NSW Skilled Migration 2025–2026: Now Open for Applications

Vikrant Gungash
Oct 10
5 min read

Vikrant Singh, October 10, 2025

New South Wales (NSW) – Australia’s economic powerhouse – is officially open for the 2025–2026 Skilled Migration Program. If you’re a highly skilled professional looking to build a future in Australia, now is the perfect time to apply under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) or the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491).

These programs are designed to attract talented individuals from around the world to help drive NSW’s economy, fill critical skill shortages, and support growth across industries.

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) – Permanent Residency Pathway

The subclass 190 visa offers a direct pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers whose occupations are in demand across NSW. If your skills match any of the occupations listed below, you may be eligible for nomination.

NSW 190 Skilled Occupations List

Managers & Planners

Research and Development Managers (1325)
Construction Managers (1331)
Engineering Managers (1332)
Manufacturers (1334)
Production Managers (1335)
Child Care Centre Managers (1341)
Health and Welfare Services Managers (1342)
School Principals (1343)
ICT Managers (1351)

Property, Architecture & Planning

Land Economists and Valuers (2245)
Architects and Landscape Architects (2321)
Surveyors and Spatial Scientists (2322)
Urban and Regional Planners (2326)

Engineering & Science

Chemical and Materials Engineers (2331)
Civil Engineering Professionals (2332)
Electrical Engineers (2333)
Electronics Engineers (2334)
Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers (2335)
Mining Engineers (2336)
Other Engineering Professionals (2339)
Agricultural and Forestry Scientists (2341)
Chemists, Food and Wine Scientists (2342)
Environmental Scientists (2343)
Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists (2344)
Veterinarians (2347)

Education & Academia

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers (2411)
Primary School Teachers (2412)
Secondary School Teachers (2414)
University Lecturers and Tutors (2421)

Health & Medical

Medical Imaging Professionals (2512)
Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals (2513)
Pharmacists (2515)
Chiropractors and Osteopaths (2521)
Occupational Therapists (2524)
Physiotherapists (2525)
Audiologists and Speech Pathologists (2527)
Generalist Medical Practitioners (2531)
Specialist Physicians (2533)
Psychiatrists (2534)
Surgeons (2535)
Other Medical Practitioners (2539)
Midwives (2541)
Nurse Managers (2543)
Registered Nurses (2544)

ICT & Technology

ICT Business and Systems Analysts (2611)
Software and Applications Programmers (2613)
Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists (2621)
Computer Network Professionals (2631)

Social & Community Services

Psychologists (2723)
Social Workers (2725)

Technicians & Trades

Medical Technicians (3112)
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians (3121)
Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians (3122)
Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians (3123)
Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians (3125)
Other Building and Engineering Technicians (3129)
Automotive Electricians (3211)
Motor Mechanics (3212)
Sheetmetal Trades Workers (3222)
Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers (3223)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (3231)
Metal Fitters and Machinists (3232)
Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers (3234)
Bricklayers and Stonemasons (3311)
Carpenters and Joiners (3312)
Painting Trades Workers (3322)
Glaziers (3331)
Plasterers (3332)
Roof Tilers (3333)
Wall and Floor Tilers (3334)
Plumbers (3341)
Electricians (3411)
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics (3421)
Electrical Distribution Trades Workers (3422)
Electronics Trades Workers (3423)
Telecommunications Trades Workers (3424)
Veterinary Nurses (3613)
Cabinetmakers (3941)
Welfare Support Workers (4117)

Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) – Regional NSW Opportunities

The subclass 491 visa is a provisional visa that leads to permanent residency and is ideal for those looking to live and work in regional NSW. It’s designed to bring skilled talent to regional areas where demand is high.

NSW 491 Regional Skilled Occupations List

Agriculture & Farming

Crop Farmers (1212)
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers (1214)

Managers & Professionals

Policy and Planning Managers (1324)
Research and Development Managers (1325)
Construction Managers (1331)
Engineering Managers (1332)
Manufacturers (1334)
Production Managers (1335)
Child Care Centre Managers (1341)
Health and Welfare Services Managers (1342)
ICT Managers (1351)

Transport & Planning

Land Economists and Valuers (2245)
Marine Transport Professionals (2312)
Architects and Landscape Architects (2321)
Surveyors and Spatial Scientists (2322)
Urban and Regional Planners (2326)

Engineering & Science

Chemical and Materials Engineers (2331)
Civil Engineering Professionals (2332)
Electrical Engineers (2333)
Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers (2335)
Mining Engineers (2336)
Other Engineering Professionals (2339)
Chemists, Food and Wine Scientists (2342)
Environmental Scientists (2343)
Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists (2344)
Veterinarians (2347)

Education & Health

Early Childhood Teachers (2411)
Primary School Teachers (2412)
Secondary School Teachers (2414)
University Lecturers and Tutors (2421)
Medical Imaging Professionals (2512)
Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals (2513)
Pharmacists (2515)
Dental Practitioners (2523)
Occupational Therapists (2524)
Physiotherapists (2525)
Audiologists and Speech Pathologists (2527)
Generalist Medical Practitioners (2531)
Specialist Physicians (2533)
Other Medical Practitioners (2539)
Registered Nurses (2544)

ICT & Technology

ICT Business and Systems Analysts (2611)
Software and Applications Programmers (2613)
Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists (2621)
Computer Network Professionals (2631)

Social & Community Services

Psychologists (2723)
Social Workers (2725)

Technicians & Trades

Agricultural Technicians (3111)
Medical Technicians (3112)
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians (3121)
Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons & Technicians (3122–3125)
Other Building and Engineering Technicians (3129)
Automotive Electricians (3211)
Motor Mechanics (3212)
Sheetmetal Trades Workers (3222)
Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers (3223)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (3231)
Metal Fitters and Machinists (3232)
Bricklayers and Stonemasons (3311)
Carpenters and Joiners (3312)
Painting Trades Workers (3322)
Glaziers (3331)
Plasterers (3332)
Roof Tilers (3333)
Wall and Floor Tilers (3334)
Plumbers (3341)
Electricians (3411)
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics (3421)
Electrical Distribution Trades Workers (3422)
Electronics Trades Workers (3423)
Telecommunications Trades Workers (3424)
Veterinary Nurses (3613)
Cabinetmakers (3941)
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers (3942)
Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators (3992)
Welfare Support Workers (4117)

Your Pathway to NSW Starts Here

Whether you’re an engineer, teacher, healthcare professional, tradesperson, or IT expert, NSW is seeking skilled professionals like you. Both subclass 190 and 491 visas offer a clear path to building a successful career and life in one of Australia’s most dynamic states.

Subclass 190: Permanent residency from day one
Subclass 491: Pathway to permanent residency via regional work
Hundreds of occupations across critical industries
Opportunities to live, work, and thrive in NSW

Now is the time to act. With demand rising across sectors, submitting your Expression of Interest (EOI) early can significantly improve your chances of receiving a state nomination.

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