The Queensland State Nomination Skilled Program is NOW OPEN from 25 November 2019 for:
- Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Note: The BSMQ Skilled Program may only be open for a limited time depending on the demand for the program.
Please Contact Us ASAP to find out if you are eligible or not.
Queensland Skilled Occupation List for Offshore Applicants
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Queensland nomination, you must meet both Australian Department of Home Affairs (HA) criteria and Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) criteria for your chosen visa category.
HA criteria requires 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; and
- submit additional documents if invited to lodge an application for a subclass 190 or subclass 491 visa.
BSMQ criteria requires you to:
- have an occupation on the QSOL for applicants not currently working in Queensland (offshore);
- satisfy specialisation or other requirements for certain occupations;
- provide evidence that you have a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification work experience in your nominated occupation (unless otherwise stated);
- commit to living and working in Queensland from the date that you arrive in Queensland to live permanently; and
- additional requirements relating to job offers must be related to your occupation, and evidence is required showing acceptance of the offer.
Please note: if you are an overseas PhD graduate, you may be eligible for a work experience requirement waiver if you have a minimum 12 month job offer with a Queensland employer registered in Australia. The job offer must be related to your occupation, and evidence is required showing acceptance of the offer.
| ANZSCO code | Occupation | Subclass 491 | Subclass 190 | Specialisations and other requirements< |
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| 131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager | Require 70 points Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
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| 133513 | Production Manager (Mining) | |||
| 232212 | Surveyor | |||
| 232213 | Marketing Specialist | Require 70 points Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
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| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland | ||
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor | |||
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland | ||
| 233215 | Transport Engineer | Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland | ||
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland | ||
| 233912 | Agricultural Engineer | |||
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer | Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland | ||
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland | ||
| 234711 | Veterinarian | |||
| 241111 | Early Childcare Teacher | Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190 | ||
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190 Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers |
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| 241311 | Middle School Teacher | Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190 Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers |
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| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190 Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers |
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| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher | Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190 Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers |
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| 241512 | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190 Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers |
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| 241513 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190 Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers |
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| 241599 | Special Education Teacher nec | Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190 Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers |
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| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | |||
| 251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist | |||
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | |||
| 251214 | Sonographer | |||
| 251411 | Optometrist | |||
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist | |||
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | |||
| 252611 | Podiatrist | |||
| 253411 | Psychiatrist | |||
| 253915 | Pathologist | |||
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | |||
| 253918 | Radiation Oncologist | |||
| 254111 | Midwife | |||
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner | |||
| 254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 254413 | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 254416 | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 254499 | Registered Nurses nec | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 261314 | Software Tester | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
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| 263211 | ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
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| 263212 | ICT Support Engineer | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
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| 263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
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| 271311 | Solicitor | |||
| 272499 | Social Professionals nec | |||
| 272511 | Social Worker | |||
| 272612 | Recreation Officer | |||
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | |||
| 312113 | Building Inspector | |||
| 312199 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec | |||
| 312611 | Safety Inspector | |||
| 312911 | Maintenance Planner | |||
| 312912 | Metallurgical or Material Technician | |||
| 312913 | Mine Deputy | |||
| 312913 | Building & Engineering Technician nec | |||
| 313111 | Hardware Technician | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments |
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| 313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with skills assessments |
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| 313113 | Web Administrator | Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with skills assessments |
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| 321111 | Automotive Electrician | |||
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | |||
| 321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | |||
| 321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic | |||
| 321214 | Small Engine Mechanic | |||
| 322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | |||
| 323211 | Fitter (General) | |||
| 323212 | Fitter and Turner | |||
| 324111 | Panelbeater | |||
| 324211 | Vehicle Body Builder | |||
| 324211 | Vehicle Trimmer | |||
| 331111 | Bricklayer | |||
| 332211 | Painting Trades Worker | |||
| 333211 | Fibrous Plasterer | |||
| 334111 | Plumber (General) | |||
| 334112 | Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | |||
| 334113 | Drainer | |||
| 334114 | Gasfitter | |||
| 334115 | Roof Plumber | |||
| 342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | |||
| 351311 | Chef | Require 70 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years – 190 OR Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years – 491 – must have 5 STAR Hotel experience or high-end restaurant experience | ||
| 351411 | Cook | Require 70 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years – 190 OR Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years – 491 | ||
| 394111 | Cabinetmaker | |||
| 411213 | Dental Technician | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 411711 | Community Worker | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 411713 | Family Support Worker | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years | ||
| 411716 | Youth Worker | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years |
Queensland Skilled Occupation List for Onshore Applicants
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Queensland nomination, you must meet both Australian Department of Home Affairs (HA) criteria and Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) criteria for your chosen visa category.
HA criteria requires 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; and
- submit additional documents if invited to lodge an application for a subclass 190 or subclass 491 visa.
BSMQ criteria requires you to:
- have an occupation on the QSOL for applicants currently working in Queensland (onshore);
- provide evidence you have been living in regional Queensland for three months if applying for a 491;
- provide evidence of full-time employment immediately before applying/lodging (minimum 35 hours per week) in your nominated occupation for the past six months for subclass 190 and three months for subclass 491;
- satisfy specialisation or other requirements for certain occupations;
- provide evidence of ongoing full-time employment (minimum 35 hours per week) with a Queensland employer registered in Australia for a further 12 months; and
- commit to living and working in Queensland for two years from visa grant for the subclass 190 and three years from visa grant for the subclass 491.
| ANZSCO code | Occupation | Subclass 491 | Subclass 190 | Specialisations and other requirements |
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| 121111 | Aquaculture Farmer | |||
| 121211 | Cotton Grower | |||
| 121212 | Flower Grower | |||
| 121213 | Fruit or Nut Grower | |||
| 121215 | Grape Grower | |||
| 121217 | Sugar Cane Grower | |||
| 121221 | Vegetable Grower | |||
| 121299 | Crop Farmers nec | |||
| 121311 | Apiarist | |||
| 121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer | |||
| 121313 | Dairy Cattle Farmer | |||
| 121314 | Deer Farmer | |||
| 121315 | Goat Farmer | |||
| 121316 | Horse Breeder | |||
| 121317 | Mixed Livestock Farmer | |||
| 121318 | Pig Farmer | |||
| 121321 | Poultry Farmer | |||
| 121322 | Sheep Farmer | |||
| 121399 | Livestock Farmers nec | |||
| 121411 | Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | |||
| 131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager | Require 70 points | ||
| 131113 | Advertising Manager | Require 70 points | ||
| 131114 | Public Relations Manager | |||
| 132111 | Corporate Services Manager | |||
| 132211 | Finance Manager | Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 1 year (including 3 months in REGIONAL Queensland) |
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| 132411 | Policy and Planning Manager | |||
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager | |||
| 133112 | Project Builder | |||
| 133211 | Engineering Manager | |||
| 133511 | Production Manager (Forestry) | |||
| 133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) | |||
| 133513 | Production Manager (Mining) | |||
| 133612 | Procurement Manager | |||
| 139915 | Sports Administrator | |||
| 134111 | Child Care Centre Manager | |||
| 134212 | Nursing Clinical Director | |||
| 134213 | Primary Health Organisation Manager | |||
| 134214 | Welfare Centre Manager | |||
| 134299 | Health and Welfare Services Managers nec | |||
| 139911 | Arts Administrator or Manager | |||
| 139912 | Environmental Manager | |||
| 139913 | Laboratory Manager | |||
| 139914 | Quality Assurance Manager | |||
| 139999 | Specialist Managers nec | |||
| 141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) -190, OR Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 1 year (including 3 months in REGIONAL Queensland) – 491 | ||
| 141211 | Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager | |||
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | |||
| 141999 | Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec | |||
| 149413 | Transport Company Manager | |||
| 211112 | Dancer or Choreographer | |||
| 212111 | Artistic Director | |||
| 211212 | Music Director | |||
| 211213 | Musician (Instrumental) | |||
| 212411 | Copywriter | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (including 6 months in Queensland) | ||
| 212412 | Newspaper or Periodical Editor | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (including 6 months in Queensland) | ||
| 212413 | Print Journalist | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (including 6 months in Queensland) | ||
| 212415 | Technical Writer | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (including 6 months in Queensland) | ||
| 212416 | Television Journalist | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (including 6 months in Queensland) | ||
| 212499 | Journalists and Other Writers nec | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (including 6 months in Queensland) | ||
| 221211 | Company Secretary | |||
| 222211 | Financial Market Dealer | |||
| 222213 | Stockbroking Dealer | |||
| 222299 | Financial Dealers nec | |||
| 223112 | Recruitment Consultant | |||
| 223211 | ICT Trainer | Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment |
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| 224111 | Actuary | |||
| 224112 | Mathematician | |||
| 224113 | Statistician | |||
| 224212 | Gallery or Museum Curator | |||
| 224213 | Health Information Manager | |||
| 224214 | Records Manager | |||
| 224311 | Economist | |||
| 224412 | Policy Analyst | |||
| 224511 | Land Economist | |||
| 224711 | Management Consultant | |||
| 224712 | Organisation and Methods Analyst | |||
| 224912 | Liaison Officer | |||
| 224914 | Patents Examiner | |||
| 224999 | Information and Organisation Professionals nec | |||
| 225113 | Marketing Specialist | Require 70 points | ||
| 225311 | Public Relations Professional | |||
| 231111 | Aeroplane Pilot | |||
| 231113 | Flying Instructor | |||
| 231114 | Helicopter Pilot | |||
| 232111 | Architect | |||
| 232212 | Surveyor | |||
| 232213 | Cartographer | |||
| 232214 | Other Spatial Scientist | |||
| 232511 | Interior Designer | |||
| 233111 | Chemical Engineer | |||
| 233112 | Materials Engineer | |||
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | |||
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | |||
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor | |||
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | |||
| 233215 | Transport Engineer | |||
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | |||
| 233511 | Industrial Engineer | |||
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | |||
| 233513 | Production or Plant Engineer | |||
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | |||
| 233612 | Petroleum Engineer | |||
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | |||
| 233912 | Agricultural Engineer | |||
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer | |||
| 233914 | Engineering Technologist | Require 70 points | ||
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | |||
| 233916 | Naval Architect | |||
| 233999 | Engineering Professionals nec | |||
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | |||
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist | |||
| 234113 | Forester | |||
| 234211 | Chemist | |||
| 234212 | Food Technologist | |||
| 234213 | Wine Maker | |||
| 234311 | Conservation Officer | |||
| 234312 | Environmental Consultant | |||
| 234313 | Environmental Research Scientist | |||
| 234399 | Environmental Scientists nec | |||
| 234411 | Geologist | |||
| 234412 | Geophysicist | |||
| 234413 | Hydrogeologist | |||
| 234511 | Life Scientist (General) | |||
| 234513 | Biochemist | |||
| 234514 | Biotechnologist | |||
| 234515 | Botanist | |||
| 234516 | Marine Biologist | |||
| 234517 | Microbiologist | |||
| 234518 | Zoologist | |||
| 234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | |||
| 234711 | Veterinarian | |||
| 234599 | Life Scientist nec | |||
| 234911 | Conservator | |||
| 234912 | Metallurgist | |||
| 234913 | Meterologist | |||
| 234914 | Physicist | |||
| 234999 | Natural & Physical Science Prof nec | |||
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | |||
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers | ||
| 241311 | Middle School Teacher | Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers | ||
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers | ||
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher | Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers | ||
| 241512 | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers | ||
| 241513 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers | ||
| 241599 | Special Education Teacher nec | Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers | ||
| 242111 | University Lecturer | Require 70 points; and PhD |
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| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | |||
| 251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist | |||
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | |||
| 251214 | Sonographer | |||
| 251311 | Environmental Health Officer | |||
| 251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | |||
| 251411 | Optometrist | |||
| 251412 | Orthoptist | |||
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist | |||
| 251512 | Industrial Pharmacist | |||
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist | |||
| 251911 | Health Promotion Officer | |||
| 251912 | Orthotist or Prosthetist | |||
| 251999 | Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec | |||
| 252311 | Dental Specialist | |||
| 252312 | Dentist | |||
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist | |||
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | |||
| 252611 | Podiatrist | |||
| 252711 | Audiologist | |||
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist | |||
| 253111 | General Practitioner | |||
| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer | |||
| 253211 | Anaesthetist | |||
| 253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | |||
| 253312 | Cardiologist | |||
| 253313 | Clinical Haematologist | |||
| 253314 | Medical Oncologist | |||
| 253315 | Endocrinologist | |||
| 253316 | Gastroenterologist | |||
| 253317 | Intensive Care Specialist | |||
| 253318 | Neurologist | |||
| 253321 | Paediatrician | |||
| 253322 | Renal Medicine Specialist | |||
| 253323 | Rheumatologist | |||
| 253324 | Thoracic Medicine Specialist | |||
| 253399 | Specialist Physicians nec | |||
| 253411 | Psychiatrist | |||
| 253511 | Surgeon (General) | |||
| 253512 | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | |||
| 253513 | Neurosurgeon | |||
| 253514 | Orthopaedic Surgeon | |||
| 253515 | Otorhinolaryngologist | |||
| 253516 | Paediatric Surgeon | |||
| 253517 | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | |||
| 253518 | Urologist | |||
| 253521 | Vascular Surgeon | |||
| 253911 | Dermatologist | |||
| 253912 | Emergency Medicine Specialist | |||
| 253913 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | |||
| 253914 | Ophthalmologist | |||
| 253915 | Pathologist | |||
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | |||
| 253918 | Radiation Oncologist | |||
| 253999 | Medical Practitioners nec | |||
| 254111 | Midwife | |||
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner | |||
| 254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | |||
| 254413 | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | |||
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | |||
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | |||
| 254416 | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | |||
| 254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | |||
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | |||
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | |||
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | |||
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | |||
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | |||
| 254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | |||
| 254499 | Registered Nurses nec | |||
| 261211 | Multimedia Specialist | Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment |
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| 261212 | Web Developer | Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment |
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| 261314 | Software Tester | Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment |
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| 263112 | Network Administrator | Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment |
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| 263113 | Network Analyst | Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment |
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| 263211 | ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment |
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| 263212 | ICT Support Engineer | Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment |
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| 263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer | Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment |
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| 263299 | ICT Support and Test Engineers nec | Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment |
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| 271111 | Barrister | |||
| 271311 | Solicitor | |||
| 272111 | Careers Counsellor | |||
| 272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | |||
| 272113 | Family and Marriage Counsellor | |||
| 272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor | |||
| 272115 | Student Counsellor | |||
| 272199 | Counsellors nec | |||
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | |||
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist | |||
| 272313 | Organisational Psychologist | |||
| 272314 | Psychotherapist | |||
| 272399 | Psychologists nec | |||
| 272412 | Interpreter | |||
| 272499 | Social Professionals nec | |||
| 272511 | Social Worker | |||
| 272611 | Community Arts Worker | |||
| 272612 | Recreation Officer | |||
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | |||
| 311111 | Agricultural Technician | |||
| 311211 | Anaesthetic Technician | |||
| 311212 | Cardiac Technician | |||
| 311213 | Medical Laboratory Technician | |||
| 311214 | Operating Theatre Technician | |||
| 311215 | Pharmacy Technician | |||
| 311216 | Pathology Collector | |||
| 311299 | Medical Technicians nec | |||
| 311312 | Meat Inspector | |||
| 311399 | Primary Products Inspectors nec | |||
| 311411 | Chemistry Technician | |||
| 311412 | Earth Science Technician | |||
| 311413 | Life Science Technician | |||
| 311499 | Science Technicians nec | |||
| 312113 | Building Inspector | |||
| 312114 | Construction Estimator | |||
| 312116 | Surveying or Spatial Science Technician | |||
| 312199 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec | |||
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | |||
| 312611 | Safety Inspector | |||
| 312911 | Maintenance Planner | |||
| 312912 | Metallurgical or Materials Technician | |||
| 312913 | Mine Deputy | |||
| 312999 | Building and Engineering Technicians nec | |||
| 313111 | Hardware Technician | Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) |
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| 313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer | Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment |
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| 313113 | Web Administrator | Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) |
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| 313199 | ICT Support Technicians nec | Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) |
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| 313211 | Radiocommunications Technician | |||
| 313213 | Telecommunications network planner | |||
| 321111 | Automotive Electrician | |||
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | |||
| 321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | |||
| 321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic | |||
| 321214 | Small Engine Mechanic | |||
| 322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | |||
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator | |||
| 322312 | Pressure Welder | |||
| 322313 | Welder (First Class) | |||
| 323111 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | |||
| 323112 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | |||
| 323113 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | |||
| 323211 | Fitter (General) | |||
| 323212 | Fitter and Turner | |||
| 323213 | Fitter-Welder | |||
| 323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | |||
| 323299 | Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | |||
| 323313 | Locksmith | |||
| 323314 | Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | |||
| 323412 | Toolmaker | |||
| 324111 | Panelbeater | |||
| 324211 | Vehicle Body Builder | |||
| 324212 | Vehicle Trimmer | |||
| 331111 | Bricklayer | |||
| 331112 | Stonemason | |||
| 331211 | Carpenter and Joiner | |||
| 331212 | Carpenter | |||
| 331213 | Joiner | |||
| 332211 | Painting Trades Worker | |||
| 333111 | Glazier | |||
| 333211 | Fibrous Plasterer | |||
| 333212 | Solid Plasterer | |||
| 333311 | Roof Tiler | |||
| 333411 | Wall and Floor Tiler | |||
| 334111 | Plumber (General) | |||
| 334112 | Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | |||
| 334113 | Drainer | |||
| 334114 | Gasfitter | |||
| 334115 | Roof Plumber | |||
| 341111 | Electrician (General) | |||
| 341112 | Electrician (Special Class) | |||
| 341113 | Lift Mechanic | |||
| 342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | |||
| 342211 | Electrical Linesworker | |||
| 342311 | Business Machine Mechanic | |||
| 342313 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | |||
| 342314 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | |||
| 342315 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | |||
| 351111 | Baker | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) -190, OR Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 1 year (including 3 months in REGIONAL Queensland) – 491 | ||
| 351112 | Pastrycook | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) -190, OR Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 1 year (including 3 months in REGIONAL Queensland) – 491 | ||
| 351211 | Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | |||
| 351311 | Chef | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) -190, OR Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 1 year (including 3 months in REGIONAL Queensland) – 491 | ||
| 351411 | Cook | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) -190, OR Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 1 year (including 3 months in REGIONAL Queensland) – 491 | ||
| 361112 | Horse Trainer | |||
| 361311 | Veterinary Nurse | |||
| 362212 | Arborist | |||
| 362311 | Greenkeeper | |||
| 362411 | Nurseryperson | |||
| 391111 | Hairdresser | Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 3 months in Queensland) | ||
| 392311 | Printing Machinist | |||
| 394111 | Cabinetmaker | |||
| 394211 | Furniture Finisher | |||
| 394213 | Wood Machinist | |||
| 394299 | Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec | |||
| 399111 | Boat Builder and Repairer | |||
| 399112 | Shipwright | |||
| 399212 | Gas or Petroleum Operator | |||
| 399213 | Power Generation Plant Operator | |||
| 411111 | Ambulance Officer | |||
| 411112 | Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic | |||
| 411211 | Dental Hygienist | |||
| 411213 | Dental Technician | |||
| 411214 | Dental Therapist | |||
| 411311 | Diversional Therapist | |||
| 411411 | Enrolled Nurse | |||
| 411611 | Massage Therapist | |||
| 411711 | Community Worker | |||
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | |||
| 411713 | Family Support Worker | |||
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer | |||
| 411716 | Youth Worker | |||
| 452311 | Diving Instructor (Open Water) | |||
| 452312 | Gymnastics Coach or Instructor | |||
| 452313 | Horse Riding Coach or Instructor | |||
| 452315 | Swimming Coach or Instructor | |||
| 452316 | Tennis Coach | |||
| 452317 | Other Sports Coach or Instructor | |||
| 452321 | Sports Development Officer | |||
| 452411 | Footballer |
Queensland Skilled Occupation List for Queensland Postgraduates (Alumni)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Queensland nomination, you must meet both Australian Department of Home Affairs (HA) criteria and Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) criteria for your chosen visa category.
HA criteria requires 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; and
- submit additional documents if invited to lodge an application for a subclass 190 or subclass 491 visa.
For Queensland Master Graduates, BSMQ criteria requires you to:
- have an occupation on the QSOL for Queensland Masters Graduates;
- have completed 100% of your Masters degree at a Queensland-based institution and graduated in the last two years (this qualification must be related to your nominated occupation);
- satisfy specialisation or other requirements for certain occupations;
- provide evidence of current full-time employment immediately before applying (minimum 35 hours per week) with a Queensland employer registered in Australia in your nominated occupation (or a closely related occupation); and
- provide evidence of ongoing full-time employment for a minimum of 12 months immediately before applying (minimum 35 hours per week) with a Queensland employer registered in Australia in your nominated occupation (or a closely related occupation).
If you are applying for the 491 you must provide evidence you have been working for a regional employer and living in a regional area immediately before applying.
For Queensland PhD Graduates, BSMQ criteria requires you to:
- have an occupation on HA’s combined current list of eligible skilled occupations;
- have completed 100% of your PhD at a Queensland-based institution and graduated in the last two years (this qualification must be related to your nominated occupation); and
- a job offer is not required unless otherwise stated.
- Please note the exception for the occupation of University Lecturer. PhD applicants applying under the occupation of University Lecturer (ANZSCO code 242111), must meet working in Queensland criteria including having been employed for six months in their nominated occupation and have continual ongoing employment for at least 12 months.
MASTERS QSOL
| ANZSCO code | Occupation | Subclass 491 | Subclass 190 | Specialisations and other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131114 | Public Relations Manager | |||
| 132311 | Human Resource Manager | Require 70 points | ||
| 132411 | Policy and Planning Manager | |||
| 132511 | Research and Development Manager | |||
| 133211 | Engineering Manager | |||
| 133511 | Production Manager (Forestry) | |||
| 133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) | |||
| 133513 | Production Manager (Mining) | |||
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | |||
| 133612 | Procurement Manager | |||
| 134111 | Child Care Centre Manager | |||
| 134212 | Nursing Clinical Director | |||
| 134213 | Primary Health Organisation Manager | |||
| 134214 | Welfare Centre Manager | |||
| 134311 | School Principal | |||
| 134499 | Education Managers nec | |||
| 135112 | ICT Project Manager | Require 70 points | ||
| 135199 | ICT Managers nec | Require 70 points | ||
| 139915 | Sports Administrator | |||
| 212413 | Print Journalist | |||
| 212415 | Technical Writer | |||
| 212416 | Television Journalist | |||
| 212499 | Journalists and Other Writers nec | |||
| 222211 | Financial Market Dealer | |||
| 222311 | Financial Investment Adviser | |||
| 222312 | Financial Investment Manager | |||
| 223211 | ICT Trainer | Require 70 points | ||
| 224112 | Mathematician | |||
| 224213 | Health Information Manager | |||
| 224512 | Valuer | |||
| 224711 | Management Consultant | |||
| 225112 | Market Research Analyst | |||
| 225113 | Marketing Specialist | |||
| 225211 | ICT Account Manager | Require 70 points | ||
| 225212 | ICT Business Development Manager | Require 70 points | ||
| 231111 | Aeroplane Pilot | |||
| 231113 | Flying Instructor | |||
| 231114 | Helicopter Pilot | |||
| 232111 | Architect | |||
| 232112 | Landscape Architect | |||
| 232213 | Cartographer | |||
| 232214 | Other Spatial Scientist | |||
| 232312 | Industrial Designer | |||
| 232411 | Graphic Designer | |||
| 232412 | Illustrator | |||
| 232414 | Web Designer | |||
| 232611 | Urban and Regional Planner | Require 70 points | ||
| 233914 | Engineering Technologist | Require 70 points | ||
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | |||
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher | Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers | ||
| 241512 | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers | ||
| 241513 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers | ||
| 241599 | Special Education Teachers nec | Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers | ||
| 249111 | Education Adviser | |||
| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | |||
| 251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist | |||
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | |||
| 251214 | Sonographer | |||
| 251311 | Environmental Health Officer | |||
| 251911 | Health Promotion Officer | |||
| 254311 | Nurse Manager | |||
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner | |||
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | |||
| 261212 | Web Developer | Require 70 points | ||
| 262111 | Database Administrator | Require 70 points | ||
| 262113 | Systems Administrator | Require 70 points | ||
| 263112 | Network Administrator | Require 70 points | ||
| 263113 | Network Analyst | Require 70 points | ||
| 263211 | ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | Require 70 points | ||
| 263212 | ICT Support Engineer | Require 70 points | ||
| 263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer | Require 70 points | ||
| 263299 | ICT Support and Test Engineers nec | Require 70 points | ||
| 272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | |||
| 272113 | Family and Marriage Counsellor | |||
| 272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor | |||
| 272199 | Counsellors nec | |||
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | |||
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist | |||
| 272313 | Organisational Psychologist | |||
| 272314 | Psychotherapist | |||
| 272399 | Psychologists nec | |||
| 272511 | Social Worker | |||
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | |||
| 312116 | Surveying or Spatial Science Technician | |||
| 312999 | Building and Engineering Technicians nec | |||
| 313113 | Web Administrator | Require 70 points | ||
| 313199 | ICT Support Technicians nec | Require 70 points | ||
| 313214 | Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | |||
| 323111 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | |||
| 323112 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | |||
| 323113 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | |||
| 411713 | Family Support Worker | |||
| 411716 | Youth Worker | |||
| 452321 | Sports Development Officer |