Priority Occupations in State Nomination for 2024-2025

Priority Occupations in State Nomination for 2024-2025

If you are a skilled worker who wants to migrate to Australia or wish to live permanently there, here is a big opportunity for you!

 

The Australian Government allocates numerous seats to different states each year under a state nomination program. This program is designed to facilitate the smooth processing of migrants across the globe.

Under this program, each state nominates and invites skilled workers to Australia, allowing them to live and work. The eligibility criteria is different for each state but there are certain occupations that are prioritised based on the demand and you must know about them.

 

Look for the states you are interested in and target occupations that receive preferred processing.

 

State Nomination Program 2024-25

The state nomination program basically targets two visas, which are:

  • Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa
  • Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa

 

If you remember, previously, the Australian Government announced seats for different states, allowing them to nominate overseas skilled workers. Now, the state nomination program is open and receiving nomination applications. 

So, this is a big opportunity for you as a skilled worker. Have a look at the following table that summarizes the seats allocated to different states: 

 

State Name 190 Allocations 491 Allocations
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) 1,000 800
New South Wales (NSW) 3,000 2,000
Northern Territory (NT) 800 800
Queensland (QLD) 2,000 1,500
South Australia (SA) 1,500 1,200
Tasmania (TAS) 1,000 1,000
Victoria (VIC) 2,500 1,800
Western Australia (WA) 2,000 1,500

 

Let’s discuss each state and the priority occupations that you must target in order to secure your seat. 

 

1. Western Australia

Western-Australia-(WA)

Western Australia offers a comfortable lifestyle with its world-class education system, advanced health care facilities, lively arts, and top tourism sites. It is famous for its strong mining and engineering sectors and thus provides several working opportunities to skilled workers. 

 

Benefits of Applying to the Western Australia State Nomination Program

Here is the list of advantages that you will get if you apply for WA in 2024:

  • There is no application fee required to apply for state nomination in WA.
  • There will be equal invitation ranking for Interstate and Overseas candidates.
  • WA will prioritised invitations for applicants with an occupation in a WA industry sector with critical demand for skilled workers.
  • The state has reduced the employment requirements for those applicants who will be invited through a WA building and construction industry.

 

Priority sectors for WA state nomination:

Candidates with an occupation in the following industry sectors will be given first priority:

  • Healthcare and social assistance
  • Building and construction
  • Education and training
  • Hospitality and tourism

 

If you want to learn more about the Western Australia state nomination program read the following article: 

New South Wales State Nomination 2024-25 | All You Need to Know

 

2. New South Wales

New-South-Wales-(NSW)

New South Wales is one of the most populated states in Australia and that’s why it has a significant need for qualified workers in both urban and rural areas. The health industry, in particular, is expanding rapidly due to an ageing population and the increasing need for healthcare services.

 

Priority sectors for NSW state nomination:

NSW will prioritise EOIs in occupations that fall within the following sectors.

  • Health and education, 
  • Information communication technology
  • Construction and infrastructure

 

3. Victoria (VIC)

Victoria-(VIC)

Victoria is a small city. It’s a location that blends the friendliness of a small town with the modern facilities of a big city, including cultural attractions, top universities, and fantastic outdoor activities.

Victoria’s state nomination program is open now and the Australian Government has announced almost 5,000 skilled visa allocations to the Victoria State for 2024–25. So, this is an amazing opportunity for skilled workers to migrate to Australia. 

 

Priority sectors for Victoria state nomination:

The following occupations will be prioritised in program: 

  • Health
  • Social services
  • Education (including early childhood)
  • Construction
  • New energy
  • Digital economy—for the 491 visa
  • Advanced manufacturing—for the 491 visa
  • Hospitality and tourism—for the 491 visa

Read more about the: State Nominations for Victoria Skilled Migration Program 2024-25

 

4. Queensland

Queensland-(QLD)

Queensland invites skilled workers to live, work, and study in Australia. It has  a stable economy and responsible government. The job opportunities are numerous and the lifestyle is lavish.

Currently, Queensland is making significant investments in the aerospace and manufacturing industries.  The biofutures and biomedical industries are also expanding  because of the state’s emphasis on modern and sustainable technology.

 

Benefits of Applying to the Queensland State Nomination Program

You can enjoy the following benefits by applying for the Queensland state nomination: 

  • You will get an extra 5 points in the points test system for a Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190). 
  • You will get an extra 15 points in the points test system for a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). 
  • You will get the same work rights as an Australian citizen, providing freedom from a single employer.

 

Priority sectors for Queensland state nomination:

Consider applying for these occupations in order to get priority processing of your application: 

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Aerospace
  • Biofutures
  • Biomedical
  • Defence

 

5. South Australia (SA)

New-South-Wales-(NSW)

South Australia (SA) has an increased demand for skilled professionals in construction due to the various infrastructure projects. The defence industry is also well-known, with large expenditures in military production and technology.

 

Priority sectors for South Australia state nomination:

South Australia offers 464 occupations for the onshore streams and 427 for the offshore streams. 

  • Trades and Construction
  • Defence 
  • Health and Education
  • Natural and Physical Science
  • Social and Welfare
  • ICT and Engineering

 

6. Tasmania (TAS)

Tasmania-(TAS)

Tasmania stands out from other Australian states because of its low cost of living, including accommodation and transportation.

In Tasmania, employment opportunities for graduates are abundant in the tourist, mining, and agricultural sectors. It attracts a large number of highly qualified candidates from the globe.

Additionally, there are plenty of career options for graduates in fields including social assistance, education, and healthcare.

 

Priority sectors for Tasmania state nomination:

The Tasmania Government is looking for skilled workers in the following fields:

  • Agriculture
  • Tourism
  • Health and Education
  • Information communication technology

 

7. Northern Territory (NT)

Northern-Territory-(NT)

The Northern Territory is Australia’s fastest-growing economy due to the large number of natural and mineral resources, agriculture, and tourism.

Moreover, there is a high demand for skilled workers in business, engineering, IT, tourism and hospitality, health, education, and the public services sector. Tasmania offers competitive salaries and other benefits to those who are ready to work in regional places.

 

Priority sectors for Northern state nomination:

Here is the list of occupations that will be given priority in 2024-25 program year. 

  • Mining
  • Energy
  • Tourism
  • Health and Education

 

If you are interested in knowing more about the latest updates on NT nominations, read:

Latest Updates on Northern Territory Nominations 2024-25

 

8. Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Australian-Capital-Territory-(ACT)

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has a wide range of employment options, particularly in the public sector and government. At institutions like the University of Canberra and the Australian National University (ANU), there are employment opportunities in both research and teaching.

 

Priority sectors for Australian Capital Territory nomination:

The ACT Government will priortise nominations for the following occupations:

  • Public Administration
  • Defence
  • Education and Health
  • Information communication technology

 

Final Thoughts

The State Nomination Program for 2024-25 is a great pathway for skilled workers to move to Australia. Avail this amazing opportunity and apply for the sectors that are in skills shortage. Research different occupations and their demand in different states and plan accordingly. This is the best time to take advantage of these opportunities.

However, if you are still confused, it is better to take professional advice. You can contact us at The Migration and discuss your scenario with our MARA-certified agent.

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I, Samavia Shahid, am a researcher and content writer at The Migration. I create easy-to-understand and informative content for people who want to move to Australia. My goal is to make the migration process simpler and less stressful for everyone.