ENS 186 Visa Occupation List – Employer Sponsored Pathway
Regional Occupation List
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS 186) visa allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled professionals for permanent residency.
This page outlines the occupations currently eligible under the ENS 186 program.
Visa Aid provides up-to-date guidance to help applicants and employers understand occupation eligibility before nomination.
The occupation list below applies to the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) – Direct Entry stream
Related ENS 186 Information
ENS 186 Direct Entry Stream
ENS 186 Temporary Residence Transition Stream
Regional Occupation List (ROL)
ENS 186 Age & English Exemptions
Am I Eligible for the ENS 186 Visa?
You may be eligible for the ENS 186 visa if:
You are nominated by an approved Australian employer
Your occupation appears on the relevant skilled occupation list
You meet skills assessment requirements
You satisfy English, age, health, and character criteria
Visa Aid recommends professional assessment before nomination or application.
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Skilled Occupations Eligible for ENS 186 Visa
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Important Conditions for ENS 186 Occupations
Some occupations under the ENS 186 visa may have specific conditions depending on the role, employer, and salary level.
These conditions may include:
Minimum or waived work experience requirements
Salary threshold requirements based on occupation
Employer business turnover requirements
Regional or location-based employment conditions
Exemptions for certain high-level or specialist roles
Each occupation is assessed individually based on the employer nomination and visa stream.
Visa Aid carefully reviews all occupation conditions before nomination to ensure compliance with current Australian migration regulations.