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RDA Far South Coast is open and Accepting applications for 489 program

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RDA Far South Coast is open and Accepting applications for 489 program

RDA FSC now OPEN!

RDA Far South Coast is now open and accepting the application for the 489 program. You can check the occupation list here:

https://www.rdafsc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Occupations-for-Nomination-RDA-FSC-RCB-30-JUL-2019.pdf

Some things to keep in mind:

  • All the applications will be Electronic. (It is better not to submit the applications by post)
  • Processing time have now decreased from 3 months to 2 months.
  • The minimum English requirement is increased from 6 bands in each module to 7 bands in each module of IELTS or equivalent.
  • All the health professionals and Social and Welfare Professionals require a score of 8 bands in each module of IELTS or equivalent.
  • Most Hospitality occupations require 2 years work experience (PY not counted as work experience).
  • The English language certificate must be 2 years of at the time of submission.

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