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Lists of State Nominated Occupations – South Australia

This list is available to all applicants, including international graduates of South Australia. Please review the skilled nomination requirements before applying.

If you are an international graduate of South Australia, you should also review the following page:

Additional occupations are available on the Supplementary Skilled List. These occupations are only available if you meet the additional requirements listed here.

List current as of 02/07/2019

ANZSCO Code Occupation Availability Additional Requirements Skills Assessment Authority
12 Farmers and Farm Managers
121212 Flower Grower Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
121213 Fruit or Nut Grower Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
121214 Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
121215 Grape Grower Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only;
Opportunities stronger in wine regions further from Adelaide (i.e. beyond Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley)
VETASSESS
121216 Mixed Crop Farmer Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
121221 Vegetable Grower Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
121299 Crop Farmers nec Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
121312 Beef Cattle Farmer Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
121317 Mixed Livestock Farmer Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
121318 Pig Farmer Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
121321 Poultry Farmer Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
121322 Sheep Farmer Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
121411 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
13 Specialist Managers
131112 Sales and Marketing Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only AIM
131113 Advertising Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only AIM
131114 Public Relations Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Provisional 489 visa only AIM
132111 Corporate Services Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) VETASSESS
132211 Finance Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall);
Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field;
South Australian graduates must be currently working in their field in South Australia for the last 12 months
CPA / CA / IPA
132311 Human Resource Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) AIM
132511 Research and Development Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) VETASSESS
133111 Construction Project Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) VETASSESS
133112 Project Builder Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
133211 Engineering Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia / AIM
133411 Manufacturer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Research job opportunities for your particular specialisation VETASSESS
133511 Production Manager (Forestry) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Opportunities may be stronger in forestry regions (i.e. Limestone Coast) VETASSESS
133512 Production Manager (Manufacturing) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Research job opportunities for your particular specialisation VETASSESS
133513 Production Manager (Mining) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
133611 Supply and Distribution Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only AIM
133612 Procurement Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Provisional 489 visa only AIM
134211 Medical Administrator Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
134212 Nursing Clinical Director Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) ANMAC
134213 Primary Health Organisation Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) VETASSESS
134214 Welfare Centre Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) ACWA
134299 Health and Welfare Services Managers nec Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) VETASSESS
135112 ICT Project Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; See additional instructions; 75 points required ACS
135199 ICT Managers nec Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; See additional instructions; 75 points required ACS
139911 Art Administrator or Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
139914 Quality Assurance Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
139999 Specialist Managers nec Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Research job opportunities for your particular specialisation; Excludes Ambassador, Archbishop and Bishop VETASSESS
14 Hospitality, Retail & Service Managers
141111 Cafe or Restaurant Manager Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
141311 Hotel or Motel Manager Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
141999 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
149212 Customer Service Manager Available Proficient Plus English (or Superior overall); Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
149311 Conference and Event Organiser Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
149913 Facilities Manager Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
149914 Financial Institution Branch Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
21 Arts & Media Professionals
211311 Photographer Available Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Preparedness to self-employ VETASSESS
212314 Film and Video Editor Available Competent English VETASSESS
22 Business, Human Resource & Marketing Professionals
222112 Finance Broker Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
222113 Insurance Broker Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
223112 Recruitment Consultant Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
224112 Mathematician Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
224113 Statistician Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
224214 Records Manager Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
224311 Economist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
224711 Management Consultant Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
224712 Organisation and Methods Analyst Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
224912 Liaison Officer Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
224999 Information and Organisation Professionals nec Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
225111 Advertising Specialist Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
225211 ICT Account Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
225212 ICT Business Development Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
225213 ICT Sales Representative Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
225311 Public Relations Professional Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
225499 Technical Sales Representatives nec Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
23 Design, Engineering, Science & Transport Professionals
232111 Architect Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); 3 years’ work experience in field AACA
232212 Surveyor Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall) SSSI
232312 Industrial Designer Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Preparedness to self-employ VETASSESS
232411 Graphic Designer Available Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
232412 Illustrator Available Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
232413 Multimedia Designer Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
232414 Web Designer Available Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
232611 Urban And Regional Planner Available Competent English VETASSESS
233111 Chemical Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia
233211 Civil Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia
233212 Geotechnical Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia
233213 Quantity Surveyor Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only AIQS
233214 Structural Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia
233215 Transport Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia
233311 Electrical Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia
233411 Electronics Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia
233511 Industrial Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia
233512 Mechanical Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia
233513 Production or Plant Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia
233611 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia
233612 Petroleum Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia
233999 Engineering Professionals nec Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia
234111 Agricultural Consultant Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
234112 Agricultural Scientist Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
234113 Forester Available Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Opportunities may be stronger in forestry regions (i.e. Limestone Coast) VETASSESS
234211 Chemist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
234212 Food Technologist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
234213 Wine Maker Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only; Opportunities stronger in wine regions further from Adelaide (i.e. beyond Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley) VETASSESS
234411 Geologist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field; South Australian graduates must be currently working in their field in South Australia for the last 12 months VETASSESS
234412 Geophysicist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
234413 Hydrogeologist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
234511 Life Scientist (General) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
234513 Biochemist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
234514 Biotechnologist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
234515 Botanist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
234516 Marine Biologist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
234517 Microbiologist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
234518 Zoologist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
234599 Life Scientists nec Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) AIMS
234914 Physicist (Medical Physicist Only) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) ACPSEM
24 Education Professionals
241111 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only AITSL
241511 Special Needs Teacher Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only AITSL
241512 Teacher of the Hearing Impaired Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only AITSL
241513 Teacher of the Sight Impaired Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only AITSL
241599 Special Education Teachers nec Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only AITSL
242211 Vocational Education Teacher (Trades) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Provisional 489 visa only; Skills assessment by TRA required TRA
249212 Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Preparedness to self-employ VETASSESS
249214 Music Teacher (Private Tuition) Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Preparedness to self-employ VETASSESS
249299 Private Tutors and Teachers nec Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Preparedness to self-employ VETASSESS
25 Health Professionals
251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) ASMIRT
251214 Sonographer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) ASMIRT
251312 Occupational Health and Safety Advisor Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) VETASSESS
251411 Optometrist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) OCANZ
251911 Health Promotion Officer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) VETASSESS
252111 Chiropractor Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) CCEA
252411 Occupational Therapist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 3 years’ work experience in field OTC
252511 Physiotherapist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 3 years’ work experience in field APC
252611 Podiatrist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 3 years’ work experience in field APodC / ANZPAC
252711 Audiologist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 3 years’ work experience in field VETASSESS
252712 Speech Pathologist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 3 years’ work experience in field SPA
253111 General Practitioner Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Full – General registration in Australia is required Medical Board of Australia
253112 Resident Medical Officer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Full – General registration in Australia is required Medical Board of Australia
253211 Anaesthetist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Provisional 489 visa only Medical Board of Australia
253321 Paediatrician Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) Medical Board of Australia
253399 Specialist Physicians nec Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) Medical Board of Australia
253411 Psychiatrist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) Medical Board of Australia
253511 Surgeon (General) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) Medical Board of Australia
253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) Medical Board of Australia
253999 Medical Practitioners nec Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Full – General registration in Australia is required Medical Board of Australia
254111 Midwife Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) ANMAC
254311 Nurse Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years’ work experience in field VETASSESS / ACPSEM
254411 Nurse Practitioner Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years’ work experience in field ANMAC
254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years’ work experience in field ANMAC
254413 Registered Nurse (Child And Family Health) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years’ work experience in field ANMAC
254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years’ work experience in field ANMAC
254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care And Emergency) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years’ work experience in field ANMAC
254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years’ work experience in field ANMAC
254417 Registered Nurse (Disability And Rehabilitation) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years’ work experience in field ANMAC
254418 Registered Nurse (Medical) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years’ work experience in field ANMAC
254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years’ work experience in field ANMAC
254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years’ work experience in field ANMAC
254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years’ work experience in field ANMAC
254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years’ work experience in field ANMAC
254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years’ work experience in field ANMAC
254499 Registered Nurses nec Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); 5 years’ work experience in field ANMAC
26 ICT Professionals
261111 ICT Business Analyst Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
261112 Systems Analyst Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
261211 Multimedia Specialist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
261212 Web Developer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
261311 Analyst Programmer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
261312 Developer Programmer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
261313 Software Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
261314 Software Tester Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
261399 Software and Applications Programmers nec Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
262111 Database Administrator Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
262112 ICT Security Specialist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
262113 Systems Administrator Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
263112 Network Administrator Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
263113 Network Analyst Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
263211 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
263212 ICT Support Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
263299 ICT Support and Test Engineers nec Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 75 points required; See additional instructions ACS
27 Legal, Social & Welfare Professionals
272114 Rehabilitation Counsellor Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
272115 Student Counsellor Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
272199 Counsellors nec Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
272311 Clinical Psychologist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) APS
272312 Educational Psychologist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) APS
272314 Psychotherapist Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) VETASSESS
272399 Psychologists nec Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall) APS
272499 Social Professionals nec Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Research job opportunities for your particular specialisation VETASSESS
272511 Social Worker Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall) AASW
272612 Recreation Officer Available Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
272613 Welfare Worker Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only; 2 years’ work experience in field; South Australian graduates must be currently working in their field in South Australia for the last 12 months ACWA
31 Engineering, ICT & Science Technicians
311111 Agricultural Technician Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
311213 Medical Laboratory Technician Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only AIMS
311215 Pharmacy Technician Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
311216 Pathology Collector Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only AIMS
311299 Medical Technicians nec Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
311411 Chemistry Technician Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall) VETASSESS
311412 Earth Science Technician Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall) VETASSESS
311413 Life Science Technician Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall) VETASSESS
311499 Science Technicians nec Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall) VETASSESS
312111 Architectural Draftsperson Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia / VETASSESS
312212 Civil Engineering Technician Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
312311 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field Engineers Australia
312312 Electrical Engineering Technician Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only TRA
312611 Safety Inspector Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
312911 Maintenance Planner Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
312912 Metallurgical or Materials Technician Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
312913 Mine Deputy Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
312999 Building and Engineering Technicians nec Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only; Research job opportunities for your particular specialisation Engineers Australia / VETASSESS
313111 Hardware Technician Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only TRA
313112 ICT Customer Support Officer Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only TRA
313113 Web Administrator Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; See additional instructions; 75 points required ACS
313199 ICT Support Technicians nec Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only TRA
32 Automotive & Engineering Trades Workers
321111 Automotive Electrician Available Competent English TRA
321211 Motor Mechanic (General) Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only TRA
321212 Diesel Motor Mechanic Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only TRA
321213 Motorcycle Mechanic Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only TRA
321214 Small Engine Mechanic Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only TRA
322211 Sheetmetal Trades Worker Available Competent English TRA
322311 Metal Fabricator Available Competent English TRA
322312 Pressure Welder Available Competent English TRA
322313 Welder (First Class) Available Competent English TRA
323211 Fitter (General) Available Competent English TRA
323212 Fitter and Turner Available Competent English TRA
323213 Fitter-Welder Available Competent English TRA
323214 Metal Machinist (First Class) Available Competent English TRA
323299 Metal Fitters and Machinists nec Available Competent English TRA
323412 Toolmaker Available Competent English TRA
324111 Panelbeater Available Competent English TRA
324211 Vehicle Body Builder Available Competent English TRA
324212 Vehicle Trimmer Available Competent English TRA
324311 Vehicle Painter Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only TRA
33 Construction Trades Workers
331111 Bricklayer Available Competent English TRA
331112 Stonemason Available Competent English TRA
331211 Carpenter and Joiner Available Competent English TRA
331212 Carpenter Available Competent English TRA
331213 Joiner Available Competent English TRA
332111 Floor Finisher Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only TRA
332211 Painting Trades Worker Available Competent English TRA
333111 Glazier Available Competent English TRA
333211 Fibrous Plasterer Available Competent English TRA
333212 Solid Plasterer Available Competent English TRA
333311 Roof Tiler Available Competent English TRA
333411 Wall and Floor Tiler Available Competent English TRA
334111 Plumber (General) Available Competent English TRA
334112 Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber Available Competent English TRA
34 Electrotechnology & Telecommunications Trades Workers
341111 Electrician (General) Available Competent English TRA
342111 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Available Competent English TRA
342311 Business Machine Mechanic Available Competent English TRA
342313 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker Available Competent English TRA
342314 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) Available Competent English TRA
342315 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) Available Competent English TRA
35 Food Trades Workers
351111 Baker Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only TRA
351112 Pastry Cook Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only TRA
351211 Butcher or Smallgoods Maker Available Competent English TRA
351311 Chef Available Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only TRA
351411 Cook Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only TRA
36 Skilled Animal & Horticultural Workers
362211 Gardener (General) Available Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only TRA
362212 Arborist Available Competent English TRA
362213 Landscape Gardener Available Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only TRA
362311 Greenkeeper Available Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only TRA
362411 Nurseryperson Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only TRA
39 Other Technicians & Trades Workers
391111 Hairdresser Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field; South Australian graduates must be currently working in their field in South Australia for the last 12 months TRA
393213 Dressmaker or Tailor Available Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; Preparedness to self-employ TRA
394111 Cabinetmaker Available Competent English TRA
399111 Boat Builder and Repairer Available Competent English TRA
399112 Shipwright Available Competent English TRA
41 Health & Welfare Support Workers
411111 Ambulance Officer Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); 3 years’ work experience in field VETASSESS
411211 Dental Hygienist Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
411213 Dental Technician Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only TRA
411214 Dental Therapist Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
411311 Diversional Therapist Available Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
411411 Enrolled Nurse Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Provisional 489 visa only ANMAC
411711 Community Worker Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only; 2 years’ work experience in field; South Australian graduates must be currently working in their field in South Australia for the last 12 months ACWA
411712 Disabilities Services Officer Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only ACWA
411713 Family Support Worker Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only ACWA
411716 Youth Worker Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Provisional 489 visa only; 2 years’ work experience in field; South Australian graduates must be currently working in their field in South Australia for the last 12 months ACWA
45 Sports & Personal Service Workers
452315 Swimming Coach or Instructor Available Competent English; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
51 Office Managers & Program Administrators
511111 Contract Administrator Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field VETASSESS
511112 Program or Project Administrator Available Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only; 3 years’ work experience in field VETASSESS
61 Sales Representatives & Agents
611211 Insurance Agent Available Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only VETASSESS
612112 Property Manager Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Provisional 489 visa only; Must be prepared to undertake relevant registration course(s) and familiarise with local market VETASSESS
612115 Real Estate Representative Available Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall); Provisional 489 visa only; Must be prepared to undertake relevant registration course(s) and familiarise with local market VETASSESS

 

Disclaimer: The above set criteria and details about the list of eligible skilled occupations 19/20 have been copied from https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/skilled-migrants/lists-of-state-nominated-occupations   ‘as is’ on 02/07/2019 and no alterations have been made. The 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 these documents (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.

 

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489 visa South Australia

489 Visa Adelaide – New Go To Destination for International Students

South Australia is an excellent option for skilled workers looking to further their careers while enjoying the excitement of living in a new country.

The capital Adelaide is considered one of the world’s most liveable cities for its lifestyle, services and high standard of living. Competitive wages and conditions make it a very attractive place to work and Study.

Interstate graduates can access occupations on the Lists of State Nominated Occupations if they meet requirements.

Refer to the interstate graduate table below to work out if you meet the requirements to apply for state nomination by occupation list and nomination type.

Your eligibility depends on where you gained your work experience (in South Australia, interstate or offshore), where you are currently residing and if you meet chain migration requirements.  You must meet all state nomination requirements.

Scenarios for graduates who studied outside of South Australia

Scenario State nomination Availability by Visa type Lists of State Nominated Occupations
Residing offshore or in South Australia and meet the general work experience requirements

(do not meet chain migration or minimum worked in South Australia requirements)

489* if graduated within last 3 years.

489* and 190* if graduated more than 3 years ago.

State Nominated Occupation List
Residing offshore or in South Australia and meet chain migration 190 and 489* Supplementary Skilled List or special conditions apply
Residing offshore or in South Australia and have at least 6 months skilled work experience in South Australia in the last 3 years (post graduation). 190 and 489* State Nominated Occupation List
Residing interstate

Chain migration, South Australian work experience or high points do not override this Commitment to South Australia restriction

Can’t apply
Residing in South Australia and  relying on Australian work experience with less than 6 months South Australian work experience Can’t apply
Residing in South Australia: living and working in nominated or closely related occupation for 12 months in South Australia or 6 months in country region of South Australia. 190 and 489* All lists

Supplementary Skilled List and special conditions

International graduate occupation and waiver requirements

International graduates of South Australia have access to a larger list of occupations for state nomination and can access waivers.

You can access:

  • State Nominated Occupation List (including Special Conditions apply occupations)
  • Supplementary Skilled List occupations
  • State nomination for the Permanent 190 visa for occupations listed as ‘Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only’

Requirements for these occupations are detailed below.

General Requirements:

If you are an international graduate of South Australia, you must meet the following general requirements:

1 If you are applying as an international graduate of South Australia, you must meet the same state nomination requirements for commitment to state, age, skills assessment, work experience, English and financial capacity.  You may be able to access waivers or exemptions in relation to work experience, English, and financial capacity.  Please check the requirements listed under the relevant headings.

2 Your South Australian qualification must be in the same field as your nominated occupation.

3 Your South Australian qualification must be CRICOS registered with a minimum duration of one academic year (CRICOS registered for a minimum of 46 weeks).

4 If any of your studies were undertaken outside of South Australia, a minimum of 50% of your qualification must have been completed in South Australia.

5 For skilled work experience to be considered, it must be in a skilled occupation listed on the State Nominated Occupation Lists.

6 If your occupation is listed as requiring additional work experience in the field (for example, 2-5 years work experience in the field), you must be currently working in your nominated occupation or closely related occupation in South Australia (minimum 20 hours per week).Some of these occupations require you to be currently working for the last 12 months in South Australia in your nominated or closely related occupation (minimum 20 hours per week) post-graduation. See the Lists of State Nominated Occupations for further details.

7 Immigration SA is able to offer a limited number of nominations for occupations that appear as special conditions or on the Supplementary Skilled List. Planning levels apply to all occupations and availability is subject to change. Priority will be given to applicants based on length of employment in South Australia.

Eligibility Guide for South Australian Graduates

The following table provides a guide if you meet supplementary skilled list and special conditions apply requirements based on where you are residing and your maximum level of South Australian gained qualification.  Please refer to the full requirements page to check your eligibility.

Residency location Highest qualification completed in South Australia Can I apply for Supplementary Skilled List and Special Conditions occupations?
Currently residing in South Australia Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (diploma or certificate) Yes – you must be currently working 12 months or more in your field in South Australia (or currently working 6 months or more in your field in a country region of South Australia).
Higher Education qualification (Bachelor Degree or higher) Yes – meet the general work experience requirement or be currently employed in a skilled occupation in South Australia*.
Currently residing interstate Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (diploma or certificate) No
Higher Education qualification (Bachelor Degree or higher) No
Currently residing offshore (outside Australia) Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (diploma or certificate) No
Higher Education qualification (Bachelor Degree or higher) Yes – meet the general work experience requirement.  If relying on Australian work experience 6 months must have been achieved in South Australia.

* If the occupation is listed as requiring additional work experience in the field (for example, 2-3 years work experience in the field), you must meet this requirement or be currently working in the nominated occupation or closely related occupation in South Australia (minimum 20 hours per week).Some of these occupations require you to be currently working for the last 12 months in South Australia in your nominated or closely related occupation (minimum 20 hours per week) post-graduation.

Waivers and Exemption

International graduates of South Australia with a positive skills assessment for their skilled occupation, currently working in South Australia who do not meet all of the state nomination requirements, could still be eligible for state nomination.

Exemptions or waivers will be provided if you are an international graduate of South Australia and you meet the requirements under the following headings at the bottom of this page:

  • Work experience waiver
  • Financial requirement waiver
  • English language exemption

Work experience waiver and Exemptions

Please note: you will still need to meet any work experience requirements as specified by the skills assessing authority for your nominated occupation.

1 You can access a work experience waiver for both occupation lists if you meet one of the following high performing graduate categories. You will need to be currently residing in South Australia and have completed one of the following qualifications from a South Australian public university (within the last two years) with the required Grade Point Average (GPA) listed below:

  • Completed a Ph.D. or Masters by Research
  • GPA of 6.0 or above in a Bachelor Degree
  • First Class Honours in a dedicated Honours year (following completion of a Bachelor degree in South Australia)
  • GPA of 6.0 or above in Masters by Coursework degree (following completion of a Bachelor degree in South Australia).

The three South Australian public universities are: Flinders University, University of Adelaide and University of South Australia.

If you are a high performing graduate from a private higher education provider in South Australia, further information is available here.

2 If you are an international graduate of South Australia, you can access a work experience waiver if you meet one of the requirements below.

 2.1 Your occupation is listed as ‘available or low availability’*, you areresiding in South Australia and you meet one of the following:

  • Proficient English in each score OR 
  • Minimum overall score of IELTS 7.5 or PTE Academic 73 or TOEFL iBT 102 or CAE 191 OR
  • Passport holder and citizen of the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada or Ireland OR
  • Currently working in a skilled occupation in South Australia (minimum 20 hours per week).

*Additional work experience required: If your occupation requires 2 – 5 years work experience in the field, you must be currently working in your nominated or closely related occupation in South Australia (minimum 20 hours per week) some of these occupations require you to be currently working for the last 12 months in South Australia in your nominated or closely related occupation (minimum 20 hours per week) post-graduation

Health and Education professionals: Higher English scores apply if registration is required for your occupation or alternatively, you can show evidence of your current registration to practice in South Australia.

Financial requirement waiver

1 If you are an Australian international graduate, you can claim financial support from your parents.  Your parents will need to complete the Financial Capacity Declaration to meet this requirement.

English language exemption

1High performing graduates residing in South Australia are exempt from state nomination English requirements for all occupation lists (including Supplementary Skilled List occupations or Special conditions apply occupations).  You must still meet the minimum English requirement listed under 3 below.

International graduates of South Australia who are currently working in a skilled occupation in South Australia (minimum 20 hours per week) are exempt from the Immigration SA state nomination English requirement for your occupation. You must still meet the minimum English requirement listed under 9.9 below.

You must still meet the minimum Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) requirement of ‘competent’ English.

4 Health and Education professionals requiring registration will need to upload evidence of current registration to practice in South Australia.

Source:http://www.migration.sa.gov.au/International-graduates/international-graduate-occupation-and-waiver-requirements

Disclaimer: The above set criteria and details about Subclass 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa South Australia has been copied from http://www.migration.sa.gov.au/International-graduates/international-graduate-occupation-and-waiver-requirements ‘as is’ and no alterations have been made. The 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 documents (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.

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