Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List

Shortage (S)
Shortages exist when employers are unable to fill or have considerable difficulty filling vacancies for an occupation, or significant specialized skill needs within that occupation, at current levels of remuneration and conditions of employment, and in reasonably accessible locations.

In some instances, shortages may be apparent in particular specializations within the occupation, but otherwise, shortages are not apparent. In these instances, provided there is sufficient evidence, the occupation will still be considered in shortage.

Metropolitan Shortage (M)
Shortages (as defined above) are restricted to metropolitan areas.

Regional Shortage (R)
Shortages (as defined above) are restricted to regional areas.

No Shortage (NS)
Research has not identified any significant difficulty filling vacancies.