Updated Skills Lists For 2024-25 NSW Skilled Migration Programme
NSW nominates highly skilled professionals in a range of occupations to help drive economic growth in the state. The NSW Skills Lists outline the skills that are eligible for NSW nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491). These lists help identify the critical skills needed to support the growth and development of New South Wales.
NSW Skills List for Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is a points-tested permanent visa for highly skilled individuals who can contribute to the NSW economy. Below is a list of ANZSCO codes and Unit Group Names for occupations in high demand:
- 1212 Crop Farmer
- 1325 Research and Development Managers
- 1331 Construction Managers
- 1332 Engineering Managers
- 1334 Manufacturers
- 1335 Production Managers
- 1341 Child Care Centre Managers
- 1342 Health and Welfare Services Managers
- 1343 School Principals
- 1351 ICT Managers
- 2321 Architects and Landscape Architects
- 2322 Surveyors and Spatial Scientists
- 2326 Urban and Regional Planners
- 2331 Chemical and Materials Engineers
- 2332 Civil Engineering Professionals
- 2333 Electrical Engineers
- 2334 Electronics Engineers
- 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
- 2336 Mining Engineers
- 2339 Other Engineering Professionals
- 2341 Agricultural and Forestry Scientists
- 2342 Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists
- 2343 Environmental Scientists
- 2344 Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists
- 2411 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers
- 2412 Primary School Teachers
- 2414 Secondary School Teachers
- 2421 University Lecturers and Tutors
- 2512 Medical Imaging Professionals
- 2513 Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals
- 2515 Pharmacists
- 2521 Chiropractors and Osteopaths
- 2524 Occupational Therapists
- 2531 Generalist Medical Practitioners
- 2533 Specialist Physicians
- 2534 Psychiatrists
- 2535 Surgeons
- 2539 Other Medical Practitioners
- 2541 Midwives
- 2543 Nurse Managers
- 2544 Registered Nurses
- 2611 ICT Business and Systems Analysts
- 2613 Software and Applications Programmers
- 2621 Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists
- 2631 Computer Network Professionals
- 2723 Psychologists
- 2725 Social Workers
- 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
- 3211 Automotive Electricians
- 3212 Motor Mechanics
- 3222 Sheetmetal Trades Workers
- 3223 Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers
- 3231 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
- 3232 Metal Fitters and Machinists
- 3234 Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers
- 3311 Bricklayers and Stonemasons
- 3312 Carpenters and Joiners
- 3322 Painting Trades Workers
- 3331 Glaziers
- 3332 Plasterers
- 3333 Roof Tilers
- 3334 Wall and Floor Tilers
- 3341 Plumbers
- 3411 Electricians
- 3421 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics
- 3422 Electrical Distribution Trades Workers
- 3423 Electronics Trades Workers
- 3941 Cabinetmakers
- 4117 Welfare Support Workers
NSW Regional Skills List for Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
The Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) is a points-tested provisional visa for highly skilled individuals who can contribute to the NSW economy. Below is a list of ANZSCO codes and Unit Group Names for occupations in high demand across the state:
- 1212 Crop Farmer
- 1214 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers
- 1324 Policy and Planning Managers
- 1325 Research and Development Managers
- 1331 Construction Managers
- 1332 Engineering Managers
- 1334 Manufacturers
- 1335 Production Managers
- 1341 Child Care Centre Managers
- 1342 Health and Welfare Services Managers
- 1351 ICT Managers
- 2312 Marine Transport Professionals
- 2321 Architects and Landscape Architects
- 2322 Surveyors and Spatial Scientists
- 2326 Urban and Regional Planners
- 2332 Civil Engineering Professionals
- 2333 Electrical Engineers
- 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
- 2336 Mining Engineers
- 2339 Other Engineering Professionals
- 2342 Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists
- 2343 Environmental Scientists
- 2344 Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists
- 2411 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers
- 2412 Primary School Teachers
- 2414 Secondary School Teachers
- 2421 University Lecturers and Tutors
- 2512 Medical Imaging Professionals
- 2513 Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals
- 2515 Pharmacists
- 2523 Dental Practitioners
- 2524 Occupational Therapists
- 2531 Generalist Medical Practitioners
- 2533 Specialist Physicians
- 2539 Other Medical Practitioners
- 2544 Registered Nurses
- 2611 ICT Business and Systems Analysts
- 2613 Software and Applications Programmers
- 2621 Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists
- 2631 Computer Network Professionals
- 2723 Psychologists
- 2725 Social Workers
- 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
- 3211 Automotive Electricians
- 3212 Motor Mechanics
- 3222 Sheetmetal Trades Workers
- 3223 Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers
- 3231 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
- 3232 Metal Fitters and Machinists
- 3311 Bricklayers and Stonemasons
- 3312 Carpenters and Joiners
- 3322 Painting Trades Workers
- 3331 Glaziers
- 3332 Plasterers
- 3333 Roof Tilers
- 3334 Wall and Floor Tilers
- 3341 Plumbers
- 3411 Electricians
- 3421 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics
- 3422 Electrical Distribution Trades Workers
- 3423 Electronics Trades Workers
- 3424 Telecommunications Trades Workers
- 3941 Cabinetmakers
- 3942 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers
- 3992 Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators
- 4117 Welfare Support Workers
It ia crucial to understand that your nominated occupation will require an evaluation by the appropriate skills assessing authority before expressing interest in applying for a visa to Australia. This assessment confirms whether your qualifications and experience meet the Australian standards for your nominated occupation. To ensure you have the correct information for a positive skills assessment outcome, consulting with the relevant authority is essential.
At Heenan & Browne Visa Migration Services, our migration agents are knowledgeable and experienced in guiding clients through the skills assessment process. If you want to determine if your qualifications and experience align with the requirements for your occupation’s skills assessment, book an appointment with us today. We help with both skills assessment advice and the application process itself. Do not hesitate to schedule your consultation now to take the next step in your migration journey.
