Victoria has announced major changes to it's skilled visa applications on Thursday.
Victoria updated it's Visa Nomination Occupation List, temporarily closed skilled applications for two occupations and has increased the work experience requirement from two to five years for engineering and building occupations.
The state's official website said, due to a large volume of visa nomination applications received, applications for engineering and building occupations on the will not be accepted from 16 October 2017 to 12 January 2018.
The occupations affected by the temporary closure are:
- 312112 Building Associate
- 233211 Civil Engineer
- 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson
- 233311 Electrical Engineer
- 312311 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
- 233512 Mechanical Engineer
- 233914 Engineering Technologist
However, applicants who hold an offer of employment in Victoria in their nominated occupation or meet the or are not affected by this closure and may apply for these engineering and building occupations during this time.
This temporary closure will allow processing of all outstanding applications and reduce the risk of delay for future applicants.
All applications received prior to 16 October 2017 will be assessed against the guidelines that applied at time of application and an outcome will be provided in due course.
Applications for all other occupations eligible for Victorian Government visa nomination remain open.
With this, Victoria also announced new criteria for engineering occupations.
From 16 October 2017, applicants will have to fulfil new minimum work experience and specialisation requirements while applying for engineering occupations which has been increased from two years to five years.
Victoria also updated its Visa Nomination Occupation List on 12th October 2017.
Occupations eligible to apply for Victorian visa nomination are:
Engineering and Building
Applications for engineering and building occupations will be temporarily closed from 16 October 2017 to 12 January 2018. Applicants who hold an offer of employment in Victoria in their nominated occupation or meet the or are not affected by this closure and may apply for these engineering and building occupations during this time. See for more information.
| ANZSCO code | Occupation | Minimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirement | Minimum work experience | Specialisations and other requirements |
| 312112 | Building Associate | 7.0 in each band | Two years | |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | 7.0 in each band | Two years | |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 7.0 in each band | Two years | |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | 7.0 in each band | Two years | |
| 312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 7.0 in each band | Two years | |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | 7.0 in each band | Two years | |
| 233914 | Engineering Technologist | 7.0 in each band | Two years | |
Biotechnology and Science
| ANZSCO code | Occupation | Minimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirement | Minimum work experience | Specialisations and other requirements |
| 224112 | Mathematician | 6.0 in each band | Two years | Must have two year’s experience in the Science industry. |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | 6.0 in each band | Two years | |
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist | 6.0 in each band | Two years | |
| 234711 | Veterinarian | 7.0 in each band | Three years | Must be registered with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria. |
Human Resources Management
| ANZSCO code | Occupation | Minimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirement | Minimum work experience | Specialisations and other requirements |
| 132311 | Human Resource Manager | 6.0 in each band | Five years |
Information and Communications Technology
Applications for ICT occupations have a different application process. For more information, see on the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) page.
| ANZSCO code | Occupation | Minimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirement | Minimum work experience | Specialisations and other requirements | |
| 135112 | ICT Project Manager | 7.0 in each band | Three years | | |
| 261111 | ICT Business Analyst | 7.0 in each band | Five years | | |
| 261112 | Systems Analyst | 7.0 in each band | Three years | | |
| 261311 | Analyst Programmer | 7.0 in each band | Three years | | |
| 261312 | Developer Programmer | 7.0 in each band | Three years | | |
| 261313 | Software Engineer | 7.0 in each band | Three years | | |
| 261314 | Software Tester | 7.0 in each band | Three years | | |
| 262111 | Database Administrator | 7.0 in each band | Three years | | |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | 7.0 in each band | Three years | | |
| 263111 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 7.0 in each band | Three years | | |
| Applications in the following specialisations are not currently accepted: - Web Designer - Help Desk Operator - Help Desk Manager. | |||||
Tourism and Hospitality
| ANZSCO code | Occupation | Minimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirement | Minimum work experience | Specialisations and other requirements | |
| 351311 | Chef | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | 6.0 in each band | Five years | Must have experience in a large, international firm and managerial experience. | |
| See the Trades section for information on Hospitality Trades. | |||||
Health
| ANZSCO code | Occupation | Minimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirement | Minimum work experience | Specialisations and other requirements |
| 224213 | Health Information Manager | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have a qualification accredited by the Health Information Management Association of Australia. Higher education transcripts and certificates required. |
| 254111 | Midwife | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. |
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. |
| 254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. |
| 254413 | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Must be registered as both a nurse and a midwife. |
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. |
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. |
| 254416 | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. |
| 254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. |
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. |
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. |
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. |
| 254499 | Registered Nurses nec | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | 7.0 in each band (Academic IELTS only) | Two years | Must have general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. |
| 251111 | Dietitian | 6.0 in each band | Two years | |
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist | 7.0 in each band | Ten years | Must have experience in mental health care. |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. |
| 252611 | Podiatrist | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Podiatry Board of Australia. |
| 272511 | Social Worker | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Preferred specialisations:
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| 251214 | Sonographer | 7.0 in each band | Two years | |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist | 6.0 in each band | Two years | |
| 234914 | Physicist (Medical only) | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have experience in diagnostic imaging or radiation oncology. |
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 7.0 in each band | Two years | Must have registration (or approval in principle) from the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia. |
Education
| ANZSCO code | Occupation | Minimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirement | Minimum work experience | Specialisations and other requirements |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | Overall: 7.5 Speaking: 8.0 Listening: 8.0 Reading: 7.0 Writing: 7.0 | Two years | Must have ACECQA certification. |
| 134111 | Child Care Centre Manager | Overall: 7.5 Speaking: 8.0 Listening: 8.0 Reading: 7.0 Writing: 7.0 | Two years | Must have ACECQA certification (note that certification focuses on education qualifications not management qualifications). |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | Overall: 7.5 Speaking: 8.0 Listening: 8.0 Reading: 7.0 Writing: 7.0 | Two years | Must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Must have experience teaching at least one of the following languages:
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| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | Overall: 7.5 Speaking: 8.0 Listening: 8.0 Reading: 7.0 Writing: 7.0 | Two years | Must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Must specialise in at least one of the following fields:
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| 272412 | Interpreter | 6.0 in each band | Two years | Must have NAATI “professional” accreditation. |
Trades
| ANZSCO code | Occupation | Minimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirement | Minimum work experience | Specialisations and other requirements | |||||
| Construction Trades | |||||||||
| 334112 | Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |||||
| 394111 | Cabinetmaker | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |||||
| 334113 | Drainer | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |||||
| 334114 | Gasfitter | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |||||
| 334115 | Roof Plumber | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |||||
| Engineering Trades | |||||||||
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |||||
| 322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |||||
| 322313 | Welder (First Class) | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |||||
| 323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |||||
| Electrical/Electronic/Communications Trades | |||||||||
| 342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |||||
| 342313 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |||||
| 342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |||||
| Hospitality Trades | |||||||||
| 351111 | Baker | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |||||
| 351411 | Cook | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |||||
| 351112 | Pastrycook | 6.0 in each band | Five years | | |||||
