Government Of Western Australia Skilled Visa

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Government of Western Australia
Skilled Visa Information
Information about migrating to
Western Australia for skilled workers
and their families
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The Government of Western Australia welcomes skilled, business and
investor retirement migrants to the State.
If you are considering emigrating on a skilled, business or investor retirement visa, the State Government
will assist qualifying migrants with sponsorship and provide information and guidance on living, working
and establishing a business in Western Australia.
For further information including visa eligibility criteria and State sponsorship requirements contact:
State Migration Centre
Small Business Development Corporation
553 Hay Street (Corner Pier Street)
PERTH Western Australia 6000
Telephone: +61 8 9220 0222
Facsimile: +61 8 9221 1132
Email: information@migration.wa.gov.au
Website: www.migration.wa.gov.au
Western Australian Government Assistance
International Trade Offices
The Government of Western Australia has International Trade Offices in Asia, Europe and the Middle East
to provide assistance and information on the State and its migration programs. For further information on
overseas offices including contact details and location go to www.migration.wa.gov.au.
Business and Industry
The Government of Western Australia has a number of business and industry assistance programs available
to help create a strong, diverse economy offering migrants a range of quality business investment and
employment opportunities. For further information visit the Small Business Development Corporation website
at www.sbdc.com.au, and the Department of Industry and Resources website at www.doir.wa.gov.au.
Regional Development Commissions
Western Australia is made up of nine non metropolitan regions. There is great diversity between each region
in terms of their economy, lifestyle, business opportunities and employment potential. Information and
assistance on living, working and establishing a business is available from the State’s Regional Development
Commissions at www.migration.wa.gov.au.
Published January 2008 by:
553 Hay Street
Telephone: +61 8 9220 0222
Facsimile: +61 8 9221 1132
Website: www.sbdc.com.au
ISBN 978 0 9758250 7 5
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Regional Western Australia
If you have the skills Western Australia can
provide the lifestyle you are looking for.
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Why migrate to
Western Australia?
A better place for work
and business
Western Australia, with its diverse and
internationally competitive economy, has during
A temperate, Mediterranean climate and one of
the best and healthiest lifestyles in the world, make
Western Australia a great place to live and work.
the past 10 years led the nation in economic
Boasting thousands of kilometres of white sandy
growth, productivity, investments and exports.
beaches and a modern yet relaxed lifestyle, the
A world class infrastructure and a strong economic
outlook have created a dynamic business
State is considered one of Australia’s most popular
destinations for migrants.
environment, which is attracting high levels of
Western Australia has affordable housing and
investment and generating positive employment
rental properties, outstanding education and
growth making the State a better place for work
recreational facilities as well as excellent health and
and business.
transport services.
Western Australia, from a prosperous mineral,
It is the unique blend of a friendly, secure,
petroleum and agriculture base, has developed
uncomplicated way of life and a clean spacious
thriving industries in business services, technology
unspoilt environment combined with low living
and specialist manufacturing providing a wide
costs which makes Western Australia a highly
range of business and investment opportunities.
attractive location.
Employment growth and a low unemployment
In many international comparative surveys,
rate have created skills shortages in many
Western Australia consistently ranks as one of the
industries generating a wide range of jobs in
best locations in the world for both quality of life
demand in both metropolitan and regional
and affordability. Furthermore, with around 30
locations.
per cent of the State’s population born overseas,
As a place to work and do business Western
Australia is vibrant and full of exciting possibilities
this multicultural mix is reflected by its diversity,
heritage and social harmony.
and in close proximity to the growing market
Taken together, all these qualities make Western
potential of the Asia – Pacific region.
Australia a very desirable place to live and work.
Now is the time to make your move to a better
place for work and business. Come and settle
in Western Australia to take advantage of the
many employment, business and investment
opportunities available across the whole State.
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A great place to live
How can I use my skills
and qualifications?
Employer sponsored migration
State Government sponsored
migration
Sponsored or the Skilled Sponsored Visa, skilled
The Western Australian State Government sponsors
Australia has difficulty filling a position locally
skilled migrants in demand in their application to
and has been approved to recruit someone from
the Australian Federal Government for visas that
overseas.
As an alternative to State Government sponsored
migration under either the Skilled Regional
migrants can also be sponsored by an employer.
This situation arises when a business in Western
allow them to live and work in Western Australia.
Under these programs appropriately skilled
The State Government sponsors two types of visa:
migrants can be sponsored by employers to fill
vacancies on either a long term temporary or
1. Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa
permanent basis.
The Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa is a provisional
visa, valid for up to three years, which allows skilled
The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
migrants to come to Western Australia to seek
(RSMS) is a visa which provides permanent
employment and to explore lifestyle opportunities.
residency for migrants in any of Western Australia’s
The Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa provides an
regional areas. The Employer Nominated Scheme
opportunity to experience life and work in regional
(ENS) provides permanent residency in the
Western Australia. Holders of the Skilled Regional
Perth metropolitan area. The 457 visa provides
Sponsored Visa become eligible to apply for
temporary residency for a period of three months
permanent residency after two years of living and
up to four years with the option to apply for
one year of working in a skilled occupation in a
permanent residency.
regional area of Western Australia.
2. Skilled Sponsored Visa
The Skilled Sponsored Visa provides permanent
residency for skilled migrants who are committed
to living and working in Western Australia. Under
For further information on employer sponsored
skilled visas refer to DIAC’s Booklet 5 (Employer
Sponsored Migration) and Booklet 11 (Sponsoring
a temporary overseas employee to Australia)
available from their website at www.immi.gov.au.
the terms of these visas, migrants must have
specific skills required in Western Australia. It is
the migrant’s responsibility to find work and they,
and their families, must commit to live and work in
Western Australia.
Details of the main conditions and how to
apply for State Government sponsored skilled
migration schemes are in page 14 of this
booklet.
You can learn more about the
different visa schemes, and your eligibility, by
visiting the Western Australian Government
migration website at www.migration.wa.gov.au.
553 Hay Street
Telephone: +61 8 9220 0222
Facsimile: +61 8 9221 1132
All services of the State Migration Centre are
provided free of charge.
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Perth – Our capital city
Welcome to Perth, Western Australia’s capital
city – one of the most popular destinations for
migrants moving to Australia. And the reason for
this is because Perth boasts countless blue sky
days, fresh air, warm breezes and only a handful
of mild winter months.
Perth is able to offer its 1.4 million population
modern amenities such as world class shopping and
entertainment facilities, and also supplies the people
residing in Perth all services and infrastructure
expected of a major city.
The city itself is nestled beneath Kings Park, a 400
hectare (988 acres) botanical showcase which
provides facilities on its doorstep for its visitors to
swim, sail, water ski, fish, cycle, walk and run.
With a combination of new tall buildings, extensive
freeway system and state of the art transport system
Perth can be definitely classed as a city on the rise.
Perth is also a multicultural city with 30% of its
population born overseas, resulting in a harmonious
society, where newcomers and visitors are always
welcomed.
With such a large portion of the population being
born overseas this is reflected on the city’s cafes, bars
and eating establishments, making Perth a modern
cosmopolitan city with an underlying rich cultural
heritage thanks to the diverse background of the
population residing in Perth.
The inner city residential market is continuing to
evolve. A high level of construction activity will offer
potential buyers a wide range of apartments from
which to choose in a variety of locations.
In the central business district and major suburban
shopping centre centres, department stores,
speciality shops and boutiques offer consumers a
wide choice of international brand names and locally
produced merchandise.
World class cultural facilities and theatres are home
to the State’s nationally acclaimed symphony
orchestra, ballet, modern dance, opera and theatre
companies. Each year the Perth International Arts
Festival (www.perthfestival.com.au) provides a major
showcase of international and local performances.
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One of the great joys of living in Perth is that it is
easy to navigate. Even at peak hour getting from
A to B rarely takes more than 30 minutes. Perth is a
car orientated city. Most families own at least two
cars. Many people use a combination of car and
public transport to get to work. Perth’s excellent
driving conditions, a comprehensive network
of roads, highways and freeways and a modern,
inexpensive and reliable public transport system
allows you to get where you are going with the
minimum of effort.
Transperth is responsible for all public transport
services in Perth, their service operates up to
midnight on weekdays and Sundays and through
to 2.00am on Fridays and Saturdays. Travelling on
public transport within Perth’s Central Business
District (CBD) is free of charge on any bus or train.
There is also a free service, the Central Area Transit
(CAT) system operating around the city centre.
Residents also have access to many cinemas,
numerous public and private galleries and museums,
with major touring exhibitions supplementing local
collections. For those with more contemporary
tastes, Perth hosts many major international
entertainment tours, while numerous clubs and
hotels foster a vibrant local music scene.
Sporting and leisure facilities are first class and
include the Burswood International Resort Casino,
plenty of affordable private and public golf courses
and host of other sporting activities including tennis,
football and cricket clubs. You can soak up the sun
at one of Perth’s many swimming pools or enjoy
our world famous white sandy beaches. With more
hours of sunshine than any other Australian capital
city, there is also plenty of time to enjoy outdoor
activities.
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Kimberley
Lifestyle
The Kimberley region of Western Australia is the
State’s northern most region and covers an area
approximately three times that of the United
Kingdom.
The main population centres in the Kimberley are
Broome, Kununurra, Derby, Halls Creek, Wyndham,
and Fitzroy Crossing. There are numerous
industries offering a wide range of employment
opportunities with human services being the main
public sector employer.
The spectacular natural beauty of the region is
the perfect backdrop to the diverse employment
Employment opportunities
and lifestyle opportunities that are enjoyed by its
Employment opportunities exist in a variety of
residents. Its natural attractions make it an ideal
occupations with a high demand for skills in the
place to work and live especially for those seeking
following areas:
adventure and a connection with the environment.
• auto mechanics
It is one of the fastest growing regions in Western
• carpenters
Australia with the youngest population in the
• chefs
State (average age 28). It has a large Indigenous
(Australian Aboriginal) population, with over
• child care workers
100 Indigenous communities that range in size
• cooks
from one family to nearly one thousand people.
• general electricians
Indigenous culture and arts are a feature of life in
the Kimberley.
• general mechanics
• metal machinists
The region has a unique sub-tropical environment
and substantial natural resources which form the
• plumbers
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basis of the Kimberley’s major industries of mining
(predominantly diamonds as well as zinc, lead, and
• welders.
iron ore), agriculture, pastoral beef cattle , pearling
and tourism.
The growing economy and developing services,
including education, health, retail and transport,
provide the means by which the rapidly increasing
population of the Kimberley can prosper and
access opportunities for themselves and their
families.
For more information about living costs,
employment and lifestyle opportunities
in the region contact the migration officer at
the Kimberley Development Commission.
Telephone: +61 8 9168 1044
Website: www.kdc.wa.gov.au
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Pilbara
Lifestyle
The Pilbara region of Western Australia is often
described as the engine room of the nation
because of its immense reserves of mineral
resources. It is also blessed with stunning natural
The Pilbara is the State’s major minerals producer
with activity concentrated around iron ore and base
metal mining, and the production of oil, gas and salt.
Most employment in the region is related to these
industries and the services that support them.
beauty, boasting striking landscapes and a rich and
diverse cultural heritage.
Covering more than half a million square
kilometres and home to over 39,000 residents,
the Pilbara provides a relaxed and rewarding
Employment opportunities exist in a wide range
of occupations. The ten occupations most in
demand are:
community lifestyle, magnificent climate, unique
• boilermakers
environment and a variety of recreational activities.
• bricklayers
A wide range of education, training, health and
• carpenters
recreation services exist in the region to provide its
• electricians
residents with a standard of living comparable with
• fitters
other cities and towns in Western Australia.
• mechanical engineers
The Pilbara is renowned for its uniquely beautiful
• medical practitioners
marine environment. The region has one of the
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highest ratios of boat ownership in Australia.
• refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanics
Boating enthusiasts take advantage of the best
fishing and diving in the world or simply enjoy the
rugged beauty of the coast and adjacent islands.
• sheetmetal workers (first class).
The coastal towns of Karratha and Port Hedland are
the major administrative centres for the region. The
two towns generate much of the region’s business
activity and provide extensive shopping facilities.
Inland, between Newman and Tom Price, the
Karijini National Park has some of the world’s most
dramatic and oldest gorges and is famous for its
rocky pools and magnificent waterfalls.
in the region, contact the migration officer at
the Pilbara Development Commission.
Telephone: +61 8 9185 0600
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Website: www.pdc.wa.gov.au
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Gascoyne
Lifestyle
The Gascoyne region is in the northwest of Western
Australia and has a land area of approximately 138
000 square kilometres extending 600 km along the
shores of the Indian Ocean and stretching about
500 km inland.
The internationally recognised Ningaloo Reef and
Shark Bay World Heritage Area and the ruggedly
beautiful Kennedy Ranges and Mount Augustus
provide much scope for exploration by outdoor
enthusiasts.
The Gascoyne has a climate ranging from
The region is serviced by hospitals in Carnarvon
and Exmouth and an Aboriginal Medical Service in
Carnarvon. Denham has a Silver Chain Nursing post
with regular visits by Carnarvon doctors. Carnarvon
also has an aged care facility.
The region has eight government and two nongovernment schools with the Carnarvon School
of the Air servicing students in remote areas.
Tertiary and Further Education (TAFE) campuses
in Carnarvon and Exmouth offer post-secondary
education and community courses. Open
Universities Australia also has an Access Centre in
Carnarvon.
moderate to arid and tropical in the north. It
enjoys a reputation as “the sun’s winter home” with
around 320 days of sunshine annually. Rainfall is
low and highly variable, averaging 200 mm per
Employment opportunities exist in a wide range of
occupations. The most sought after skills are:
year.
• bakers
The Gascoyne has a diverse economy. The major
• boilermakers
industries are tourism, fishing, mining, horticulture
• chefs
and pastoralism. In recent years tourism has grown
rapidly and is a major contributor to the region’s
economy.
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• refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanics.
The population of around 10,000 is concentrated
in the towns of Carnarvon, Exmouth, Denham,
Gascoyne Junction and Coral Bay. The climate and
close proximity to untouched, pristine coastline
make the lifestyle relatively relaxed and focused on
outdoor activity.
the Gascoyne Development Commission.
Telephone: +61 8 9941 1803
Website: www.gdc.wa.gov.au
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Mid West
Lifestyle
Approximately one hour’s flying time north
of Perth, the City of Geraldton is the major
commercial, service and administrative centre for
the Mid West. Situated on the coast, Geraldton
offers a near perfect year-round lifestyle. A
Letting you explore the region’s many and diverse
attractions is a network of major sealed roads
connecting the region with Perth, inland mining
and farming towns and the North West, along with
air services between Perth , Geraldton and regional
centres.
temperate climate and relaxed, affordable, friendly
living combined with all modern amenities make
it a very comfortable place to live and work. As
the service centre for the Mid West, business and
employment opportunities are many and diverse.
of occupations with high demand for people with
skills in the following areas:
The region has a diverse economy based on fishing
• childcare workers
(rock lobster, scallops, fin fish), agriculture, tourism
• civil engineers
and a booming mining sector (gold, mineral sands,
• electricians
iron ore, oil and gas). The region has benefited from
recent significant investments in infrastructure
including port, transport, power, new technologies,
• health professionals
• motor mechanics, particularly HD diesel
health and tourism and is set to capitalise on this
mechanics
with substantial mining developments providing
• panel beaters
significant employment opportunities.
The region boasts pristine waters, magnificent
• secondary school teachers
• truck drivers.
beaches, boating facilities, fishing, sailing, sporting
facilities (golf, football, netball, tennis, surfing and
windsurfing) dining, shopping and entertainment
facilities. Combine this with safe and friendly
neighbourhoods, affordable housing and living
expenses, no traffic jams, no parking problems,
minimal travel time to work (15 minutes) and you
certainly have time to enjoy life.
Supporting this is a Universities Centre, Technical
and Further Education (TAFE) College, secondary
schools, primary schools, child day-care centres,
agricultural colleges, first-class health facilities,
aged care facilities, community centres and more.
the Mid West Development Commission.
Telephone: +61 8 9921 0702
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Website: www.mwdc.wa.gov.au
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Wheatbelt
Lifestyle
The Wheatbelt comprises an area of almost 155
000 square kilometres, more than twice the size of
Tasmania — Australia’s island State. The region is
home to more than 72 000 people making it the
third most heavily populated region in the State.
The Wheatbelt has a diverse population with more
The region has extensive educational, health,
recreational and cultural services and is home
to the C Y O’Connor College of Tertiary and
Further Education (TAFE) and Curtin University’s
Muresk Institute of Agriculture. It also offers
affordable housing and business premises
including established industrial precincts ideal for
manufacturing and new industry.
than 11 per cent having been born overseas and
around 4 per cent being Indigenous Australians.
Over 10 per cent of the population are aged
between 15 and 24 years with 12 per cent aged 65
and older.
The average age is approximately 37. The
• abattoir workers
population is widely dispersed with only around 16
• accountants
000 people located in the main service centres of
• diesel mechanics
Northam, Narrogin, Merredin and Moora.
• electricians
The environment of the Wheatbelt is as varied
• farm assistants
as the people. There is approximately 150 km of
• farm overseers
pristine coastline, expanding from Guilderton
to Jurien Bay. The Avon region, close to Perth, is
• farm plant operators
one of the oldest settled areas and has a diversity
• heavy machinery mechanics
of agricultural and horticultural production.
• horticulture tradespersons
Eastern areas of the Wheatbelt are rich in minerals
including, gold, nickel and iron ore while the
• registered nurses.
remainder of the region, as its name suggests, is
mostly agricultural.
The region has well-developed transport links
with most major highways and rail routes to Perth
passing through. The region has 35 per cent of
the State’s roads and easy access to the Port of
Fremantle as well as regional ports at Geraldton,
Bunbury, Albany and Esperance.
There is a range of private air charter services
available. Daily passenger rail services operate on
the main east–west line and a variety of passenger
coach services traverse the road system.
the Wheatbelt Development Commission.
Telephone: +61 8 9622 7222
Website: www.wheatbelt.wa.gov.au
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Goldfields-Esperance
Lifestyle
A lifestyle to be enjoyed — a great sense of
community combined with excellent facilities and
great opportunities. The Goldfields–Esperance
Region offers something for everyone. The City of
Kalgoorlie-Boulder retains its rich history from the
heady days of the gold rushes but also offers all
the facilities of a modern cosmopolitan city.
For the artistically inclined the Cities of Kalgoorlie–
Boulder and Esperance are rich with theatres,
cinemas, art and crafts and musical groups.
Employment opportunities exist in a wide
range of occupations including:
• automotive electricians
To the south, Esperance and surrounding towns
offer all the best of a friendly country lifestyle and
more. The southern area of the region is typified by
• boilermakers
beautiful beaches and a rugged coast leading into
extensive agricultural lands. Enjoy the tranquillity,
experience a sea change, or the outback
experience, explore the unique landscapes and live
the Goldfields–Esperance life.
• construction trade
• chefs and cooks
• diesel mechanics
• extractive metallurgists
• fitters
• metal machinists
The diversity of the businesses and industries
in the region offer people a wide range of
employment and business opportunities, a high
standard of living and a great, relaxed lifestyle.
Other benefits include the ‘true-blue’ nature of the
people, the endless blue skies, bush landscapes
and the pristine Southern Ocean.
• mining engineers
• urban and regional planners
• welders
The region provides employment opportunities
in industries including mining, tourism, retail,
environmental, arts, health, government services,
fishing and agriculture, manufacturing and service
industries, along with port and grain handling
facilities.
The region offers a variety of educational facilities,
both private and public, for primary, secondary,
tertiary, technical and further education; including
Curtin University and the world renowned WA
School of Mines.
Residents in the region have access to a
comprehensive range of medical services,
specialists and facilities. Recreational facilities
include indoor swimming pools, sporting
complexes and gymnasiums. Sporting activities
include football, swimming, basketball, horse
racing, land sailing, cycling, triathlons, martial arts
and golf to name just a few.
employment and lifestyle opportunities in
the region, contact the migration officer
at the Goldfields–Esperance Development
Commission.
Telephone: +61 8 9080 5000
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Website: www.gedc.wa.gov.au
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Peel
Lifestyle
The Peel region is immediately south of the Perth
Metropolitan area. It covers an area of 5,600 square
kilometres and includes more than 130 square
The region’s major advantages are its close
proximity to the Perth metropolitan area, good
quality community infrastructure such as schools
and health services.
kilometres of estuary and inland waterways.
It is a region of incredible contrasts with beaches
bordering the sparkling Indian Ocean, a wide
coastal plain extending east to the Darling Range, a
Employment opportunities exist in a wide range of
occupations with high demand for people with
large expanse of majestic native forests and rolling
farmland.
• bricklayers
• carpenters
The distinguishing feature in the Peel region is
• chefs
water. The water sources in the hills of the Darling
Range flow through an extensive river system to a
• electricians
large expanse of inland estuary and then into the
• general medical practitioners
Indian Ocean.
• motor mechanics
Peel is the fastest growing region in Western
• registered mental health nurses
Australia with its population expected to double in
the next ten years. The region has a diverse and
• urban and regional planners
unique mix of people and industry with bauxite
mining, mineral processing, tourism, construction
• welders.
and retail industries being the main economic
activities.
Major investment is taking place in natural
resources and infrastructure projects. As a result
many businesses in the construction and
engineering industries are looking for skilled
employees. Many Peel businesses have successfully
recruited skilled labour from overseas destinations
such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, India,
and Asia.
the Peel Development Commission.
Telephone: +61 8 9535 0000
Website: www.peel.wa.gov.au
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Great Southern
Lifestyle
Encompassing an area of more than 45 000 square
kilometres, the Great Southern is a region of
opportunity that supports a range of agricultural
activities, tourism, timber production, commerce
and services industries.
The region’s cool, Mediterranean climate has
fostered growth in such diverse activities as
wine making and olive oil production. The Great
Southern’s port city of Albany, site of the first
Most of the region’s towns have their own
sports and exercise centres and swimming
pools. Recreation is generally outdoor oriented.
The region boasts a strong cultural and familyfriendly environment with arts, crafts and popular
entertainment widely available
European settlement in Western Australia, is now
the region’s commercial, administrative and service
• carpenters
industry hub.
• computing support technicians
• general electricians
The manufacturing and fabrication services
that have been driven by the requirements of
• general electronic instrument tradespersons
agriculture are now responding to the needs of a
• hairdressers
more diversified economy. Engineering, transport
• mechanical fitters
and commercial and financial services are now key
growth areas, and all have increasing demands for
skilled tradesmen and professionals.
• motor mechanics
• primary school teachers
• registered mental health nurses
In education, the region offers a choice of
government and non-government primary and
• registered midwives
high schools. There are technical training college
facilities in the regional centres and a campus
• vocational education teachers
of the University of Western Australia at Albany.
Vocational training, which caters for both school
leavers and mature age students, is available
throughout the region.
The medical health care system is both world
class and accessible. Albany contains the principal
medical centre and there are smaller hospitals and
clinics in towns throughout the region.
the Great Southern Development Commission.
Telephone: +61 8 9821 3211
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Website: www.gsdc.wa.gov.au
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South West
Lifestyle
The South West region of Western Australia faces
the Indian and Southern Oceans and is only two
hours drive from Perth – the State’s capital. It has
a typically Mediterranean-style climate with dry
• boilermakers
summer months and a high rainfall in winter.
• building surveyors
Currently more than 136,000 people live in the
• civil engineers
region and it has one of the fastest growing
• construction tradespersons
populations of regional Western Australia. By 2021
it is predicted that 175,000 people will make the
region their home.
• machinists
• mechanical engineers
• radiologists
The South West economy boasts extensive mineral
wealth including alumina and mineral sands. It also
• sonographers
has strong agricultural and horticultural industries,
• truck drivers (heavy duty)
timber and forest products, viticulture, retailing and
• welders
tourism.
Attractions include Bunbury’s Koombana Bay
dolphins, pristine national parks, towering
ancient forests, sweeping coastlines, beautiful
underground caves, world-renowned wineries and
eco-tourism sites. This makes the South West the
most popular tourist destination outside the Perth
metropolitan area.
The region has comprehensive educational, sport
and recreational facilities. People are attracted to
the South West for its great climate, affordable
housing, well-developed health and educational
facilities and business and work opportunities.
It’s an outdoor life. People like to go hiking through
the majestic forests, take their children to the
beach or go fishing. And in summer an evening
barbecue often provides a pleasant end to the day.
in the region contact the migration officer at
the South West Development Commission.
Telephone: +61 8 9792 2000
Website: www.swdc.wa.gov.au
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Western Australian
Government Sponsored Visas
The Western Australian State Government
Applicants for the Skilled Regional
sponsors two visa schemes, the Skilled
Sponsored Visa will be required to sign an
Regional Sponsored Visa and the Skilled
agreement that they, and the members of
Sponsored Visa. These schemes make it
their family unit, will live, work or study in
possible for people to live and work in
regional WA for the duration of their visa
areas where there is a shortage of skills
or until they obtain a permanent
created by the State’s strong economic
residency visa.
growth. Both types of visas are granted by
Nomination
The Western Australian Government’s
State Migration Centre (SMC) approves
eligible Skilled migrants for sponsorship
under these schemes. To gain sponsorship
an applicant needs to:
• Have a skilled occupation that is relevant
the Australian Government’s Department
Skilled Sponsored Visa
to their skills and listed on the Skills
of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
The Skilled Sponsored Scheme encourages
Occupation List (SOL) - see
skilled migrants to settle anywhere in
www.immi.gov.au;
Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa
Western Australia where their skills are in
A Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional)
high demand. The Skilled Sponsored Visa
Visa (Onshore -subclass 487, Offshore
(sub-class 176) visa provides permanent
- subclass 475) is available for people
residency.
• Have a skill that is in demand in
Western Australia (see Skills in
Demand List and the Priority Skills
list at - www.migration.wa.gov.au);
whose employment skills will contribute to
regional Western Australia.
How the Skilled Regional Sponsored
• Have recent work experience or study;
and the Skilled Sponsored schemes
The Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa is
work with State Sponsorship in
designed to assist regional areas attract,
Western Australia
and retain, skilled migrants to meet skill
shortages and boost development in
regional communities.
Applicants are required to attain 100
they wish to live and work;
• Be committed to living and working
points in the points score test. You can
in regional Western Australia (Skilled
calculate your point score by completing
Regional Sponsored Visa);
In Western Australia (WA) there are nine
the ‘Points Test Self Assessment’ on page
regional areas (other than the Perth
18 of this booklet. The points test is
metropolitan area) where eligible Skilled
explained in more detail in DIAC’s Booklet
Western Australia (Skilled Sponsored
Regional Sponsored Visa holders can live
6 www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/
Visa); and
and work.
booklets.htm.
The scheme provides skilled migrants with
Skilled migrants using State Sponsorship
a temporary visa to look for employment
must successfully complete two processes
and explore lifestyle opportunities. After
to migrate under the schemes:
living in an area of WA outside the Perth
metropolitan area for two years and
1. be nominated (sponsored) by the
Western Australian Government;
having worked in a skilled occupation in
regional WA for a minimum of one year,
permanent residency.
You must meet both the nomination
and visa eligibility criteria to migrate to
The Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa is a
provisional visa valid for a period of three
years.
• Be committed to living and working in
• Agree to the obligations under each
visa class.
See the State Migration Centre’s website at
www.migration.wa.gov.au for full details
about the criteria, how to apply and access
to the online application form. There
is no charge for lodging a nomination
2. be granted a visa by DIAC.
visa holders become eligible to apply for
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• Have researched the region(s) in which
Western Australia.
application with the Western Australian
Government’s State Migration Centre.
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Visas
The Department of Immigration and
Citizenship (DIAC) grants skilled visas
under these schemes. The main criteria to
qualify for a visa are as follows.
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To find out more about the visa schemes
offered by the State Migration Centre
please visit our website at
telephone us on +61 8 9220 0222
or write to us at:
• be under 45 years of age at the time
of lodging the visa application (there
are some exceptions available under
employer sponsored skilled visas only);
553 Hay Street
• have a minimum standard of English, as
PERTH WA 6000
determined by IELTS (www.ielts.org)
GPO Box C111
a) at least a vocational level of English
PERTH WA 6001
(a score of at least 5 in all four
components) for trade occupations,
b) at least a competent level of
English (a score of at least 6 in all
four components) for non-trade
occupations (higher for some
occupations);
• have qualifications assessed as
comparable to Australian requirements;
and
• have a minimum level of recent work
experience in their occupation.
See DIAC’s Booklet 6 www.immi.gov.
au/allforms/booklets/booklets.htm for full
details about the criteria and how to apply,
including the application forms. Charges
apply to lodge a visa application with the
Australian Government’s Department of
Immigration and Citizenship.
All services of the State Migration Centre
are free of charge.
You can learn more about the
different visa schemes, and your eligibility, by
visiting the Western Australian Government
migration website at www.migration.wa.gov.au.
553 Hay Street
Telephone: +61 8 9220 0222
Facsimile: +61 8 9221 1132
All services of the State Migration Centre are
provided free of charge.
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State Sponsorship Guidelines
To be read in conjunction with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) information on
State and Territory sponsored skilled visa requirements.
Western Australian Government State
Regional areas in Western Australia
A decision will be provided on State
Sponsorship is available for the Skilled
represent the entire State except for the
Sponsorship applications within 10 days
Sponsored permanent residency visa
Perth metropolitan area.
of receipt of all relevant information and
and for the Skilled Regional Sponsored
temporary residency visa.
documentation unless otherwise notified.
Skilled Sponsored Visa – Permanent
Residency
The State Migration Centre (SMC) at
• have an occupation on the State’s
Priority Skills List (PSL);
(SBDC), on behalf of the Western Australian
Government, approves all applications
for State Sponsorship for skilled visas.
To apply for Western Australian
Government State Sponsorship, go
All applicants for Western Australian
Australia;
for 2 years; and
• bring sufficient funds into the State to
relocate to any other State or Territory
in Australia. You should also seek the
endorsement of the State or Territory
to which you are planning to relocate.
In addition, you will need to seek the
Conditions of State
Sponsorship
approval of the SMC before making any
changes in the commitments made in your
application.
required to demonstrate they meet
As part of the evaluation process, the SMC
the DIAC criteria for either the Skilled
encourages applicants to evaluate the area
Sponsored or Skilled Regional Sponsored
of Western Australia in which they plan to
Visa and submit an application addressing
live and work.
Further Information
For everything you need to know about
skilled migration to Western Australia
The SMC will confirm state sponsorship
contact the State Migration Centre at the
Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa
directly to DIAC on the receipt of the
SBDC on +618 9220 0222, visit the Centre
– Temporary Residency
signed State Sponsorship Agreement
at 553 Hay Street in Perth or go to the
For the Skilled Sponsored Visa, DIAC’s
www.migration.wa.gov.au website.
• have an occupation on the State’s Skills
in Demand (SDL) List; or
• have an occupation on the Australian
Skills Occupation List (SOL) that is
supported by a Regional Development
Commission (RDC) on the basis there
is a demand for the skills that cannot
reasonably be filled locally;
• commit to living and working in a
regional area of Western Australia; and
case file number is needed on the State
Sponsorship Agreement to confirm
To apply for State Sponsorship,
sponsorship.
go to www.migration.wa.gov.au
and complete the relevant online
All sponsored skilled migrants arriving
in Western Australia from overseas, or
from another Australian State or Territory,
are required to notify the SMC of their
residential and business address. In
addition, sponsored skilled migrants must
inform the SMC of any changes to their
residential and business addresses.
• bring sufficient funds into the State to
cover settlement costs.
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You are required to seek the endorsement
of the SMC before making any plans to
• participate in a survey every 6 months
Government State Sponsorship are
all of the following requirements:
Australian States or Territories without
the approval of the SMC.
cover settlement costs.
Sponsorship Criteria
Sponsorship is not transferable to other
• commit to living and working in Western
to www.migration.wa.gov.au and
complete the online application form.
Note: Western Australian Government
application form.
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How can I apply to migrate
to Western Australia?
If you are planning to migrate to Western Australia as a skilled migrant under the Skilled Regional Sponsored
or Skilled Sponsored scheme there are three steps that all applicants must undertake:
1. Have your professional or trade qualifications assessed and recognised in Australia
2. Apply to the State Migration Centre (SMC) for WA State Government sponsorship for your Skilled Regional
Sponsored or Skilled Sponsored application then, if sponsorship is granted
3. Have your English language ability tested
4. Apply to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for a Skilled Regional Sponsored or Skilled
Sponsored Visa.
Step 1
HAVE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
AND SKILLS ASSESSED
You will need to have your qualifications
and skills positively assessed according
to Australian standards before you lodge
an application. DIAC has commissioned
a number of assessment authorities to
assist you in this process.
Each assessing authority has its own
assessment procedures, time frames
and charges. You need to contact the
appropriate organisation well before you
intend to lodge your visa application.
Documents required by assessment
authorities
You will be required to submit various
documents to obtain a positive skills
assessment. Most assessing authorities
require:
• Completion of an application form
(usually available from their website)
• Certified (and in most cases translated if
the original is not in English) copies of:
- Qualifications
(If you are unable to provide specific
documents a statutory declaration signed
by you and Justice of the Peace or equivalent
may be acceptable.)
The assessing authority will send you a
written statement telling you whether
or not your skills meet the Australian
requirement to work in your preferred
occupation. If your assessment authority
advises that you meet the requirements
you must submit this statement to the
SMC and DIAC with your visa application.
ASSESSING AUTHORITIES
A full list of assessment authorities can be
found on DIAC’s website at www.immi.
gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf. Some of
DIAC’s key assessing authorities include:
Trades Recognition Australia
This organisation is the nominated
assessment authority for a range of trade
and associate professional occupations for
skilled migration purposes.
Examples include:
Chef
ASCO code 3322 - 11
60points
- Transcripts showing what you studied
- A resume
- Proof of registration / completion
of an apprenticeship (if one was
completed) where this is relevant to
your occupation (usually trades and
professions)
- Reference from employers detailing
specific duties and levels of
responsibility.
Fitter
ASCO code 4112 – 11
Welder (First Class)
Hairdresser
ASCO code 4931 - 11
60 points
60 points
60 points
For more information please visit
www.workplace.gov.au/tra
Vocational Education and Training
Assessment Services
This organisation provides a range of
assessments for those applying to migrate
to Australia under DIAC’s General Skilled
Migration Program and the Employer
Nominated Scheme.
Examples include:
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
ASCO code 2543 - 11
50 points
Geologist
ASCO code 2112 - 11
50 points
Urban and Regional Planner
ASCO code 2523 - 11
50 points
Applicants who are residents of the UK,
South Africa, India, Sri Lanka and the
Philippines will be required to have the
following trades assessed by Vetassess:
General Electrician
60 points
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Mechanic
ASCO code 4312 - 11
60 points
Motor Mechanic
ASCO code 4211 - 11
60 points
Carpenter and Joiner
ASCO code 4411 - 11
60 points
Electrical Powerline Tradesperson
60 points
Bricklayer
ASCO code 4414 -11
60 points
For more information:
www.vetassess.com.au
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Other Key Professional Bodies include:
• Engineers Australia
www.engineersaustralia.org.au
• Australian Computer Society (ACS)
www.acs.org.au
• CPA Australia
www.cpaaustralia.com.au
• Institute of Charted Accountants of
Australia
www.icaa.org.au
• Australia Nursing and Midwifery Council
www.anmc.org.au
• Australian Institute of Management
www.aim.com.au
• Teaching Australia
www.teachingaustralia.edu.au
Step 2
APPLY FOR STATE
SPONSORSHIP
(Skilled Regional Sponsored/
Skilled Sponsored)
The Western Australian Government,
through the SMC, decides which skilled
migrants are eligible for sponsorship
under these schemes. The SMC sponsors
skilled migrants on the basis that ideally
they have a skill included on the WA’s
Skills in Demand list for the Skilled
Regional Sponsored Visa, and for the
Skilled Sponsored Visa must have a skill
on the Priority Skills List.
The Western Australian Government,
through the SMC, decides which skilled
migrants are eligible for sponsorship
under the schemes. The SMC sponsors
skilled migrants on the basis that you have
a skill included on WA’s ‘Skills in Demand’
list for the Skilled Regional Sponsored
Visa, or the 'Priority Skills List' for the
Skilled Sponsored Visa.
If you receive a positive skills assessment
from an assessing authority, and your
skill is in demand in WA, and you meet
the Skilled Regional Sponsored/Skilled
Sponsored eligibility criteria, you
may lodge an application for Western
Australian State sponsorship.
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Application forms may be lodged on-line at
the SMC website www.migration.wa.gov.
au. Your skills assessment and Curriculum
Vitae must accompany your application.
The SMC will generally notify you within
10 days if you have been sponsored under
the Skilled Regional Sponsored or Skilled
Sponsored scheme. You will be sent formal
advice that will explain the outcome of
your sponsorship application. The next
step is to apply for a visa from DIAC.
Points test self assessment
The criteria for skilled migration varies
between the different visa classes. In
general, visa applicants need to meet
certain point scores to qualify for a
particular visa. For the two visa classes
offered by the Government of Western
Australia you are required to score 100
points to be eligible for sponsorship.
To obtain sponsorship for the Skilled
Regional Sponsored visa your nominated
occupation should ideally be listed on
the State’s Skills in Demand List. For
the Skilled Sponsored visa an applicant
must have a nominated occupation that
appears on the Priority Skills List.
To find out if you qualify for State
Sponsorship under these two visa
classes you can carry out your own selfassessment using the points test table
provided on page 20.
Alternatively you can view the Skills
In Demand List and the Priority Skills
List on the SMC website at
www.migration.wa.gov.au and carry
out a self-assessment online.
Step 3
HAVE YOUR ENGLISH
LANGUAGE ABILITY TESTED
You will need to have your English
language tested before you lodge an
application unless you are the holder of
a passport from the United Kingdom,
Ireland, Canada or the United States of
America who are classified as native
English speakers. All applicants seeking
to be classified as proficient in English will
need to be tested.
The test result used by the Department
of Immigration and Citizenship is the
International English Language Testing
System (IELTS). Applicants will also have to
be tested to be classified as having either
competent or vocational English.
The IELTS test is administered by an
international organisation. The test
evaluates the ability for the four English
language components, reading, writing,
speaking and listening.
Details of the test and the testing
locations can be found at www.ielts.org.
Step 4
APPLY TO DIAC FOR
YOUR VISA
Once you have been sponsored by the
Western Australian Government under
either scheme, you will need to apply to
DIAC for a visa.
Details of all skilled migration visas,
including information on which visa to
apply for and the application forms to
use and their location, can be found in
DIAC Booklet 6: General Skilled Migration.
You can download this booklet from the
following link www.immi.gov.au/allforms/
books6.htm.
You need to ensure that you include
the sponsorship letter from the Western
Australian Government with your
visa application as DIAC gives priority
processing to state sponsored visa
applications. It may take 6-10 months to
process your visa application.
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Points Test Self Assessment
Skills
See DIAC’s Skilled Occupations List
Points Available
Your Score
40, 50 or 60
Age
18-29 years
30
30-34 years
25
35-39 years
20
40-44 years
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English Language
Proficient English, IELTS score of 7 in each component
25
Competent English, IELTS score of 6 in each component
15
Vocational English, (Trades Only) IELTS score of 5 in each component
15
Specific Work Experience
At least 3 years in nominated or closely related occupation (60pt only)
10
At least 3 years employment in a SOL occupation
5
Australian Work Experience
At least 12 months, closely related employment in Australia
10
At least 12 months, closely related professional year
10
Australian Education
Completing Doctorate (minimum 2 years study)
25
Completing a Masters and at least 1 year of a Bachelor (minimum 3 years study)
15
Completing a Bachelor with Honours (minimum 3 years study)
15
Completing one or more degree, diploma or trade qualifications (minimum 2 years study)
5
MODL
Nominated occupation is on MODL, at least 12 months closely related employment, Job offer
20
Nominated occupation is on MODL, at least 12 months closely related employment
15
Designated Language
Completed a 3 years tertiary qualification, for which all tuition was in a community language
5
Accredited as a professional interpreter (level 3) NAATI in a community language
5
Study in Regional Australia
Lived and Studied in Regional Australia for 2 years
5
State/Territory Nomination
Nominated by State/Territory for Skilled Sponsored (176 or 886) or Skilled – Regional
Sponsored (475 or 487)
10
Designated Area Sponsorship
Applicant applied for a Skilled – Regional Sponsored (475 or 487) visa and was sponsored by
an eligible Australian relative living in a designated area
25
Partner skills
Applicant’s spouse or interdependent partner:
• Is not an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Is an applicant for the visa
• Meets the threshold criteria for GSM
5
TOTAL
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Western Australian
Government overseas offices
EUROPE – LONDON
European Office
5th Floor, Australia Centre
Corner of Strand & Melbourne Place
LONDON WC2B 4LG, UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 20 7240 2881
Facsimile: +44 20 7240 6637
Website: www.wago.co.uk
CHINA – SHANGHAI
Western Australian Trade and Investment
Promotion
Shanghai Representative Office
Room 2208, CITIC Square
1168 Nanjing Road West
SHANGHAI 200041
PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Telephone: +86 21 5292 5899
Facsimile: +86 21 5292 5889
CHINA – HANGZHOU
Western Australian Trade and Investment
Promotion
Hangzhou Representative Office
Room 910, World Trade Office Plaza
Zhejiang World Trade Centre
15 Shuguang Road
HANGZHOU 310007
PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Telephone: +86 571 8795 0296
Facsimile:+86 571 8795 0295
TAIWAN – TAIPEI
Australian Commerce & Industry Office
Australian Business Centre
Suite 2606, International Trade Building
#333 Keelung Road Section 1
TAIPEI 110, TAIWAN R.O.C.
Telephone: +886 2 8780 9118 ext. 216
Facsimile: +886 2 2757 6707
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INDIA – MUMBAI
Western Australian Trade Office
93, Jolly Maker Chambers No2
9th Floor, Nariman Point
MUMBAI 400 021, INDIA
Telephone: +91 22 5630 3973/74 & 78
Facsimile: +91 22 5630 3977
MIDDLE EAST – DUBAI
Emarat Atrium
PO Box 58007
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Telephone: +971 4 343 3226
Facsimile: +971 4 343 3238
INDIA – CHENNAI (MADRAS)
Advisory Office – Chennai (Madras)
1 Doshi Regency
876 Poonamallee High Road
Kilpauk, CHENNAI 600 084, INDIA
Telephone: +91 44 2640 0407
Telephone/Facsimile: +91 44 2643 0064
JAPAN – TOKYO
Government of Western Australia,
Tokyo Office
13th Floor Fukoku Seimei Building
2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho
Chiyoda-ku
TOKYO 100-0011, JAPAN
Telephone: +81 3 5157 8281
Facsimile: +81 3 5157 8286
Website: www.wajapan.net
INDONESIA – JAKARTA
Jl H R Rasuna Said Kav, Kuningan
JAKARTA 12940, INDONESIA
Telephone: +6221 5290 2860
Facsimile: +6221 5296 2722
MALAYSIA – KUALA LUMPUR
4th Floor, UBN Tower
10 Jalan P Ramlee
KUALA LUMPUR 50250, MALAYSIA
Telephone: +603 2031 8175/6
Facsimile: +603 2031 8177
SOUTH KOREA
Western Australian Trade and
Investment Office
11th Floor, Kyobo Building
1 Jongro 1-Ga, Jongro-Gu
SEOUL 110-714, SOUTH KOREA
Telephone: +82 2 722 1217
Facsimile: +82 2 722 1218
THAILAND – BANGKOK
Australian Trade Commission
Australian Embassy
37 South Sathorn Road
BANGKOK 10120, THAILAND
Telephone: +66 2 344 6337
Facsimile: +66 2 344 6360
JAPAN – KOBE
6th Floor Golden Sun Building
Chuo-Ku, KOBE 650-0004, JAPAN
Telephone: +81 78 242 7705
Facsimile: +81 78 242 7707
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Western Australian Trade and
Investment Office
Howard Hughes Center
6080 Center Drive, 6th Floor
Los Angeles CALIFORNIA 90045 USA
Telephone: +31 0 216 2827
Facsimile: +31 0 216 5632
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Telephone: +61 8 9220 0222
Facsimile: +61 8 9221 1132
DISCLAIMER
This publication has been prepared by the Small Business Development Corporation to provide
general guidance for business migrants relocating to Western Australia. The information contained
herein is provided voluntarily as a service to our clients and is made available in good faith and is
derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publishing. However, the
information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own
assessment and that they should verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Neither the Corporation nor its officers take any responsibility for statements or representations,
nor shall the Corporation or any of its officers be liable in respect of any such statement or
representation, whether by reason of negligence, lack of care, or for any other reason whatsoever.
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