Victorian Government State Sponsorship Eligibility List

Migration Occupations under the Skilled Sponsored (176) visa and the Skilled Regional Sponsored (475 and 487) visa
The eligibility list identifies the migration occupations, including specialisations and requirements, which are currently in state-wide demand in Victoria, Australia. Professionals and tradespeople with an occupation on this list may be eligible to apply for free state sponsorship in Victoria.

How is information collected about occupations on this list?

The Victorian Government undertakes research and industry consultation to identify occupations suitable for state visa sponsorship. These lists are updated every twelve months, and are based on information provided by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations; Victorian Government agencies; and industry representatives.

Skilled Sponsored (176) visa

This permanent residency visa is available to appropriately skilled and experienced professionals and tradespeople living outside Australia, who want to live and work anywhere in Victoria.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (475 and 487) visa

What is the selection methodology for state sponsorship applications?

To be considered for Victorian Government state sponsorship for skilled visas, applications must: nominate an occupation on a current State Sponsorship Eligibility List for the relevant visa subclass meet the basic criteria for Victorian Government visa sponsorship as outlined on the LiveInVictoria website. Applications will be assessed individually. Your qualifications, skills, experience and ability to successfully establish yourself and any dependents will be assessed, to ensure that your skills are highly sought in Victorias labour market, and that you have very good prospects for long-term settlement in Victoria. All offers of state sponsorship are also subject to the availability of places under the State Migration Plan quotas at the time of assessment. The Victorian Government is currently not accepting new applications for some occupations (as specified within the list) due to limited availability of places under the State Migration Plan quotas. See the LiveInVictoria website for further information about quotas and for future updates.

This provisional (temporary) residence visa is available to appropriately skilled and experienced professionals and tradespeople, who wish to live and work in regional Victoria (outside metropolitan Melbourne). Holders of a Skilled Regional Sponsored (475 and 487) visa can apply for the permanent residency Skilled Regional (Residence) (887) visa after meeting minimum residency and work requirements. All applicants for sponsorship under the Skilled Regional Sponsored (475 and 487) visa must have an offer of employment in regional Victoria in their nominated occupation. Note that the minimum IELTS requirement for all occupations is 6.0 in each band, unless otherwise specified. International student graduates interested in the Skilled Sponsored (886) visa should refer to the Victorian Government State Sponsorship Eligibility List for Graduates.

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This list was updated on 31 January 2011. Refer to LiveInVictoria.vic.gov.au for any further updates.

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ANZSCO Code Occupation Specialisations / Considerations

Financial Services Professionals

132311 221111 Human Resource Manager Accountant (General) Must have a minimum of five years relevant experience. Must have a minimum of three years experience in a large, international firm and managerial experience. Must have IELTS score of 7.0 or above in each band. Must have a minimum of four years experience in accounting. Must have IELTS score of 7.0 or above in each band.

221213

External Auditor

Biotechnology and Science Professionals

132511 Research and Development Manager Must have skills and a minimum of two years experience in the Science industry with specialisation in at least one of the following: Business development Product development R&D processes Commercialisation Licence negotiation and partnering Investor relations Project management Minimum of two years experience Minimum of two years experience. Preferred specialisations: Water management Soil science Predictive modelling Animal nutrition Agricultural economics Must have a minimum of two years experience and IELTS of at least 7.0 in each band. Must have specialisation in at least one of the following: Polymer chemistry Medicinal chemistry Colloid chemistry Formulations chemistry Mass spectroscopy and Bio-inorganic chemistry other scientific instrumentation Must have a minimum of two years experience. Must have specialisation in at least one of the following: Mineral geology Petroleum geology Minimum of two years experience. Minimum of two years experience. Preferred specialisations: Clinical and regulatory affairs skills Pharmacology Pharmacodynamics Bioinformatics Biomedical engineering Minimum of two years experience. Minimum of two years experience. Preferred specialisations: Modelling Optics Radiation oncology medical physics

234111 234112

Agricultural Consultant Agricultural Scientist

234211

Chemist

234411

Geologist

234412 234599

Geophysicist Life Scientists NEC

234711 234914

Veterinarian Physicist

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ANZSCO Code Occupation Specialisations / Considerations

Biotechnology and Science Professionals

234999 Natural and Physical Science Professionals NEC Engineering Technologist Must have a minimum of two years experience. Must have specialisation in at least one of the following: Metrology Geology Soil science Must have IELTS score of 7.0 or above in each band. Must have a minimum of two years experience. Must have specialisation in at least one of the following: Micro process engineering Micro fluidics engineering

233914

Building and Engineering Professionals

133211 133513 233211 233311 233512 233513 233611 312112 312211 312311 312511 Engineering Manager Production Manager (Mining) Civil Engineer Electrical Engineer Mechanical Engineer Production or Plant Engineer Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) Building Associate Civil Engineering Draftsperson Electrical Engineering Draftsperson Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson All Building and Engineering Professionals must have a minimum of two years experience and IELTS score of 7.0 or above in each band.

Mathematicians and Statisticians

224112 Mathematician Must have skills and a minimum of two years experience in the science industry. Preferred specialisations/skills: Computational fluid dynamics Research capability Must have skills and a minimum of two years experience in the science industry. Preferred specialisations/skills: Advanced statistical modelling Bayesian methods Research capability Quantitative risk management

224113

Statistician

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ANZSCO Code Occupation Specialisations / Considerations

Social Professionals
272311 232611 272412 Clinical Psychologist Urban and Regional Planner Interpreter Minimum of two years experience. Must have a minimum of two years experience in strategic planning. Minimum of two years experience. Must have NAATI Level 3 accreditation. Must have specialisation in at least one of the following: Cantonese Greek Italian Khmer Macedonian Vietnamese Minimum of two years experience. Must have IELTS score of 7.0 or above in each band.

272511

Social Worker

Education Professionals
241111 241411 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher Secondary School Teacher Minimum of two years experience. Qualification must include practicum and theory from birth to five years. Must have a minimum of two years experience. Must have specialisation in at least one of the following: Mathematics, or Technology (Wood, Automotive and Metal), or LOTE (Japanese, German, French or Italian); or Science (including Physics). Must have a minimum of two years work experience in the vocational area, a related vocational qualification, and a teaching qualification. Must have IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with at least 6.5 in each band. Must have specialisation in at least one of the following: Nursing Engineering Horticulture Arboriculture Animal sciences Building & design

242211

Vocational Education Teacher

Health Professionals
251111 251211 251214 252312 252411 252511 252611 252711 252712 254111 254411 254412 Dietitian Medical Diagnostic Radiographer Sonographer Dentist Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist Podiatrist Audiologist Speech Pathologist Midwife Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurse (Aged Care) All Health Professionals must have a minimum of two years experience.

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ANZSCO Code Occupation Specialisations / Considerations

Health Professionals (continued)

254413 254414 254415 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) Registered Nurse (Community Health) Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) Registered Nurse (Medical) Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Registered Nurse (Perioperative) Registered Nurse (Surgical) Registered Nurses NEC

254416 254417

254418 254421 254422 254423 254424 254499

All Health Professionals must have a minimum of two years experience.

Information and Communications Technology Professionals

261111 261112 261311 261312 261313 261314 261399 262111 262112 ICT Business Analyst Systems Analyst Analyst Programmer Developer Programmer Software Engineer Software Tester Software & Applications Programmers NEC Database Administrator ICT Security Specialist Applications under these occupations are currently closed. Check the LiveInVictoria website for future updates.

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ANZSCO Code Occupation Specialisations / Considerations

Tourism and Hospitality Tradespersons

141311 351311 351111 351112 351411 Hotel or Motel Manager Chef Baker Pastry Cook Cook Must have a minimum of five years experience in a large, international firm and managerial experience. All Tradespersons must have a minimum of five years experience. Applications under this occupation are currently closed. Check the LiveInVictoria website for future updates.

Automotive Tradespersons
321111 321211 324111 324311 Automotive Electrician Motor Mechanic (General) Panel Beater Vehicle Painter All Tradespersons must have a minimum of five years experience.

Engineering Tradespersons
322211 322311 323111 323112 323113 322313 Sheetmetal Trades Worker Metal Fabricator Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) Welder (First Class) Applications under this occupation are currently closed. Check the LiveInVictoria website for future updates. All Tradespersons must have a minimum of five years experience.

Construction Tradespersons
331212 331213 334111 334112 Carpenter Joiner Plumber (General) Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber Drainer Gasfitter Roof Plumber Cabinetmaker All Tradespersons must have a minimum of five years experience.

334113 334114 334115 394111 6

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ANZSCO Code Occupation Specialisations / Considerations

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Tradespersons

341111 342211 342313 342413 342414 342111 Electrician (General) Electrical Linesworker Electronic Equipment Trades Worker Telecommunications Linesworker Telecommunications Technician Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Applications under this occupation are currently closed. Check the LiveInVictoria website for future updates. All Tradespersons must have a minimum of five years experience.

This list was updated on 31 January 2011. Refer to LiveInVictoria.vic.gov.au for any further updates.

Contact Details
For further information or assistance, contact: Skilled and Business Migration Program State Government of Victoria GPO Box 4509 Melbourne Victoria 3000

Skilled Migration Telephone +61 3 9938 0556 Email skilled@LiveInVictoria.vic.gov.au Facsimile +61 3 9938 0561 Business Migration Telephone +61 3 9938 0562 Email businessmigration@LiveInVictoria.vic.gov.au Facsimile +61 3 9938 0561

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