NSW Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Nomination guidelines

NSW Skilled Occupation Lists 190/491- 2021/2022

NSW Skilled Occupation Lists

Skilled Nominated visa (Permanent) visa (subclass 190)

The NSW Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) occupation list is by ANZSCO unit group.

To be considered during an invitation round you must have a skills assessment in an occupation that is both eligible for Skilled Nominated visa (Permanent) visa (subclass 190) and within an ANZSCO unit group identified below.

Visit the Home Affairs website to confirm your occupation is eligible for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) before you obtain a skills assessment.

Update – 21/12/2021

Offshore candidates

Offshore candidates skilled in occupations within some ANZSCO unit groups will now be considered in invitation rounds. These unit groups are identified with a tick (✔)  under the ‘Offshore’ column below.  

Work experience requirement

You now must have a minimum three years work experience in your nominated (or closely related) occupation for occupations within some ANZSCO unit groups. These unit groups are identified with a tick (✔)  under the ‘Experience’ column below.

The work experience requirement (where applicable) applies to both onshore and offshore applicants. 

Changes apply to all SkillSelect EOIs regardless of when they were submitted or amended. 

1 – Managers
Unit group Offshore Experience
1214 – Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers
1331 – Construction Managers
1332 – Engineering Managers
1335 – Production Managers
1341 – Child Care Centre Managers
1342 – Health and Welfare Service Managers
1351 – ICT Managers
1399 – Other Specialist Managers
1411 – Cafe and Restaurant Managers
1413 – Hotel and Motel Managers
2 – Professionals
Unit group Offshore Experience
2113 – Photographers
2124 – Journalists and Other Writers
2211 – Accountants
2212 – Auditors
2241 – Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians
2243 – Economists
2245 – Land Economists and Valuers
2246 – Librarians
2321 – Architects and Landscape Architects
2323 – Industrial Designers
2324 – Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators
2325 – Interior Designers
2326 – Urban and Regional Planners
2332 – Civil Engineering Professionals
2333 – Electrical Engineers
2334 – Electronics Engineers
2335 – Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineer
2336 – Mining Engineers
2339 – Other Engineering Professionals
2342 – Food Scientists
2343 – Environmental Scientists
2345 – Life Scientists
2346 – Medical Laboratory Scientists
2347 – Veterinarians
2349 – Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals
2411 – Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers
2412 – Primary School Teachers
2414 – Secondary School Teachers
2415 – Special Education Teachers
2421 – University Lecturers
2422 – Vocational Education Teachers
2512 – Medical Imaging Professionals
2513 – Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals
2515 – Pharmacists
2523 – Dental Practitioners
2524 – Occupational Therapists
2525 – Physiotherapists
2539 – Other Medical Practitioners
2541 – Midwives
2542 – Nurse Educators and Reserachers
2543 – Nurse Managers
2544 – Registered Nurses
2611 – ICT Business and Systems Analysts
2612 – Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers
2613 – Software and Applications Programmers
2621 – Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists
2631 – Computer Network Professionals
2632 – ICT Support and Test Engineers
2633 – Telecommunications Engineering Professionals
2723 – Psychologists
2724 – Social Professionals
2725 – Social Workers
2726 – Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers
3 – Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group Offshore Experience
3111 – Agricultural Technicians
3112 – Medical Technicians
3121 – Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians
3122 – Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
3123 – Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
3125 – Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
3129 – Other Building and Engineering Technicians
3131 – ICT Support Technicians
3211 – Automotive Electricians
3212 – Motor Mechanics
3222 – Sheetmetal Trades Workers
3223 – Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers
3232 – Metal Fitters and Machinists
3241 – Panelbeaters
3311 – Bricklayers and Stonemasons
3312 – Carpenters and Joiners
3322 – Painting Trades Workers
3331 – Glaziers
3333 – Roof Tilers
3334 – Wall and Floor Tilers
3341 – Plumbers
3411 – Electricians
3421 – Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics
3422 – Electrical Distribution Trades Workers
3423 – Electronics Trade Workers
3511 – Bakers and Pastrycooks
3512 – Butchers and Smallgoods Makers
3513 – Chefs
3514 – Cooks
3613 – Veterinary Nurses
3911 – Hairdressers
3941 – Cabinetmakers
4 – Community and Personal Service Workers
Unit group Offshore Experience
4112 – Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists
4113 – Diversional Therapists
4114 – Enrolled Nurses
4117 – Welfare Support Workers

 

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Stream 1

  • Corporate Services Manager
  • Finance Manager
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Research and Development Manager
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Engineering Manager
  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • Child Care Centre Manager
  • Nursing Clinical Director
  • Welfare Centre Manager
  • Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
  • ICT Project Manager
  • Environmental Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Accountant (General)
  • External Auditor
  • Internal Auditor
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Public Relations Professional
  • Architect
  • Landscape Architect
  • Graphic Designer
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Materials Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Structural Engineer
  • Transport Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
  • Aeronautical Engineer
  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Engineering Technologist
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Engineering Professionals nec
  • Agricultural Consultant
  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Chemist
  • Food Technologist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Marine Biologist
  • Microbiologist
  • Zoologist
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Veterinarian
  • Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Special Needs Teacher
  • Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Medical Radiation Therapist
  • Sonographer
  • Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
  • Optometrist
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Chiropractor
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Podiatrist
  • Emergency Medicine Specialist
  • Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Pathologist
  • Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
  • Medical Practitioners nec
  • Midwife
  • Nurse Manager
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • ICT business Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Web Developer
  • Analyst Programmer
  • Developer Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • Software Tester
  • Database Administrator
  • ICT Security Specialist
  • Systems Administrator
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Network Administrator
  • ICT Support Engineer
  • ICT Systems Test Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Telecommunications Network Engineer
  • Solicitor
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Psychologists nec
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Architectural Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
  • Building and Engineering Technicians nec
  • Telecommunications Network Planner
  • Automotive Electrician
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Motorcycle Mechanic
  • Small Engine Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter (General)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
  • Locksmith
  • Panelbeater
  • Bricklayer
  • Stonemason
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Carpenter
  • Joiner
  • Glazier
  • Fibrous Plasterer
  • Wall and Floor Tiler
  • Plumber (General)
  • Drainer
  • Gasfitter
  • Roof plumber
  • Electrician (General)
  • Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
  • Technical Cable Jointer
  • Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
  • Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
  • Baker
  • Pastrycook
  • Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Horse Trainer
  • Hairdresser
  • Cabinetmaker
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Community Worker
  • Program or Project Administrator

Stream 2 and 3

  • Child Care Centre Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Accountant (General)
  • Civil Engineer
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Veterinarian
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Special Needs Teacher
  • Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Optometrist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Midwife
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Systems Analyst
  • Developer Programmer
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Psychologists nec
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
  • Automotive Electrician
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Small Engine Mechanic
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter (General)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Carpenter
  • Joiner
  • Plumber (General)
  • Electrician (General)
  • Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
  • Baker
  • Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Horse Trainer
  • Cabinetmaker
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Construction Project Manager
  • Engineering Manager
  • ICT Project Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Accountant (General)
  • External Auditor
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Materials Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
  • Engineering Technologist
  • Engineering Professionals nec
  • Agricultural Consultant
  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Veterinarian
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • ICT business Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Analyst Programmer
  • Developer Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • ICT Security Specialist
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Welfare Worker
  • Architectural Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter (General)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
  • Chef
  • Cook

  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • Nursing Clinical Director
  • Welfare Centre Manager
  • Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Architect
  • Landscape Architect
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Materials Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Structural Engineer
  • Transport Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Aeronautical Engineer
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Agricultural Consultant
  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Food Technologist
  • Marine Biologist
  • Microbiologist
  • Zoologist
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Veterinarian
  • Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
  • Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
  • Chiropractor
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Podiatrist
  • General Practitioner
  • Resident Medical Officer
  • Emergency Medicine Specialist
  • Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Pathologist
  • Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
  • Medical Practitioners nec
  • Midwife
  • Nurse Manager
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • ICT business Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Analyst Programmer
  • Developer Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • ICT Security Specialist
  • Systems Administrator
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Architectural Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Automotive Electrician
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Motorcycle Mechanic
  • Small Engine Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter (General)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
  • Locksmith
  • Panelbeater
  • Bricklayer
  • Stonemason
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Carpenter
  • Joiner
  • Glazier
  • Fibrous Plasterer
  • Wall and Floor Tiler
  • Plumber (General)
  • Drainer
  • Gasfitter
  • Roof plumber
  • Electrician (General)
  • Technical Cable Jointer
  • Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
  • Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
  • Baker
  • Pastrycook
  • Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Horse Trainer
  • Cabinetmaker
  • Community Worker
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Human Resource Manager
  • Engineering Manager
  • ICT Project Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Accountant (General)
  • Architect
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
  • Engineering Professionals nec
  • Veterinarian
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Special Needs Teacher
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • General Practitioner
  • Nurse Manager
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Systems Analyst
  • Developer Programmer
  • Systems Administrator
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Network Administrator
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter (General)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Carpenter
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Enrolled Nurse

  • Research and Development Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Civil Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
  • Aeronautical Engineer
  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Engineering Professionals nec
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Veterinarian
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Medical Practitioners nec
  • Nurse Manager
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Analyst Programmer
  • Developer Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • Systems Administrator
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Carpenter
  • Baker
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Horse Trainer
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Construction Project Manager
  • Engineering Manager
  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • Civil Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Midwife
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Developer Programmer
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
  • Pastrycook
  • Chef
  • Cook

  • Research and Development Manager
  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • ICT Project Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Graphic Designer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Veterinarian
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Baker
  • Pastrycook
  • Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Hairdresser
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Engineering Manager
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Engineering Professionals nec
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • 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)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Analyst Programmer
  • Developer Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Building and Engineering Technicians nec

  • Child Care Centre Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Accountant (General)
  • External Auditor
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Special Needs Teacher
  • Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Medical Radiation Therapist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Podiatrist
  • Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
  • Medical Practitioners nec
  • Midwife
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Web Developer
  • Developer Programmer
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Psychologists nec
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Automotive Electrician
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter (General)
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Panelbeater
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Carpenter
  • Plumber (General)
  • Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
  • Baker
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Hairdresser
  • Cabinetmaker

  • Research and Development Manager
  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • ICT Project Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Graphic Designer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Veterinarian
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Baker
  • Pastrycook
  • Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Hairdresser
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Corporate Services Manager
  • Finance Manager
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • Child Care Centre Manager
  • Nursing Clinical Director
  • Welfare Centre Manager
  • Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
  • Environmental Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Accountant (General)
  • External Auditor
  • Internal Auditor
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Public Relations Professional
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Structural Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
  • Engineering Technologist
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Agricultural Consultant
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Medical Radiation Therapist
  • Sonographer
  • Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • General Practitioner
  • Resident Medical Officer
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • ICT business Analyst
  • Developer Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Solicitor
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Psychologists nec
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Architectural Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
  • Automotive Electrician
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
  • Panelbeater
  • Bricklayer
  • Stonemason
  • Carpenter
  • Plumber (General)
  • Electrician (General)
  • Baker
  • Pastrycook
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Hairdresser
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Community Worker
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Construction Project Manager
  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
  • Engineering Technologist
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Engineering Professionals nec
  • Agricultural Consultant
  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Chemist
  • Food Technologist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Veterinarian
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Special Needs Teacher
  • Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • General Practitioner
  • Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
  • Medical Practitioners nec
  • Midwife
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • ICT business Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Web Developer
  • Developer Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • Database Administrator
  • ICT Security Specialist
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • ICT Support Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Telecommunications Network Engineer
  • Psychologists nec
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Architectural Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
  • Telecommunications Network Planner
  • Automotive Electrician
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Motorcycle Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter (General)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
  • Panelbeater
  • Bricklayer
  • Stonemason
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Carpenter
  • Fibrous Plasterer
  • Wall and Floor Tiler
  • Plumber (General)
  • Electrician (General)
  • Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
  • Baker
  • Pastrycook
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Hairdresser
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Accountant (General)
  • Civil Engineer
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Veterinarian
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Special Needs Teacher
  • Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Optometrist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Midwife
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Psychologists nec
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Corporate Services Manager
  • Engineering Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Medical Practitioners nec
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Carpenter
  • Joiner
  • Electrician (General)
  • Chef
  • Cook

Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/nsw-skilled-occupation-lists

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NSW 491 visa NSW 491 visa nomination criteria

NSW Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) Nomination Guideline 2021/2022

NSW Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)

A provisional visa for skilled workers. The NSW Government can nominate eligible skilled applicants who will commit to working in critical sectors in regional New South Wales.

The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) allows skilled migrants to live, study and work in designated regional areas for a period of 5 years.

Nomination criteria

You must meet all criteria in one of the following three streams to be eligible to be invited to apply for NSW nomination.

Stream 1 — I am living and working in Regional NSW

  • hold a valid skills assessment for an occupation that appears on the Stream 1 Combined Occupation List.
  • have been living in a designated regional area of NSW for at least the previous twelve months; and
  • have been working in your nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation, in a designated regional area of NSW, for at least the previous twelve months

Stream 2 — I have recently completed study in Regional NSW

  • hold a valid skills assessment for an occupation that appears on your nominated region’s occupation list
  • have completed study or education with an education provider, where:
    • the study was completed within the previous 24 months
    • the education provider is in a designated regional area in NSW
    • the study meets the Australian study requirement (as determined by Home Affairs); and
    • the qualification obtained from this study was assessed as closely related to your nominated occupation by the relevant assessing authority; and
  • have lived in a designated regional area of NSW while completing your study

Stream 3 — I am skilled in an occupation required in Regional NSW

Nomination process

NSW nomination for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) is now by invitation only. Below are the steps to apply for NSW nomination:

  1. Ensure you are eligible for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
  2. Complete an EOI in SkillSelect
  3. Register your interest during a submission window
  4. Be invited to apply
  5. Apply to an RDA office where your skills are required within 14 days

Further information

Submission windows for the 2021-22 financial year are the months of August, October, January, and March.

Invitations to apply will be issued up to seven days of a submission window closing.

See our How to register your interest for NSW nomination page for information about how to register your interest.

See our Common questions about skilled visas page for more information about how to apply and nomination criteria.

Participating regions

*Designated regional postcodes within the RDA Sydney area available on the Home Affairs website.

Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/subclass-491

Disclaimer: The above set criteria and details about The eligibility of NSW 491 Visa have been extracted from https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/subclass-491The document is provided for general information purposes only. Your use of any of this information is at your own risk, and you should not use any of this information without first seeking legal and other professional advice. The provision of this document (and the documents themselves) do not constitute legal advice or opinions of any kind, or any advertising or solicitation. No lawyer-client, advisory, fiduciary or other relationship is created between VIVID EDUCATION and any person accessing or otherwise using any of the information. Vivid Education and its affiliates (and any of their respective directors, officers, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, and employees) will not be liable for any damages, losses, or causes of action of any nature arising from any use of any of this information.