NSW Skills Lists

NSW nominates highly skilled professionals in a range of occupations to help drive economic growth in our state.

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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.

Our skills lists are at the ANZSCO Unit Group level. Please note that not all occupations within an ANZSCO Unit Group are eligible for the respective visa. Only occupations listed as eligible for each visa are considered for NSW nomination. For a complete breakdown of eligible occupations, please refer to the Australian Government's Home Affairs website.

NSW Skills List

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. To be eligible for NSW nomination, your occupation must fall within an ANZSCO unit group identified below, which reflects skills in high demand across the state, and be eligible for the visa.

ANZSCO CodeUnit Group Name
1212Crop Farmer
1325Research and Development Managers
1331Construction Managers
1332Engineering Managers
1334Manufacturers
1335Production Managers
1341Child Care Centre Managers
1342Health and Welfare Services Managers
1343School Principals
1351ICT Managers
2321Architects and Landscape Architects
2322Surveyors and Spatial Scientists
2326Urban and Regional Planners
2331Chemical and Materials Engineers
2332Civil Engineering Professionals
2333Electrical Engineers
2334Electronics Engineers
2335Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
2336Mining Engineers
2339Other Engineering Professionals
2341Agricultural and Forestry Scientists
2342Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists
2343Environmental Scientists
2344Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists
2411Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers
2412Primary School Teachers
2414Secondary School Teachers
2421University Lecturers and Tutors
2512Medical Imaging Professionals
2513Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals
2515Pharmacists
2521Chiropractors and Osteopaths
2524Occupational Therapists
2525Physiotherapists
2527Audiologists and Speech Pathologists / Therapists
2531Generalist Medical Practitioners
2533Specialist Physicians
2534Psychiatrists
2535Surgeons
2539Other Medical Practitioners
2541Midwives
2543Nurse Managers
2544Registered Nurses
2611ICT Business and Systems Analysts
2613Software and Applications Programmers
2621Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists
2631Computer Network Professionals
2723Psychologists
2725Social Workers
3112Medical Technicians
3121Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians
3122Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
3123Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
3125Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
3129Other Building and Engineering Technicians
3211Automotive Electricians
3212Motor Mechanics
3222Sheetmetal Trades Workers
3223Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers
3231Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
3232Metal Fitters and Machinists
3234Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers
3311Bricklayers and Stonemasons
3312Carpenters and Joiners
3322Painting Trades Workers
3331Glaziers
3332Plasterers
3333Roof Tilers
3334Wall and Floor Tilers
3341Plumbers
3411Electricians
3421Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics
3422Electrical Distribution Trades Workers
3423Electronics Trades Workers
3941Cabinetmakers
4117Welfare Support Workers

NSW Regional Skills List

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. To be eligible for NSW nomination under pathways 2 and 3, your occupation must fall within an ANZSCO unit group identified below, which reflects skills in high demand across the state, and be eligible for the visa.

ANZSCO CodeUnit Group Name
1212Crop Farmer
1214Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers
1324Policy and Planning Managers
1325Research and Development Managers
1331Construction Managers
1332Engineering Managers
1334Manufacturers
1335Production Managers
1341Child Care Centre Managers
1342Health and Welfare Services Managers
1351ICT Managers
2312Marine Transport Professionals
2321Architects and Landscape Architects
2322Surveyors and Spatial Scientists
2326Urban and Regional Planners
2332Civil Engineering Professionals
2333Electrical Engineers
2335Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
2336Mining Engineers
2339Other Engineering Professionals
2342Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists
2343Environmental Scientists
2344Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists
2411Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers
2412Primary School Teachers
2414Secondary School Teachers
2421University Lecturers and Tutors
2512Medical Imaging Professionals
2513Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals
2515Pharmacists
2523Dental Practitioners
2524Occupational Therapists
2525Physiotherapists
2527Audiologists and Speech Pathologists / Therapists
2531Generalist Medical Practitioners
2533Specialist Physicians
2539Other Medical Practitioners
2544Registered Nurses
2611ICT Business and Systems Analysts
2613Software and Applications Programmers
2621Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists
2631Computer Network Professionals
2723Psychologists
2725Social Workers
3111Agricultural Technicians
3112Medical Technicians
3121Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians
3122Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
3123Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
3125Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
3129Other Building and Engineering Technicians
3211Automotive Electricians
3212Motor Mechanics
3222Sheetmetal Trades Workers
3223Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers
3231Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
3232Metal Fitters and Machinists
3311Bricklayers and Stonemasons
3312 Carpenters and Joiners
3322Painting Trades Workers
3331Glaziers
3332Plasterers
3333Roof Tilers
3334Wall and Floor Tilers
3341Plumbers
3411Electricians
3421Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics
3422Electrical Distribution Trades Workers
3423Electronics Trades Workers
3424Telecommunications Trades Workers
3941Cabinetmakers
3942Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers
3992Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators
4117Welfare Support Workers

Exploring Alternative Migration Pathways

The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) are just two visa options available for skilled workers to migrate to New South Wales.

Further Opportunities

The Home Affairs website provides a comprehensive list of visa options, which include visas for those with specific job offers or sponsorships.

Professional Guidance

Navigating the various visa options can be complex. For specialised guidance, consider consulting our 'Using a migration agent or legal practitioner' page.

We strongly encourage you to explore all pathways and seek professional advice to maximise your chances of successful migration.

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