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

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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 20 January 2004 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.

    Dated 17 March 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.


    SCHEDULE B

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

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