The state of Victoria nominates skilled workers under Australia's state and territory nomination programs, offering a valuable pathway to permanent residence for applicants whose occupations are in demand across its economy. The Victoria State Sponsorship Skilled Occupation List sets out the occupations eligible for Victorian nomination, and being nominated by Victoria adds points to your Expression of Interest and strengthens your case for a skilled visa.
To qualify for Victorian state nomination, your occupation must appear on the list, and you generally need to meet minimum English language (IELTS or equivalent) requirements, satisfy the relevant skills assessment, and demonstrate the required work experience for your occupation. Several occupations also require registration or licensing with the relevant Australian or Victorian professional board.
Occupations eligible to apply for Victorian state visa nomination
Victoria groups the occupations it nominates into broad industry sectors. The main groupings covered by the state sponsorship skilled occupation list are set out below, along with common conditions that apply to certain roles.
Engineering and Building
Engineering and building occupations are nominated across the sector. Applicants are typically expected to hold a relevant skills assessment and demonstrate professional experience appropriate to their occupation.
Biotechnology and Science
- Must have experience in the complete product life cycle.
- Must have two years' experience in the Science industry.
- Must be registered with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria.
Human Resources Management
Human resources management occupations are nominated where applicants can demonstrate relevant qualifications and professional experience in the field.
Tourism and Hospitality
- Must have experience in a large, international firm and managerial experience.
- See the Trades section for information on Hospitality Trades.
Health
- Must have a qualification accredited by the Health Information Management Association of Australia.
- Nursing occupations must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Psychologists must have general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Physiotherapists must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
- Podiatrists must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Podiatry Board of Australia.
- Skilled Children and Family Workers, including Child Protection roles (which require a minimum of two years statutory child protection practice and Australian Association of Social Workers accreditation).
- Medical imaging roles must have experience in diagnostic imaging or radiation oncology and registration (or approval in principle) from the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
Education
- Early childhood roles must have ACECQA certification (note that certification focuses on education qualifications, not management qualifications).
- Teachers must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
- Language teachers must have experience teaching at least one eligible language.
- Technology teachers must specialise in at least one field such as Food, Metal, Wood or Auto, and must hold a teaching qualification and a vocational qualification.
Trades
- Dogger and Rigger (Crane Licenses)
- Electrical Instrumentation
- Electrical Supply Industry Transmission, Distribution and Cable Jointing
For more information about the State Sponsorship Skilled Occupation List for Victoria, email web@abhinav.com and one of our experienced immigration consultants will get in touch to help with your questions and concerns, or call +91-8595338595 or use our live chat.
