Victoria opened its Skilled visa nomination program for Subclass 491 and Subclass 190 visas.
To be considered for selection for Subclass 491 you must:
- already be living in Victoria
- already be working in Victoria – Minimum 3 months employment
- Be working in highly skilled occupation in health, medical research, life sciences, agri-food or digital sectors
To be considered for selection for Subclass 190 you must:
- already be living in Victoria
- already be working in Victoria – Minimum 6 months employment
- Be working in highly skilled occupation in health, medical research or life sciences
2021-22 Skilled Round – Live in Melbourne
The Department of Education, Skills, and Employment uses the list of 108 jobs below for defining STEMM jobs. Please be aware that just because your profession is listed here doesn’t imply the Victorian government will invite you to apply for a 491/190 visa.
| ANZSCO Code | ANZSCO Title |
| 1325 | Research and Development Managers |
| 1332 | Engineering Managers |
| 1342 | Health and Welfare Services Managers |
| 1351 | ICT Managers |
| 2210 | Accountants, Auditors and Company Secretaries nfd |
| 2211 | Accountants |
| 2212 | Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers |
| 2240 | Information and Organisation Professionals nfd |
| 2241 | Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians |
| 2242 | Archivists, Curators and Records Managers |
| 2243 | Economists |
| 2244 | Intelligence and Policy Analysts |
| 2245 | Land Economists and Valuers |
| 2246 | Librarians |
| 2247 | Management and Organisation Analysts |
| 2249 | Other Information and Organisation Professionals |
| 2252 | ICT Sales Professionals |
| 2254 | Technical Sales Representatives |
| 2311 | Air Transport Professionals |
| 2321 | Architects and Landscape Architects |
| 2322 | Cartographers and Surveyors |
| 2326 | Urban and Regional Planners |
| 2330 | Engineering Professionals nfd |
| 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 and Geophysicists |
| 2345 | Life Scientists |
| 2346 | Medical Laboratory Scientists |
| 2347 | Veterinarians |
| 2349 | Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals |
| 2500 | Health Professionals nfd |
| 2510 | Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nfd |
| 2511 | Dietitians |
| 2512 | Medical Imaging Professionals |
| 2513 | Occupational & Environmental Health Professionals |
| 2514 | Optometrists and Orthoptists |
| 2515 | Pharmacists |
| 2519 | Other Health Diagnostic & Promotion Professionals |
| 2520 | Health Therapy Professionals nfd |
| 2521 | Chiropractors and Osteopaths |
| 2523 | Dental Practitioners |
| 2524 | Occupational Therapists |
| 2525 | Physiotherapists |
| 2526 | Podiatrists |
| 2527 | Speech Professionals and Audiologists |
| 2530 | Medical Practitioners nfd |
| 2531 | Generalist Medical Practitioners |
| 2532 | Anaesthetists |
| 2533 | Internal Medicine Specialists |
| 2534 | Psychiatrists |
| 2535 | Surgeons |
| 2539 | Other Medical Practitioners |
| 2540 | Midwifery and Nursing Professionals nfd |
| 2541 | Midwives |
| 2542 | Nurse Educators and Researchers |
| 2543 | Nurse Managers |
| 2544 | Registered Nurses |
| 2600 | ICT Professionals nfd |
| 2610 | Business and Systems Analysts, and Programmers nfd |
| 2611 | ICT Business and Systems Analysts |
| 2612 | Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers |
| 2613 | Software and Applications Programmers |
| 2621 | Database & Systems Administrators & ICT Security |
| 2630 | ICT Network and Support Professionals nfd |
| 2631 | Computer Network Professionals |
| 2632 | ICT Support and Test Engineers |
| 2633 | Telecommunications Engineering Professionals |
| 2721 | Counsellors |
| 2723 | Psychologists |
| 2724 | Social Professionals |
| 3110 | Agricultural, Medical and Science Technicians nfd |
| 3111 | Agricultural Technicians |
| 3112 | Medical Technicians |
| 3114 | Science Technicians |
| 3122 | Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians |
| 3123 | Electrical Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians |
| 3124 | Electronic Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians |
| 3125 | Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians |
| 3126 | Safety Inspectors |
| 3129 | Other Building and Engineering Technicians |
| 3130 | ICT and Telecommunications Technicians nfd |
| 3131 | ICT Support Technicians |
| 3132 | Telecommunications Technical Specialists |
| 3210 | Automotive Electricians and Mechanics nfd |
| 3211 | Automotive Electricians |
| 3212 | Motor Mechanics |
| 3230 | Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers nfd |
| 3231 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineers |
| 3232 | Metal Fitters and Machinists |
| 3234 | Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers |
| 3400 | Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers nfd |
| 3411 | Electricians |
| 3421 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics |
| 3613 | Veterinary Nurses |
| 3991 | Boat Builders and Shipwrights |
| 3992 | Chemical, Gas, Petroleum & Power Plant Operators |
| 3999 | Other Technicians and Trades Workers |
| 4111 | Ambulance Officers and Paramedics |
| 4112 | Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists |
| 4114 | Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses |
Nominations for Skilled Visa Demand
The following specialisations will be the emphasis, according to discussions with business and the Department of Health:
- Midwife – 254111
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care) – 254412
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) – 254415
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health) – 254422
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative) – 254423
- Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) – 254425
Subclass 190 Visa Benefits
You and your family members are allowed to:
- Long-term residence in the country
- Get productively and professionally involved while continuing your education in the nation.
- Sign up for Medicare, the most well-known and frequently utilised health insurance plan in the country.
- Submit an application for the coveted and highly desired Australian citizenship.
- Offer eligible family members funding for PR.
- Travel to and from Australia for a period of five years beginning on the day the permit is issued.
Subclass 491 Visa Benefits
Numerous benefits of the 491 visa include:
- After receiving a visa, the candidate may stay in Australia for a period of five years.
- The candidate is permitted to do all three in a particular area of Australia.
- As long as the visa is in effect, you are free to make as many trips to and from Australia as you choose.
- If you are qualified, you can seek permanent residency after three years.
- You are permitted to include members of your family in your visa application.
- Applying for a 491 visa will result in an increase in points (15 points).
Common Criteria to be selected by Victoria
To be considered for selection to apply for Victorian skilled visa nomination you must be:
- living in Victoria (subclass 491 applicants must live and work in regional Victoria)
- working in Victoria using STEMM skills (which will be explained later in this article, and
- working in a target sector.
Contact us
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