastrycook S October 2016
Skilled Animal and 3622-12 Arborist S September 2016
Horticultural Workers
Hairdressers 3911-11 Hairdresser S August 2016 Shortages are evident for trade
qualified and experienced
hairdressers. Employers generally
consider those who hold fast-
tracked hairdressing qualifications
to be unsuitable.

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