Applicants who have a nominated occupation identified on the Western Australian skilled migration occupation list (WASMOL) or Graduate occupation list (GOL) may be eligible for Western Australian State nomination using one of the following visa subclasses:
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190); or
- Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489).
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.
From December 2019, the Graduate Stream for State Nomination will be extended to include vocational education and training (VET) graduates who complete a qualification in Western Australia at Certificate III level or above.
The first invitation round to include VET graduates will be issued in December 2019.
Other changes to the graduate stream are:
Current requirement |
New requirement (December 2019) |
|
| Study in WA | At least 2 years study in WA at a WA university | At least 2 years study in WA at one or more WA education providers studying ELICOS, VET at a registered training organisation or Higher Education providers |
| Work experience
Job Offer |
12 months Australian work experience in nominated or closely related occupation
And 12 month contract of employment in nominated or closely related occupation |
6 months Australian work experience in the applicants nominated occupation on the Graduate Occuation List
Or 6 month contract of employment in the applicants nominated occupation on the Graduate Occuation List |
A new Graduate Occupation List and these updated requirements for the Graduate Stream will be published on the website prior to the December invitation round.
Please check the status of your occupation on the applicable list to see if it is currently available for State nomination and eligible for your intended visa sublcass and qualification type (if using the graduate stream). Occupations may become unavailable without notice.
To determine your eligibility to apply, consult the Criteria for State nomination and the State nomination requirements page.
State nomination applicants will have to compete with all potential employees in the Western Australian labour market to secure any available or advertised position.
For occupations which require licensing or registration before being permitted to work in Western Australia, a positive skills assessment and State nomination do not guarantee you will meet the licensing or registration requirements of the relevant licensing or registration authority. Those considering applying for Western Australian nomination are advised to check with the appropriate licensing or registration authority to verify their suitability for licensing or registration.
Notes on using the occupation lists
Occupations may have the following status.
- Available: occupation is available for nomination
- Under review: occupation is under review and invitations to apply for State
nomination will be limited pending the outcome of the review - Closed: occupation is closed for invitations
The occupations identified on the occupation lists do not relate to any specific job vacancies, nor represent any guarantee of a job, but rather identify occupations that are considered a priority for the State. It is recommended that you research employment opportunities in Western Australia (in your occupation) before making the decision to migrate.
You will need to have a skills assessment suitable for migration purposes in your nominated occupation. See the Department of Home Affairs website for more information on skills assessments and skills assessing authorities.
2018 Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List
| ANZSCO code | Skilled Occupation | Eligible visas | Status | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | 190 visa** | 489 visa** | | |
| 252711 | Audiologist | Y | Available | ||
| 253316 | Gastroenterologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253111 | General Practitioner | | Y | Available | |
| 254111 | Midwife | | 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 | Available | |
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | | Y | Available | |
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | | Y | Available | |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | Y | Available | ||
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | | Y | Available | |
| 253323 | Rheumatologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251214 | Sonographer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253521 | Vascular Surgeon | Y | Y | Available | |
2018 Graduate occupation list
| ANZSCO code | Occupation List |
Eligible Visas
|
PhD and Masters graduates | Bachelor and higher degree graduates | Status | ||
| |
190 visa** | 489 visa** | | ||||
| 221111 | Accountant (General) |
Y
|
Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 231111 | Aeroplane Pilot | | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 411111 | Ambulance Officer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253211 | Anaesthetist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 232111 | Architect | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 252711 | Audiologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 271111 | Barrister | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253312 | Cardiologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253512 | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 272111 | Careers Counsellor | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233111 | Chemical Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253313 | Clinical Haematologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 252311 | Dental Specialist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 252312 | Dentist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253911 | Dermatologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 261312 | Developer Programmer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233411 | Electronics Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253912 | Emergency Medicine Specialist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253315 | Endocrinologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251311 | Environmental Health Officer | | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 132211 | Finance Manager | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 222311 | Financial Investment Adviser | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 222312 | Financial Investment Manager | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253316 | Gastroenterologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253111 | General Practitioner | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234411 | Geologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233511 | Industrial Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251512 | Industrial Pharmacist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 411112 | Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253317 | Intensive Care Specialist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233112 | Materials Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253314 | Medical Oncologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253999 | Medical Practitioners nec | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 241311 | Middle School Teacher | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254111 | Midwife | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233916 | Naval Architect | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253318 | Neurologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253513 | Neurosurgeon | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254211 | Nurse Educator | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253913 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253914 | Ophthalmologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253514 | Orthopaedic Surgeon | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 252112 | Osteopath | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253515 | Otorhinolaryngologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253321 | Paediatrician | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253915 | Pathologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253517 | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 252611 | Podiatrist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233513 | Production or Plant Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253411 | Psychiatrist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 272399 | Psychologists nec | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253918 | Radiation Oncologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254413 | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254416 | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254499 | Registered Nurses nec | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253322 | Renal Medicine Specialist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 132511 | Research and Development Manager | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253323 | Rheumatologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 272511 | Social Worker | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 261313 | Software Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 271311 | Solicitor | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253399 | Specialist Physicians nec | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253511 | Surgeon (General) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 232212 | Surveyor | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 241512 | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 241513 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 263311 | Telecommunications Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 263312 | Telecommunications Network Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253324 | Thoracic Medicine Specialist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233215 | Transport Engineer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 232611 | Urban and Regional Planner | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253518 | Urologist | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253521 | Vascular Surgeon | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234711 | Veterinarian | Y | Y | Y | Y | Available | |
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| ||||||
| 141999 | Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 224111 | Actuary | Y | Y | Y | Available | ||
| 252211 | Acupuncturist | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 225111 | Advertising Specialist | Y | Y | Y | Available | ||
| 261311 | Analyst Programmer | Y | Y | Y | Available | ||
| 249211 | Art Teacher (Private Tuition) | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 212111 | Artistic Director | Y | Y | Y | Available | ||
| 212212 | Book or Script Editor | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 141211 | Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager | | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 232213 | Cartographer | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 252111 | Chiropractor | Y | Y | Y | Available | ||
| 222111 | Commodities Trader | Y | Y | Y | Available | ||
| 221211 | Company Secretary | Y | Y | Y | Available | ||
| 252299 | Complementary Health Therapists nec | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 234311 | Conservation Officer | | Y | Y | Available | ||
| 212411 | Copywriter | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 132111 | Corporate Services Manager | Y | Y | Y | Available | ||
| 272199 | Counsellors nec | Y | Y | Y | Available | ||
| 249212 | Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 211112 | Dancer or Choreographer | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 262111 | Database Administrator | Y | Y | Y | Available | ||
| 251111 | Dietitian | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 212312 | Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 249111 | Education Adviser | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist | Y | Y | Y | Available | ||
| 233914 | Engineering Technologist | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 221213 | External Auditor | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 272113 | Family and Marriage Counsellor | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 212314 | Film and Video Editor | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 222112 | Finance Broker | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 222199 | Financial Brokers nec | Y | Y | Y | Available | ||
| 222299 | Financial Dealers nec | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 222211 | Financial Market Dealer | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 224212 | Gallery or Museum Curator | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 232411 | Graphic Designer | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 224213 | Health Information Manager | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 251911 | Health Promotion Officer | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 223111 | Human Resource Adviser | | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 225211 | ICT Account Manager | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 261111 | ICT Business Analyst | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 225212 | ICT Business Development Manager | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 263211 | ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 225213 | ICT Sales Representative | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 263212 | ICT Support Engineer | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 224999 | Information and Organisation Professionals nec | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 232511 | Interior Designer | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 221214 | Internal Auditor | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 212499 | Journalists and Other Writers nec | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 271299 | Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 139913 | Laboratory Manager | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 224511 | Land Economist | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 232112 | Landscape Architect | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 224912 | Liaison Officer | | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 224611 | Librarian | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 221112 | Management Accountant | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 224711 | Management Consultant | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 225112 | Market Research Analyst | | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 225113 | Marketing Specialist | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 224112 | Mathematician | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 211212 | Music Director | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 211299 | Music Professionals nec | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 249214 | Music Teacher (Private Tuition) | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 252213 | Naturopath | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 212412 | Newspaper or Periodical Editor | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 272313 | Organisational Psychologist | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 224914 | Patents Examiner | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 234914 | Physicist ^ | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 224412 | Policy Analyst | Y | Y | | Available | ||
| 132411 | Policy and Planning Manager | Y | Y | | Available | ||
| 212413 | Print Journalist | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 249299 | Private Tutors and Teachers nec | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 212315 | Program Director (Television or Radio) | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 272314 | Psychotherapist | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 131114 | Public Relations Manager | | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 224214 | Records Manager | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 223112 | Recruitment Consultant | Y | Y | Y | Available | ||
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 272499 | Social Professionals nec | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 261314 | Software Tester | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 241599 | Special Education Teachers nec | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 212316 | Stage Manager | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 222213 | Stockbroking Dealer | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 272115 | Student Counsellor | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 262113 | Systems Administrator | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 261112 | Systems Analyst | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 221113 | Taxation Accountant | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 249311 | Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 212317 | Technical Director | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 225499 | Technical Sales Representatives nec | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 212415 | Technical Writer | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 212416 | Television Journalist | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 252214 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 224512 | Valuer | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 212318 | Video Producer | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 261212 | Web Developer | Y | Y | Y | | Available | |
| 234213 | Wine Maker | | Y | Y | | Available | |
Australian and New Zealand Classification of Occupations
**190 Visa = Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
**489 Visa = Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)
^ The Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs allows only Medical Physicists to be eligible for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) (State nominated).
Regional Areas (Western Australia)
On a Nominated Regional visa (subclass 489), you are required to live and work in a regional or low population growth metropolitan area.
You cannot live or work in the capital city of Perth.
In Western Australia there are nine areas which are considered to be regional:
Gascoyne
Goldfields-Esperance
Kimberley
Pilbara
Mid West
South West
Great Southern
Peel
Wheatbelt
Below are the postcodes for areas which are considered regional in Western Australia.
| Western Australia except Perth and surrounding areas |
6041 to 6799 |
If you are invited to apply for Western Australian State nomination, you must select and research your preferred region. The State nomination application form includes a multiple choice questionnaire which will test your knowledge on your preferred region.
Other State Skilled Occupations lists for 190 visa and 489 state sponsored visa
Select a state below to see it’s requirements:
Australia
State and territory requirements
Each state and territory has its own list of occupations, requirements and processes you must follow.
More information about the requirements and processes on how Australian states or territories nominate applicants is available.
