NSW skills lists
NSW invites and nominates SkillSelect EOIs at the ANZSCO unit group level. To be eligible for NSW nomination you must be skilled in an occupation that both:
- appears within an ANZSCO unit group identified below, and
- is eligible for the respective visa
It is important to note that not all occupations within ANZSCO unit groups are eligible for the respective visa. It is the responsibility of the prospective migrant to ensure their occupation is eligible for the visa before obtaining a skills assessment.
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
To be considered during in an invitation round for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190), your nominated occupation must fall within an ANZSCO unit group outlined below and be eligible for the visa.
Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
Pathway 1 – Apply directly to a Regional Development Australia (RDA) office
Stream A – Established work history with a regional NSW-based employer
You may apply for NSW nomination under Stream A if you meet the nomination criteria and you are skilled in any occupation that is eligible for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491).
Stream B – My skills are required in regional NSW
To be eligible for for NSW nomination under Stream B:
- Your nominated occupation must fall within an ANZSCO unit group outlined below and be eligible for this visa; and
- You must meet the minimum points score and years of skilled work experience for your ANZSCO unit group. These are identified next to the name of your ANZSCO unit group
Pathway 2 – Be invited to apply by Investment NSW
To be considered during in an invitation round for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) under Pathway 2, your nominated occupation must fall within an ANZSCO unit group outlined below and be eligible for the visa.
Minimum point scores and years of skilled work experience do not apply to Pathway 2.
Last updated 12 December 2022.
Further information
See our Common questions about skilled visas page for answers to our most commonly received questions about skilled visas.
See our Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) pages for general information about NSW nomination for skilled visas.