South Australia's Skilled Occupation List

South Australia's Skilled Occupation List is an essential starting point for skilled individuals considering state nomination in South Australia. This document enables applicants to determine whether their occupation may qualify for the Skilled Nominated visa subclass 190 or the Skilled Work Regional Provisional visa subclass 491.

Occupations listed by South Australia include occupations from fields such as healthcare, engineering, information technology, education, trades and business. Nonetheless, being listed in the list does not automatically ensure that you will receive an invitation or visa approval since other criteria apply.

What Is the South Australia Skilled Occupation List?

South Australia occupation list outlines the occupations which are eligible for nomination as part of the South Australia skilled migration nomination program. The official list is searchable by occupation name and ANZSCO code and occupation category.

The list will help you determine which visa subclass, nomination stream and applicant pathways are applicable to an occupation. Availability differs based on whether a person is applying onshore or offshore so be sure to consult latest occupation list rather than an outdated one.

Check your occupation on South Australia Skilled Occupation List.

Which visas use South Australia skilled occupation list?

South Australia nominates skilled migrants who are eligible for two main visa programs -

Visa	What it offers
Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated visa	A permanent visa for eligible skilled workers nominated by South Australia.
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional Provisional visa	A provisional visa allowing eligible applicants to live and work in regional Australia for up to five years, with a potential pathway to permanent residence through subclass 191.

State nomination allows adding points to your skilled migration points test: 5 points for subclass 190 and 15 points for subclass 491. However, you need to meet other visa requirements and nomination itself doesn't guarantee visa grant.

For more detailed information about pathways, check Sernexuss’ Australia PR visa guide and subclass 491 visa guide.

How to Check Your Occupation and ANZSCO Code

Here are the steps to verify whether your occupation is included in the South Australia skilled occupations list -

1. Go to the South Australian occupation list page.
2. Search based on your occupation name or ANZSCO code.
3. Look into the visa subclass and nomination stream available.
4. Verify whether your occupation accepts offshore applications or requires that you reside and work in South Australia.
5. Make sure your occupation meets all the criteria mentioned before making an application.

Your nominated occupation should match your skills, qualifications, and experience. Similar occupation names might not be enough – read ANZSCO description and skill assessment criteria related to your occupation.

Check out the updated Australia Skilled Occupation List to see all eligible ANZSCO codes and pathways across Australia.

General Eligibility for South Australia State Nomination

The criteria differ from stream to stream, but generally speaking, you might be required to -

• Must have an occupation that is currently on South Australia's Skilled Occupation List.

• Meet all the visa requirements of subclass 190 and 491.

• Have the necessary skills assessment and fulfill all the English language requirements.

• Meet the age, points, work experience and all other criteria related to occupation.

• Apply through SkillSelect and follow the nomination procedure of the state.

• Fulfill South Australia's commitment to living and working in the state.

Onshore and offshore applicants have to follow different procedures. For instance, onshore applicants can register their interest through the South Australia migration portal, while offshore applicants can apply for the visa through SkillSelect. Always make sure about the procedure you have to follow prior to applying.

South Australia Skilled Occupation List and DAMA List

These lists are not meant for the same purpose. The Skilled Occupation List is used for state nomination of subclass 190 and 491 visas. While the DAMA occupation list is used in connection with Designated Area Migration Agreement and employer-sponsored pathway and may include subclass 482 or 494. Always use the right list according to your visa requirement.

Get Assistance for South Australia Skilled Migration Pathway

Understanding eligibility for occupations, ANZSCO classification, skills assessment and nomination channels can be difficult. At Sernexuss, we can assist you in assessing your profile and understanding your possible migration options in Australia.