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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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