WASMOL

WA open 2024-25 state nomination program

WA skilled visas open for nomination 

Western Australia have opened their state nomination program!

WA are now open to nominate applicants under the visas below:

  • Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

There are a significant number of occupations. Some occupations require current employment in WA for a nomination. Others do not. 

Some occupations are eligible for the Subclass 190. Others the Subclass 491.

As we are primarily focused on applicants outside Australia the attention below is on those applicants

Administration and Support

  • Customer Service Manager
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Organisation and Methods Analyst
  • Procurement  Manager
  • Specialist Managers (not elsewhere classified)

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

  • Agricultural Consultant
  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Agricultural  Technician
  • Arborist
  • Beef Cattle Farmer
  • Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower
  • Frae Grower
  • Meat Inspector
  • Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
  • Mixed Livestock Farmer
  • Production Manager (Forestry)
  • Sheep Farmer
  • Veterinarian
  •  Veterinary Nurse

Building and Construction

  • Air conditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
  • Air conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
  • Architect
  • Architectural Draftsperson
  • Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec
  • Bricklayer
  • Building and Engineering Technicians nec
  • Building Inspector
  • Cabinetmaker
  • Cabler (Date and Telecommunications)
  • Carpenter
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Civil Engineer
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Construction Estimator
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Drainer
  • Electrician (General)
  • Electrician (Special Class)
  • Fibrous Plasterer
  • Floor Finisher
  • Gasfitter
  • Glazier
  • Joiner
  • Landscape Gardener
  • Lift Mechanic
  • Maintenance Planner
  • Painting Trades Worker
  • Plumber (General)
  • Project Builder
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Roof Plumber
  • Roof Tiler
  • Solid Plasterer
  • Stonemason
  • Structural Engineer
  • Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
  • Surveyor
  • Urban and Regional Planner
  • Wall and Floor Tiler

Education and Training

  • Early Childhood (Pre- primary School) Teacher
  • Educational Psychologist
  • Middle School Teacher
  • Primary School Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Special Education Teachers nec
  • Special Needs Teacher
  • Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
  • Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
  • Teacher of the Sight Impaired
  • Vocational Education Teacher

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

  • Electrical Linesworker
  • Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
  • Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
  • Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
  • Gas or Petroleum Operator

Financial and Insurance Services

  • Accountant (General)
  • Management Accountant
  • Taxation Accountant

Healthcare and Social Assistance: Hospitals, Medical and Other Health Care Services

  • Ambulance Officer
  • Anaesthetic Technician
  • Anaesthetist
  • Audiologist
  • Cardiac Technician
  • Cardiologist
  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Clinical Coder
  • Clinical Haematologist
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Dental Specialist
  • Dental Technician
  • Dental Technician
  • Dentist
  • Dermatologist
  • Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
  • Emergency Medicine Specialist
  • Endocrinologist
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Gastroenterologist
  • General Practitioner
  • Hospital Pharmacist
  • Industrial Pharmacist
  • Intensive Vare Ambulance Paramedic
  • Intensive Care Specialist
  • Medical Administrator
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Medical Oncologist
  • Medical Practitioner nec
  • Medical Radiation Therapist
  • Medical Technicians nec
  • Midwife
  • Nuclear medican Technologist
  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Manager
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Nursing Clinical Director
  • Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Operating Theatre Technician
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Optometrist
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Orthoptist or Prosthetist
  • Osteopath
  • Otorhinolaryngologist
  • Paediatric  Surgeon
  • Paediatrician
  • Pathologist
  • Pathology Collector
  • Pharmacy technician
  • Physicist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Plastic and Reconstructive  Surgeon
  • Podiatrist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychologists nec
  •  Radiation Oncologist
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse ( Paediatrics)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurse (nec)
  • Rehabilitation Counsellor
  • Renal Medicine Specialist
  • Resident Medical Officer
  • Residential Care Officer
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Rheumatologist
  • Social Worker
  • Sonographer
  • Specialist Physician  (General Medicine)
  • Specialist Physicians (nec)
  • Speech Pathologist
  • Surgeon (General)
  • Thoracic Medical Specialist
  • Urologist
  • Vascular Surgeon

Healthcare and Social Assistance: Residential Care Services, Social Assistance Services

  • Child Care Centre Manager
  • Community Worker
  • Disabilities Services Officer
  • Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
  • Family Support Worker
  • Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
  • Rehabilitation Counsellor
  • Residential Care O#cer
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Youth Worker

Hospitality and Tourism

  • Accommodation and Hospitality Managers
  • Baker
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Chef
  • Conference and Event Organiser
  • Cook
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Pastrycook
  • Sales and Marketing Manager

Information Media and Telecommunications

  • Analyst Programmer
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Database Administrator
  • Developer Programmer
  • Hardware Technician
  • ICT Business Analyst
  • ICT Managers nec
  • ICT Project Manager
  • ICT Security Specialist
  • ICT Support Engineer
  • ICT Support Technicians nec
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Analyst
  • Software and Applications Programmers nec
  • Software Engineer
  • Software Tester
  • Systems Administrator
  • Systems Analyst
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Telecommunications Linesworker
  • Telecommunications Network Engineer
  • Web Developer

Manufacturing

  • Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
  • Chemist
  • Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
  • Fitter (General)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Pressure Welder
  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Upholsterer
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Wood Machinist

Mining

  • Geologist
  • Metallurgical or Materials Technician
  • Metallurgist
  • Mine Deputy
  • Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
  • Petroleum Engineer
  • Production Manager (Mining)

Other Services

  • Automotive Electrician
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Hairdresser
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Motorcycle Mechanic
  • Panelbeater
  • Small Engine Mechanic
  • Vehicle Painter

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

  • Aeronautical Engineer
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Biotechnologist
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Engineering Manager
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Environmental Manager
  • Geophysicist
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Life Science Technician
  • Materials Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Other Spatial Scientist
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Transport Engineer

Public Administration and Safety

  • Environmental Health Officer
  • Safety Inspector

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

  • Property Manager

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

  • Aeroplane Pilot
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
  • Driving Instructor
  • Flying Instructor
  • Helicopter Pilot
  • Ship’s Master
  • Supply and Distribution Manager
  • Transport Company Manager

There are a  huge number of occupations available. However it does not guarantee nomination as there  are a number of requirements that need to be met for each occupation.

These requirements   are not all listed here, so the occupation alone can’t be taken as a pathway to achieve nomination by WA and a visa approval. 

If you  would like to determine your eligibility and obtain assistance please Contact Us. 

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Queensland

Queensland Migration program update

Queensland

Migrate to Queensland 2024-25

QLD closes program for 2023/24 

As of today, 10 May 2024, Migration Queensland has closed its state nominated skilled visa program for the 2023-24 financial year (FY).

Applicants will need to submit a new Expression of Interest (EOI) once the Queensland program opens up for the 2024-25 program year. The new Australian financial year starts 1st July, 2024.

There is no indication at present what occupations will be on the Queensland Skilled Occupation List (QSOL) for 2024-25. However the recent  QSOL may provide some guidance.

The QSOL is divided into two. Applicants in Australia . As well as applicants outside Australia.

To be considered for nomination Queensland will require applicants to have an occupation on the appropriate list, meet any specific occupation requirements (e.g. years of experience, english language ability, registration) as well as meet the required settlement funds.

Offshore applicants that meet the Queensland requirements, and who have listed Queensland as their preferred state in their GSM EOI  will need to be invited to apply for state nomination. They will then have 14 days to prove they meet the requirements to be formally nominated.

This includes evidence of their skills assessment, English language tests. settlement finds and work experience.

Please Contact Us if you have any questions or want to Register your interest to apply for nomination when it opens.

GSM visas – State/Territory nomination update

Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) Updated – 27th July, 2021

Further occupations have been added to the PMSOL 

As of 27th July, 2021 the PMSOL has the following 44 occupations:

  • Chief Executive or Managing Director (111111)
  • Construction Project Manager (133111)
  • Accountant (General) (221111)
  • Management Accountant (221112)
  • Taxation Accountant (221113)
  • External Auditor (221213)
  • Internal Auditor (221214)
  • Surveyor (232212)
  • Cartographer (232213)
  • Other Spatial Scientist (232214)
  • Civil Engineer (233211)
  • Geotechnical Engineer (233212)
  • Structural Engineer (233214)
  • Transport Engineer (233215)
  • Electrical Engineer (233311)
  • Mechanical Engineer (233512)
  • Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) (233611)
  • Petroleum Engineer (233612)
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (234611)
  • Veterinarian (234711)
  • Hospital Pharmacist (251511)*
  • Industrial Pharmacist (251512)*
  • Retail Pharmacist (251513)*
  • Orthotist or Prosthetist (251912)
  • General Practitioner (253111)
  • Resident Medical Officer (253112)
  • Psychiatrist (253411)
  • Medical Practitioners nec (253999)
  • Midwife (254111)
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (254415)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical) (254418)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (254422)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (254423)
  • Registered Nurses nec (254499)
  • Multimedia Specialist (261211)
  • Analyst Programmer (261311)
  • Developer Programmer (261312)
  • Software Engineer (261313)
  • Software and Applications Programmers nec (261399)
  • ICT Security Specialist (262112)
  • Social Worker (272511)
  • Maintenance Planner (312911)
  • Chef (351311)

* Occupation added in July 2021

Visa subclasses

Priority processing of nomination and visa applications for PMSOL occupations applies to these employer sponsored visa subclasses:

If you want to discuss the above, your current visa application or your visa options going forward please Contact Us.

  • Office: +44  (0)800772 0570
  • Mobile: + 44  (0)7710 649194
  • Email:  mark@cargilmigration.com

 

 

Update – 36 occupations added to Australia’s skilled occupation list

DHA add 36 occupations to Australia’s skilled occupation list

The DHA have announced changes to their Medium & Long Term Strategic Skills Shortage List (MLTSSL).  Visa applicants with a positive skills assessment and who meet the points may be eligible for a Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa.

Returning Occupations

Some of these occupations are returning occupations in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Science & Education.

Surprise Occupations

Two surprising occupations  include Tennis Coach (452316) & Footballer (452411). This includes Soccer players and both Rugby Union and Rugby League players.

Full list of additional occupations

The additional occupations are:

Creative
  • Arts Administrator or Manager  
  • Dancer or Choreographer
  • Music Director
  • Artistic Director
  • Musician (Instrumental)
Sports & Recreation
  • Tennis Coach
  • Footballer
  • Horse Trainer
Environmental
  • Environmental Manager
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Environmental Research Scientist
  • Environmental Scientists nec
Engineering
  • Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum
  • Petroleum Engineer
  • Engineering Professionals nec
Business & Information Technology Professionals
  • Statistician
  • Economist
  • Software and Applications Programmers nec
  • Multimedia Specialist
Sciences
  • Chemist
  • Food Technologist
  • Geophysicist
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Life Scientist (General
  • Biochemist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Botanist
  • Marine Biologist
  • Microbiologist
  • Zoologist
  • Life Scientists nec
  • Conservator
  • Metallurgist
  • Meteorologist
  • Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
Education
  • University Lecturer

If you want to discuss your Australian immigration options, and whether you are eligible for a General Skilled Migration visa, please Contact Us.

 

Potential removal of occupations – 1st July, 2018 

Numerous occupations have been flagged for removal and addition

Every Australian financial year – 1st July to 30th June – the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) takes advice and makes amendments to its numerous skilled occupation lists.

Whilst no final decisions have been made for the upcoming new financial year, there have been a number of possible changes flagged. 

Details of these possible changes are detailed here.

The most significant changes are usually those made to the MLTSSL (Medium & Long Term Skilled Shortage List). Any changes made to the MLTSSL would effect applicants for a Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa OR a Subclass 489 visa (if they are sponsored by an eligible relative). 

Occupations on the MLTSSL that have been flagged for possible change include: 

Flagged for Removal

  • Management Accountant (221112)
  • Agricultural Consultant (234111)
  • Civil Engineering Technician (312212)

Flagged for Addition 

  • Footballers (452411)

If you want  to discuss the potential changes and how they may effect you please get in touch. We will provide any updates on this BLOG.