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Updated List of State Nominated Occupations for Western Australia
Western Australia is the largest state of Australia (the 6th largest country in the world) and yet, its population density lies amongst the lowest in the world. You will be surprised to know that more than 35% of the 2.5 million people who live in WA were born overseas. Naturally, Western Australia respects cultural diversity and upholds highest standards of egalitarian spirit.
Perth is the capital of Western Australia and it enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm to hot summers. Besides its central business district, there is a vibrant entertainment district called Northbridge where you'll find several famous restaurants, cafés, and bars. This area is known for its thriving festivals and exciting nightlife.
The regional areas of Western Australia offer you a peaceful and relaxed lifestyle well-tempered with top-notch infrastructure and services. Around here, you will find forests and vineyards as well as white sandy beaches.
Western Australia is a heaven for skilled and experienced workers. Skilled visas (including both temporary and permanent visas) rule Australia’s migration program with almost a two-thirds majority.
If your occupation is on the Western Australia occupation list or the Graduation Occupation List, you may vie for the Western Australia state sponsorship or nomination and apply for visa 190 or visa 489 (which require you to be nominated by the state).
Western Australia Occupation List 2018
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 |
Graduation Occupation List 2018
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 | Under Review |
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 |
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 |
Besides these lists, the Department of Training and Workforce Development of the following regions can also nominate skilled migrants under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS):
- Cocos and Christmas Islands,
- Gascoyne,
- Great Southern,
- Kimberley,
- Mid West,
- Peel,
- Pilbara,
- South West, and
- Wheatbelt
To know more about how to be sponsored by an Australian employer for the Western Australian immigration, discuss your case in detail with the Visa2Immigration visa experts.