Looking for skilled migration to Australia?
The NSW Government is seeking highly skilled migrants to live and work in Sydney and regional NSW
New South Wales(Australia) Government recently release an updated list of occupations for state nomination for general skilled visas.
Occupations for State Nomination Updated 1 November 2012 (Reference: http://www.business.nsw.gov.au) include:
Business & Finance
Accountant (General)
Management Accountant
Taxation Accountant
Actuary
Lawyer/Solicitor
Insurance Broker
Financial Investment Adviser
External Auditor
ICT
Software Engineer
Analyst Programmer
Developer Programmer
Chief Information Officer
Systems Administrator
Science
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Chemist
Biomedical Engineer
Agricultural Scientist
Geologist
Health
Nursing clinical director
Primary health organisation manager
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
Medical Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medicine technologist
Sonographer
Optometrist
Orthoptist
Chiropractor
Osteopath
Dental specialist
Dentist
Occupational Therapist
Audiologist
Physiotherapist
Podiatrist
Speech pathologist
General Medical Practitioner
Anaesthetist
Specialist Physician
Cardiologist
Clinical Haematologist
Medical Oncologist
Endocrinologist
Gastroenterologist
Intensive Care Specialist
Neurologist
Paediatrician
Renal Medicine Specialist
Rheumatologist
Thoracic Medicine Specialist
Specialist Physicians nec
Psychiatrist
Surgeon (General)
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Otorhinolaryngologist
Paeditric Surgeon
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Urologist
Vascular Surgeon
Dermatologist
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Ophthalmologist
Pathologist
Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist
Radiation Oncologist
Medical Practitioners nec
Midwife
Nurse Practitioner
Registered nurse
Registered nurse (nec)
Clinical Psychologist
Engineers
Engineering Manager
Construction Project Manager
Architect
Surveyor
Urban & Regional Planner
Ships Engineer
Civil Engineer
Geotechnical engineer
Quantity surveyor
Structural engineer
Transport engineer
Electrical Engineer
Mining Engineer
Petroleum Engineer
Aeronautical engineer
Agricultural engineer
Education
Child Care Centre Manager
Early Childhood (Pre Primary School
Teacher)
Teacher-Secondary School
Teacher-Special needs
Teacher-of the hearing impaired
Teacher-of sight impaired
Teacher-Special education
University Lecturer
Metal Trades
Metal Fabricator
Pressure welder
Welder (first class)
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
Fitter (General)
Fitter & Turner
Metal Machinist (First Class)
Toolmaker
Building Trades
Electrician (general)
Electrician (Special Class)
A/C & Refrigeration Mechanic
Carpenter
Fibrous Plasterer
Bricklayer
Solid Plasterers
Wall & Floor Tiler
Panel Beater
Plumber
Vehicle Painter
Cabinet Maker
Painting Trades Worker
Automotive Trades
Automotive Electrician
Motor Mechanic (General)
Diesel motor mechanic
Tourism & Hospitality
Hotel or Motel Manager
Chef
Cook: Must have at least 5 years work experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen
Baker
Visa Options for NSW State Nomination
The following visas can be applied for with state nomination:
Skilled – Nominated Subclass 190: Permanent visa allowing you to live anywhere in the state, including Sydney
Skilled – Regional Sponsored Subclass 489: 4-year provisional visa requiring you to live and work in a regional area of NSW for 2 years to qualify for permanent residence.
To qualify for NSW nomination, you must meet the minimum eligibility requirements.
You must be less than 50 years of age at time of application to DIAC
Applicants must sit the International English Language Testing System (ILETS) and score at least a six (6) on each of the four bands (Writing, Speaking, Listening, Reading).
Note: Certain occupations require a higher standard of English in order to obtain a positive skill assessment.
