Update on South Australia Migration
Published Date: 29th October 2021
24 New Occupations for Offshore Candidates

South Australia released a list of additional 24 Engineering Occupations as a measure for post COVID recovery. This addition was made to a pre-existing list of occupations that were released for candidates residing offshore. Through these occupations, eligible candidates can apply for South Australia’s Regional Sponsor.
To boost their economy the new occupations will take effect from 2nd November 2021. Not everyone can apply for a state nomination. To be eligible you must meet certain requirement criteria. Minimum Requirements for state nomination are:
- The applicant must have at least 8 years of prior work experience in the nominated occupation
- Demonstrate English Language Proficiency (IELTS Score 8 or PTE Score 79)
- Score minimum 85 points for Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
Here is an elaborate list of job profiles that were added to the existing list.
ANZSCO |
Occupation |
133211 |
Engineering Manager |
233111 |
Chemical Engineer |
233112 |
Materials Engineer |
233211 |
Civil Engineer |
233212 |
Geotechnical Engineer |
233213 |
Quality Surveyor |
233214 |
Structural Engineer |
233215 |
Transport Engineer |
233311 |
Electrical Engineer |
233411 |
Electronics Engineer |
233511 |
Industrial Engineer |
233512 |
Mechanical Engineer |
233513 |
Production or Plant Engineer |
233611 |
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) |
233912 |
Agricultural Engineer |
233913 |
Biomedical Engineer |
233915 |
Environmental Engineer |
233999 |
Engineering Professionals nec |
312211 |
Civil Engineering Draftsperson |
312212 |
Civil Engineering Technician |
312311 |
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson |
312312 |
Electrical Engineering Technician |
312511 |
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson |
312512 |
Mechanical Engineering Technician |
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