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ANZSCO Code for Geotechnical Engineer

ANZSCO Code for Geotechnical Engineer

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    Geotechnical Engineer - ANZSCO 233212

    ANZSCO Code for Geotechnical Engineer is 233212.

    Geotechnical engineers are liable for structures’ establishments. Work incorporates surveying information from the field, discovering approaches to guarantee establishments or slopes are steady, designing establishments, and supervising work at a construction site. They frequently work for consultancies.

    The average income for a Geotechnical Engineer is $108,461 for make employees and 100,202 for female employees per year.

    Average Age: Males: 39.2 Females: 33.1 Persons: 38.3

    Skill Level: 1

    Skills Assessment Authority

    Engineers Australia       

    Caveats

    No caveats apply to this occupation.

    Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations

    • 2124-11 Civil Engineer

    Australian visa options for Geotechnical Engineer - ANZSCO 233212

    Employer Sponsorship
    Permanent 491 VisaPermanent482 TSS Visa
    Skilled OccupationANZSCO CodeAssessing Authority189 Visa190 VisaStateFamily186 Visa (DE)494 VisaAll areaRegional area
    Geotechnical Engineer233212Engineers Australia
    Visa processing times-months(75%)99-1017
    Visa processing times-months(90%)1212-1519

    10/01/2020 Round Results: Round Results:

    09/05/2019 (current)189 Visa491 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored)
    Number of total invitations1000300
    Points Score9090
    Visa date of effect2/10/2019 11:05 PM16/12/2019 1:01am
    11/12/2019 (Previous)189 Visa491 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored)
    Points Score95-
    Visa date of effect30/11/2019 2:57pm-
    Unofficial Results189 Visa491 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored)

    Group: 2332 Civil Engineering Professionals

    This unit group design, plan, organise and oversee the construction of civil engineering projects such as dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, roads, airports and other structures; analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures and design structural foundations; analyse the statical properties of all types of structures and test the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction; plan and develop transportation systems; and estimate and monitor the construction costs of projects. 

    • determining construction methods, materials and quality standards, and drafting and interpreting specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures
    • organising and directing site labour and the delivery of construction materials, plant and equipment, and establishing detailed programs for the coordination of site activities
    • obtaining soil and rock samples at different depths across sites and testing samples to determine strength, compressibility and other factors that affect the behaviour of soil and rock when a structure is imposed and determining the safe loading for the soil
    • studying architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to estimate total costs, and preparing detailed cost plans and estimates as tools to assist in budgetary control
    • monitoring changes to designs, assessing effects on cost, and measuring, valuing and negotiating variations to designs
    • analysing structural systems for both static and dynamic loads
    • designing structures to ensure they do not collapse, bend, twist or vibrate in undesirable ways
    • assessing present and future travel flow patterns taking into account population increase and needs change
    • designing the physical aspects of transportation systems such as highways, railroads, urban transit, air transportation, logistical supply systems and their terminals
    •  

    • Most occupations in this unit group have a skill level comparable with a four year bachelor degree or higher qualification. For Engineers Australia Migration Skills Assessment through competency demonstration report, experience of at least five years may be appropriate for the formal qualification. In certain circumstances, significant experience or on-the-job training might be required along with the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

      For EA skills assessment, registration or licensing may be required.

    Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Department of Immigration and Border Protection

    Sponsorship options for Geotechnical Engineer - ANZSCO 233212

    190 Visa sponsorship
    491 Visa Sponsorship
    Northern Territory (NT) (Darwin) Government Visa Sponsorship
    NTNorthern Territory 190 Visa
    _______________________________________
    • Financial capacity

    • Applicants living outside Australia:
      one year of skilled work experience in the past 2 years or alternatively have Australian qualifications.



    - Processing times
    Offshore applicants: six to eight months
    NT student / NT resident applicants: one month.
    - Cost of application: AUD 300    		NTNorthern Territory 491 Visa
    _______________________________________
    Northern Territory 190 Visa
    _______________________________________
    • Financial capacity

    • Applicants living outside Australia:
      one year of skilled work experience in the past 2 years or alternatively have Australian qualifications.



    - Processing times
    Offshore applicants: six to eight months
    NT student / NT resident applicants: one month.
    - Cost of application: AUD 300

    Postcodes: Entire territory (including Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Katherine and Nhulunbuy)
    Nomination by South Australia State Government (SA) (Adelaide)
    SASouth Australia 190 Visa
    		SASouth Australia 491 Visa
    Available to South Australian international graduates, OR applicants have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia,

    • Special Conditions (from 29/11/2019 ):
      Available to international graduates in South Australia, OR applicants have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia.

    • Special Conditions Apply

    • Proficient English (e.g. IELTS 7.0 in each band) (or Proficient Plus overall); 3 years' work experience in field; Not available for High Points nomination from 04/07/2019; Not available for Chain Migration nomination from 04/07/2019; Provisional 491 visa only - 190 nomination offered to applicants under specific circumstances only (see 3.5)

    • 45 years or less

    • Financial capacity

    • See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia

    • Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks


    List current as of 20/02/2020     		Available to South Australian international graduates, OR applicants have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia,

    • Special Conditions (from 29/11/2019 ):
      Available to international graduates in South Australia, OR applicants have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia.

    • Special Conditions Apply

    • Proficient English (e.g. IELTS 7.0 in each band) (or Proficient Plus overall); 3 years' work experience in field; Not available for High Points nomination from 04/07/2019; Not available for Chain Migration nomination from 04/07/2019; Provisional 491 visa only - 190 nomination offered to applicants under specific circumstances only (see 3.5)

    • 45 years or less

    • Financial capacity

    • See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia

    • Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks


    Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Adelaide, Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Gawler, Port Pirie, Bridgewater, Port Augusta, Murray Bridge, Port Lincoln, Mount Barker, Victor Harbor and Aldinga Beach)
    List current as of 20/02/2020
    Victoria State Nomination (VIC) (Melbourne)
    VICVictoria 190 VisaVICVictoria 491 Visa

    • A current job offer within a regional area of Victoria; The employment offer must be in your nominated occupation and must be for full time work for a period of at least 12 months.

    • A Competent level of English (or equivalent); Exemptions: citizens of the USA, UK, Canada, Republic of Ireland or New Zealand.

    • meet the financial requirement.


    Postcodes: Cities and major regional centres (3211 to 3232, 3235, 3240, 3328, 3330 to 3333, 3340 and 3342); Regional centres and other regional areas(3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996); including Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura and Warrnambool; Anywhere except the Melbourne metropolitan area
    VICFor Graduates in Victoria:

    • completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years.


    • IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band

    		VICFor Graduates in Victoria:

    • completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years.


    • IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band
    Skilled Migration Western Australia State Nomination (WA) (Perth)
    WAWestern Australia 190 VisaWAWestern Australia 491 Visa
    WAWestern Australia Graduates 190 Visa

    Available
    Avaliable to applicants who have completed the following qualifications or a combination of studies from accredited educational institutions in Western Australia for at least two years (full-time and face-to-face).

    - a university or higher education qualification (registered by TEQSA). This includes a PhD, Masters, Bachelor or higher degree (Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma); and/or

    - a vocational education and training (VET) qualification at a Certificate III level or above (registered by ASQA).

    This can include university/higher education; VET (Certicate III level); and/or English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS).

    • IELTS score of at least 7 in all bands or OET score of at least B in all bands or TOEFL-iBT (24 in all bands) or PTE Academic (65 in all bands) or Cambridge English Advanced (CEA) (185 in all skills)

      IELTS exemption: citizens of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and New Zealand.

    • one year of Australian work experience within the last 10 years; or 3 years of overseas work experience within the last ten years

    • Have at least six months Australian work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation within the last five years, A professional year or work placement is considered work experience, if it is a paid position and undertaken post qualification.
      or
      have a six month contract of employment in the nominated (or closely related) occupation in Western Australia (at least an average of 35 hours per week).
    		WAWestern Australia Graduates 491 Visa

    Available
    Avaliable to applicants who have completed the following qualifications or a combination of studies from accredited educational institutions in Western Australia for at least two years (full-time and face-to-face).

    - a university or higher education qualification (registered by TEQSA). This includes a PhD, Masters, Bachelor or higher degree (Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma); and/or

    - a vocational education and training (VET) qualification at a Certificate III level or above (registered by ASQA).

    This can include university/higher education; VET (Certicate III level); and/or English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS).

    • IELTS score of at least 7 in all bands or OET score of at least B in all bands or TOEFL-iBT (24 in all bands) or PTE Academic (65 in all bands) or Cambridge English Advanced (CEA) (185 in all skills)

      IELTS exemption: citizens of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and New Zealand.

    • one year of Australian work experience within the last 10 years; or 3 years of overseas work experience within the last ten years

    • Have at least six months Australian work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation within the last five years, A professional year or work placement is considered work experience, if it is a paid position and undertaken post qualification.
      or
      have a six month contract of employment in the nominated (or closely related) occupation in Western Australia (at least an average of 35 hours per week).
    New South Wales (NSW) (Sydney) State Visa Sponsorship
    NSWNew South Wales 190 VisaNSW Regional areas 491 Visa
    Availability: Limited; NSW Stream 1
    Available to applicants who are working in their nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation, for at least the last 12 months and have been living in a designated regional area in NSW, for at least the last 12 months.
    NSW Stream 2
    Available to applicants who are residing outside Australia, and
    1 - have an offer for ongoing employment in a designated regional area in NSW, from an employer who is registered in Australia for 12 months, or
    2 - have at least five years of skilled employment in your nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation or
    3 - have an immediate family member living in a designated regional area in NSW.
    Available to international graduates who have completed study at an education provider, or education providers, located in a designated regional area in NSW, and;
    1 - The study was continuous and meets the Australian study requirement, and;
    2 - The applicant has lived in a designated regional area in NSW while completing this study, and;
    3 - The study was completed within the last 12 months, and;
    4 - The qualification from the study has been assessed as closely related to your nominated occupation by the relevant assessing authority.
    Queensland (QLD) State Visa Sponsorship (Brisbane)
    QLDQueensland 190 VisaQLDQueensland 491 Visa
    Closed: The Queensland State Nomination Skilled Program from 26 November 2019 (from 1.30pm AEST) is NOW CLOSED for: Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190)Offshore Applicants:

    • Two years work experience post qualification;
      Overseas PhD graduates may be eligible for a work experience requirement waiver if they have a minimum one year job offer with a Queensland employer registered in Australia.
    • Sufficient funds

    • Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland

    • Interstate applicants must meet the Working in Queensland or Alumni pathway criteria. So they should move to Queensland and meet any working requirements before submitting an Expression of Interest to BSMQ.

    • Sponsorship Fee: $ 200

    		Offshore Applicants:

    • Two years work experience post qualification;
      Overseas PhD graduates may be eligible for a work experience requirement waiver if they have a minimum one year job offer with a Queensland employer registered in Australia.
    • Sufficient funds

    • Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland

    • Interstate applicants must meet the Working in Queensland or Alumni pathway criteria. So they should move to Queensland and meet any working requirements before submitting an Expression of Interest to BSMQ.

    • Sponsorship Fee: $ 200


    Postcodes: 4207 to 4275, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4551, 4553 to 4562, 4564 to 4569 and 4571 to 4575,4124 to 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4552, 4563, 4570 and 4580 to 4895. (Anywhere except the greater Brisbane; including Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Pacific Pines, Carrara, Nerang and Gladstone)
    QLDClosed: The Queensland State Nomination Skilled Program from 26 November 2019 (from 1.30pm AEST) is NOW CLOSED for: Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190)

    For applicants currently working in Queensland:
    • Currently working in Queensland in the nominated or closely related occupation for the previous 6 months at time of lodging the Expression of Interest (minimum 35 hours per week); and

    • Have an offer to continue your employment and the same employer for 12 months in your nominated or closely related occupation

    • Sponsorship Fee: $ 200
    		QLDFor applicants currently working in Queensland:
    • Currently living and working in regional Queensland in the nominated or closely related occupation for the previous 3 months IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO APPLICATION in REGIONAL Queensland (minimum 35 hours per week); and

    • Have an offer to continue your employment and the same employer for 12 months in your nominated or closely related occupation

    • Sponsorship Fee: $ 200

    Eligible Postcodes: 4207 to 4275, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4551, 4553 to 4562, 4564 to 4569 and 4571 to 4575,4124 to 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4552, 4563, 4570 and 4580 to 4895 (Anywhere except the greater Brisbane area; including Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Pacific Pines, Carrara, Nerang and Gladstone)
    QLDClosed: The Queensland State Nomination Skilled Program from 26 November 2019 (from 1.30pm AEST) is NOW CLOSED for: Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190)

    For PhD Graduates in Queensland:
    Completed within the last two years
    Have a positive decision on thesis
    Sufficient funds
    Sponsorship Fee: $ 200    		QLDFor PhD Graduates in Queensland:

    • Completed within the last two years

    • Have a positive decision on thesis

    • Sufficient funds

    • Sponsorship Fee: $ 200
    QLDQLDQueensland 491 Visa Small Business Owner Pathway

    Applicants must be currently living and operating a small business in a QLD regional area and have a positive skills assessment in their nominated occupation. Applicants under this stream must have full-time work rights and not be currently studying.
    BSMQ criteria requires the applicant to:

    • have prior business experience or qualifications to successfully run the business (or has previously been involved in a family-run business)

    • have purchased an existing business in regional Queensland (Note: not available for start-ups or home based businesses)

    • paid a minimum of $100,000 for the business

    • have 100% ownership of the business

    • be trading in the business for 6 months prior to application

    • employs one (1) employee who is an Australian resident working a minimum of 20 hours per week
    Australian Capital Territory (ACT) (Canberra) Visa Sponsorship
    ACTCanberra 190 VisaACTCanberra 491 Visa
    Open
    Canberra Matrix: Applicants should express an interest in applying for ACT 190 or 491 nomination by completing a score-based Canberra Matrix where they are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community.


    23 January 2020 CANBERRA MATRIX - INVITATION ROUND: 75 points matrix;
    Number of Invitations Issued: 251

    You can nominate any occupation on the ACT Occupation List, even if that occupation is closed. However, only open occupations will score points in the ‘Nominated Occupation’ category in the Canberra Matrix.

    Canberra residents

    You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 190 nomination:

    • You must be living and working in Canberra for the six months immediately before the date of Matrix submission. While the employment does not have to be fulltime or permanent, it must be continuous. You must be working a minimum 20 hours per week. Paid annual or personal leave meets the employment criteria. Any claim for unpaid leave (including maternity leave) must be evidenced by a valid medical certificate.

    • You must meet one of the following three criterion:
      • Your nominated occupation is open on the ACT Occupation List at date of Matrix submission.

      • You are the primary holder of a subclass 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer; The 457/482 visa must have a minimum 12 months validity at date of Matrix submission

      • You have at least five years continuous ACT residence immediately before the date of matrix submission (and continuing until date of invitation). You may be working in any occupation.

    • You may also work for more than one ACT employer or be self-employed on an ABN. If you are employed by a NSW employer, your employer must have an office / branch located within a 30 minute commute of Canberra (a serviced office or home office does not meet this criterion). You must demonstrate that your work activity is solely located in the ACT. Please note: internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not considered employment for this criterion.

    • If you are including a spouse / partner and/or children in your application, and they are in Australia, they must have lived in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission.




    Applicants must demonstrate a ‘Proficient’ level of English as defined by Home Affairs (ie IELTS result with a minimum score of 7 (L, R, W, S) or or PTE Academic with a minimum score of 65 (L, R, W, S) or be eligible for ACT 190 Streamlined PhD nomination).



    Overseas applicants

    You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 190 nomination:

    • You must meet one of the following two criterion:
      • A minimum one year ACT employment contract in an open nominated occupation. The offer of employment must be with a medium to large enterprise (50 plus employees) located in the ACT; or a paid employment contract for an academic appointment (level B to E) at an ACT tertiary institution. Or

      • At least five years previous ACT residence within the last eight years.

    • You have a current English test result that meets the Home Affairs level of ‘proficient’ or ‘superior’ English (eg IELTS 7 in all bands).

    • You must be currently employed full time. Your skills and at least 12 months continuous experience (within the last three years) in the nominated occupation must be relevant to the ACT economy. Experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, production, mining, shipping, oil/gas, head office banking and railways for example, are not generally considered relevant industries given the structure of the ACT economy, which is primarily knowledge-based.

    • You and/or any dependents must not be the holder of a current Australian visa (or bridging visa), except an Australian visitor visa.

    • You must be overseas at date of Matrix submission. If you are ranked and invited to apply for ACT nomination, you must be overseas at date of invitation for ACT nomination. If you hold or have held an Australian visa, you must attach a copy of your ‘International Movement Record’ from Home Affairs.

    • Please note: You are not eligible for ACT 190 nomination if you, your spouse/partner or children are living or have lived in another Australian state or territory within the last twelve months at date of matrix submission.



    Service fee: A$300 (if you are invited to apply)    		Open
    Canberra Matrix: Applicants should express an interest in applying for ACT 190 or 491 nomination by completing a score-based Canberra Matrix where they are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community.


    23 January 2020 CANBERRA MATRIX - INVITATION ROUND: 70 points matrix;
    Number of Invitations Issued: 161

    You can nominate any occupation on the ACT Occupation List, even if that occupation is closed. However, only open occupations will score points in the ‘Nominated Occupation’ category in the Canberra Matrix.

    Canberra residents

    You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 491 nomination:

    • You must be living and working in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission. While the employment does not have to be fulltime or permanent, it must be continuous. You must be working a minimum 20 hours per week. Paid annual or personal leave meets the employment criteria. Any claim for unpaid leave (including maternity leave) must be evidenced by a valid medical certificate; Your taxable income must not be less than the relevant award or market salary rate.

    • You may also work for more than one ACT employer or be self-employed on an ABN. If you are employed by a NSW employer in the ‘ACT Region’, you must demonstrate that your work activity is located in the ACT. Please note: internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not considered employment for this criterion; If you are self-employed on an ABN, you must have at least 12 months ACT business activity at date of Matrix submission. Your taxable income must be at least $500 pw for each week of the employment period claimed.

    • If you are including a spouse / partner and/or children in your application, and they are in Australia, they must have lived in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission.




    Applicants must demonstrate a ‘Proficient’ level of English as defined by Home Affairs (ie IELTS result with a minimum score of 7 (L, R, W, S) or or PTE Academic with a minimum score of 65 (L, R, W, S) or be eligible for ACT 190 Streamlined PhD nomination).



    Overseas applicants

    You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 491 nomination:

    • Your skills and at least 12 months continuous experience (within the last three years) in the nominated occupation must be relevant to the ACT economy.

    • You and/or any dependents must not be the holder of a current Australian visa (or bridging visa), except an Australian visitor visa.

    • You are not eligible for ACT 190 nomination if you, your spouse/partner or children are living or have lived in another Australian state or territory within the last twelve months at date of matrix submission.

    • You have a current English test result that meets the Home Affairs level of ‘proficient’ or ‘superior’ English (eg IELTS 7 in all bands).




    Service fee: A$300 (if you are invited to apply)
    ACTACT Streamlined PhD nomination 190 Visa
    Canberra residents- You are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you have:
    • Lived in Canberra for at least 12 months at time of invitation.

    • Completed a PhD at an ACT university.

      • Interstate resident- If you are living in another state or territory, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.

      Overseas applicant- If you are living overseas, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.
    		ACTACT Streamlined PhD nomination 491 Visa
    Canberra residents- You are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you have:
    • Lived in Canberra for at least 12 months at time of invitation.

    • Completed a PhD at an ACT university.

      • Interstate resident- If you are living in another state or territory, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.

      Overseas applicant- If you are living overseas, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.
    Tasmanian (TAS) (Hobart) Government Visa Sponsorship
    TASTasmania 190 Visa

    Nomination Criteria:

    • Available to Tasmanian international graduates who enrolled in a Tasmanian tertiary institution prior to 31 July 2017, have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO);

      Applicants who enrolled in a Tasmanian tertiary institution after 31 July 2017 must meet the Australian study requirement through study in Tasmania. So they must complete a two year study in Tasmania and have lived in the state during the period of study. The applicant and their dependants must be in Tasmania at time of application.
      or

    • The applicant must have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application for state nomination in an occupation in-line with applicant's skills assessment (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); The applicant and their dependants must currently be living in Tasmania; The employer must be a well-established business that has been actively operating in Tasmania for the past 12 months A genuine need for the position should be satisfied.


    and

    sufficient funds.

    Processing Time: 4-6 weeks

    Sponsorship Fee: $220    		TASTasmania 491 Visa

    Nomination Criteria:

    • Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO);
      or

    • have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application in any fields (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); You and your dependents must currently be living in Tasmania; Your employer must have a well-established business that has been actively operating in Tasmania for the past 12 months. If your employment is for a position at ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5, your employer must also provide evidence that no local person was able to fill the position;

      There are areas of non-skill shortage in Tasmania that are not supported for visa state nomination under the ‘Working in Tasmania’ category. This includes employment relating to:
      supermarkets
      service stations
      limited service restaurants** (cooks, chefs and café / restaurant managers)
      massage clinics
      taxi/uber driving

      or

    • For applicants from outside Australia (Without Job offer - TSOL):
      • The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months.

      • have at least Proficient English (e.g. IELTS 7.0 in each band) or hold a passport of the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada or New Zealand

      • researched the Tasmanian labour market and provide evidence that there are sufficient employment opportunities

      • skills and recent experience relevant to the researched employment opportunities.

      • access to sufficient financial assets

      • At least 5 years post qualification experience plus EITHER - Engineers Australia Stage 2 Competencies Assessment OR Chartered Professional Engineer as recognised by Engineers Australia* *If gained more than three years ago, evidence that CPD requirements met



      • Or
    • For Overseas Applicants:
      have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. A genuine need for the nominated position must be met.
      or

    • have an immediate family member (parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, or grandparent) permanently residing in Tasmania for a minimum of 12 months; Relationships by marriage, such as sister or brother in law, are not acceptable for this category.
      or

    • Available to small business owners who have established and operated a business (solely owned) in Tasmania for at least 6 months.

      The applicant must demonstrate that the business is highly likely able to give you a personal income that would meet the minimum taxable income requirement set by Home Affairs for the subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa. Currently, that is AU$53,900 per year for at least 3 years in the next 5 years.(Not available for offshore applicants); Franchise and share-owned businesses are not acceptable under this category. Service stations, massage clinics and taxi/uber related businesses are not supported under this category.

      • and

      sufficient funds.

      Processing Time: 4-6 weeks

      Sponsorship Fee: $220

      Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Hobart, Launceston, Devonpor, Burnie, Kingston, Ulverstone, Wynyard, George Town and Sorell)

    491 Relative Sponsorship / 491 State Sponsorship

    StateDesignated Regional Areas Postcodes
    ACTAnywhere
    NTAnywhere
    Norfolk IslandAnywhere
    SAAnywhere
    TASAnywhere
    WAAnywhere
    VICPostcode areas 3211 to 3232, 3235, 3240, 3328, 3330 to 3333, 3340 and 3342, 3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996
    NSWPostcode areas 2259, 2264 to 2308, 2500 to 2526, 2528 to 2535 and 2574, 2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898
    QLDPostcode areas 4207 to 4275, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4551, 4553 to 4562, 4564 to 4569 and 4571 to 4575,4124 to 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4552, 4563, 4570 and 4580 to 4895