Migration Regulations 1994 Specification of Minimum Salary Level and Occupations June 2005 (Cth)

Commonwealth of Australia

Migration Regulations 1994

SPECIFICATION OF MINIMUM SALARY LEVEL FOR THE PURPOSES OF REGULATION 1.20B, AND OCCUPATIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBREGULATION 1.20G(2) AND SUBPARAGRAPH 1.20GA(1)(a)(i) OF THE MIGRATION REGULATIONS 1994

I, AMANDA VANSTONE, Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, acting under regulations 1.17 and 1.20B, subregulation 1.20G(2) and subparagraph 1.20GA(1)(a)(i) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’) hereby:

1. REVOKE the Gazette Notice signed on 17 March 2005 specifying the minimum salary level for the purposes of regulation 1.20B and occupations for the purposes of subregulation 1.20G(2) and subparagraph 1.20GA(1)(a)(i) of the Regulations;

   2.   SPECIFY a gross annual salary of AUD 39,100 EXCLUDING those items listed in Schedule A to this notice as the minimum salary level, for the purposes of the definition of minimum salary level in regulation 1.20B of the Regulations, for the occupations listed in Schedule B to this notice;

   3.   SPECIFY a gross annual salary of AUD 50,775 EXCLUDING those items listed in Schedule A to this notice as the minimum salary level, for the purposes of the definition of minimum salary level in regulation 1.20B of the Regulations, for the occupations listed in Schedule C to this notice;

2. SPECIFY each occupation listed in Schedules B and C to this notice as an occupation whose tasks correspond to the tasks of the nominated activity for the purposes of subregulation 1.20G(2) of the Regulations; AND

3. SPECIFY each occupation listed in Schedule D to this notice as an occupation whose tasks correspond to the tasks of the nominated activity for the purposes of subparagraph 1.20GA(1)(a)(i) of the Regulations.

   This Notice takes effect on 9 April 2005.

   Dated 8 June 2005

   AMANDA VANSTONE

   Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs

[NOTE 1:   Regulation 1.17 provides that the Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette, specify matters required by individual provisions of the Regulations to be specified for the purposes of those provisions.

NOTE 2:    Regulation 1.20B defines the term “minimum salary level” to mean a level of salary worked out in the way specified in a Gazette Notice for the purposes of the definition of that term.

NOTE 3:    Subregulation 1.20G(1) deals with persons who may nominate to the Minister an activity in which an individual is proposed to be employed by the person in Australia

NOTE 4:    Subregulation 1.20G(2) relevantly provides if a person is mentioned in paragraph 1.20G(1)(b), (c), (d) or (e) the tasks of the nominated activity must correspond to the tasks of an occupation specified in a Gazette Notice for the purposes of subregulation 1.20G(2).

NOTE 5:    Subregulation 1.20GA(1) relevantly provides, among other things, that a person mentioned in subregulation 1.20GA(2) may nominate to the Minister an activity in which an individual is proposed to be employed by the person in Australia, if the tasks of the nominated activity correspond to the tasks of an occupation specified in a Gazette Notice for the purposes of paragraph 1.20GA(1)(a)(i).]

SCHEDULE A

• Accommodation or rental assistance, board, upkeep, meals or entertainment; or

• Incentives, bonuses or commissions; or

• Shares or bonus shares; or

• Travel, holidays, health care/insurance; or

• Vehicles or vehicle allowances; or

• Communications packages; or

• Living-Away-from-Home-Allowance; or

• Superannuation contributions (either voluntary employee or compulsory employer contributions); or

• Any other non-salary benefits not included in the above, with the exception of Medicare benefits.

  
  

  SCHEDULE B

1    MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS
1112-11 General Manager	3112-79 Science Technical Officers nec
1191-11 Construction Project Manager	3121-11 Building Associate
1191-13 Project Builder	3121-13 Architectural Associate
1192-11 Importer or Exporter	3121-15 Surveying and Cartographic Associate
1192-13 Wholesaler	3121-17 Building Inspector
1193-11 Manufacturer	3121-19 Plumbing Inspector
1211-11 Finance Manager	3121-21 Plumbing Engineering Associate
1212-11 Company Secretary	3122-11 Civil Engineering Associate
1213-11 Human Resource Manager	3122-13 Civil Engineering Technician
1221-11 Engineering Manager	3123-11 Electrical Engineering Associate
1222-11 Production Manager (Manufacturing)	3123-13 Electrical Engineering Technician
1222-13 Production Manager (Mining)	3124-11 Electronic Engineering Associate
1223-11 Supply and Distribution Manager	3124-13 Electronic Engineering Technician
1231-11 Sales and Marketing Manager	3125-11 Mechanical Engineering Associate
1291-11 Policy and Planning Manager	3125-13 Mechanical Engineering Technician
1292-11 Director of Nursing	3129-11 Biomedical Engineering Associate
1292-13 Medical Administrator	3129-13 Metallurgical and Materials Technician
1293-11 School Principal	3129-15 Mine Deputy
1293-13 Faculty Head	3129-79 Building and Engineering Associate Professionals nec
1293-15 Regional Education Manager	3211-11 Branch Accountant (Financial Institution)
1293-79 Education Managers nec	3211-13 Financial Institution Branch Manager
1294-13 Commissioned Fire Officer	3212-11 Stockbroking Dealer
1294-15 Commissioned Police Officer	3212-13 Futures Trader
1295-11 Child Care Co-ordinator	3212-15 Financial Market Dealer
1296-11 Media Producer	3212-17 Commodities Trader
1296-13 Artistic Director	3212-19 Insurance Broker
1299-11 Research & Development Manager	3212-21 Bookmaker
1299-13 Laboratory Manager	3212-79 Financial Dealers and Brokers nec
1299-15 Welfare Centre Manager	3213-11 Financial Investment Adviser
1299-17 Environment, Parks and Land Care Manager	3292-11 Project or Program Administrator
1299-19 Sports Administrator	3294-11 Computing Support Technician
1299-79 Specialist Managers not elsewhere classified (nec)	3321-11 Restaurant and Catering Manager
3322-01 Head Chef
2    PROFESSIONALS	3322-11 Chef
3323-11 Hotel or Motel Manager
2111-11 Chemist	3324-11 Club Manager (Licensed Premises)
2112-11 Geologist	3325-11 Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager
2112-13 Geophysicist	3329-11 Other Hospitality and Accommodation Managers
2113-11 Anatomist or Physiologist	3391-11 Fitness Centre Manager
2113-13 Botanist	3391-13 Other Sports Centre Manager
2113-15 Zoologist	3391-15 Amusement Centre Manager
2113-17 Biochemist	3391-79 Sport and Recreation Managers nec
2113-19 Marine Biologist	3392-11 Customer Service Manager
2113-79 Life Scientists nec	3393-11 Transport Company Manager
2114-11 Environmental Research Scientist	3399-11 Post Office Manager
2114-13 Forester	3399-13 Railway Station Manager
2114-15 Park Ranger	3399-15 Betting Agency Branch Manager
2114-17 Soil Scientist	3399-17 Hair and Beauty Salon Manager
2114-19 Agricultural Scientist	3399-19 Car Rental Agency Manager
2114-21 Agricultural Adviser	3399-21 Fleet Manager
2114-79 Env.& Ag. Science Professionals nec	3399-23 Stock and Station Agent
2115-11 Medical Scientist	3399-25 Travel Agency Manager
2119-11 Physicist	3399-27 Theatre or Cinema Manager
2119-13 Meteorologist	3399-29 Funeral Director
2119-15 Extractive Metallurgist	3993-11 Jockey
2119-17 Physical Metallurgist	3993-13 Golfer
2119-19 Materials Scientist	3993-15 Footballer
2119-79 Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec	3993-17 Other Sportsperson
2121-11 Architect	3993-19 Gymnastics Coach
2121-13 Landscape Architect	3993-21 Tennis Coach
2122-11 Quantity Surveyor	3993-23 Swimming Coach
2123-11 Cartographer	3993-25 Horseriding Coach
2123-13 Surveyor	3993-27 Other Sports Coach
2124-11 Civil Engineer	3993-29 Sports Development Officer
2125-11 Electrical Engineer	3993-31 Sports Umpire
2125-13 Electronics Engineer	3993-33 Horse or Dog Racing Official
2126-11 Mechanical Engineer	3993-35 Other Sports Official
2126-13 Production or Plant Engineer	3411-11 Enrolled Nurse
2127-11 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)	3421-11 Parole or Probation Officer
2127-13 Petroleum Engineer	3421-13 Youth Worker
2127-15 Materials Engineer	3421-15 Residential Care Officer
2128-11 Civil Engineering Technologist	3421-17 Disabilities Services Officer
2128-13 Mechanical Engineering Technologist	3421-19 Family Support Worker
2128-15 Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technologist	3491-11 Ambulance Officer
2128-79 Engineering Technologists nec	3491-13 Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
2129-11 Aeronautical Engineer	3492-11 Dental Therapist
2129-13 Agricultural Engineer	3492-13 Dental Hygienist
2129-15 Biomedical Engineer	3492-15 Dental Technician
2129-17 Chemical Engineer	3493-11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
2129-19 Industrial Engineer	3494-11 Massage Therapist
2129-21 Naval Architect	3911-01 Supervisor, Police Officers
2129-79 Building and Engineering Professionals nec	3911-11 Police Officer
2211-11 Accountant	3991-11 Primary Products Inspector
2212-11 External Auditor	3992-11 Safety Inspector
2212-13 Internal Auditor	3995-11 Senior Fire Fighter
2213-11 Corporate Treasurer	3996-11 Retail Buyer
2221-11 Public Relations Officer	3997-11 Library Technician
2221-13 Marketing Specialist	3999-11 Interior Decorator
2221-15 Market Research Analyst	3999-13 Museum or Art Gallery Technician
2221-17 Advertising Specialist	3999-15 Radio Operator
2222-11 Sales Representative (Industrial Products)	3999-17 Private Investigator
2222-13 Sales Representative (Information & Commun. Products)	3999-19 Security Adviser
2222-15 Sales Representative (Medical & Pharmaceutical Products)
2222-79 Technical Sales Representatives nec	4    TRADESPERSONS AND RELATED WORKERS
2291-11 Personnel Officer
2291-13 Personnel Consultant	4111-01 Supervisor, General Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons
2291-15 Industrial Relations Officer	4111-11 General Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson
2291-17 Training Officer	4112-01 Supervisor, Metal Fitters and Machinists
2292-11 Librarian	4112-11 Fitter
2293-11 Mathematician	4112-13 Metal Machinist (First Class)
2293-13 Statistician	4112-15 Textile, Clothing or Footwear Mechanic
2293-15 Actuary	4113-01 Supervisor, Toolmakers
2294-11 Management Consultant	4113-11 Toolmaker
2294-13 Organisation and Methods Analyst	4114-01 Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
2294-15 Quality Assurance Manager	4114-11 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
2295-11 Valuer	4114-13 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
2295-13 Land Economist	4114-15 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
2299-11 Health Information Manager	4115-01 Supervisor, Precision Metal Tradepersons
2299-13 Records Manager	4115-11 Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
2299-15 Archivist	4115-13 Watch  and Clock Maker and Repairer
2299-17 Policy Analyst	4115-15 Locksmith
2299-19 Intelligence Officer	4115-17 Saw Maker and Repairer
2299-79 Business and Information Professionals nec	4115-19 Gunsmith
2311-11 General Medical Practitioner	4115-21 Engraver
2311-81 Medical Practitioner in Training	4121-01 Supervisor, General Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons
2312-11 Anaesthetist	4121-11 General Fabrication Engineering Tradesperson
2312-13 Dermatologist	4122-01 Supervisor, Structural Steel and Welding Tradespersons
2312-15 Emergency Medicine Specialist	4122-11 Metal Fabricator
2312-17 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist	4122-13 Pressure Welder
2312-19 Ophthalmologist	4122-15 Welder (First Class)
2312-21 Paediatrician	4123-01 Supervisor, Forging Tradespersons
2312-23 Pathologist	4123-11 Blacksmith
2312-25 Specialist Physician	4123-13 Farrier
2312-27 Psychiatrist	4124-01 Supervisor, Sheetmetal Tradespersons
2312-29 Radiologist	4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)
2312-31 Surgeon	4125-01 Supervisor, Metal Casting Tradespersons
2312-79 Specialist Medical Practitioners not elsewhere classified	4125-11 Metal Casting Tradesperson
2321-11 Nurse Manager	4126-01 Supervisor, Metal Finishing Tradespersons
2322-11 Nurse Educator	4126-11 Metal Polisher
2322-13 Nurse Researcher	4126-13 Electroplater (First Class)
2323-11 Registered Nurse	4211-01 Supervisor, Motor Mechanics
2324-11 Registered Midwife	4211-11 Motor Mechanic
2325-11 Registered Mental Health Nurse	4212-01 Supervisor, Automotive Electricians
2326-11 Registered Developmental Disability Nurse	4212-11 Automotive Electrician
2381-11 Dentist	4213-01 Supervisor, Panel Beaters
2381-13 Dental Specialist	4213-11 Panel Beater
2382-11 Hospital Pharmacist	4214-01 Supervisor, Vehicle Painters
2382-13 Industrial Pharmacist	4214-11 Vehicle Painter
2382-15 Retail Pharmacist	4215-01 Supervisor, Vehicle Body Makers
2383-11 Occupational Therapist	4215-11 Vehicle Body Maker
2384-11 Optometrist	4216-01 Supervisor, Vehicle Trimmers
2385-11 Physiotherapist	4216-11 Vehicle Trimmer
2386-11 Speech Pathologist	4311-01 Supervisor, Electricians
2387-11 Chiropractor	4311-11 General Electrician
2387-13 Osteopath	4311-13 Electrician (Special Class)
2388-11 Podiatrist	4311-15 Lift Mechanic
2391-11 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer	4312-01 Supervisor, Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanics
2391-13 Radiation Therapist	4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic
2391-15 Nuclear Medicine Technologist	4313-01 Supervisor, Electrical Distribution Tradespersons
2391-17 Sonographer	4313-11 Electrical Powerline Tradesperson
2392-11 Veterinarian	4313-13 Cable Jointer
2393-11 Dietician	4314-01 Supervisor, Electronic Instrument Tradespersons
2394-11 Naturopath	4314-11 General Electronic Instrument Tradesperson
2394-13 Acupuncturist	4314-13 Electronic Instrument Tradesperson (Special Class)
2394-79 Natural Therapy Professionals nec	4315-01 Supervisor, Electronic and Office Equipment Tradespersons
2399-11 Audiologist	4315-11 Electronic Equipment Tradesperson
2399-13 Orthoptist	4315-13 Business Machine Mechanic
2399-15 Orthotist	4316-01 Supervisor, Communications Tradespersons
2399-79 Health Professionals nec	4316-11 General Communications Tradesperson
2411-11 Pre-Primary School Teacher	4316-13 Communications Linesperson
2412-11 Primary School Teacher	4411-01 Supervisor, Carpentry and Joinery Tradespersons
2413-11 Secondary School Teacher	4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner
2414-11 Special Needs Teacher	4411-13 Carpenter
2414-13 Teacher of the Hearing Impaired	4411-15 Joiner
2414-15 Teacher of the Sight Impaired	4412-01 Supervisor, Fibrous Plasterers
2414-79 Special Education Teachers nec	4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer
2421-11 University Lecturer	4413-01 Supervisor, Roof Slaters and Tilers
2421-13 University Tutor	4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler
2422-11 Vocational Education Teacher	4414-01 Supervisor, Bricklayers
2491-11 Art Teacher (Private)	4414-11 Bricklayer
2491-13 Music Teacher (Private)	4415-01 Supervisor, Solid Plasterers
2491-15 Dance Teacher (Private)	4415-11 Solid Plasterer
2491-17 Drama Teacher (Private)	4416-01 Supervisor, Wall and Floor Tilers and Stonemasons
2491-79 Extra-Systemic Teachers nec	4416-11 Wall and Floor Tiler
2492-11 English as a Second Language Teacher	4416-13 Stonemason
2493-11 Education Officer	4421-01 Supervisor, Painters and Decorators
2511-11 Social Worker	4421-11 Painter and Decorator
2512-11 Welfare Worker	4422-01 Supervisor, Signwriters
2512-13 Community Worker	4422-11 Signwriter
2513-11 Rehabilitation Counsellor	4423-01 Supervisor, Floor Finishers
2513-13 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor	4423-11 Floor Finisher
2513-15 Family Counsellor	4431-01 Supervisor, Plumbers
2513-17 Careers Counsellor	4431-11 General Plumber
2513-19 Student Counsellor	4431-13 Gasfitter
2513-79 Counsellors nec	4431-15 Drainer
2514-11 Clinical Psychologist	4431-17 Roof Plumber
2514-13 Educational Psychologist	4431-19 Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber
2514-15 Organisational Psychologist	4511-01 Supervisor, Meat Tradespersons
2514-79 Psychologists nec	4511-11 Butcher
2521-11 Barrister	4511-13 Smallgoods Maker
2521-13 Solicitor	4511-15 Slaughterperson
2521-79 Legal Professionals nec	4512-01 Supervisor, Bakers and Pastrycooks
2522-11 Economist	4512-11 Baker
2523-11 Urban and Regional Planner	4512-13 Pastrycook
2529-11 Historian	4513-11 Cook
2529-13 Interpreter	4519-11 Miller
2529-15 Translator	4519-13 Butter maker or Cheese maker
2529-79 Social Professionals nec	4519-15 Confectioner
2531-11 Painter (Visual Arts)	4612-11 Shearer
2531-13 Sculptor	4613-11 Wool Classer
2531-15 Potter or Ceramic Artist	4613-13 Hide and Skin Classer
2531-79 Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec	4614-11 Horse Trainer
2532-11 Photographer	4614-79 Animal Trainers nec
2533-11 Fashion Designer	4621-11 Nurseryperson
2533-13 Graphic Designer	4622-11 Greenkeeper
2533-15 Industrial Designer	4623-01 Head Gardener
2533-17 Interior Designer	4623-11 General Gardener
2533-19 Illustrator	4623-13 Landscape Gardener
2534-11 Editor	4623-15 Tree Surgeon
2534-13 Print Journalist	4911-11 Graphic Pre-Press Tradesperson
2534-15 Television Journalist	4912-11 Printing Machinist
2534-17 Radio Journalist	4912-13 Small Offset Printer
2534-19 Copywriter	4913-11 Binder and Finisher
2534-21 Technical Writer	4914-11 Screen Printer
2534-79 Journalists and Related Professionals nec	4921-11 Wood Machinist (A-Grade)
2535-11 Author	4921-13 Wood Turner
2535-13 Book Editor	4922-01 Supervisor, Cabinetmakers
2535-15 Script Editor	4922-11 Cabinetmaker
2536-11 Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)	4929-11 Picture Framer
2536-13 Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)	4929-13 Furniture Finisher
2536-15 Director of Photography	4929-79 Wood Tradespersons nec
2536-17 Film and Video Editor	4931-01 Supervisor, Hairdressers
2536-19 Stage Manager	4931-11 Hairdresser
2536-21 Program Director (Radio or Television)	4941-11 General Clothing Tradesperson
2536-23 Technical Director	4941-13 Tailor
2536-79 Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec	4941-15 Dressmaker
2537-15 Instrumental Musician	4941-17 Apparel Cutter
2537-11 Music Director	4941-19 Patternmaker-Grader (Clothing)
2537-13 Singer	4941-79 Clothing Tradespersons nec
2537-17 Composer	4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer
2537-79 Musicians and Related Professionals nec	4942-79 Upholsterers and Bedding Tradespersons nec
2538-11 Actor	4943-11 Shoemaker
2538-13 Dancer or Choreographer	4943-13 Medical Grade Shoemaker
2538-79 Actors, Dancers and Related Professionals nec	4944-11 Leather Goods Maker
2539-11 Radio Presenter	4944-13 Canvas Goods Maker
2539-13 Television Presenter	4944-15 Sail Maker
2541-11 Aircraft Pilot	4981-11 Shipwright
2541-13 Air Traffic Controller	4981-13 Boat Builder and Repairer
2541-15 Flight Service Officer	4982-11 Flat Glass Tradesperson
2541-17 Flight Engineer	4982-13 Glass Blower
2541-19 Flying Instructor	4983-11 Jeweller
2541-79 Air Transport Professionals nec	4983-13 Gem Cutter and Polisher
2542-11 Ship's Master	4984-11 Florist
2542-13 Master Fisher	4985-11 Fire Fighter
2542-15 Ship's Engineer	4986-01 Supervisor, Drillers
2542-17 Ship's Surveyor	4986-11 Driller
2542-19 Ship's Officer	4987-01 Supervisor, Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Plant Operators
2542-79 Sea Transport Professionals nec	4987-11 Chemical Plant Operator
2543-11 Occupational Health and Safety Officer	4987-13 Petroleum and Gas Plant Operator
2543-13 Environmental Health Officer	4988-01 Supervisor, Power Generation Plant Operators
2549-11 Conservator	4988-11 Power Generation Plant Operator
2549-13 Electorate Officer	4992-11 Sound Technician
2549-15 Patents Examiner	4992-13 Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
2549-17 Oenologist	4992-15 Television Equipment Operator
2549-19 Recreation Officer	4992-17 Broadcast Transmitter Operator
2549-21 Museum or Gallery Curator	4992-19 Motion Picture Projectionist
4992-21 Light Technician
3    ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS	4992-23 Production Assistant (Film, Television or Radio)
4992-25 Production Assistant (Theatre)
3111-11 Medical Laboratory Technical Officer	4992-27 Make Up Artist
3111-79 Medical Technical Officers nec	4992-79 Performing Arts Support Workers nec
3112-11 Chemistry Technical Officer	4999-11 Optical Mechanic
3112-13 Earth Science Technical Officer	4999-13 Diver
3112-15 Life Science Technical Officer	4999-15 Aircraft Safety Equipment Worker
3112-17 Agricultural Technical Officer	4999-17 Piano Tuner

SCHEDULE C

1    MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

1224-11 Information Technology Manager

2    PROFESSIONALS

2231-11 Systems Manager

2231-13 Systems Designer

2231-15 Software Designer

2231-17 Applications and Analyst Programmer

2231-19 Systems Programmer

2231-21 Computer Systems Auditor

2231-79 Computing Professionals nec

SCHEDULE D

ALL OCCUPATIONS in Major Groups 1 to 7 of the Australian Standard Classification of Occupations Dictionary (“ASCO Second Edition Dictionary”), except Apprentice tradespersons and related workers, assistant and trainee positions; occupations that are “not elsewhere classified” in ASCO Major Groups 5, 6 or 7; occupations that, for legislative reasons, can only be filled by an Australian citizen or permanent resident; occupations of religious workers for which there are separate specialised temporary entry visa subclasses, and tour guides.