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Immigrate to Australia PR Visa
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Immigrate to Australia PR Visa
This table uses the Skilled Migration Lists to tell you what Australian Visas you may be eligible for.
Title | ANZSCO Code | Who does Skill Assessment | 186 Visa. Employer Sponsored | 494 Visa. Regional Skilled Emp Sponsor | 189 Visa. Skilled Independant | 190 Visa. State Sponsored | 491 Visa. Regional Skilled Work | 489 Visa. Family Sponsored | 482 Visa TSS - MLTSSL | 482 Visa. TSS - STSOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurses nec | 254499 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Australian State Occupation & Migration List
This Table tells you which Australian States and Territories may sponsor for the Subclass 190 Visa.
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State Migration List for State Sponsored Subclass 190 visa for occupation:
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***Queensland (QLD) has suspended subclass 190 nominations from 26 Nov 2019 ***
Title | ANZSCO Code | QLD 190 | NSW 190 | VIC 190 | SA 190 | WA 190 | NT 190 | TAS 190 | ACT 190 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurses nec | 254499 | Yes Onshore | Yes w/- Conditions (Additional Requirements | Yes, w/- Conditions & Aust Graduate & PhD | Yes w/- Conditions | No | Yes Conditions | Yes Conditions / Licence | Yes |
Australian State Occupation & Migration List
This Table tells you which Australian States and Territories may sponsor for the Subclass 491 Visa.
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State Migration List for Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491 visa for occupation:
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Title | ANZSCO Code | QLD 491 | NSW 491 | VIC 491 | SA 491 | WA 491 | NT 491 | TAS 491 | ACT 491 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurses nec | 254499 | Yes, On and Off-Shore w/- Special Cond | Yes, Stream 1 & 2 | Yes, Conditions | Yes w/- Conditions | No | Yes Conditions / Licence | Yes Conditions | Yes |
The Following eight (8) tables provide an overview of the Australian State and Territory Government nomination requirements. These requirements are in addition to the Visa requirements:
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
Queensland (QLD) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
*** Qld has suspended subclass 190 nominations from 26 Nov 2019 ***
Title | In Queensland & Working Full Time Subclass 190 Visa | In Queensland and Working Full Time Subclass 491 | Offshore Applicants 190 Visa | Offshore Applicants 491 Visa | Queensland PostGraduate 190 VIsa | Queensland PostGraduate 491 Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Postgraduate Exemptions | Refer Qld PostGraduates | Refer Qld PostGraduates | For Overseas PhD, Work experience waiver if you have a 12+ month job offer with a Queensland employer registered in Australia | For Overseas PhD, Work experience waiver if you have a 12+ month job offer with a Queensland employer registered in Australia | Qld PhD Graduates can use occupations from the MLTSSL & STSOL. Qld Masters Graduates can use occupations from the QSOL Masters Graduate List. | Qld PhD Graduates can use occupations from the MLTSSL, STSOL.or ROL |
Commitment to State | Live and Work in Queensland | Live and Work in Queensland | commit to living and working in Queensland for two years from visa grant. | commit to living and working in Queensland for two years from visa grant. | ||
Subclass 491 Regional Postcodes | N/A | 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4207 to 4275, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4575, 4580 to 4895. | N/A | 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4207 to 4275, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4575, 4580 to 4895. | N/A | 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4207 to 4275, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4575, 4580 to 4895. |
EOI State Fee | AUD $220 | AUD $220 - $440 | AUD $220 | AUD $220 - $440 | AUD $220 | AUD $220 - $440 |
EOI State Preferences | Preference will be given to applicants who select “Queensland” as their nominating state of choice over applicants who select ‘ANY’ state | Preference will be given to applicants who select “Queensland” as their nominating state of choice over applicants who select ‘ANY’ state | Preference will be given to applicants who select “Queensland” as their nominating state of choice over applicants who select ‘ANY’ state | Preference will be given to applicants who select “Queensland” as their nominating state of choice over applicants who select ‘ANY’ state | Preference will be given to applicants who select “Queensland” as their nominating state of choice over applicants who select ‘ANY’ state | Preference will be given to applicants who select “Queensland” as their nominating state of choice over applicants who select ‘ANY’ state |
Ongoing Employment | evidence of ongoing employment with a Queensland employer registered in Australia for a further 12 months (minimum of 35 hours per week) | ongoing employment in a REGIONAL area for a further 12 months (minimum 35 hours per week) | None Specified | None Specified | For Qld Masters, evidence of current full-time employment (35+ hrs/wk) in your nominated occupation with a Queensland employer for 12+ months. PhD Graduates are exempt.except for University Lecturer ANZSCO 2421111 | For Qld Masters, evidence of current full-time employment (35+ hrs/wk) in your nominated occupation with a Queensland employer for 12+ months. PhD Graduates are exempt.except for University Lecturer ANZSCO 2421111 |
Post Qualification Employment for 190 Visa | Evidence of full-time (35hrs/wk) post-qualification employment in your nominated occupation for the past 6 months in Queensland IMMEDIATELY prior to EOI submission. | Must be LIVING and WORKING (full-time post qualification, minimum 35 hrs/week) in REGIONAL Queensland in your nominated occupation for the past 3 months IMMEDIATELY prior to EOI submission. | Evidence that you have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification work experience in your nominated occupation. More experience may be required for certain occupations | Evidence that you have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification work experience in your nominated occupation. More experience may be required for certain occupations. | None Specified | None Specified |
Employment Options | Work Full Time for an Employer. | Work Full Time for an Employer. Work two part time jobs. Work in your own business. | Work Full Time for an Employer. | Work Full Time for an Employer. Work two part time jobs. Work in your own business. | ||
Department of Home Affairs Requirements | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English |
Queensland
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
New South Wales (NSW) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
*** Commencement of the Subclass 491 Visa program has been delayed in NSW ***
Title | NSW 190 Visa Applicants | NSW 491 Stream 1 | NSW 491 Stream 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
NSW Nomination Application Fee | AUD $330 (incl GST) | AUD $330 (incl GST) | |
NSW Stream Criteria | N/A | Working and Living in a Regional Area in your Nominated Occupation in NSW for the last 12+ months | Living Offshore & F/T Job Offer for 12+Mths from NSW Regional Employer, OR Living Offshore & 5+ yrs of post qual employment in your nominated occupation OR Living Offshore & immediate family living in NSW Regional Area |
Regional Postcodes | N/A | 2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898 | 2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898 |
Department of Home Affairs Requirements | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English |
NSW Graduates | No Concessions | Studied & lived in a NSW Regional area and completed your study in the last 12 mths & Your Qualification has been assessed as closely related to your nominated occupation. | |
Occupations w/- Additional Requirements | Must be living in NSW, and have been employed in NSW for one+ year, in the nominated occupation | N/A | N/A |
Residency Requirements | Nomination is unlikely if candidates are currently residing in another Australian state or territory | Refer NSW Stream Criteria | Refer NSW Stream Criteria |
New South Wales
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
Victoria (VIC) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa & Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
Title | VIC PhD Graduates | Overseas PhD | 190 Candidates | Subclass 491 Candidates |
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Regional Postcodes | 3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996 | 3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996 | N/A | 3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996 |
Commitment to Victoria | live and work in VIC for at least two yrs. | live and work in VIC for at least two yrs. If you are outside of VIC you will need a current Victorian job offer in your nominated occupation | live and work in VIC for at least two yrs. If you are outside of VIC you will need a current Victorian job offer in your nominated occupation | Live and Work in VIC Regional area for duration of the visa. |
Job Offer | Not Required | If not living in VIC or if required by the VIC Nomination List, evidence of a Genuine VIC Job Offer Min 20hrs/wk & 6 Mths | If not living in VIC or if required by the VIC Nomination List, evidence of a Genuine VIC Job Offer Min 20hrs/wk & 6 Mths. Not Required if a VIC Graduate. | Full Time 38hrs/week for 12 Mths in a Regional VIC area |
Financial Resources | Onshore & Working in Nominated Occupation: AUD $20,000. Overseas AUD $30,000+ | Onshore & Working in Nominated Occupation: AUD $20,000. Overseas AUD $30,000+ | Onshore & Working in Nominated Occupation: AUD $20,000. Overseas AUD $30,000+ | Onshore & Working in Nominated Occupation: AUD $20,000. Overseas AUD $30,000+ |
Post Qual Experience | Not Required | Not Required except as needed for Skills Assessment. | As specified on VIC Nomination Occupation List | As Required for Skills Assessment |
Dept of Home Affairs (DoHA) Requirements | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English |
Relevant Occupation List | Any occupation on the relevant DoHA list | An Occupation on the VIC Nomination Occupation List | VIC Nomination Occupation List | VIC Nomination Occupation List |
Victoria
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
South Australia (SA) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa & Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
Title | Subclass 190 Candidates | Subclass 491 Candidates |
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Financial Capacity | Offshore Aud $20,000+. Onshore Aud $5,000+ | Offshore Aud $20,000+. Onshore Aud $5,000+ |
Financial Capacity Waiver | SA Graduate living onshore parents can be assessed for financial capacity | SA Graduate living onshore parents can be assessed for financial capacity |
High English Waiver | SA Graduates living in SA with Proficient English where the occupation is available or low availability | SA Graduates living in SA with Proficient English where the occupation is available or low availability |
Graduate of SA who has lived continuously in SA for 5+ yrs & is currently working for the last 3 mths in a skilled occupation in SA (40+ hrs/fortnight). | Eligible | Eligible |
Graduate of SA who is currently working for the last 6 months in a skilled occupation in SA (min 40 hrs/fortnight) | Eligible | Eligible |
SA Graduate (PhD, Masters or GPA 6 Bachelor) still in SA | Eligible | Eligible |
Post Qual Skilled Work Experience | 12+mths (20+hrs/wk) work exp. in SA (More if otherwise stipulated) | 12mths (20+hrs/wk) work exp. in SA. (More if otherwise stipulated) |
High Points applicant with 8+ yrs work exp.in nominated Occupation | Eligible unless closed to High Points. | Eligible |
If your nominated occupation is listed as 'Provisional 491 visa only' - 190 nomination offered to applicants under specific circumstances only | Only if you meet Conditions in Clause 3.5 | Eligibile |
Currently living in SA & have previously been elsewhere in Australia | You must be currently working for the last 6 months (min 20 hrs/wk) in a skilled occupation in SA. Attach a supporting statement to 190 visa request. | You must be currently working for the last 6 months (min 20 hrs/wk) in a skilled occupation in SA |
Studied or worked in another Australian state or territory as well as in South Australia in the last 10 years | Generally will not be nominated by SA | Eligible |
Currently offshore & have previously studied or worked in another Australian state & not in South Australia in the last 10 years | Will not be nominated by SA | Eligible |
In Australia, but not living in SA | Will not be nominated by SA | Will not be Sponsored by SA |
Work Experience Waiver | High Points SA Graduate GPA 6+ OR Long Term Resident of SA (7+yrs) | High Points SA Graduate 5.2 to 5.99 GPA OR Long term Resident of SA (7+yrs) |
South Australia
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
West Australia (WA) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
Title | General Stream | WA Graduate Stream |
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Regional Areas | All postcodes EXCEPT 6000 to 6038, 6050 to 6083, 6090 to 6182, 6208 to 6211, 6214 and 6556 to 6558 | All postcodes EXCEPT 6000 to 6038, 6050 to 6083, 6090 to 6182, 6208 to 6211, 6214 and 6556 to 6558 |
Employment Contract (35hrs/wk) | Must have F/T Contract of employment for 12+ mths in WA in the nominated (or closely related) occupation. | Must have F/T Contract of employment in Regional WA for 12+ mths in WA in the nominated (or closely related) occupation. |
Work Experience 20+ hrs/wk | 1+ yr of Australian work experience in the nominated occupation in last 10 years; or 3+ yrs of overseas work experience in the nominated occupation in last 10 years. | Requirement waived for WA Masters or PhD |
Minimum English for other occupations | IELTS 6 | IELTS 6 |
Mimimum English for ANZSCO Group 1 or 2 Professions (Managers or Professionals) | IELTS 7 or equivalent | IELTS 7 or equivalent |
Financial Capacity | AUD $20,000+ Only required if you are not currently living in Western Australia | AUD $20,000+ Only required if you are not currently living in Western Australia |
Provide a contract of employment | Required | Required |
Demonstrated the minimum required work experience in nominated occupation | Demonstrated the minimum required work experience in nominated occupation | Nor Required for WA Masters and PhD |
West Australia
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
Northern Territory (NT) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
Title | Subclass 190 Candidates | Subclass 491 Candidates | NT Graduates |
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Financial Capacity | If not in the NT, AUD $35,000+ | If not in the NT, AUD $35,000+ | Not Required if an NT Graduate |
Living in the NT | If offshore, full-time employment in your nominated occupation for at least 12 months out of the last 24 months or evidence that you have Australian qualifications | If offshore, full-time employment in your nominated occupation for at least 12 months out of the last 24 months or evidence that you have Australian qualifications | 6+mths Bank Statements & letter of Commitment & Evidence of Employment Prospects |
Evidence of Work Experience | If in the NT, you must provide evidence of working in the nominated occupation in the NT for 6+ mth’s F/Tl and must prove future employment prospects. | If in the NT, you must provide evidence of working in the nominated occupation in the NT for 6+ mth’s F/Tl and must prove future employment prospects. | Not Specified |
Occupation Not on NT State Occupations List | provide strong evidence of your employability and evidence that the occupation is in shortage in the NT | provide strong evidence of your employability and evidence that the occupation is in shortage in the NT | Can apply for any DoHA occupation |
Northern Territory
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
Tasmania (TAS) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
Title | Tas Graduate | Working in TAS | Overseas Applicant | Overseas Applicant w/- Job Offer | Family in TAS | Small Business Owner |
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Family Requirements | Immediate family to Applicant. Must not be related by marriage. | null | ||||
Financial Capacity | Sufficient to fund settlement for 6 mths | Family prepared to support applicant | ||||
TAS Skilled Occupation List (TSOL) | Meet requirements of TSOL and occupation listed as "High Demand" | |||||
Employers not Supported by TAS Nomination | Supermarkets, Massage, Service Stations, Limited Service Restaurants & Taxi/Uber Driving. | Supermarkets, Massage, Service Stations, Limited Service Restaurants & Taxi/Uber Driving. No Franchise or shared businesses.. | ||||
Nominated Position | Genuine need and fills a TAS skills shortage. Employer operating 2+years | Genuine need for position. Well established Employer for 12+ months | Business likely to provide a personal income > TSMIT for next 3/5 years | |||
Employment in TAS | 6+ mth 35hrs/wk prior to your application Does not have to be in your nominated occupation | null | Business established for 6+mths and business plan | |||
Current Residence | Must Currently be resident in TAS | Must currently be living in TAS & genuine commitment to continue living. | Not lived in another Australian State (Except TAS) within last 12 months. | Not lived in another Australian State (Except TAS) within last 12 months. | ||
Residence in TAS | 1+ yrs during period of study | Family must be PR+ & live in TAS for 12+ mths | ||||
Course Requirements | Must be 40+weeks, F/T, Cert III+ and in TAS. |
Tasmania
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
Title | Living in ACT | Overseas Applicants |
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Financial Capacity | sufficient financial assets to fund your migration and settlement in Canberra while you seek employment | |
Job Offer | If no ACT job offer, provide evidence of research into sufficient ACT employment opportunities in your nominated occupation. | |
Committment | Live and Work in ACT for 2+years from visa grant | Live and Work in ACT for 2+years from visa grant |
English Language | ANZSCO Major Occupation Group 1 (Managers) or Group 2 (Professionals) occupation, must have Proficient English | |
Living in ACT | Applicant and Spouse living and working in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission. | Not eligible for Subclass 190 nomination if you are living, or have lived elsewhere in Australia in last 12 months. |
Work Experience | Continuous employment of 20+ hrs/wk | 12 months continuous experience (within the last three years) in the nominated occupation |
ACT State Nomination List | Any occupation on the ACT Occupation List, even if closed. However, only open occupations score points in Canberra Matrix. | Any occupation on the ACT Occupation List, even if closed. However, only open occupations score points in Canberra Matrix. |
Australian Capital Territory
254499
Registered Nurses nec
REGISTERED NURSES provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community. Indicative Skill Level: In Australia and New Zealand: Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing is required. Tasks Include: assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards working in consultation with other Health Professionals and members of health teams, and coordinating the care of patients providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitoring responses to treatment and care plan promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities answering questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nurses and other health care workers Occupations: 254411 Nurse Practitioner 254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health) 254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 254417 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 254418 Registered Nurse (Medical) 254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical) 254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 254499 Registered Nurses nec 254411 NURSE PRACTITIONER Provides advanced and extended nursing care to patients, such as ordering diagnostic tests, undertaking diagnosis and health assessments, prescribing patient care management, medicines and therapies, as authorised in relevant nursing legislation, and referring to specialist Medical Practitioners and other Health Professionals in a range of health, welfare and community settings. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 254412 REGISTERED NURSE (AGED CARE) Provides nursing care to the elderly in community settings, residential aged care facilities, retirement villages and health care facilities. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 Specialisation: Registered Nurse (Gerontology) 254413 REGISTERED NURSE (CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH) Provides nursing care to children from birth to school age and their families with an emphasis on the prevention, early detection of, and early intervention in, physical, emotional and social problems affecting children and their families such as assistance with parentcraft, immunisation and developmental milestones. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 Specialisation: Plunket Nurse (NZ) 254414 REGISTERED NURSE (COMMUNITY HEALTH) Provides nursing care, health counselling, screening and education to individuals, families and groups in the wider community with a focus on patient independence and health promotion. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 Specialisations: Registered Nurse (Health Education and Promotion) Registered Nurse (Public Health) Registered Nurse (School Nurse) 254415 REGISTERED NURSE (CRITICAL CARE AND EMERGENCY) Provides nursing care to critically ill patients and patients with unstable health following injury, surgery or during the acute phase of diseases, integrating new technological equipment into care in settings such as high dependency units, intensive care units, emergency departments or retrieval services. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 Specialisations: Registered Nurse (Acute Care) Registered Nurse (Emergency/Trauma) Registered Nurse (High Dependency) Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care) Registered Nurse (Paediatric Intensive Care) 254416 REGISTERED NURSE (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY) Alternative Title: Mental Retardation Nurse Provides nursing care to people with intellectual and development disabilities in a range of health, welfare and community settings. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 254417 REGISTERED NURSE (DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION) Provides nursing care to patients recovering from injury and illness, and assists and facilitates patients with disabilities to live more independently. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 Specialisation: Registered Nurse (Rehabilitation) 254418 REGISTERED NURSE (MEDICAL) Provides nursing care to patients with conditions, such as infections, metabolic disorders and degenerative conditions, which require medical intervention in a range of health, aged care and community settings. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 254421 REGISTERED NURSE (MEDICAL PRACTICE) Alternative Titles: Practice Nurse Primary Health Care Nurse (NZ) Provides clinical care to patients, undertakes clinical organisation and practice administration, and facilitates communication within a general practice environment and between the practice and outside organisations and individuals. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 254422 REGISTERED NURSE (MENTAL HEALTH) Alternative Title: Psychiatric Nurse Provides nursing care to patients with mental health illness, disorder and dysfunction, and those experiencing emotional difficulties, distress and crisis in health, welfare and aged care facilities, correctional services and the community. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 Specialisations: Psychopaedic Nurse (NZ) Registered Nurse (Child and Adolescence Mental Health) Registered Nurse (Drug and Alcohol) Registered Nurse (Psychiatric Rehabilitation) Registered Nurse (Psychogeriatric Care) 254423 REGISTERED NURSE (PERIOPERATIVE) Alternative Title: Operating Room Nurse Provides nursing care to patients before, during and immediately after surgery, assesses patients' condition, plans nursing care for surgical intervention, maintains a safe and comfortable environment, assists Surgeons and Anaesthetists during surgery, and monitors patients' recovery from anaesthetic, prior to return to, or discharge from, ward. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 Specialisations: Registered Nurse (Anaesthetic) Registered Nurse (Operating Room) Registered Nurse (Recovery) 254424 REGISTERED NURSE (SURGICAL) Provides nursing care to patients with injuries and illness that require surgical intervention. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 254425 REGISTERED NURSE (PAEDIATRICS) Provides nursing care to children of all ages, including neonates, across a range of health and community settings with an emphasis on assessing children’s acute and ongoing needs while taking into account physical, social, cultural and family circumstances. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 254499 REGISTERED NURSES NEC This occupation group covers Registered Nurses not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 Occupations in this group include: Flight Nurse Nursing Officer (Defence Forces) Registered Nurse (Infection Control) Registered Nurse (Remote or Rural Area)
Average Earnings and Age
(ABS data 2019)
Registered Nurses nec
Australian PR
Group Details | Males Avg Weekly Earnings | Female Avg Weekly Earnings | Persons Avg Weekly Earnings | Males Age | Females Age | Persons Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2544 Registered nurses | 1,493.80 | 1,365.90 | 1,385.40 | 44.0 | 43.2 | 43.4 |
Australian PR - How do I Migrate to Australia?
Australian Migration provides different types of visa classes - These incorporate:
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Bridging Visas - BVA, BVB, BVC, BVD, etc
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Temporary Visas - Visitor Visa, Student Visa Subclass 500, TSS Visa Subclass 482, Graduate Visa Subclass 485, etc.,
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Provisional Visas - Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491 and the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Subclass 494, Business Innovation and Investment Visa Subclass 188, etc
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Permanent Visas - Employer Sponsored (ENS) Visa Subclass 186, Partner Visas, Parent and Contributory Parent Visas, Skilled Independent Subclass 189, Business Talent Visa Subclass 132, etc.
An applicant only obtains Australian PR and is able to permanently migrate to Australia when they are granted an Australian Permanent Visa.
There are various migration pathways to Australia that each of the visa classes offer that may ultimately achieve Australian PR. For example a Student Visa may enable application for a Graduate Visa (with full work rights) which may in turn permit application for a Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Permanent Visa. Whether you need to take a pathway to migrate to Australia and obtain Australian PR or be permitted to apply directly for Australian PR will depend on your individual circumstances.
What is the difference between a Provisional Visa and a Permanent Visa?
DoHA is moving to implement an intermediary class of Australian Visas referred to as "Provisional Visas." As the name suggests, Provisional Visas provide for application to an Australian Permanent Visa if the Provisional Visa requirements have been satisfied.
Before 16 November 2019 applicants could apply directly for the Permanent Regional Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa Subclass 187. Post November 2019, an application for a Regional Employer Sponsored Visa will be an application for a Provisional Visa which will then allow application for a Permanent Visa if the applicant complies with all requirements of the Provisional Visa for a period of 3 years.
Some of the variables that may influence your eligibility to migrate to Australia and apply for an Australian PR visa directly as opposed to having to pursue a pathway to Australian PR will include:
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Your English Language Proficiency (IELTS or PTE Scores). For points-tested visas an IELTS score of 6 will generate zero points whereas a score of 7 provides 10 points and a score of 8 provides 20 points. The point differentials may provide the difference between being eligible to migrate to Australia as an Australian PR or not being eligible for Australian PR.
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Your Australian and/or Overseas Work experience - generally, you will need at least 3 years post qualification work experience to be eligible to apply for a skilled visa and migrate to Australia.
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State Migration Occupation Lists - each Australian State periodically publishes a list of occupations that they may sponsor for either the Provisional Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491 or the State Sponsored Permanent Visa Subclass 190. The State and Territory Occupation Occupation Lists are based on the occupations that each Australian State or Territory is seeking to Sponsor to permit Migration to Australia where skills shortages are being experienced. These lists change periodically and should be checked before any application to migrate to Australia is lodged. Often, the States will impose their own conditions on different occupations to be satisfied before they will nominate.
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Expression of Interest (EOI) Scores - The minimum points threshold is 65, however very few, if any, invitations are being issued at this level. Applicants should be looking to obtain points scores of 80+ if they are looking to obtain an invitation to Migrate to Australia PR within a reasonable period of time.
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Eligibility to obtain a Skills Assessment - requirements for each occupation differ and should be checked with the relevant assessment body.
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Employment Job Offers. Will be required if you are looking to migrate to Australia PR on any Employer Sponsored Visa.
Australia PR benefits
Australian PR (permanent resident) is the name given to a non-citizen who is the holder of an Australian permanent visa.
Australian PR offers the following benefits:
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The right to migrate and live in Australia indefinitely,
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The opportunity to sponsor family for visas from overseas to migrate to Australia PR
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Relaxed rules associated with obtaining credit,
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Access to the First Home Owners Grant,
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Australian Citizenship for children born in Australia,
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Access to Healthcare
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Access to Social Security, subject to a 4 year waiting period where Australian PR was granted after 1 January 2019,
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Eligibility to apply for Australian Citizenship is residency requirements are satisfied.
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Easier access to New Zealand
Whilst an Australian PR has most of the rights and entitlements of a citizen, there are some differences:
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A citizen has an automatic right of entry to Australia, however if a permanent resident chooses to travel internationally, they need to ensure they have a permanent visa with a valid travel authority if they wish to return to Australia as an Australian PR.
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A citizen can vote in Australian Government elections. In most cases Australian PR residents cannot.
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An Australia PR is not eligible to stand for Government election, &
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An Australian PR may not be eligible to apply for Australian Federal Government positions.
For Employers
Finding Skilled Staff locally to work in your business can sometimes be challenging.
We have a database of highly skilled overseas workers that are prepared to work hard to settle their families in Australia.
If you are interested in finding out more, please call us or complete the contact form on this page
For Employees
If you are an overseas worker and interested in submitting your details to be considered by Employers looking to fill positions in Australia, please send us details of your occupation and your Resume by completing this form
Information on this page is indicative only and may not be accurate or may contain omissions as it is progressively being updated. Please do not rely on the contents. Complete the online Visa Assessment for further information.