Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL)

Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL) will help you discover which occupations may be nominated by the Western Australian Government for you. If you are considering migrating to Australia, discovering your occupation will be an essential initial step towards discovering Western Australia 190 visa or Western Australia 491 visa.

WASMOL is applied in accordance with the State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) of Western Australia. The list of occupations, nomination channels and eligibility conditions may vary. Check the official list and current program conditions before you submit an application.

What is WASMOL?

Occupations listed on the WA skilled migration occupation list are those which could be nominated by Western Australia in order to meet workforce requirements. Each occupation has a specific ANZSCO code assigned and each may have varying availability depending on the visa subclass and nomination stream.

General stream has two schedules -

• Schedule 1 - Health and medical occupations.

• Schedule 2 - Other eligible occupations including construction, engineering, education, hospitality, IT, agriculture, and trades.

• Graduate Occupation List (GOL) - Specific occupation list for international graduates who have obtained an eligible qualification from Western Australian institutions.

The list is not a job vacancy database and does not provide any assurance of nomination, employment or even visa application success.

Check the current Western Australia skilled migration occupation lists before selecting an occupation.

Which Visas Use WASMOL?

WASMOL is used for state nomination of skilled visas for the following visas -

Visa Subclass	Visa Type	Main Benefit
Subclass 190	Skilled Nominated visa	Permanent residence following state nomination
Subclass 491	Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa	A five-year provisional visa for living and working in regional Australia, with a potential PR pathway through subclass 191

The state nomination adds 5 points to the skilled migration points test for subclass 190 or 15 points for subclass 491. The applicants have to fulfill the Department of Home Affairs criteria and get invited.

To know more, check out the Australia Skilled Occupation List guide and the Australia PR visa guide by Sernexuss.

WASMOL Schedule 1 vs Schedule 2

Requirement	Schedule 1: Health and medical	Schedule 2: Other occupations
Occupation	Must be listed and eligible for the intended visa	Must be listed and eligible for the intended visa
Work experience	Generally, at least 1 year in the nominated or closely related occupation within the last 10 years	Requirements depend on the current criteria and occupation
Subclass 190 employment	Generally, a full-time WA contract for at least 6 months	Generally, a full-time WA contract for at least 6 months
Subclass 491 employment contract	Generally not required under the cited criteria	Generally not required under the cited criteria

There could be an employment-contract exemption for building and construction trades. This relates to specific program requirements; verify current requirements for your occupation and stream.

Who is Eligible for WA State Nomination?

Eligibility will depend on your occupation, visa subclass and stream. The applicant will need to satisfy -

• Western Australia skilled visa eligibility criteria for their occupation.

• An eligible occupation under WASMOL or the Graduate Occupation List when relevant.

• Home Affairs' requirements in relation to age, English, points, and skills assessment criteria.

• An Expression of Interest through the SkillSelect system.

• Evidence regarding qualifications, work experience, and WA employment contract where necessary.

The Graduate stream is different from WASMOL General stream and involves the Western Australia Graduate Occupation List (GOL). It is intended for eligible graduates who meet Western Australian study and qualification criteria.

How to Check Your Occupation and Apply

1. Open the official WA Migration website and check the latest WASMOL.
2. Search your occupation title and ANZSCO code.
3. Make sure that your occupation is eligible for subclass 190, subclass 491 or both.
4. Find out relevant stream conditions such as work experience, English proficiency and employment arrangements.
5. Check your skills assessment status and points for migration.
6. If you are eligible, lodge or update your EOI and get nominated by the state.

For specific instructions, go to the Sernexuss' Australia Subclass 491 visa page.

Start Planning Your Western Australia Skilled Migration Route

Occupation code and nomination stream selection could influence your migration opportunities. The Sernexuss team will help you assess your profile, analyse skilled visa possibilities and make the next step according to your situation.

Find out more about our Australia PR services or contact Sernexuss directly.