The WA State Government has updated the Western Australian skilled migration occupation list (WASMOL) and Graduate occupation list (GOL) .
Prospective applicant who work in a position listed in the occupation list can apply for the following visa:
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190); or
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
The WASMOL is available to applicants who intend to use the general stream.
The GOL is available for applicants who intend to use the graduate stream.
To access the graduate stream you’ll have to meet the Western australian study requirements:
- A western australian qualification or a combination of studies from accredited eductational institution in WA.
- A university or higher education qualification and/or a vocational education and training (VET) qualification at Certificate III Level or above
You must have studied at an accredited Western Australian educational institution, full time and face to face, for at least 2 years.
You can use study from different qualifications to make up the two years. This can include university/higer edutation, VET (certificate III level) and/or English language intensive course for overseas students. This is two years living and study in Western Australia.
Candidates nominating for occupations that are designated ‘Regional Western Australia only’ in the General or Graduate stream must provide evidence of a job offer/contract of employment in a location defined by the Commonwealth as Category 3 – Regional Centres and Other Regional Areas (not Perth and Mandurah). These include the following areas by postcodes: 6041 to 6044, 6084, 6207, 6213, 6215 to 6537, and 6560 to 6770.
The state nomination program process and requirements can be found here.
2019/20 Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List?
| ANZSCO code | Skilled occupation | Eligible visas ? | ***Regional WA only | Status | |
| *190 visa | **491 visa | ||||
| 252711 | Audiologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253316 | Gastroenterologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253111 | General Practitioner | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254111 | Midwife | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253513 | Neurosurgeon | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253913 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251412 | Orthoptist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253515 | Otorhinolaryngologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253411 | Psychiatrist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253918 | Radiation Oncologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254413 | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253323 | Rheumatologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251214 | Sonographer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253521 | Vascular Surgeon | Y | Y | Available | |
2019/20 Graduate Occupation List
| ANZSCO code | Skilled occupation | Eligible visas ? | ***Regional WA only | Status | |
| *190 visa | **491 visa | ||||
| 221111 | Accountant (General) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 231111 | Aeroplane Pilot | Y | Available | ||
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233912 | Agricultural Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 311111 | Agricultural Technician | Y | Available | ||
| 311211 | Anaesthetic Technician | Y | Y | Available | |
| 232111 | Architect | Y | Y | Available | |
| 252711 | Audiologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 351111 | Baker | Y | Y | Available | |
| 271111 | Barrister | Y | Y | Available | |
| 121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer | Y | Available | ||
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234514 | Biotechnologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 312113 | Building Inspector | Y | Y | Available | |
| 141111 | Café or Restaurant Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 351311 | Chef | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233111 | Chemical Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234211 | Chemist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | Y | Y | Available | |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | Y | Y | Available | |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 222111 | Commodities Trader | Y | Y | Available | |
| 411711 | Community Worker | Y | Y | Available | |
| 263111 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 149311 | Conference and Event Organiser | Y | Y | Available | |
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 121313 | Dairy Cattle Farmer | Y | Available | ||
| 252311 | Dental Specialist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 261312 | Developer Programmer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 411712 | Disabilities Service Officer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 334113 | Drainer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | Y | Y | Available | |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher | Y | Y | Available | |
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | Y | Y | Available | |
| 312312 | Electrical Engineering Technician | Y | Y | Available | |
| 342315 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233411 | Electronics Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 441211 | Emergency Service Worker | Y | Available | ||
| 133211 | Engineering Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251311 | Environmental Health Officer | Y | Available | ||
| 139912 | Environmental Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 322113 | Farrier | Y | Y | Available | |
| 222112 | Finance Broker | Y | Y | Available | |
| 222199 | Financial Brokers (NEC) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 222299 | Financial Dealers (NEC) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 222311 | Financial Investment Adviser | Y | Y | Available | |
| 222312 | Financial Investment Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 132211 | Finance Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 222211 | Financial Market Dealer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 231113 | Flying Instructor | Y | Available | ||
| 451399 | Funeral Workers (NEC) | Y | Available | ||
| 234411 | Geologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234412 | Geophysicist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 121214 | Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)/Field Crop Grower (NZ) | Y | Available | ||
| 231114 | Helicopter Pilot | Y | Available | ||
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist | Y | Y | Y | Available |
| 361112 | Horse Trainer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 132311 | Human Resource Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234413 | Hydrogeologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 135112 | ICT Project Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233511 | Industrial Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251512 | Industrial Pharmacist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 222113 | Insurance Broker | Y | Y | Available | |
| 272412 | Interpreter | Y | Y | Available | |
| 312911 | Maintenance Planner | Y | Available | ||
| 221112 | Management Accountant | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233112 | Materials Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 311312 | Meat Inspector | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 134211 | Medical Administrator | Y | Available | ||
| 234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 311299 | Medical Technicians (NEC) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234912 | Metallurgist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 312913 | Mine Deputy | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding petroleum) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 121411 | Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | Y | Available | ||
| 121216 | Mixed Crop Farmer | Y | Available | ||
| 121317 | Mixed Livestock Farmer | Y | Available | ||
| 233916 | Naval Architect | Y | Y | Available | |
| 263112 | Network Administrator | Y | Y | Available | |
| 263113 | Network Analyst | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Advisor | Y | Y | Available | |
| 311214 | Operating Theatre Technician | Y | Available | ||
| 251411 | Optometrist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251412 | Orthoptist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251912 | Orthotist or Prosthetist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 252112 | Osteopath | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233612 | Petroleum Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 311215 | Pharmacy Technician | Y | Y | Available | |
| 252611 | Podiatrist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233513 | Production or Plant Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 133112 | Project Builder | Y | Available | ||
| 272399 | Psychologists (NEC) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor | Y | Y | Available | |
| 272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor | Y | Y | Available | |
| 132511 | Research and Development Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 134311 | School Principal | Y | Y | Available | |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | Y | Y | Available | |
| 121322 | Sheep Farmer | Y | Available | ||
| 231213 | Ship’s Master | Y | Available | ||
| 272511 | Social Worker | Y | Y | Available | |
| 261313 | Software Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 271311 | Solicitor | Y | Y | Available | |
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher | Y | Y | Available | |
| 222213 | Stockbroking Dealer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 232212 | Surveyor | Y | Y | Available | |
| 221113 | Taxation Accountant | Y | Y | Available | |
| 241512 | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | Y | Y | Available | |
| 241513 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | Y | Y | Available | |
| 263311 | Telecommunications Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker | Y | Y | Available | |
| 263312 | Telecommunications Network Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 272413 | Translator | Y | Available | ||
| 233215 | Transport Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 232611 | Urban and Regional Planner | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234711 | Veterinarian | Y | Y | Available | |
| 361311 | Veterinary Nurse | Y | Y | Available | |
| 242211 | Vocational Education Teacher | Y | Available | ||
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | Y | Y | Available | |
| 411716 | Youth Worker | Y | Y | Available | |
Note:
* 190 – State Nominated visa (subclass 190)
** 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
*** Regional WA only
To know more about these changes get in touch with Get Your Visa on (08) 6117 4152 and we will assess your circumstances, qualifications and experience to check to see if you are still on the right path or if you can access a new pathway and give you peace of mind.
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