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NSW – Accepting Application for Skilled Regional State Nomination (visa sub-class 489)

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NSW – Accepting Application for Skilled Regional State Nomination (visa sub-class 489)

Northern Inland is currently accepting applications for Skilled Regional State Nomination (visa sub-class 489) for the region in selected occupations in Agriculture, Health (excluding nurses), Education and Metal, Building and Automotive Trades. These are detailed in our occupation list below with any applicable additional conditions.

Northern Inland will not accept applications for occupations that are not currently on the list and no exceptions will be made.

OCCUPATIONSANZSCO

CODE

Additional RDANI requirements
Agriculture
Cotton Grower121211
Beef Cattle Farmer121312
Grain, oilseed or pasture grower121214
Mixed Crop Farmer121216
Crop Farmers (nec)121299
Mixed Livestock Farmer121317
Poultry Farmer121321
Sheep Farmer121322
Livestock Farmers (nec)121399
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer121411
Health
Occupational Therapist252411Must be registered to practice in Australia
Specialist Physician (General Medicine)253311Must be registered to practice in Australia
Clinical Haematologist253313Must be registered to practice in Australia
Medical Oncologist253314Must be registered to practice in Australia
Endocrinologist253315Must be registered to practice in Australia
Intensive Care Specialist253317Must be registered to practice in Australia
Renal Medicine Specialist253322Must be registered to practice in Australia
Thoracic Medicine Specialist253324Must be registered to practice in Australia
Specialist Physicians nec253399Must be registered to practice in Australia
Surgeon (General)253511Must be registered to practice in Australia
Cardiothoracic Surgeon253512Must be registered to practice in Australia
Orthopedic Surgeon253514Must be registered to practice in Australia
Pediatric Surgeon253516Must be registered to practice in Australia
Vascular Surgeon253521Must be registered to practice in Australia
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist253913Must be registered to practice in Australia
General Practitioner253111Must be registered to practice in Australia
Education
Secondary School Teacher241411Must be Maths and/or Science Qualified
Metal Trades
Metal Fabricator322311
Welder (First Class)322313
Sheetmetal Trades Worker322211
Fitter (General)323211
Fitter & Turner323212
Fitter-Welder323213
Metal Machinist (First Class)323214
Metal Fitters and Machinists (nec)323299
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer323314
Building Trades
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber334112
Electrician (General)341111
Electrician (Special Class)341112
A/C & Refrigeration Mechanic342111Min. 12 months of work experience in Australia required
Carpenter and Joiner331211
Carpenter331212
Plumber (General)334111
Cabinet Maker394111
Automotive Trades
Automotive Electrician321111
Diesel Motor Mechanic321212
Panel Beater324111

Where work experience is a requirement of the Northern Inland NSW region, it must be paid work and for at least 20 hours per week. This must be skilled employment, which means work conducted after the qualification was achieved for that occupation. A work reference supporting this is required.

Applications submitted for occupations not on our list will be failed and no refund will be provided

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, any application which is missing the document will not be assessed. Please make sure that you have attached all the documents before submitting the application.

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