By Sukhjinder Singh March 30, 2026 0 Comments

Regional Occupation List (ROL) – 494 Visa

The Regional Occupation List (ROL) 494 is a specific list of 434 occupations eligible for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494).

To be eligible for this visa, your nominated occupation must be found on either:

By combining these lists, the 494 visa offers a much broader range of career opportunities for those willing to live and work in regional Australia. This visa provides a clear pathway to permanent residency via the Subclass 191 visa after three years.

Regional Occupation List (ROL) for 494 Visa

ANZSCO CodeOccupationAssessing Authority
121111Aquaculture FarmerVETASSESS
121211Cotton GrowerVETASSESS
121212Flower GrowerVETASSESS
121213Fruit or Nut GrowerVETASSESS
121214Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ)VETASSESS
121215Grape GrowerVETASSESS
121216Mixed Crop FarmerVETASSESS
121217Sugar Cane GrowerVETASSESS
121218Turf GrowerVETASSESS
121221Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)VETASSESS
121299Crop Farmers (nec)VETASSESS
121311ApiaristVETASSESS
121312Beef Cattle FarmerVETASSESS
121313Dairy Cattle FarmerVETASSESS
121314Deer FarmerVETASSESS
121315Goat FarmerVETASSESS
121316Horse BreederVETASSESS
121317Mixed Livestock FarmerVETASSESS
121318Pig FarmerVETASSESS
121321Poultry FarmerVETASSESS
121322Sheep FarmerVETASSESS
121399Livestock Farmers (nec)VETASSESS
121411Mixed Crop and Livestock FarmerVETASSESS
131112Sales and Marketing ManagerIML
131113Advertising ManagerIML
131114Public Relations ManagerIML
132111Corporate Services ManagerVETASSESS
132211Finance ManagerCAANZ / CPAA / IPA
132311Human Resource ManagerIML
132411Policy and Planning ManagerVETASSESS
132511Research and Development ManagerVETASSESS
133112Project BuilderVETASSESS
133311Importer or ExporterVETASSESS
133312WholesalerVETASSESS
133411ManufacturerVETASSESS
133511Production Manager (Forestry)VETASSESS
133512Production Manager (Manufacturing)VETASSESS
133513Production Manager (Mining)VETASSESS
133611Supply and Distribution ManagerIML
133612Procurement ManagerIML
134211Medical Administrator (Aus) / Medical Superintendent (NZ)VETASSESS
134299Health and Welfare Services Managers (nec)VETASSESS
134311School PrincipalVETASSESS
134412Regional Education ManagerVETASSESS
134499Education Managers (nec)VETASSESS
135112ICT Project ManagerACS
135199ICT Managers (nec)ACS
139913Laboratory ManagerVETASSESS
139914Quality Assurance ManagerVETASSESS
139915Sports AdministratorVETASSESS
139999Specialist Managers (nec)VETASSESS
141111Cafe or Restaurant ManagerVETASSESS
141211Caravan Park and Camping Ground ManagerVETASSESS
141311Hotel or Motel ManagerVETASSESS
141411Licensed Club ManagerVETASSESS
141911Bed and Breakfast OperatorVETASSESS
141912Retirement Village ManagerVETASSESS
141999Accommodation and Hospitality Managers (nec)VETASSESS
142111Retail Manager (General)VETASSESS
142112Antique DealerVETASSESS
142113Betting Agency ManagerVETASSESS
142114Hair or Beauty Salon ManagerVETASSESS
142115Post Office ManagerVETASSESS
142116Travel Agency ManagerVETASSESS
149111Amusement Centre ManagerVETASSESS
149112Fitness Centre ManagerVETASSESS
149113Sports Centre ManagerVETASSESS
149211Call or Contact Centre ManagerVETASSESS
149212Customer Service ManagerVETASSESS
149311Conference and Event OrganiserVETASSESS
149411Fleet ManagerVETASSESS
149412Railway Station ManagerVETASSESS
149413Transport Company ManagerVETASSESS
149911Boarding Kennel or Cattery OperatorVETASSESS
149912Cinema or Theatre ManagerVETASSESS
149913Facilities ManagerVETASSESS
149914Financial Institution Branch ManagerVETASSESS
149915Equipment Hire ManagerVETASSESS
149999Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers (nec)VETASSESS
211111ActorVETASSESS
211113Entertainer or Variety ArtistVETASSESS
211199Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers (nec)VETASSESS
211211ComposerVETASSESS
211214SingerVETASSESS
211299Music Professionals (nec)VETASSESS
211311PhotographerVETASSESS
211411Painter (Visual Arts)VETASSESS
211412Potter or Ceramic ArtistVETASSESS
211413SculptorVETASSESS
211499Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals (nec)VETASSESS
212112Media Producer (Excluding Video)VETASSESS
212113Radio PresenterVETASSESS
212114Television PresenterVETASSESS
212211AuthorVETASSESS
212212Book or Script EditorVETASSESS
212311Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)VETASSESS
212312Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)VETASSESS
212313Director of PhotographyVETASSESS
212314Film and Video EditorVETASSESS
212315Program Director (Television or Radio)VETASSESS
212316Stage ManagerVETASSESS
212317Technical DirectorVETASSESS
212318Video ProducerVETASSESS
212399Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors (nec)VETASSESS
212411CopywriterVETASSESS
212412Newspaper or Periodical EditorVETASSESS
212413Print JournalistVETASSESS
212414Radio JournalistVETASSESS
212415Technical WriterVETASSESS
212416Television JournalistVETASSESS
212499Journalists and Other Writers (nec)VETASSESS
221211Company SecretaryVETASSESS
221212Corporate TreasurerCAANZ / CPAA / IPA
222111Commodities TraderVETASSESS
222112Finance BrokerVETASSESS
222113Insurance BrokerVETASSESS
222199Financial Brokers (nec)VETASSESS
222211Financial Market DealerVETASSESS
222212Futures TraderVETASSESS
222213Stockbroking DealerVETASSESS
222299Financial Dealers (nec)VETASSESS
222311Financial Investment AdviserVETASSESS
222312Financial Investment ManagerVETASSESS
223111Human Resource AdviserVETASSESS
223112Recruitment ConsultantVETASSESS
223113Workplace Relations AdviserVETASSESS
223211ICT TrainerACS
223311Training and Development ProfessionalVETASSESS
224112MathematicianVETASSESS
224211ArchivistVETASSESS
224212Gallery or Museum CuratorVETASSESS
224213Health Information ManagerVETASSESS
224214Records ManagerVETASSESS
224412Policy AnalystVETASSESS
224611LibrarianVETASSESS
224712Organisation and Methods AnalystVETASSESS
224911Electorate OfficerVETASSESS
224912Liaison OfficerVETASSESS
224913Migration Agent (Aus) / Immigration Consultant (NZ)VETASSESS
224914Patents ExaminerVETASSESS
224999Information and Organisation Professionals (nec)VETASSESS
225111Advertising SpecialistVETASSESS
225112Market Research AnalystVETASSESS
225113Marketing SpecialistVETASSESS
225211ICT Account ManagerVETASSESS
225212ICT Business Development ManagerVETASSESS
225213ICT Sales RepresentativeVETASSESS
225311Public Relations ProfessionalVETASSESS
225411Sales Representative (Industrial Products)VETASSESS
225412Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)VETASSESS
225499Technical Sales Representatives (nec)VETASSESS
231111Aeroplane PilotCASA
231113Flying InstructorVETASSESS
231114Helicopter PilotCASA
231199Air Transport Professionals (nec)VETASSESS
231211Master FisherVETASSESS
231212Ship’s EngineerAMSA
231213Ship’s MasterAMSA
231214Ship’s OfficerAMSA
231215Marine SurveyorAMSA
231299Marine Transport Professionals (nec)VETASSESS
232311Fashion DesignerVETASSESS
232312Industrial DesignerVETASSESS
232313Jewellery DesignerVETASSESS
232411Graphic DesignerVETASSESS
232412IllustratorVETASSESS
232413Multimedia DesignerVETASSESS
232414Web DesignerVETASSESS
232511Interior DesignerVETASSESS
232611Urban and Regional PlannerVETASSESS
234213Wine MakerVETASSESS
234311Conservation OfficerVETASSESS
234314Park RangerVETASSESS
234411GeologistVETASSESS
234915Exercise PhysiologistVETASSESS
241213Primary School TeacherAITSL
241311Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (NZ)AITSL
242112University TutorVETASSESS
242211Vocational Education Teacher (Aus) / Polytechnic Teacher (NZ)TRA / VETASSESS
249111Education AdviserVETASSESS
249112Education ReviewerVETASSESS
249211Art Teacher (Private Tuition)VETASSESS
249212Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)VETASSESS
249213Drama Teacher (Private Tuition)VETASSESS
249214Music Teacher (Private Tuition)VETASSESS
249299Private Tutors and Teachers (nec)VETASSESS
249311Teacher of English to Speakers of Other LanguagesVETASSESS
251111DietitianDAA
251112NutritionistVETASSESS
251311Environmental Health OfficerVETASSESS
251312Occupational Health and Safety AdviserVETASSESS
251412OrthoptistVETASSESS
251511Hospital PharmacistAPharmC
251512Industrial PharmacistVETASSESS
251513Retail PharmacistAPharmC
251911Health Promotion OfficerVETASSESS
251999Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals (nec)VETASSESS
252211AcupuncturistCMBA
252212HomoeopathVETASSESS
252213NaturopathVETASSESS
252214Traditional Chinese Medicine PractitionerCMBA
252299Complementary Health Therapists (nec)VETASSESS
252311Dental SpecialistADC
252312DentistADC
253112Resident Medical OfficerMedBA
253211AnaesthetistMedBA
254211Nurse EducatorANMAC
254212Nurse ResearcherANMAC
254311Nurse ManagerANMAC
261212Web DeveloperACS
261314Software TesterACS
262111Database AdministratorACS
262113Systems AdministratorACS
263112Network AdministratorACS
263113Network AnalystACS
263211ICT Quality Assurance EngineerACS
263212ICT Support EngineerACS
263213ICT Systems Test EngineerACS
263299ICT Support and Test Engineers (nec)ACS
271214Intellectual Property LawyerVETASSESS
271299Judicial and Other Legal Professionals (nec)VETASSESS
272111Careers CounsellorVETASSESS
272112Drug and Alcohol CounsellorVETASSESS
272113Family and Marriage CounsellorVETASSESS
272114Rehabilitation CounsellorVETASSESS
272115Student CounsellorVETASSESS
272199Counsellors (nec)VETASSESS
272314PsychotherapistVETASSESS
272411HistorianVETASSESS
272412InterpreterNAATI
272413TranslatorNAATI
272414ArchaeologistVETASSESS
272499Social Professionals (nec)VETASSESS
272611Community Arts WorkerVETASSESS
272612Recreation Officer (Aus) / Recreation Coordinator (NZ)VETASSESS
272613Welfare WorkerACWA
311111Agricultural TechnicianVETASSESS
311211Anaesthetic TechnicianVETASSESS
311212Cardiac TechnicianVETASSESS
311213Medical Laboratory TechnicianAIMS
311214Operating Theatre TechnicianVETASSESS
311215Pharmacy TechnicianVETASSESS
311216Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (NZ)AIMS
311299Medical Technicians (nec)VETASSESS
311311Fisheries OfficerVETASSESS
311312Meat InspectorVETASSESS
311313Quarantine OfficerVETASSESS
311399Primary Products Inspectors (nec)VETASSESS
311411Chemistry TechnicianVETASSESS
311412Earth Science TechnicianVETASSESS
311413Life Science TechnicianVETASSESS
311414School Laboratory TechnicianVETASSESS
311415HydrographerVETASSESS
311499Science Technicians (nec)VETASSESS
312111Architectural DraftspersonVETASSESS
312112Building AssociateVETASSESS
312113Building InspectorVETASSESS
312114Construction EstimatorVETASSESS
312115Plumbing InspectorVETASSESS
312116Surveying or Spatial Science TechnicianVETASSESS
312199Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians (nec)VETASSESS
312411Electronic Engineering DraftspersonEngineers Australia
312412Electronic Engineering TechnicianTRA
312511Mechanical Engineering DraftspersonEngineers Australia
312512Mechanical Engineering TechnicianTRA
312611Safety InspectorVETASSESS
312911Maintenance PlannerVETASSESS
312912Metallurgical or Materials TechnicianVETASSESS
312913Mine DeputyVETASSESS
312999Building and Engineering Technicians (nec)VETASSESS / Engineers Australia
313111Hardware TechnicianTRA
313112ICT Customer Support OfficerTRA
313113Web AdministratorACS
313199ICT Support Technicians (nec)TRA
322111BlacksmithTRA
322112ElectroplaterTRA
322113FarrierTRA
322114Metal Casting Trades WorkerTRA
322115Metal PolisherTRA
323111Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)TRA
323112Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)TRA
323113Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)TRA
323215Textile, Clothing and Footwear MechanicTRA
323299Metal Fitters and Machinists (nec)TRA
323311EngraverTRA
323312GunsmithTRA
323314Precision Instrument Maker and RepairerTRA
323315Saw DoctorTRA
323316Watch and Clock Maker and RepairerTRA
323411Engineering PatternmakerTRA
323412ToolmakerTRA
324211Vehicle Body BuilderTRA
324212Vehicle TrimmerTRA
324311Vehicle PainterTRA
332111Floor FinisherTRA
333311Roof TilerTRA
342211Electrical Linesworker (Aus) / Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ)TRA
342311Business Machine MechanicTRA
342312Communications OperatorTRA
342411Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)TRA
342412Telecommunications Cable JointerTRA
342413Telecommunications Linesworker (Aus) / Telecommunications Line Mechanic (NZ)TRA
342414Telecommunications TechnicianTRA
351111BakerTRA
351112PastrycookTRA
351211Butcher or Smallgoods MakerTRA
351411CookTRA
361111Dog Handler or TrainerVETASSESS
361113Pet GroomerVETASSESS
361114ZookeeperVETASSESS
361115Kennel HandVETASSESS
361199Animal Attendants and Trainers (nec)VETASSESS
361211ShearerVETASSESS
361311Veterinary NurseVETASSESS
362111FloristTRA
362211Gardener (General)TRA
362212ArboristTRA
362213Landscape GardenerTRA
362311GreenkeeperTRA
362411NurserypersonTRA
391111HairdresserTRA
392111Print FinisherTRA
392112Screen PrinterTRA
392211Graphic Pre‑press Trades WorkerTRA
392311Printing MachinistTRA
392312Small Offset PrinterTRA
393111Canvas Goods FabricatorTRA
393112Leather Goods MakerTRA
393113Sail MakerTRA
393114ShoemakerTRA
393211Apparel CutterTRA
393212Clothing PatternmakerTRA
393213Dressmaker or TailorTRA
393299Clothing Trades Workers (nec)VETASSESS
393311UpholstererTRA
394211Furniture FinisherTRA
394212Picture FramerTRA
394213Wood MachinistTRA
394214Wood TurnerTRA
394299Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers (nec)TRA
399211Chemical Plant OperatorTRA
399212Gas or Petroleum OperatorTRA
399213Power Generation Plant OperatorTRA
399311Gallery or Museum TechnicianTRA
399312Library TechnicianVETASSESS
399411JewellerTRA
399511Broadcast Transmitter OperatorTRA
399512Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)TRA
399513Light TechnicianTRA
399514Makeup ArtistTRA
399515Musical Instrument Maker or RepairerTRA
399516Sound TechnicianTRA
399517Television Equipment OperatorTRA
399599Performing Arts Technicians (nec)VETASSESS
399611SignwriterTRA
399911DiverVETASSESS
399912Interior DecoratorVETASSESS
399913Optical Dispenser (Aus) / Dispensing Optician (NZ)TRA
399914Optical MechanicTRA
399915Photographer’s AssistantVETASSESS
399916Plastics TechnicianTRA
399917Wool ClasserTRA
399918Fire Protection Equipment TechnicianTRA
399999Technicians and Trades Workers (nec)TRA
411111Ambulance OfficerVETASSESS
411112Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)VETASSESS
411211Dental HygienistVETASSESS
411212Dental ProsthetistTRA
411213Dental TechnicianTRA
411214Dental TherapistVETASSESS
411311Diversional TherapistVETASSESS
411411Enrolled NurseANMAC
411412Mothercraft NurseVETASSESS
411511Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health WorkerVETASSESS
411611Massage TherapistVETASSESS
411711Community WorkerACWA
411712Disabilities Services OfficerACWA
411713Family Support WorkerACWA
411715Residential Care OfficerACWA
411716Youth WorkerACWA
421111Child Care Worker (Group Leaders Only)ACECQA
431411Hotel Service ManagerVETASSESS
441211Emergency Service WorkerVETASSESS
442216Security ConsultantVETASSESS
451211Driving InstructorVETASSESS
451311Funeral DirectorVETASSESS
451399Funeral Workers (nec)VETASSESS
451711Flight AttendantVETASSESS
451799Travel Attendants (nec)VETASSESS
451815First Aid TrainerVETASSESS
452311Diving Instructor (Open Water)VETASSESS
452312Gymnastics Coach or InstructorVETASSESS
452313Horse Riding Coach or InstructorVETASSESS
452314Snowsport InstructorVETASSESS
452315Swimming Coach or InstructorVETASSESS
452317Other Sports Coach or InstructorVETASSESS
452318Dog or Horse Racing OfficialVETASSESS
452321Sports Development OfficerVETASSESS
452322Sports UmpireVETASSESS
452323Other Sports OfficialVETASSESS
452412GolferVETASSESS
452413JockeyTRA
452414LifeguardVETASSESS
452499Sportspersons (nec)VETASSESS
511111Contract AdministratorVETASSESS
511112Program or Project AdministratorVETASSESS
512111Office ManagerVETASSESS
512211Health Practice ManagerVETASSESS
512299Practice Managers (nec)VETASSESS
521111Personal AssistantVETASSESS
521211Secretary (General)VETASSESS
521212Legal SecretaryVETASSESS
541111Call or Contact Centre Team LeaderVETASSESS
599111ConveyancerVETASSESS
599112Legal ExecutiveVETASSESS
599211Clerk of CourtVETASSESS
599212Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) / Court Collections Officer (NZ)VETASSESS
599213Court Orderly (Aus) / Court Registry Officer (NZ)VETASSESS
599214Law ClerkVETASSESS
599215Trust OfficerVETASSESS
599611Insurance InvestigatorVETASSESS
599612Insurance Loss AdjusterVETASSESS
599613Insurance Risk SurveyorVETASSESS
599915Clinical CoderVETASSESS
611111AuctioneerVETASSESS
611112Stock and Station AgentVETASSESS
611211Insurance AgentVETASSESS
612111Business BrokerVETASSESS
612112Property ManagerVETASSESS
612113Real Estate Agency Principal (Aus) / Real Estate Agency Licensee (NZ)VETASSESS
612114Real Estate AgentVETASSESS
612115Real Estate RepresentativeVETASSESS
639211Retail BuyerVETASSESS
639212Wool BuyerVETASSESS

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