The Austrian government publishes an annual list of occupations for which there is a particular demand for labour. This so-called Shortage Occupations List indicates the sectors in which qualified skilled workers are needed and thereby creates important employment opportunities in Austria.

The Shortage Occupations List includes both nationwide shortage occupations and occupations for which a regional shortage of labour exists only in specific federal states.

The list includes numerous skilled trades and practice-oriented occupations, such as chefs, butchers, pastry chefs, automotive technicians, carpenters, painters, welders, electricians, roofers and plumbers.

In addition, there is also demand for occupations requiring higher qualifications, particularly in the fields of IT, medicine, nursing and healthcare, engineering, electrical engineering, construction, mechanical engineering and other technical professions.

The Shortage Occupations List therefore provides qualified workers from a wide range of sectors with a strong basis for pursuing professional opportunities in Austria.