Applicants who have a nominated occupation identified on the Western Australian skilled migration occupation list (WASMOL) or Graduate occupation list (GOL) may be eligible for Western Australian State nomination using one of the following visa subclasses:
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) ; or
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) .
The WASMOL is available to applicants who intend to use the general stream.
The GOL is available for applicants who intend to use the graduate stream.
To determine your eligibility to apply, consult the Criteria for State nomination.
Notes on using the occupation lists
- Occupations may have the following status.
- Available
occupation is available for nominations invitations. - Under review
occupation is under review and invitations to apply for State nomination will be limited pending the outcome of the review. - Closed
occupation is closed for invitations.
Please check that your occupation is available and eligible for your intended visa subclass. Occupations may become unavailable without notice.
- Available
- Regional WA only
Candidates nominating for occupations that are designated ‘Regional Western Australia only’ in the General or Graduate stream must provide evidence of a job offer/contract of employment in a location defined by the Commonwealth as Category 3 – Regional Centres and Other Regional Areas (not Perth and Mandurah). These include the following areas by postcodes: 6041 to 6044, 6084, 6207, 6213, 6215 to 6537, and 6560 to 6770. - The occupations identified on the occupation lists do not relate to any specific job vacancies, nor represent any guarantee of a job, but rather identify occupations that are considered a priority for the State.
It is recommended that you research employment opportunities in Western Australia (in your occupation) before making the decision to migrate. State nomination applicants will have to compete with all potential employees in the Western Australian labour market to secure any available or advertised position. - For occupations which require licensing or registration before being permitted to work in Western Australia, a positive skills assessment and State nomination do not guarantee you will meet the licensing or registration requirements of the relevant licensing or registration authority. Those considering applying for Western Australian nomination are advised to check with the appropriate licensing or registration authority to verify their suitability for licensing or registration.
Please check the Western Australian skilled migration occupation list (WASMOL) and Graduate occupation list (GOL) here:
Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List
| ANZSCO code | Skilled occupation | Eligible visas | Regional WA only | Status | |
| *190 visa | **491 visa | ||||
| 252711 | Audiologist | Y | Y | Y | Available |
| 253316 | Gastroenterologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253111 | General Practitioner | Y | Y | Y | Available |
| 254111 | Midwife | Y | Y | Y | Available |
| 253513 | Neurosurgeon | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253913 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Y | Y | | Available |
| 251412 | Orthoptist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253515 | Otorhinolaryngologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234914 | Physicist*** | Y | Y | | Available |
| 253411 | Psychiatrist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253918 | Radiation Oncologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 254413 | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | Y | Y | Y | Available |
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | Y | Y | Y | Available |
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | Y | Y | Y | Available |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | Y | Y | Y | Available |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | Y | Y | Y | Available |
| 253323 | Rheumatologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251214 | Sonographer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253521 | Vascular Surgeon | Y | Y | Available | |
Graduate Occupation List
| ANZSCO code | Skilled occupation | Eligible visas | Regional WA only | Status | |
| *190 visa | **491 visa | ||||
| 221111 | Accountant (General) | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 231111 | Aeroplane Pilot | Y | Closed | ||
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233912 | Agricultural Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 311111 | Agricultural Technician | Y | Available | ||
| 311211 | Anaesthetic Technician | Y | Y | Available | |
| 232111 | Architect | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 252711 | Audiologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 351111 | Baker | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 271111 | Barrister | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer | Y | Available | ||
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234514 | Biotechnologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 312113 | Building Inspector | Y | Y | Available | |
| 141111 | Café or Restaurant Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 351311 | Chef | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233111 | Chemical Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234211 | Chemist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | Y | Y | Available | |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | Y | Y | Available | |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 222111 | Commodities Trader | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 411711 | Community Worker | Y | Y | Available | |
| 263111 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 149311 | Conference and Event Organiser | Y | Y | Available | |
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 121313 | Dairy Cattle Farmer | Y | Available | ||
| 252311 | Dental Specialist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 261312 | Developer Programmer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 411712 | Disabilities Service Officer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 334113 | Drainer | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | Y | Y | Available | |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | Y | Y | Available | |
| 312312 | Electrical Engineering Technician | Y | Y | Available | |
| 342315 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233411 | Electronics Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 441211 | Emergency Service Worker | Y | Available | ||
| 133211 | Engineering Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251311 | Environmental Health Officer | Y | Available | ||
| 139912 | Environmental Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 322113 | Farrier | Y | Y | Available | |
| 222112 | Finance Broker | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 222199 | Financial Brokers (NEC) | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 222299 | Financial Dealers (NEC) | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 222311 | Financial Investment Adviser | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 222312 | Financial Investment Manager | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 132211 | Finance Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 222211 | Financial Market Dealer | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 231113 | Flying Instructor | Y | Closed | ||
| 451399 | Funeral Workers (NEC) | Y | Available | ||
| 234411 | Geologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234412 | Geophysicist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 121214 | Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)/Field Crop Grower (NZ) | Y | Available | ||
| 231114 | Helicopter Pilot | Y | Closed | ||
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist | Y | Y | Y | Available |
| 361112 | Horse Trainer | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 132311 | Human Resource Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234413 | Hydrogeologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 135112 | ICT Project Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233511 | Industrial Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251512 | Industrial Pharmacist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 222113 | Insurance Broker | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 272412 | Interpreter | Y | Y | Available | |
| 312911 | Maintenance Planner | Y | Closed | ||
| 221112 | Management Accountant | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 233112 | Materials Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 311312 | Meat Inspector | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 134211 | Medical Administrator | Y | Available | ||
| 234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 311299 | Medical Technicians (NEC) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 234912 | Metallurgist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 312913 | Mine Deputy | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding petroleum) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 121411 | Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | Y | Available | ||
| 121216 | Mixed Crop Farmer | Y | Available | ||
| 121317 | Mixed Livestock Farmer | Y | Available | ||
| 233916 | Naval Architect | Y | Y | Available | |
| 263112 | Network Administrator | Y | Y | Available | |
| 263113 | Network Analyst | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Advisor | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 311214 | Operating Theatre Technician | Y | Available | ||
| 251411 | Optometrist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251412 | Orthoptist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251912 | Orthotist or Prosthetist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 252112 | Osteopath | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233612 | Petroleum Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 311215 | Pharmacy Technician | Y | Y | Available | |
| 252611 | Podiatrist | Y | Y | Available | |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 233513 | Production or Plant Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 133112 | Project Builder | Y | Available | ||
| 272399 | Psychologists (NEC) | Y | Y | Available | |
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor | Y | Y | Available | |
| 272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor | Y | Y | Available | |
| 132511 | Research and Development Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist | Y | Y | | Available |
| 134311 | School Principal | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 121322 | Sheep Farmer | Y | Available | ||
| 231213 | Ship’s Master | Y | Available | ||
| 272511 | Social Worker | Y | Y | Available | |
| 261313 | Software Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 271311 | Solicitor | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 222213 | Stockbroking Dealer | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | Y | Y | Available | |
| 232212 | Surveyor | Y | Y | Available | |
| 221113 | Taxation Accountant | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 241512 | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 241513 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 263311 | Telecommunications Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker | Y | Y | Available | |
| 263312 | Telecommunications Network Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 272413 | Translator | Y | Available | ||
| 233215 | Transport Engineer | Y | Y | Available | |
| 232611 | Urban and Regional Planner | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 234711 | Veterinarian | Y | Y | Available | |
| 361311 | Veterinary Nurse | Y | Y | Available | |
| 242211 | Vocational Education Teacher | Y | Closed | ||
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | Y | Y | Closed | |
| 411716 | Youth Worker | Y | Y | Closed | |
Note:
* 190 – State Nominated visa (subclass 190)
** 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
*** For the purposes of Western Australian State nomination, only applicants with the specialisation of Medical Physicist are eligible. Any evidence required as part of your application must relate to this specialisation. Closely related occupations will not be considered. Visit the General stream requirements page for more information on the requirements.
The Commonwealth Government determines the Regional Occupation List (ROL) which specifies those occupations that are only eligible for regional areas. In the table above, occupations listed as only available for the 491 are included on the ROL, with the Commonwealth Government precluding them from the 190 visa.