Occupations for Australian Migration from the Philippines 2025: SkillSelect Guide

Updated on May 29, 2025

Investing in a SkillSelect visa application to Australia from the Philippines takes time, funds and a lot of understanding on how to comply with Schedule 6D, especially when assessing of skilled employment in the Philippines for the purpose of awarding points and the following must be taken into consideration:

  • the opinion of the relevant skills assessing authority on the period of skilled employment including the date on which they deemed the applicant skilled; and
  • the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) including any pre-requisite qualifications/work experience relevant to the claimed skilled employment; and
  • any other relevant information (such as employment records and references).

Yes, assessing authorities are difficult to deal with, especially for Filipinos unfamiliar with the process.

The challenges are entangled in understanding:

  1. specific requirements of each particular assessing authority in your particular occupation and
  2. collecting the crucial documentation and
  3. determining relevant work experience.

Each assessing authority has its own unique criteria and processes, making it critical to thoroughly research and follow their guidelines before attempting to proceed to collate the information, evidence and lodge what may cost up to AUD 1,620.00 (EAUST).

Here are the sectors that are being invited in the past 6 to 12 months for Australia from the Philippines namely: a) Health, b) Social services, c) Education, e) Construction, d) New energy f) Digital economy g) Advanced manufacturing and h) Hospitality and tourism.

With twenty-six (26) years of experience we have processed these occupations from the Philippines for Australia with their respective assessing authorities.

 

Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List

  1. Accountant (General)
  2. Actuary
  3. Aeronautical Engineer
  4. Agricultural Consultant
  5. Agricultural Engineer
  6. Agricultural Scientist
  7. Analyst Programmer
  8. Arts Administrator or Manager
  9. Audiologist
  10. Biochemist
  11. Biomedical Engineer
  12. Biotechnologist
  13. Botanist
  14. Chemical Engineer
  15. Chemist
  16. Civil Engineer
  17. Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  18. Civil Engineering Technician
  19. Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  20. Construction Project Manager
  21. Developer Programmer
  22. Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher
  23. Economist
  24. Electrical Engineer
  25. Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
  26. Electronics Engineer
  27. Engineering Manager
  28. Engineering Professionals (nec)
  29. Engineering Technologist
  30. Environmental Consultant
  31. Environmental Engineer
  32. Environmental Manager
  33. Environmental Research Scientist
  34. Environmental Scientist (nec)
  35. External Auditor
  36. Food Technologist
  37. Forester
  38. Geophysicist
  39. Geotechnical Engineer
  40. Hydrogeologist
  41. ICT Business Analyst
  42. ICT Security Specialist
  43. Industrial Engineer
  44. Internal Auditor
  45. Landscape Architect
  46. Life Scientist (General)
  47. Life Scientists (nec)
  48. Management Accountant
  49. Management Consultant
  50. Marine Biologist
  1. Materials Engineer
  2. Mechanical Engineer
  3. Medical Laboratory Scientist
  4. Metallurgist
  5. Meteorologist
  6. Microbiologist
  7. Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
  8. Multimedia Specialist
  9. Natural and Physical Science Professionals (nec)
  10. Naval Architect
  11. Other Spatial Scientist
  12. Petroleum Engineer
  13. Physicist
  14. Production or Plant Engineer
  15. Secondary School Teacher
  16. Social Worker
  17. Software and Applications Programmers (nec)
  18. Software Engineer
  19. Special Education Teachers (nec)
  20. Special Needs Teacher
  21. Statistician
  22. Structural Engineer
  23. Systems Analyst
  24. Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
  25. Teacher of the Sight Impaired
  26. Telecommunications Engineer
  27. Telecommunications Field Engineer
  28. Telecommunications Network Engineer
  29. Telecommunications Network Planner
  30. Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
  31. Transport Engineer
  32. University Lecturer
  33. Zoologist

Short-term Occupation List

  1. Accommodation and Hospitality Managers (nec)
  2. Advertising Specialist
  3. Ambulance Officer
  4. Apiarist
  5. Architectural Draftsperson
  6. Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians (nec)
  7. Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
  8. Book or Script Editor
  9. Building Inspector
  10. Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  11. Cardiac Technician
  12. Careers Counsellor
  13. Chemistry Technician
  14. Commodities Trader
  15. Company Secretary
  16. Conference and Event Organiser
  17. Contract Administrator
  18. Copywriter
  19. Corporate Services Manager
  20. Counsellors (nec)
  21. Customer Service Manager
  22. Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
  23. Database Administrator
  24. Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
  25. Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
  26. Earth Science Technician
  27. Education Adviser
  28. Education Managers (nec)
  29. Facilities Manager
  30. Family and Marriage Counsellor
  31. Fashion Designer
  32. Film and Video Editor
  33. Finance Broker
  34. Finance Manager
  35. Financial Brokers (nec)
  36. Financial Dealers (nec)
  37. Financial Investment Adviser
  38. Financial Investment Manager
  39. Financial Market Dealer
  40. Geologist
  41. Graphic Designer
  42. Health and Welfare Services Managers (nec)
  43. Health Information Manager
  44. Hotel or Motel Manager
  45. ICT Account Manager
  46. ICT Business Development Manager
  47. ICT Managers (nec)
  48. ICT Project Manager
  49. ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
  50. ICT Sales Representative
  1. ICT Support and Test Engineers (nec)
  2. ICT Support Engineer
  3. ICT Systems Test Engineer
  4. ICT Trainer
  5. Illustrator
  6. Industrial Designer
  7. Industrial Pharmacist
  8. Information and Organisation Professionals (nec)
  9. Insurance Agent
  10. Insurance Broker
  11. Insurance Loss Adjuster
  12. Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
  13. Interior Designer
  14. Jewellery Designer
  15. Journalists and Other Writers (nec)
  16. Judicial and Other Legal Professionals (nec)
  17. Laboratory Manager
  18. Librarian
  19. Life Science Technician
  20. Manufacturer
  21. Marketing Specialist
  22. Massage Therapist
  23. Mathematician
  24. Meat Inspector
  25. Medical Laboratory Technician
  26. Medical Technicians (nec)
  27. Metallurgical or Materials Technician
  28. Middle School Teacher (AUS)
  29. Music Professionals (nec)
  30. Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
  31. Network Administrator
  32. Network Analyst
  33. Nutritionist
  34. Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
  35. Organisation and Methods Analyst
  36. Performing Arts Technicians (nec)
  37. Pharmacy Technician
  38. Photographer
  39. Poultry Farmer
  40. Primary Products Inspectors (nec)
  41. Primary School Teacher
  42. Private Tutors and Teachers (nec)
  43. Production Manager (Forestry)
  44. Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  45. Production Manager (Mining)
  46. Program or Project Administrator
  47. Public Relations Professional
  48. Quality Assurance Manager
  49. Records Manager
  50. Recruitment Consultant
  51. Rehabilitation Counsellor
  52. Research and Development Manager
  53. Retail Buyer
  54. School Principal
  55. Science Technicians (nec)
  56. Software Tester
  57. Sports Development Officer
  58. Sportspersons (nec)
  59. Stockbroking Dealer
  60. Student Counsellor
  61. Systems Administrator
  62. Technical Sales Representatives (nec) including Education Sales Representatives
  63. Technical Writer
  64. Television Journalist
  65. Transport Company Manager
  66. Vegetable Grower
  67. Veterinary Nurse
  68. Video Producer
  69. Web Administrator
  70. Web Designer
  71. Web Developer 

Regional Occupation List

  1. Aquaculture Farmer
  2. Mixed Crop Farmer
  3. Crop Farmers (nec)
  4. Mixed Livestock Farmer
  5. Livestock Farmers (nec)
  6. Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
  7. Project Builder
  8. Fitness Centre Manager
  9. Financial Institution Branch Manager
  10. Human Resource Adviser 
  1. Market Research Analyst
  2. Multimedia Designer
  3. Agricultural Technician
  4. Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
  5. Safety Inspector
  6. Maintenance Planner
  7. Building and Engineering Technicians (nec)
  8. Emergency Service Worker
  9. Flight Attendant
  10. Clinical Coder
  11. Property Manager
  12. Real Estate Representative

Therefore, the skills assessment process is a crucial step in the journey for many Filipino professionals looking to migrate to Australia permanently, from the Philippines.

 

Note: The skills assessment for Filipino professionals via their respective assessing authorities is a necessary procedure that ensures applicants meet Australian standards in their respective fields and professions.

 

While the skills assessment process is an essential and often challenging step in the migration journey, understanding the requirements and preparing in advance can significantly reduce the stress and obstacles along the way. 


Filipino applicants need to carefully navigate the process, ensuring that all necessary documentation is submitted, qualifications are recognized, and language requirements are met. 


We at RESPALL Migration Australia are pro-active in these challenges, we have the experienced on how to improve your chances of a successful skills assessment and, ultimately, a smooth, stress free permanent migration application to Australia from the Philippines.

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