State Nomination · WA · Western Australia
WA State Nomination Migration: A High Value Pathway
In the current Australian skilled migration climate, Western Australia is fast becoming the standout example of a “high value” state nomination pathway.
Compared with the fierce competition in the eastern states (NSW, VIC), WA stands out for its frequent invitation rounds, comparatively lower point requirements, and strong demand for local graduates and skilled workers.
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1. Introduction
Why WA Is One of the Most Realistic Options Right Now
In the current Australian skilled migration climate, Western Australia is fast becoming the standout example of a “high value” state nomination pathway. Compared with the fierce competition in the eastern states (NSW, VIC), WA stands out clearly:
- Frequent invitation rounds
- Comparatively lower point requirements
- Strong demand for local graduates and skilled professionals
It is particularly suited to:
- Applicants scoring 65–85
- Those with IT, engineering, construction or trades backgrounds
- Anyone hoping to receive an invitation as quickly as possible
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2. Visa Overview
WA’s Two Main State Nomination Visas
WA offers two main state nomination visas, each targeting applicants with different point scores and longer term plans.
Subclass 190
Subclass 190 (Permanent Residency)
Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
Visa Type
Permanent Resident (PR)
State Nomination Points
5 points
Key Features
- Direct path to PR in one step
- Commitment required to live and work in WA
- Favourable treatment for local graduates
Best Suited For
- Applicants with moderate to high points
- Those with local study or work experience
- Occupations on the shortage list
Subclass 491
Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Visa)
Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491)
Visa Type
5 year provisional visa
State Nomination Points
15 points
Key Features
- Lower point requirements
- Most of WA qualifies as a regional area
- Clear pathway to permanent residency
Best Suited For
- Lower scores (65–75)
- Applicants seeking a fast invitation
- Open to regional living
3. Eligibility Requirements
Basic Requirements (for both 190 and 491)
Whether you choose the Subclass 190 or 491, applicants must meet these five core requirements.
Age
Under 45 years of age
Occupation
Listed on the skilled migration occupation list
English
Minimum IELTS 6 in all four bands
Skills Assessment
Must be successfully completed
EOI Score
65 points or higher
Core WA Nomination Streams
Core WA Nomination Streams (Key Section)
WA state nomination is divided into two main categories, each with its own nomination streams.
(1) State Nomination Streams
These include:
Graduate Stream
Requirements
- A Certificate III or higher qualification gained in WA
- At least two years (87 weeks) of full-time, face-to-face study in WA
- Nominated occupation on the Graduate Occupation List (GOL)
Features
- Low entry threshold
- High likelihood of invitation
- Excellent fit for international graduates
General Stream
Requirements
- Occupation listed on the WA occupation list
- Schedule 1 occupations need at least one year of work experience
- A competitive points score is expected
Features
- Open to offshore applicants
- Broader range of eligible applicants
(2) Employment Requirements
Employment requirements vary by stream and visa:
- General stream 190: a full-time WA employment contract of at least six months in the nominated or a closely related occupation (same first four ANZSCO digits) (averaging at least 35 hours a week; casual contracts are not accepted)
- Applicants invited through a building and construction occupation do not need a contract
- The 491 and the Graduate stream do not require a contract
WA Occupation Lists
WA State Nomination Occupation Lists (2025-26)
WA has three official occupation lists for State nomination: WASMOL Schedule 1 and WASMOL Schedule 2 for the General stream, and the Graduate Occupation List (GOL) for the Graduate stream. The tables below reproduce the 2025-26 lists published by WA Migration Services, retrieved on 15 October 2026. As at that date the official page still shows the 2025-26 lists.
WASMOL Schedule 1General stream · 89 occupations
| ANZSCO | Occupation | 190 | 491 | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 411111 | Ambulance Officer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 311211 | Anaesthetic Technician | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253211 | Anaesthetist | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252711 | Audiologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 311212 | Cardiac Technician | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253312 | Cardiologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253512 | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 599915 | Clinical Coder | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253313 | Clinical Haematologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252311 | Dental Specialist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411213 | Dental Technician | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252312 | Dentist | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253911 | Dermatologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253912 | Emergency Medicine Specialist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253315 | Endocrinologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411411 | Enrolled Nurse | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253316 | Gastroenterologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253111 | General Practitioner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251512 | Industrial Pharmacist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411112 | Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253317 | Intensive Care Specialist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 134211 | Medical Administrator | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 311213 | Medical Laboratory Technician | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253314 | Medical Oncologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253999 | Medical Practitioners nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 311299 | Medical Technicians nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254111 | Midwife | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253513 | Neurosurgeon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254211 | Nurse Educator | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254311 | Nurse Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 134212 | Nursing Clinical Director | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253913 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 311214 | Operating Theatre Technician | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253914 | Ophthalmologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251411 | Optometrist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253514 | Orthopaedic Surgeon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251412 | Orthoptist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251912 | Orthotist or Prosthetist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252112 | Osteopath | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253515 | Otorhinolaryngologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253516 | Paediatric Surgeon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253321 | Paediatrician | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253915 | Pathologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 311216 | Pathology Collector | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 311215 | Pharmacy Technician | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 234914 | Physicist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253517 | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252611 | Podiatrist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253411 | Psychiatrist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272399 | Psychologists nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253918 | Radiation Oncologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254499 | Registered Nurses nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253322 | Renal Medicine Specialist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253323 | Rheumatologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272511 | Social Worker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251214 | Sonographer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253399 | Specialist Physicians nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253511 | Surgeon (General) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253324 | Thoracic Medicine Specialist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253518 | Urologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253521 | Vascular Surgeon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Source: WA Migration Services, State Nominated Migration Program, 2025-26 eligible occupations (migration.wa.gov.au), retrieved 15 October 2026.
WASMOL Schedule 2General stream · 189 occupations
| ANZSCO | Occupation | 190 | 491 | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149212 | Customer Service Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 132311 | Human Resource Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 224711 | Management Consultant | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 224712 | Organisation and Methods Analyst | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 133612 | Procurement Manager | — | ✓ | — |
| 139999 | Specialist Managers nec | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233912 | Agricultural Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 311111 | Agricultural Technician | — | ✓ | — |
| 362212 | Arborist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer | — | ✓ | — |
| 121214 | Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower | — | ✓ | — |
| 121215 | Grape Grower | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 311312 | Meat Inspector | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 121411 | Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | — | ✓ | — |
| 121317 | Mixed Livestock Farmer | — | ✓ | — |
| 133511 | Production Manager (Forestry) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 121322 | Sheep Farmer | — | ✓ | — |
| 234711 | Veterinarian | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 361311 | Veterinary Nurse | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 334112 | Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 232111 | Architect | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312199 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 331111 | Bricklayer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312999 | Building and Engineering Technicians nec | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312113 | Building Inspector | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 394111 | Cabinetmaker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 342411 | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 331212 | Carpenter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 331211 | Carpenter and Joiner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312114 | Construction Estimator | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 334113 | Drainer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 342211 | Electrical Linesworker | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 341111 | Electrician (General) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 341112 | Electrician (Special Class) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 333211 | Fibrous Plasterer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 332111 | Floor Finisher | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 334114 | Gasfitter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 333111 | Glazier | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 331213 | Joiner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 362213 | Landscape Gardener | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 341113 | Lift Mechanic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312911 | Maintenance Planner | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 332211 | Painting Trades Worker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 334111 | Plumber (General) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 133112 | Project Builder | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 334115 | Roof Plumber | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 333311 | Roof Tiler | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 333212 | Solid Plasterer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 331112 | Stonemason | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312116 | Surveying or Spatial Science Technician | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 232212 | Surveyor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 342212 | Technical Cable Jointer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 232611 | Urban and Regional Planner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 333411 | Wall and Floor Tiler | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 134111 | Child Care Centre Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241311 | Middle School Teacher | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241599 | Special Education Teachers nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 249311 | Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241512 | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241513 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 242211 | Vocational Education Teacher | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 342313 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 342314 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 342315 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 399212 | Gas or Petroleum Operator | — | ✓ | — |
| 221111 | Accountant (General) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 221112 | Management Accountant | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 221113 | Taxation Accountant | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 411711 | Community Worker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411713 | Family Support Worker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 134299 | Health and Welfare Services Managers nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272511 | Social Worker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411716 | Youth Worker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 141999 | Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 351111 | Baker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 351311 | Chef | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 149311 | Conference and Event Organiser | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 351411 | Cook | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 351112 | Pastrycook | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 261311 | Analyst Programmer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 263111 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 262111 | Database Administrator | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 261312 | Developer Programmer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 313111 | Hardware Technician | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 261111 | ICT Business Analyst | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 135199 | ICT Managers nec | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 135112 | ICT Project Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 263212 | ICT Support Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 313199 | ICT Support Technicians nec | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 263112 | Network Administrator | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 263113 | Network Analyst | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 261399 | Software and Applications Programmers nec | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 261313 | Software Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 261314 | Software Tester | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 262113 | Systems Administrator | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 261112 | Systems Analyst | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 263311 | Telecommunications Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 263312 | Telecommunications Network Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 261212 | Web Developer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 351211 | Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234211 | Chemist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 312312 | Electrical Engineering Technician | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 323212 | Fitter and Turner | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 323213 | Fitter-Welder | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 312511 | Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson | — | ✓ | — |
| 312512 | Mechanical Engineering Technician | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 323299 | Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 322312 | Pressure Welder | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 393311 | Upholsterer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 322313 | Welder (First Class) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 394213 | Wood Machinist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234411 | Geologist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 312912 | Metallurgical or Materials Technician | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234912 | Metallurgist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 312913 | Mine Deputy | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233612 | Petroleum Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 133513 | Production Manager (Mining) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 321111 | Automotive Electrician | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 391111 | Hairdresser | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 324111 | Panelbeater | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 321214 | Small Engine Mechanic | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 324311 | Vehicle Painter | — | ✓ | — |
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234514 | Biotechnologist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233111 | Chemical Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233411 | Electronics Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 133211 | Engineering Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 139912 | Environmental Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234412 | Geophysicist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234413 | Hydrogeologist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233511 | Industrial Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 311413 | Life Science Technician | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233112 | Materials Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 232214 | Other Spatial Scientist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233513 | Production or Plant Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233215 | Transport Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 251311 | Environmental Health Officer | — | ✓ | — |
| 312611 | Safety Inspector | — | ✓ | — |
| 612112 | Property Manager | — | ✓ | — |
| 231111 | Aeroplane Pilot | — | ✓ | — |
| 323111 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 323112 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 323113 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 451211 | Driving Instructor | — | ✓ | — |
| 231113 | Flying Instructor | — | ✓ | — |
| 231114 | Helicopter Pilot | — | ✓ | — |
| 231213 | Ship's Master | — | ✓ | — |
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 149413 | Transport Company Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Source: WA Migration Services, State Nominated Migration Program, 2025-26 eligible occupations (migration.wa.gov.au), retrieved 15 October 2026.
Graduate Occupation List (GOL)Graduate stream · 331 occupations
| ANZSCO | Occupation | 190 | 491 | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271111 | Barrister | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 149212 | Customer Service Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 149913 | Facilities Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 223111 | Human Resource Adviser | — | ✓ | — |
| 132311 | Human Resource Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 272412 | Interpreter | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 224711 | Management Consultant | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 139914 | Quality Assurance Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 223112 | Recruitment Consultant | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 132511 | Research and Development Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 271311 | Solicitor | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 139999 | Specialist Managers nec | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 272413 | Translator | — | ✓ | — |
| 223113 | Workplace Relations Adviser | — | ✓ | — |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233912 | Agricultural Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 311111 | Agricultural Technician | — | ✓ | — |
| 121311 | Apiarist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 121111 | Aquaculture Farmer | — | ✓ | — |
| 362212 | Arborist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer | — | ✓ | — |
| 121211 | Cotton Grower | — | ✓ | — |
| 121299 | Crop Farmers nec | — | ✓ | — |
| 121313 | Dairy Cattle Farmer | — | ✓ | — |
| 121314 | Deer Farmer | — | ✓ | — |
| 322113 | Farrier | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 121212 | Flower Grower | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234113 | Forester | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 121213 | Fruit or Nut Grower | — | ✓ | — |
| 362211 | Gardener (General) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 121315 | Goat Farmer | — | ✓ | — |
| 121214 | Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower | — | ✓ | — |
| 121215 | Grape Grower | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 362311 | Greenkeeper | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 121316 | Horse Breeder | — | ✓ | — |
| 361112 | Horse Trainer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 121399 | Livestock Farmers nec | — | ✓ | — |
| 311312 | Meat Inspector | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 121411 | Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | — | ✓ | — |
| 121216 | Mixed Crop Farmer | — | ✓ | — |
| 121317 | Mixed Livestock Farmer | — | ✓ | — |
| 362411 | Nurseryperson | — | ✓ | — |
| 121318 | Pig Farmer | — | ✓ | — |
| 121321 | Poultry Farmer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 311399 | Primary Products Inspectors nec | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 133511 | Production Manager (Forestry) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 121322 | Sheep Farmer | — | ✓ | — |
| 121217 | Sugar Cane Grower | — | ✓ | — |
| 121221 | Vegetable Grower | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234711 | Veterinarian | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 361311 | Veterinary Nurse | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234213 | Wine Maker | — | ✓ | — |
| 139911 | Arts Administrator or Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 149912 | Cinema or Theatre Manager | — | ✓ | — |
| 211112 | Dancer or Choreographer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 139915 | Sports Administrator | — | ✓ | — |
| 232111 | Architect | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312199 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 331111 | Bricklayer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312999 | Building and Engineering Technicians nec | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312113 | Building Inspector | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 342411 | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 331212 | Carpenter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312114 | Construction Estimator | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 334113 | Drainer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 342211 | Electrical Linesworker | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 333211 | Fibrous Plasterer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 232112 | Landscape Architect | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 362213 | Landscape Gardener | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 341113 | Lift Mechanic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312911 | Maintenance Planner | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 133112 | Project Builder | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 333212 | Solid Plasterer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 312116 | Surveying or Spatial Science Technician | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 232212 | Surveyor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 232611 | Urban and Regional Planner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 333411 | Wall and Floor Tiler | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 134111 | Child Care Centre Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241311 | Middle School Teacher | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 134311 | School Principal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241599 | Special Education Teachers nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272115 | Student Counsellor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 249311 | Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241512 | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 241513 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 242111 | University Lecturer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 242211 | Vocational Education Teacher | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 342315 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 221111 | Accountant (General) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 222111 | Commodities Trader | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 221211 | Company Secretary | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 221213 | External Auditor | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 222112 | Finance Broker | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 132211 | Finance Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 222199 | Financial Brokers nec | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 222299 | Financial Dealers nec | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 149914 | Financial Institution Branch Manager | — | ✓ | — |
| 222311 | Financial Investment Adviser | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 222312 | Financial Investment Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 222211 | Financial Market Dealer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 222113 | Insurance Broker | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 221214 | Internal Auditor | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 221112 | Management Accountant | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 222213 | Stockbroking Dealer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 221113 | Taxation Accountant | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 252211 | Acupuncturist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411111 | Ambulance Officer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 311211 | Anaesthetic Technician | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253211 | Anaesthetist | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252711 | Audiologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 311212 | Cardiac Technician | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253312 | Cardiologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253512 | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272111 | Careers Counsellor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252111 | Chiropractor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253313 | Clinical Haematologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272611 | Community Arts Worker | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411711 | Community Worker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252299 | Complementary Health Therapists nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272199 | Counsellors nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411211 | Dental Hygienist | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252311 | Dental Specialist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411213 | Dental Technician | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411214 | Dental Therapist | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252312 | Dentist | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253911 | Dermatologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251111 | Dietitian | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253912 | Emergency Medicine Specialist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253315 | Endocrinologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411411 | Enrolled Nurse | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 234915 | Exercise Physiologist | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272113 | Family and Marriage Counsellor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411713 | Family Support Worker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253316 | Gastroenterologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253111 | General Practitioner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 134299 | Health and Welfare Services Managers nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251999 | Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251911 | Health Promotion Officer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251512 | Industrial Pharmacist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411112 | Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253317 | Intensive Care Specialist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 134211 | Medical Administrator | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 311213 | Medical Laboratory Technician | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253314 | Medical Oncologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253999 | Medical Practitioners nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 311299 | Medical Technicians nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254111 | Midwife | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252213 | Naturopath | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253318 | Neurologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253513 | Neurosurgeon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254212 | Nurse Researcher | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 134212 | Nursing Clinical Director | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251112 | Nutritionist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253913 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 311214 | Operating Theatre Technician | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253914 | Ophthalmologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251411 | Optometrist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272313 | Organisational Psychologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253514 | Orthopaedic Surgeon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251412 | Orthoptist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251912 | Orthotist or Prosthetist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252112 | Osteopath | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253515 | Otorhinolaryngologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253516 | Paediatric Surgeon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253321 | Paediatrician | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253915 | Pathologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 311216 | Pathology Collector | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 311215 | Pharmacy Technician | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253517 | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252611 | Podiatrist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 134213 | Primary Health Organisation Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253411 | Psychiatrist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272399 | Psychologists nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272314 | Psychotherapist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253918 | Radiation Oncologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272612 | Recreation Officer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 254499 | Registered Nurses nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253322 | Renal Medicine Specialist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253323 | Rheumatologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272499 | Social Professionals nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272511 | Social Worker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 251214 | Sonographer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253399 | Specialist Physicians nec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253511 | Surgeon (General) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253324 | Thoracic Medicine Specialist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 252214 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253518 | Urologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 253521 | Vascular Surgeon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 134214 | Welfare Centre Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 411716 | Youth Worker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 351111 | Baker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 141211 | Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 351311 | Chef | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 149311 | Conference and Event Organiser | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 351411 | Cook | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 261311 | Analyst Programmer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 263111 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 262111 | Database Administrator | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 261312 | Developer Programmer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 212312 | Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 212314 | Film and Video Editor | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 313111 | Hardware Technician | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 261111 | ICT Business Analyst | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 135199 | ICT Managers nec | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 135112 | ICT Project Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 263212 | ICT Support Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 263112 | Network Administrator | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 263113 | Network Analyst | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 212315 | Program Director (Television or Radio) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 261399 | Software and Applications Programmers nec | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 261313 | Software Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 261314 | Software Tester | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 262113 | Systems Administrator | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 261112 | Systems Analyst | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 263311 | Telecommunications Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 263312 | Telecommunications Network Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 313113 | Web Administrator | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234211 | Chemist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 312312 | Electrical Engineering Technician | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234212 | Food Technologist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 312511 | Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson | — | ✓ | — |
| 312512 | Mechanical Engineering Technician | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234411 | Geologist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 312912 | Metallurgical or Materials Technician | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234912 | Metallurgist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 312913 | Mine Deputy | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233612 | Petroleum Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 133513 | Production Manager (Mining) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 451399 | Funeral Workers nec | — | ✓ | — |
| 391111 | Hairdresser | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234513 | Biochemist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234514 | Biotechnologist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234515 | Botanist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 232213 | Cartographer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233111 | Chemical Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234911 | Conservator | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233411 | Electronics Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 133211 | Engineering Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233999 | Engineering Professionals nec | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233914 | Engineering Technologist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 139912 | Environmental Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234313 | Environmental Research Scientist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234412 | Geophysicist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234413 | Hydrogeologist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233511 | Industrial Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 139913 | Laboratory Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234511 | Life Scientist (General) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234599 | Life Scientists nec | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234516 | Marine Biologist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233112 | Materials Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234913 | Meteorologist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234517 | Microbiologist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234999 | Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233916 | Naval Architect | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 232214 | Other Spatial Scientist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234914 | Physicist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233513 | Production or Plant Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 233215 | Transport Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 234518 | Zoologist | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 441211 | Emergency Service Worker | — | ✓ | — |
| 251311 | Environmental Health Officer | — | ✓ | — |
| 132411 | Policy and Planning Manager | — | ✓ | — |
| 231111 | Aeroplane Pilot | — | ✓ | — |
| 451211 | Driving Instructor | — | ✓ | — |
| 231113 | Flying Instructor | — | ✓ | — |
| 231114 | Helicopter Pilot | — | ✓ | — |
| 142115 | Post Office Manager | — | ✓ | — |
| 133612 | Procurement Manager | — | ✓ | — |
| 231213 | Ship's Master | — | ✓ | — |
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 149413 | Transport Company Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Source: WA Migration Services, State Nominated Migration Program, 2025-26 eligible occupations (migration.wa.gov.au), retrieved 15 October 2026.
Every occupation on these lists has a minimum score of 65 points. Being on a list does not guarantee an invitation: WA Migration Services notes that the listed occupations do not relate to any specific job vacancy or represent any guarantee of a job, and the lists are updated from time to time in line with WA industry needs. Check the official list before you lodge an EOI.
190 / 491: the occupation can be nominated for that visa (✓) or not (—). Priority: WA lists it as a priority occupation.
Latest WA invitation round · October 2026See points by occupation →
WA issued 1,227 State nomination invitations on 14 October
836 for Subclass 190 and 391 for Subclass 491; all 62 occupations invited are in the four priority sectors of building and construction, healthcare and social assistance, hospitality and tourism, and education and training. Offshore applicants were invited at 65 points in 10 trades, while the last invitees in other priority occupations all lived in WA.
1,227Invitations this round
836Subclass 190
391Subclass 491
4. Application Process
Application Process · The Nine Steps
From skills assessment to visa grant, here is the complete WA state nomination process:
01
Step 01
Complete Your Skills Assessment
Complete your skills assessment.
02
Step 02
Prepare Your English Test Results
Prepare your English test results.
03
Step 03
Submit Your EOI
Submit your EOI (via the Department of Home Affairs).
04
Step 04
Receive a State Invitation
Receive your state Invitation.
05
Step 05
Lodge Your WA State Nomination Application
Lodge your WA state nomination application within 28 days of the invitation.
06
Step 06
Receive Your State Nomination
Receive your state nomination.
07
Step 07
Lodge Your Visa Application
Lodge your visa application.
08
Step 08
Health and Character Checks
Complete health and character checks.
09
Step 09
Visa Granted
Receive your visa grant.
Process Highlights
- Each stream has its own specific requirements
- Invitation rounds are held frequently
5. Annual Quota
Quota Analysis · Annual Allocations
These are the 2025-26 WA allocations published by Home Affairs; 2026-27 allocations have not yet been published:
Subclass 190
2,000
places (2025-26)
Subclass 491
1,400
places (2025-26)
Trend Analysis
- Invitation rounds are relatively frequent
- Strong demand for skilled occupations
- Offshore opportunities are gradually increasing
6. Estimated Costs
Cost Breakdown · Estimated Costs
WA state nomination involves a range of government and third party fees. The table below shows typical cost ranges (in AUD).
| Item | Cost Range (AUD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visa Application Fee | $6,140+ | Primary applicant |
| State Nomination Fee | $200 | Non-refundable |
| Skills Assessment Fee | $300–$1,500 | |
| English Test Fee | $300–$400 | |
| Medical Examination Fee | $300–$500 | |
| Notarisation and Translation Fee | $200–$800 |
Fees updated in July 2026 — the latest officially published figures prevail.
Overall Budget
- Single applicant: $7,400 – $9,600+
- Family: add the visa charge, health checks and translations for each family member included
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Frequently Asked Questions
WA State Nomination Migration — Frequently Asked Questions
Is WA state nomination easy to obtain?
Yes, relative to the eastern states, particularly for skilled applicants and local graduates.
Is the WA Subclass 491 visa easy to apply for?
It is currently one of the easier pathways for receiving an invitation, especially for those with lower scores.
Does WA require work experience?
The General Stream usually does, but the Graduate Stream has lighter requirements.
Can I apply for WA state nomination from outside Australia?
Yes. WA is comparatively open to offshore applicants.
How long does WA state nomination take?
Typically several weeks to a few months, with the overall process taking around 6–12 months.
Which occupations are well suited to WA?
- Engineering
- IT
- Construction and trades
- Mining related occupations
Which is easier, WA or SA?
Generally speaking:
- WA: more frequent invitations
- SA: more flexible pathways
Is it easy for WA graduates to migrate?
Yes, it is relatively easy and currently one of the strongest pathways available.
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