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    Updated List of State Nominated Occupations for Western Australia

    Why do people immigrate to Western Australia?

    Western Australia is the largest state in Australia and the country’s most isolated region. It contains many national parks, the vast Kimberley region of northern Australia, and some of the most spectacular coastline in the world. Western Australia has a unique history, with its first inhabitants moving there over 40,000 years ago and many Indigenous Australians still living there today.

    Home to several of the world's largest mining operations, Western Australia's economy is largely driven by the export of natural resources. This makes it a great place for people looking for employment in those industries. The agricultural sector here is also growing. Western Australians are typically more laid back than their eastern counterparts and more welcoming to newcomers.

    This beautiful and diverse state has plenty to offer visitors and new residents. Western Australia's wonderful natural environment has made it an attractive destination for tourism, and it is also home to thriving wine industry. The state also has an impressive arts scene, including many world-class exhibitions every year.

    What Occupation Lists should you study if you are interested in migrating to Western Australia?

    To win the Western Australian State nomination, you will have to check out:

    • Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL): This occupation list is meant for skilled workers applying for:
      • Skilled Nominated Visa or Visa Subclass 190; or
      • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa or Visa Subclass 491.

    It has two streams:

    • General Stream WASMOL Schedule 1: Applicants already living in Australia, with at least one year of experience in the chosen field, and three years of overseas work experience over the last 10 years in the nominated occupation can apply through this stream.
    • General Stream WASMOL Schedule 2: Applicants already living in Australia and work in the occupation nominated in the Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List Schedule 2 can apply through this stream.

    Applicants applying through both the streams of WASMOL need to meet minimum English language proficiency requirements and have a full-time job offer in the state for at least 12 months.

    • Graduate Occupation List (GOL): It is meant for visa applicants who seek entry to Western Australia through the graduate stream. They should have gained a Certificate III or higher qualification in Western Australia, including at least two years of full-time study from an approved Western Australian university or institution. They should have at least six months of paid work experience in Australia in the chosen occupation and a job offer of full-time employment in Western Australia for at least 6 months.

    Tips to Study Western Australia Occupation Lists

    1. Occupations marked as 'Available' are the ones under which you can apply for the nomination invitation by WA.
    2. Occupations marked as 'Under Review' are the occupations still being reviewed. Whether they will be made available or not depends on the outcome of the review.
    3. Occupations marked as 'Closed' are occupations under which you cannot apply for the nomination invitation by WA anymore.
    4. If a candidate chooses to apply for Western Australian nomination for 'Regional Western Australia only', then they have to provide evidence of a job offer from an employer in the designated areas (areas with the postcodes - 6041 to 6044, 6084, 6207, 6213, 6215 to 6537, and 6560 to 6770).
    5. Occupations mentioned on the Occupation Lists do not guarantee a job. They simply mention occupations that are a priority for Western Australia right now. Applicants will have to compete in the Western Australian labour market to land a job in their chosen field.

    Latest Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL) Schedule 1– 2021

    ANZSCO code

    Skilled occupation

    Eligible visas

    Regional WA only

    Status

    190 visa

    491 visa

    252711

    Audiologist

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    272311

    Clinical Psychologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    252311

    Dental Specialist

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    252312

    Dentist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    253316

    Gastroenterologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    253111

    General Practitioner

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    251511

    Hospital Pharmacist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    251512

    Industrial Pharmacist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    254111

    Midwife

    Y

    Y

    Available

    253513

    Neurosurgeon

    Y

    Y

    Available

    251213

    Nuclear Medicine Technologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    254411

    Nurse Practitioner

    Y

    Y

    Available

    253913

    Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    252411

    Occupational Therapist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    251412

    Orthoptist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    253515

    Otorhinolaryngologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    253915

    Pathologist

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    234914

    Physicist***

    Y

    Y

    Available

    252511

    Physiotherapist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    252611

    Podiatrist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    253411

    Psychiatrist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    272399

    Psychologists nec

    Y

    Y

    Available

    253918

    Radiation Oncologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    254412

    Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    254413

    Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    254414

    Registered Nurse (Community Health)

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    254415

    Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    254416

    Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    254417

    Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    254418

    Registered Nurse (Medical)

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    254421

    Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    254422

    Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    254425

    Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    254423

    Registered Nurse (Perioperative)

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    254424

    Registered Nurse (Surgical)

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    254499

    Registered Nurses nec

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    253112

    Resident Medical Officer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    251513

    Retail Pharmacist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    253323

    Rheumatologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    251214

    Sonographer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    252712

    Speech Pathologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    253521

    Vascular Surgeon

    Y

    Y

    Available

    Latest Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL) Schedule 2– 2021

    ANZSCO code

    Skilled occupation

    Eligible visas

    Regional WA only

    Status

    190 visa

    491 visa

    221111

    Accountant (General)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    231111

    Aeroplane Pilot

    Y

    Available

    311111

    Agricultural Technician

    Y

    Available

    334112

    Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber

    Y

    Y

    Available

    261311

    Analyst Programmer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    312111

    Architectural Draftsperson

    Y

    Y

    Available

    312199

    Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians, nec

    Y

    Y

    Available

    321111

    Automotive Electrician

    Y

    Y

    Available

    351111

    Baker

    Y

    Y

    Available

    121312

    Beef Cattle Farmer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    331111

    Bricklayer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    394111

    Cabinetmaker

    Y

    Y

    Available

    141111

    Café or Restaurant Manager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    331212

    Carpenter

    Y

    Y

    Available

    331211

    Carpenter and Joiner

    Y

    Y

    Available

    351311

    Chef

    Y

    Y

    Available

    234211

    Chemist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    134111

    Child Care Centre Manager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233211

    Civil Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    312211

    Civil Engineering Draftsperson

    Y

    Y

    Available

    312114

    Construction Estimator

    Y

    Available

    133111

    Construction Project Manager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    351411

    Cook

    Y

    Y

    Available

    262111

    Database Administrator

    Y

    Y

    Available

    261312

    Developer Programmer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    321212

    Diesel Motor Mechanic

    Y

    Y

    Available

    411712

    Disabilities Service Officer (Mental Health only)****

    Y

    Y

    Available

    334113

    Drainer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    272112

    Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    241111

    Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233311

    Electrical Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    312312

    Electrical Engineering Technician

    Y

    Y

    Available

    342211

    Electrical Linesworker

    Y

    Available

    341111

    Electrician (General)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    341112

    Electrician (Special Class)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    342313

    Electronic Equipment Trades Worker

    Y

    Y

    Available

    342315

    Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    133211

    Engineering Manager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    333211

    Fibrous Plasterer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    323211

    Fitter (General)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    323212

    Fitter and Turner

    Y

    Y

    Available

    332111

    Floor Finisher

    Y

    Available

    231113

    Flying Instructor

    Y

    Available

    399212

    Gas or Petroleum Operator

    Y

    Available

    334114

    Gasfitter

    Y

    Y

    Available

    234411

    Geologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    234412

    Geophysicist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233212

    Geotechnical Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    333111

    Glazier

    Y

    Y

    Available

    121214

    Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower

    Y

    Y

    Available

    121215

    Grape Grower

    Y

    Y

    Available

    313111

    Hardware Technician

    Y

    Y

    Available

    231114

    Helicopter Pilot

    Y

    Available

    141311

    Hotel or MotelManager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    234413

    Hydrogeologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    135199

    ICT Managers nec

    Y

    Y

    Available

    135112

    ICT Project Manager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    262112

    ICT Security Specialist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    331213

    Joiner

    Y

    Y

    Available

    362213

    Landscape Gardener

    Y

    Y

    Available

    311413

    Life Science Technician

    Y

    Y

    Available

    341113

    Lift Mechanic

    Y

    Y

    Available

    312911

    Maintenance Planner

    Y

    Available

    224711

    Management Consultant

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233512

    Mechanical Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    312511

    Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

    Y

    Available

    312512

    Mechanical Engineering Technician

    Y

    Y

    Available

    322311

    Metal Fabricator

    Y

    Y

    Available

    323214

    Metal Machinist (First Class)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    234912

    Metallurgist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233611

    Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    121411

    Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    121317

    Mixed Livestock Farmer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    321211

    Motor Mechanic (General)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    321213

    Motorcycle Mechanic

    Y

    Y

    Available

    251312

    Occupational Health and Safety Adviser

    Y

    Y

    Available

    224712

    Organisation and Methods Analyst

    Y

    Y

    Available

    332211

    Painting Trades Worker

    Y

    Y

    Available

    351112

    Pastrycook

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233612

    Petroleum Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    334111

    Plumber (General)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    322312

    Pressure Welder

    Y

    Y

    Available

    133511

    Production Manager (Forestry)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    133512

    Production Manager (Manufacturing)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    133513

    Production Manager (Mining)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233513

    Production or Plant Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    334115

    Roof Plumber

    Y

    Y

    Available

    121322

    Sheep Farmer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    322211

    Sheetmetal Trades Worker

    Y

    Y

    Available

    231213

    Ship's Master

    Y

    Available

    321214

    Small Engine Mechanic

    Y

    Y

    Available

    272511

    Social Worker

    Y

    Y

    Available

    261399

    Software and Applications Programmer nec

    Y

    Y

    Available

    261313

    Software Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    261314

    Software Tester

    Y

    Y

    Available

    333212

    Solid Plasterer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    139999

    Specialist Managers nec (Harbour Master only)*****

    Y

    Y

    Available

    331112

    Stonemason

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233214

    Structural Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    312116

    Surveying or Spatial Science Technician

    Y

    Available

    262113

    Systems Administrator

    Y

    Y

    Available

    263311

    Telecommunications Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    263312

    Telecommunications Network Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233215

    Transport Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    393311

    Upholsterer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    234711

    Veterinarian

    Y

    Y

    Available

    361311

    Veterinary Nurse

    Y

    Y

    Available

    242211

    Vocational Education Teacher

    Y

    Available

    333411

    Wall and Floor Tiler

    Y

    Y

    Available

    261212

    Web Developer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    322313

    Welder (First Class)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    394213

    Wood Machinist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    Latest Western Australian Graduation Occupation List (GOL) – 2021

    ANZSCO code

    Skilled occupation

    Eligible visas

    Regional WA only

    Status

    190 visa

    491 visa

    221111

    Accountant (General)

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    233911

    Aeronautical Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    231111

    Aeroplane Pilot

    Y

    Closed

    234111

    Agricultural Consultant

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233912

    Agricultural Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    234112

    Agricultural Scientist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    311111

    Agricultural Technician

    Y

    Available

    311211

    Anaesthetic Technician

    Y

    Y

    Available

    232111

    Architect

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    252711

    Audiologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    351111

    Baker

    Y

    Y

    Available

    271111

    Barrister

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    121312

    Beef Cattle Farmer

    Y

    Available

    233913

    Biomedical Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    234514

    Biotechnologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    312113

    Building Inspector

    Y

    Y

    Available

    141111

    Café or Restaurant Manager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    351311

    Chef

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233111

    Chemical Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    234211

    Chemist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233211

    Civil Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    312211

    Civil Engineering Draftsperson

    Y

    Y

    Available

    312212

    Civil Engineering Technician

    Y

    Y

    Available

    272311

    Clinical Psychologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    222111

    Commodities Trader

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    411711

    Community Worker

    Y

    Y

    Available

    263111

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    149311

    Conference and Event Organiser

    Y

    Y

    Available

    133111

    Construction Project Manager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    121313

    Dairy Cattle Farmer

    Y

    Available

    252311

    Dental Specialist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    261312

    Developer Programmer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    411712

    Disabilities Service Officer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    334113

    Drainer

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    272112

    Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

    Y

    Y

    Available

    241111

    Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    272312

    Educational Psychologist

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    233311

    Electrical Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    312311

    Electrical Engineering Draftsperson

    Y

    Y

    Available

    312312

    Electrical Engineering Technician

    Y

    Y

    Available

    342315

    Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233411

    Electronics Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    441211

    Emergency Service Worker

    Y

    Available

    133211

    Engineering Manager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233915

    Environmental Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    251311

    Environmental Health Officer

    Y

    Available

    139912

    Environmental Manager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    322113

    Farrier

    Y

    Y

    Available

    222112

    Finance Broker

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    222199

    Financial Brokers (NEC)

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    222299

    Financial Dealers (NEC)

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    222311

    Financial Investment Adviser

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    222312

    Financial Investment Manager

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    132211

    Finance Manager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    222211

    Financial Market Dealer

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    231113

    Flying Instructor

    Y

    Closed

    451399

    Funeral Workers (NEC)

    Y

    Available

    234411

    Geologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    234412

    Geophysicist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233212

    Geotechnical Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    121214

    Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)/Field Crop Grower (NZ)

    Y

    Available

    231114

    Helicopter Pilot

    Y

    Available

    251511

    Hospital Pharmacist

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Available

    361112

    Horse Trainer

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    141311

    Hotel or Motel Manager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    132311

    Human Resource Manager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    234413

    Hydrogeologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    135112

    ICT Project Manager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    262112

    ICT Security Specialist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233511

    Industrial Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    251512

    Industrial Pharmacist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    222113

    Insurance Broker

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    272412

    Interpreter

    Y

    Y

    Available

    312911

    Maintenance Planner

    Y

    Closed

    221112

    Management Accountant

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    233112

    Materials Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    311312

    Meat Inspector

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233512

    Mechanical Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    134211

    Medical Administrator

    Y

    Available

    234611

    Medical Laboratory Scientist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    251212

    Medical Radiation Therapist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    311299

    Medical Technicians (NEC)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    234912

    Metallurgist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    312913

    Mine Deputy

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233611

    Mining Engineer (excluding petroleum)

    Y

    Y

    Available

    121411

    Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer

    Y

    Available

    121216

    Mixed Crop Farmer

    Y

    Available

    121317

    Mixed Livestock Farmer

    Y

    Available

    233916

    Naval Architect

    Y

    Y

    Available

    263112

    Network Administrator

    Y

    Y

    Available

    263113

    Network Analyst

    Y

    Y

    Available

    251213

    Nuclear Medicine Technologist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    251312

    Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    311214

    Operating Theatre Technician

    Y

    Available

    251411

    Optometrist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    251412

    Orthoptist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    251912

    Orthotist or Prosthetist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    252112

    Osteopath

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233612

    Petroleum Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    311215

    Pharmacy Technician

    Y

    Y

    Available

    252611

    Podiatrist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    241213

    Primary School Teacher

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    233513

    Production or Plant Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    133112

    Project Builder

    Y

    Available

    272399

    Psychologists nec

    Y

    Y

    Available

    233213

    Quantity Surveyor

    Y

    Y

    Available

    272114

    Rehabilitation Counsellor

    Y

    Y

    Available

    132511

    Research and Development Manager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    253112

    Resident Medical Officer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    411715

    Residential Care Officer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    251513

    Retail Pharmacist

    Y

    Y

    Available

    134311

    School Principal

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    241411

    Secondary School Teacher

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    121322

    Sheep Farmer

    Y

    Available

    231213

    Ship's Master

    Y

    Available

    272511

    Social Worker

    Y

    Y

    Available

    261313

    Software Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    271311

    Solicitor

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    241511

    Special Needs Teacher

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    222213

    Stockbroking Dealer

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    233214

    Structural Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    133611

    Supply and Distribution Manager

    Y

    Y

    Available

    232212

    Surveyor

    Y

    Y

    Available

    221113

    Taxation Accountant

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    241512

    Teacher of the Hearing Impaired

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    241513

    Teacher of the Sight Impaired

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    263311

    Telecommunications Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    342413

    Telecommunications Linesworker

    Y

    Y

    Available

    263312

    Telecommunications Network Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    272413

    Translator

    Y

    Available

    233215

    Transport Engineer

    Y

    Y

    Available

    232611

    Urban and Regional Planner

    Y

    Y

    Closed

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    Y

    Y

    Available

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    Y

    Y

    Available

    242211

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    Y

    Available

    272613

    Welfare Worker

    Y

    Y

    Closed

    411716

    Youth Worker

    Y

    Y

    Closed

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      Australian Borders Opening

      Australia will open its international borders in November 2021, The Federal Government will announce the ban on international travel lifted next month which will allow fully vaccinated Australian citizens to return home. Fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents will be quarantined at home for 7 days, while unvaccinated Australians will still be required to be quarantined at hotels or dedicated facilities for 14 days. The states will gradually open their doors but New South Wales is expected to be the first to welcome international travellers.

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