Queensland Skilled Occupation List (QSOL)

The Queensland Skilled Occupation List (QSOL) offers a clear route for qualified overseas and domestic professionals who seek Australian Permanent Residency. The Migration Queensland scheme recognizes important domestic skills shortages in priority sectors.

By applying for the Queensland skilled occupation list, you will be able to obtain Queensland State Nomination via two premium visa options -

• Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) - This allows for permanent residency in Australia, with 5 extra points given to your eligibility. The nominee must undertake living and working in Queensland for a minimum period of two years. 

• Skilled Work Regional (provisional) Visa (subclass 491) - An applicant will receive 15 extra points on the test scores, offering a provisional pathway for PR (191 subclass) after three years of living and working in regional Queensland migration zones.

Prior to assessing state-based requirements, it is recommended to check the overall federal need by accessing the Australia Skilled Occupation List in order to identify whether the occupation is listed.

Streams: Onshore vs. Offshore Pathways

Migration Queensland categorizes nomination streams as follows -

• Queensland Onshore Skilled Occupation List - Designed for professionals currently living and working in Queensland. This list is designed for professionals who work in onshore trades, degree holders with Australian qualifications, and preferred construction professionals.

• Queensland Offshore Skilled Occupation List - This list is meant for offshore applicants living overseas. Applicants must possess genuine post qualification experience in their nominated ANZSCO code and prove their commitment to Queensland.

Priority Sectors & Skilled Occupation List for Queensland

The table below shows high-demand occupation, relevant ANZSCO code and associated visa subclass of QSOL -

Sector	Occupation	ANZSCO Code	Subclass 190	Subclass 491	Licensing / Registration
Healthcare	Registered Nurse (Aged Care)	254412	Eligible	Eligible	AHPRA Registration
Healthcare	Physiotherapist	252511	Eligible	Eligible	AHPRA Registration
Engineering	Civil Engineer	233211	Eligible	Eligible	Engineers Australia / RPEQ
Engineering	Mechanical Engineer	233512	Eligible	Eligible	Engineers Australia / RPEQ
Information Tech	ICT Security Specialist	262112 / 263211	Eligible	Eligible	ACS Assessment
Information Tech	Software Engineer	261313	Eligible	Eligible	ACS Assessment
Education	Early Childhood Teacher	241111	Eligible	Eligible	QCT Registration
Construction & Trades	Electrician (General)	341111	Eligible	Eligible	QLD Electrical Work Licence
Construction & Trades	Carpenter	331212	Pathway Dependent	Eligible	QBCC Licence

Criteria for Eligibility for Queensland State Nomination

Applicants need to comply with the rules laid by Australian Department of Home Affairs and migration Queensland criteria -

• Positive Skills Assessment - A positive, valid skills assessment in relation to your nominated position from relevant assessing authority (ACS, VETASSESS, TRA or Engineers Australia).

• Australia Skilled Migration Points Test Score - The threshold score is 65 points based on the federal points grid considering factors like age, education, and languages.

• English Language Proficiency - Minimum level of Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in all bands or PTE Academic equivalent 50), except where your licensing authority requires a proficiency or superior level of English language competency.

• Verification of Work Experience - Offshore candidates are expected to have at least 1-3 years of recent skilled work experience after qualification in the past 3-5 years. Onshore candidates should fulfill active work benchmarks (at least 20 hours per week) in their profession.

• Age Criteria - Candidate must be below 45 years of age when state nomination is offered.

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Identification of Occupation and Licensing Body - Ensure that your occupation exists in the Queensland Skilled Occupation List and complete your positive skills assessment.
2. Submit an Expression of Interest in SkillSelect - File an expression of interest in the SkillSelect system of Department of Home Affairs, specifying Queensland as the preferred state and eligibility for Subclass 190 Visa Queensland or Subclass 491 Visa Queensland.
3. Submit the Registration of Interest (ROI) - Register interest (ROI) through Migration Queensland portal.
4. Receive State Invitation & Nomination - In case you are selected, please provide all required supporting documents (employment documents, bank statement, settlement undertakings) within 14 days.
5. Apply for Australian Visa - Once your Queensland State Nomination has been approved, submit your application for permanent residency visa through ImmiAccount within 60 days.

Why Choose Sernexuss as Your Australian Immigration Consultant

Succeeding in state nomination involves strategic alignment of point criteria, appropriate ANZSCO choice, and proper documentation. At Sernexuss, our expert MARA aligned advice team ensures total guidance from point metric alignment to ANZSCO selection that perfectly suits your Queensland onshore skilled occupation list and Queensland offshore skilled occupation list.

From the first step of assessing against the Australia Skilled Occupation List to handling your SkillSelect EOI and Registration of Interest (ROI), Sernexuss ensures that your immigration process is fully regulated. Schedule your free profile assessment session today with one of our senior Australian immigration consultants at Sernexuss.