Welcome to our detailed guide on the 2024-25 Skilled Visa Nomination Program for South Australia. If you're a skilled migrant looking for new opportunities, South Australia offers an exciting place to live and work. In this blog, we’ll explore the various streams available under this program, the eligibility requirements, and how you can take the next step in your career while enjoying a better lifestyle in South Australia.
Overview of the South Australia Skilled Visa Nomination Program
South Australia is dedicated to building a diverse and skilled workforce, essential for the state's economic growth, particularly in its regional communities. This year, the Australian Government has allocated 3,000 places for the Subclass 190 visa and 800 places for the Subclass 491 visa specifically for South Australia.
The General Skilled Migration program is key to this objective, helping South Australian businesses meet their skilled workforce needs. This program prioritizes international graduates, attracts experienced overseas skilled workers, and provides incentives for skilled migrants to settle in regional South Australia.
The South Australian Government assesses your application for state nomination, and the Department of Home Affairs assesses your visa application. Before meeting the criteria for South Australia’s government, you will first need to meet the criteria set by the Department of Home Affairs.
Home Affairs criteria require you to:
Have a points-test result of 65 or higher, inclusive of state nomination points;
Have a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation;
Be under 45 years of age;
Meet the minimum English language requirement of competent, unless a higher level is required by your assessing authority.
South Australia’s 2024-25 Visa Nomination Streams
South Australia’s Skilled Visa Nomination Program offers four main streams for the 2024-25 program year:
South Australian Graduates Stream
Skilled Employment in South Australia Stream
Outer Regional Skilled Employment Stream
Offshore Stream
Let’s dive into each of these streams to understand the eligibility criteria and how you can apply.
1. South Australian Graduates Stream
If you’re an international graduate who has chosen South Australia as your study destination, you play an essential role in supporting the state’s skilled labour market needs. This stream is designed to retain graduates who achieve strong employment outcomes in their fields of study.
Eligibility Requirements:
Expression of Interest (EOI):You must have an active EOI on the Department of Home Affairs’ SkillSelect system with South Australia as your first preferred state or territory.
Eligible Occupation:Your nominated occupation must be listed as eligible under the South Australian Graduates stream on the South Australia Skilled Occupation List.
Residency and Employment:You must currently live and work in South Australia.
Education Requirements:You must have completed your qualification at a South Australian education provider, meeting the following criteria:
Your course must be CRICOS-registered, with a minimum of 46 CRICOS weeks.
Your study must meet the minimum qualification level for your nominated occupation.
At least 75% of your qualification must have been completed in South Australia.
You must have resided in South Australia for at least one year during your studies.
Recent Residency and Employment:You must have lived in South Australia for at least the last six months and have been employed full-time in a job related to your nominated occupation for at least 30 hours per week.
Post-Course Work Experience:Your skilled work experience must have been undertaken after the completion of your course.
2. Skilled Employment in South Australia Stream
This stream is for skilled migrants holding a temporary visa who are currently living and working in their nominated occupation in South Australia. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) and wait to be invited to apply for state nomination.
Eligibility Requirements:
Expression of Interest (EOI):An active EOI on the SkillSelect system with South Australia as your first preferred state or territory is required.
Eligible Occupation:Your occupation must be listed as eligible under the Skilled Employment in South Australia stream.
Residency and Employment:You must currently live and work in South Australia in a job related to your nominated occupation.
Residency Duration:You must have been living in South Australia for at least the last 12 months.
Employment Duration:You must have been employed full-time for the last 12 months in a job related to your nominated occupation, working at least 30 hours per week.
Post-Course Work Experience:Your skilled work experience must have been gained after completing your course.
3. Outer Regional Skilled Employment Stream
This stream targets skilled migrants who are currently living and working in outer regional areas of South Australia in their nominated occupation. If you meet the requirements, you can submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) and be considered for state nomination.
Eligibility Requirements:
Expression of Interest (EOI):An active EOI on the SkillSelect system with South Australia as your first preferred state or territory is necessary.
Eligible Occupation:Your occupation must be listed as eligible under the Outer Regional Skilled Employment stream.
Residency and Employment:You must currently live and work in outer regional South Australia.
Residency and Employment Duration:You must have lived and worked in outer regional South Australia for at least the last nine months and be currently employed full-time in a job related to your nominated occupation.
Post-Course Work Experience:Your skilled work experience must have been gained after completing your course.
4. Offshore Stream
The Offshore Stream is for skilled migrants currently residing overseas. If you’ve submitted an EOI using the Commonwealth Government’s SkillSelect system, South Australia may invite you to apply for state nomination.
Eligibility Requirements:
Expression of Interest (EOI):You must create an EOI in SkillSelect, selecting South Australia as your first preferred state or territory.
Skilled Employment:For most occupations, you must have a minimum of three years of skilled employment in your nominated or related occupation within the last five years to be eligible for an invitation.
Assessment Factors:South Australia will assess candidates based on:
English language ability.
Years and field of skilled employment.
EOI points.
Special Considerations for Construction Trades:If your occupation is within the construction trades, you must have at least one year of skilled employment in your nominated or related occupation within the last three years. The assessment will focus on your years of skilled employment, English language ability, and EOI points.
Eligible Occupations in Construction Trades:
Construction Project Manager (ANZSCO 133111)
Construction Estimator (ANZSCO 312114)
Welder (First Class) (ANZSCO 322313)
Bricklayer (ANZSCO 331111)
Carpenter and Joiner (ANZSCO 331211)
Carpenter (ANZSCO 331212)
Joiner (ANZSCO 331213)
Fibrous Plasterer (ANZSCO 333211)
Solid Plasterer (ANZSCO 333212)
Roof Tiler (ANZSCO 333311)
Wall and Floor Tiler (ANZSCO 333411)
Plumber (General) (ANZSCO 334111)
Roof Plumber (ANZSCO 334115)
Electrician (General) (ANZSCO 341111)
Electrician (Special Class) (ANZSCO 341112)
Summary
The 2024-25 South Australia Skilled Visa Nomination Program offers a wide range of opportunities for skilled migrants, whether you’re a recent graduate, currently employed in South Australia, or living overseas. With streams tailored to meet the state’s labour market needs, South Australia is actively seeking skilled professionals to support its economic growth. If you meet the eligibility requirements for one of these streams, now is the time to take the next step in your migration journey.
If you have any questions regarding your visa options, please book a consultation.
Disclaimer:
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