Ambler Collins - The Visa Specialists

Skilled Migration
Skilled-Independent Visas
Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) SIR
State/Territory Nominated Independent
Skilled Australian Sponsored
Designated Area Sponsored
Family and Partner Visas
Prospective Marriage/Fiance(e) visa
Spouse Visa
Interdependent Partner Visa
LRR (Last Remaining Relative)
Carer
Parent Migration (Permanent and Temporary)
Business Migration
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Skilled Migration

The General Skilled Migration Programme is available to Skilled Workers who want to emigrate to Australia. Candidates must meet the following basic requirements:

Age - you must be under 45 when you apply;
English language - you should have sufficient ability in the English language to work in Australia (at least at a vocational level);
Qualifications - you must have post-secondary qualifications and your skills must be assessed by the relevant assessing authority as suitable for your nominated occupation;
Nominated occupation - when you apply you nominate a skilled occupation, which fits your skills and qualifications. Your nominated occupation must be found on the Skilled Occupations List;
Recent work experience - the period of work experience required will vary depending on the number of points you may be granted for your nominated occupation;
Australian qualification exemption - you do not need to meet the work experience requirement if you have completed an Australian qualification less than 6 months before lodging your visa application; and
Skills assessment - before you apply, you must have your skills assessed by the Australian assessing authority designated to assess your nominated occupation.
Health assessment - you should be of reasonably good health and all applicants must have their health assessed by a panel doctor and undergo a medical examination.
Character assessment - you should be of good character, this too will be assessed

Skilled-Independent Visas

Skilled Independent <back to sections

This visa subclass is the most popular Skilled Migration Category for those who wish to emigration to Australia. It is geared towards skilled workers who are likely to make an immediate contribution to Australia’s economy.

Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) SIR <back to sections

The SIR visa is a sponsored visa for skilled people who are willing live and work in a regional or low growth area of Australia. Initially this is valid for a period of 3 years. After 3 years, as long as you have adhered to the conditions of your visa you will be in a position to apply for permanent residency.

State/Territory Nominated Independent <back to sections

This is a permanent visa for Skilled Migrant who have been sponsored by a participating State/Territory

Skilled-Independent Visas

Skilled Australian Sponsored <back to sections

This category is for those Skilled Migrants who have close family members living in Australia

Designated Area Sponsored <back to sections

This category is for those Skilled Migrants who have close family members who live in a Designated Area of Australia and is valid for an initial 2 year period. After this period, as long as you have adhered to the conditions of your visa you will be in a position to apply for permanent residency.

To ascertain which of these visa’s is most suitable for your circumstances, please complete our FREE ASSESSMENT.

Family and Partner Visas <back to sections

If it is your plan to get married, if you already married or in a committed De Facto with an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident you may be able to obtain a partner based immigration visa to Australia.

Your prospective spouse, spouse or partner will be required to act as a sponsor. This means that he/she is required to confirm their intention to support you for the first two years that you are in Australia.

In addition to providing proof of your relationship, the applicant will also be required to meet health and character requirements.

Prospective Marriage/Fiance(e) visa <back to sections

If it is your intention to marry an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident you may be eligible for this type of visa.

Spouse Visa <back to sections

If you are married to, or have been in a DeFacto relationship with an Australian citizen of Permanent Resident for at least 12 months you may be eligible for this type of visa

Interdependent Partner Visa <back to sections

If you are in a genuine interdependent relationship (same-sex) who is an Australian Citizen or Permanent Residency you may be eligible for this type of visa.

To ascertain which of these options is most suitable to your circumstances please CONTACT US.

Other Visa Categories on which we are able to give advise are as follows:

LRR (Last Remaining Relative) <back to sections

This visa is for those who are the only remaining member of their family living outside of Australia, apart from young children. If you have a spouse or partner he/she must also have no close relatives outside of Australia.

Carer <back to sections

If you have a relative living in Australia who is need of care because they unable to care for themselves you may be eligible for this type of visa.

Parent Migration (Permanent and Temporary) <back to sections

If you are the parent of a child who is an Australia Citizen or Permanent Resident and have no more than half of your children living outside of Australia you may be eligible for this type of visa.

To ascertain which of these options is most suitable to your circumstances please CONTACT US.

Business Migration <back to sections

The Business Skills Program is divided into 4 categories:

Business Owner category for owners or part-owners of a business;
Senior Executive category for senior executive employees of major businesses;
Investor category for investors/business people willing to invest in Australia; and
Business Talent category for high-calibre business people who have sponsorship from a State/Territory government

Each of these categories has different requirements, to ascertain which is most suitable for your circumstance please CONTACT US.

Skilled Occupations List <back to sections

Managers and Administrators

Occupation	ASCO Code	Points Scored
Child care Co-ordinator [Child Care Centre Director, Child Care Centre Manager]	1295-11	50
Company Secretary	1212-11	50
Construction Project Manager [Building and Construction Manager]	1191-11	50
Director of Nursing [Senior Nurse Manager]	1292-11	60
Education Managers (not elsewhere classified) [Project Coordinator (Education), Registrar (University or TAFE)	1293-79	50
Engineering Manager	1221-11	60
Environment, Parks and Land Care Manager	1299-17	50
Finance Manager [Finance Director, Financial Controller, Chief Accountant, Credit Manager, Divisional Finance Manager, Treasurer (except Government)]	1211-11	60
General Manager [Chief Executive, Commissioner (Emergency Services), Director-General, Head of Armed Forces, Hospital Administrator, Managing Editor, Medical Superintendent, Secretary (Government Department), Trade Union Secretary]	1112-11	60
Human Resource Manager [Personnel and Employee Relations Manager, Occupational Health and Safety Manager, Organisation and Methods Manager, Training and Development Manager]	1213-11	60
Information Technology Manager [Computer Services Manager]	1224-11	60
Laboratory Manager	1299-13	50
Medical Administrator [Medical Manager, Director of Medical Services, Medical Superintendent]	1292-13	50
Policy And Planning Manager [Public Policy Manager, Corporate Planning Manager, Strategic Planning Manager, Policy Development Manager]	1291-11	50
Production Manager (Manufacturing) [Plant Manager (Manufacturing), Works Manager (Manufacturing)]	1222-11	60
Production Manager (Mining) [Mine Manager, Mine Superintendent]	1222-13	60
Project Builder [Professional Builder]	1191-13	50
Regional Education Manager [Schools Director]	1293-15	50
Research and Development Manager	1299-11	50
Sales And Marketing Manager [Advertising Manager, Market Research Manager]	1231-11	60
Sports Administrator	1299-19	50
Supply And Distribution Manager	1223-11	60
Welfare Centre Manager [Welfare Project Manager]	1299-15	50

Professionals <back to sections

Life Sciences	ASCO Code	Points Scored
Anatomist or Physiologist [Embryologist, Neuroanatomist, Sports Physiologist]	2113-11	50
Biochemist [Enzyme Chemist, Molecular Biologist, Protein Chemist]	2113-17	50
Botanist [Plant Morphologist, Plant Pathologist, Plant Physiologist, Plant Taxonomist]	2113-13	50
Life Scientists (not elsewhere classified) [Biophysicist, Cell Geneticist, Microbiologist (Non-Clinical), Parasitologist, Pharmacologist (Non-Clinical), Toxicologist	2113-79	50
Marine Biologist	2113-19	50
Medical Scientist [Medical Scientific Officer, Cytologist, Medical Physicist, Pharmacologist (Clinical Research)]	2115-11	60
Zoologist [Entomologist, Mammologist, Ornithologist]	2113-15	50
Chemist [Analytical Chemist, Food Technologist, Industrial Chemist]	2111-11	50
Extractive Metallurgist [Hydrometallurgical Engineer, Pyrometallurgical Engineer]	2119-15	50
Geologist [Hydrogeologist, Marine Geologist, Palaeontologist]	2112-11	50
Geophysicist [Physical Oceanographer, Seismologist]	2112-13	50
Materials Scientist [Ceramics Scientist, Polymer Scientist]	2119-19	50
Meteorologist	2119-13	50
Natural and Physical Science Professionals (not elsewhere classified) [Sports Scientist]	2119-79	50
Physical Metallurgist	2119-17	50
Physicist [Astronomer, Cosmologist, Crystallographer]	2119-11	50
Architect [Conservation Architect, Heritage Architect]	2121-11	60
Building Surveyor	none	50
Cartographer	2123-11	50
Landscape Architect	2121-13	50
Quantity Surveyor	2122-11	60
Surveyor [Cadastral Surveyor, Geodetic Surveyor, Hydrographic Surveyor, Photogrammetric Surveyor, Geomatician, Geomatic Engineer]	2123-13	50
Engineer - Aeronautical Engineer [Aerospace Engineer, Avionics Systems Engineer]	2129-11	60
Engineer - Agricultural Engineer	2129-13	60
Engineer - Biomedical Engineer [Bioengineer, Clinical Engineer, Medical Engineer]	2129-15	50
Engineer – Building and Engineering Professionals (not elsewhere classified)	2129-79	60
Engineer - Chemical Engineer	2129-17	60
Engineer - Civil Engineer [Traffic Engineer, Hydrolics Engineer]	2124-11	60
Engineer – Civil Engineering Technologist	2128-11	60
Engineer - Electrical Engineer	2125-11	60
Engineer - Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technologist	2128-15	60
Engineer - Electronics Engineer [Mechatronics Engineer, Radio Engineer]	2125-13	60
Engineer - Engineering Technologists (not elsewhere classified)	2128-79	60
Engineer - Industrial Engineer	2129-19	60
Engineer - Materials Engineer	2127-15	60
Engineer - Mechanical Engineer [Airconditioning Engineer]	2126-11	60
Engineer - Mechanical Engineering Technologist	2128-13	60
Engineer - Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)	2127-11	60
Engineer - Naval Architect	2129-21	60
Engineer - Petroleum Engineer [Mud Engineer, Petrophysical Engineer]	2127-13	60
Engineer - Production or Plant Engineer	2126-13	60
Agricultural adviser	2114-21	50
Environmental research scientist	2114-11	50
Forester	2114-13	50
Park ranger	2114-15	50
Soil scientist	2114-17	50
Accountant - Corporate Treasurer [Financial Risk Manager]	2213-11	60
Accountant - External Auditor	2212-11	60
Accountant [Financial Analyst, Insolvency Practitioner, Taxation Agent]	2211-11	60
Accountant- Internal Auditor [Audit Officer]	2212-13	50

Marketing & Sales

Advertising Specialist	2221-17	50
Market Research Analyst	2221-15	50
Marketing Specialist [Marketing Officer, Marketing Co-ordinator, Product Manager, Sales Promotion Officer]	2221-13	50
Sales Representative (Industrial Products)	2222-11	50
Sales Representative (Information & Communication Products)	2222-13	50
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)	2222-15	50
Public Relations Officer [Corporate Affairs Officer, Press Officer, Promotions Officer]	2221-11	50
Technical Sales Representatives (not elsewhere classified)	2222-79	50
Information Technology Officer - Applications and Analyst Programmer	2231-17	60
Information Technology Officer - Computer Systems Auditor [IT Security Manager]	2231-21	60
Information Technology Officer -Computing Professionals (not elsewhere classified)	2231-79	60
Information Technology Officer -Software Designer [Database Designer]	2231-15	60
Information Technology Officer -Systems Designer	2231-13	60
Information Technology Officer -Systems Manager [Database Administrator, Network Administrator]	2213-11	60
Information Technology Officer -Systems Programmer [Database Programmer]	2231-19	60
Industrial Relations Officer [Industrial Advocate, Trade Union Official, Union Organiser]	2291-15	50
Personnel Consultant	2291-13	50
Personnel Officer	2291-11	50
Training Officer	2291-17	50
Actuary	2293-15	50
Archivist	2299-15	50
Business and Information Professionals (not elsewhere classified) [Business Researcher, Liaison Officer]	2299-79	50
Health Information Manager [Medical Records Administrator, Casemix Co-ordinator, Health Data Administrator]	2299-11	50
Intelligence Officer	2299-19	50
Land economist [Property Economist]	2295-13	50
Librarian [Bibliographer, Cataloguer]	2292-11	50
Management Consultant	2294-11	50
Mathematician	2293-11	50
Organisation and Methods Analyst [Procedures Analyst]	2294-13	50
Policy Analyst	2299-17	50
Quality Assurance Manager	2294-15	50
Records Manager	2299-13	50
Statistician [Biometrician, Demographer]	2293-13	50
Valuer [Plant and Machinery Valuer, Property Valuer, Real Estate Valuer]	2295-11	50
Acupuncturist	2394-13	50
Audiologist	2399-11	50
Chiropractor	2387-11	60
Dental Specialist [Endodontist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Oral Pathologist, Orthodontist, Paedodontist, Periodontist, Prosthodontist]	2381-13	60
Dentist [Dental Practitioner]	2381-11	60
Dietitian [Nutritionist]	2393-11	60
Naturopath	2394-11	50
Nurse - Registered Developmental Disability Nurse [Registered Mental Retardation Nurse]	2326-11	60
Nurse - Registered Mental Health Nurse [Psychiatric Nurse]	2325-11	60
Nurse - Registered Midwife [Certified Midwife]	2324-11	60
Nurse - Registered Nurse [Acute Care Nurse, Aged Care Nurse, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Community Nurse, Paediatrics Nurse, Remote/Rural Area Nurse]	2323-11	60
Occupational Therapist	2383-11	60
Optometrist	2384-11	60
Orthoptist	2399-13	50
Orthotist [Prosthetist]	2399-15	50
Osteopath	2387-13	60
Pharmacist - Hospital Pharmacist	2382-11	60
Pharmacist - Industrial Pharmacist	2382-13	50
Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacist [Community Pharmacist]	2382-15	60
Physiotherapist [Physical Therapist, Sports Physiotherapist]	2385-11	60
Podiatrist	2388-11	60
Radiographer - Medical Diagnostic Radiographer [Medical Imaging Technologist]	2391-11	60
Radiographer - Nuclear Medicine Technologist	2391-15	60
Radiographer - Radiation Therapist	2391-13	60
Radiographer - Sonographer	2391-17	60
Speech Pathologist [Speech Therapist]	2386-11	60
Veterinarian [Surgeon, Parasitologist, Pathologist]	2392-11	60
Art Teacher (Private)	2491-11	50
Dance Teacher (Private) [Ballet Teacher]	2491-15	50
Drama Teacher (Private) [Elocution Teacher]	2491-17	50
Music Teacher (Private) [Singing Teacher]	2491-13	50
Teacher - Education Officer [Curriculum Advisory Teacher, Home-School Liaison Officer, Pre-School Adviser, School Inspector]	2493-11	50
Teacher - Pre-Primary School Teacher [Kindergarten Teacher]	2411-11	60
Teacher - Primary School Teacher	2412-11	60
Teacher - Secondary School Teacher	2413-11	60
Teacher - Vocational Education Teacher (non trades)	2422-11	50
Teacher - Vocational Education Teacher (trades)	2422-11	60
Careers Counsellor	2513-17	50
Community Worker [Community Development Officer, Community Support Worker, Housing Officer]	2512-13	50
Counsellors (not elsewhere classified) [Grief Counsellor, Rape Crisis Counsellor, Trauma Counsellor]	2513-79	50
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor	2513-13	50
Family Counsellor [Family Court Counsellor]	2513-15	50
Rehabilitation Counsellor	2512-11	50
Social Worker	2511-11	60
Welfare Worker	2512-11	60
Economist [Economic Analyst, Agricultural Economist, Econometrician, Economic Forecaster, Macro-economist, Micro-economist]	2522-11	50
Historian	2529-11	50
Interpreter	2529-13	60
Legal Practitioner - Barrister [Queen's Counsel]	2521-11	60
Legal Practitioner - Solicitor	2521-13	60
Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist [Clinical Neuropsychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Health Psychologist]	2514-11	60
Psychologist - Educational Psychologist	2514-13	60
Psychologist - Organisational Psychologist [Industrial Psychologist, Occupational Psychologist]	2514-15	60
Psychologist - Psychologists (not elsewhere calssified) [Sport Psychologist]	2514-79	60
Social Professionals (not elsewhere classified) [Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Criminologist, Linguist, Political Scientist, Prehistorian, Sociologist]	2529-79	50
Translator	2529-15	60
Urban and Regional Planner [Land Planner, Traffic and Transport Planner, Town Planner]	2523-11	50
Fashion Designer	2533-11	50
Graphic Designer [Commercial Artist, Graphic Artist, Calligrapher, Display Artist, Exhibition Designer, Film and Video Graphics Designer, Publication Designer]	2533-13	50
Illustrator [Animator, Cartoonist]	2533-19	50
Industrial Designer [Product Designer]	2533-15	50
Interior Designer	2533-17	50
Copywriter	2534-19	50
Editor [Associate Editor, Features Editor, News Editor, Pictures Editor]	2534-11	50
Journalists and Related Professionals (Note elsewhere classified) [Critic, Editorial Assistant]	2534-79	50
Print Journalist [Columnist, Feature Writer, Leader Writer, Newspaper Reporter]	2534-13	50
Radio Journalist [Radio Reporter]	2534-17	50
Technical Writer	2534-21	50
Television Journalist [Television Reporter]	2534-15	50
Pilot - Aircraft Pilot [Helicopter Pilot]	2541-11	60
Seafarer - Ship's Engineer [Marine Engineer]	2542-15	40
Seafarer - Ship's Master [Ship's Captain]	2542-11	40
Seafarer - Ship's Officer [Deck Officer, Ship's Navigating Officer]	2542-19	40
Seafarer - Ship's Surveyor [Marine Engineer Surveyor]	2542-17	40
Conservator [Art Conservator]	2549-11	50
Electorate Officer	2549-13	50
Environmental Health Officer [Health Surveyor]	2543-13	50
Master Fisher	2542-13	40
Museum or Gallery Curator	2549-21	50
Occupational Health and Safety Officer	2543-11	50
Oenologist [Winemaker]	2549-17	50
Patents Examiner	2549-15	50
Recreation Officer	2549-19	50

Associate Professional <back to sections

Research & Development	ASCO Code	Points scored
Chemistry Technical Officer	3112-11	40
Medical Laboratory Technical Officer	3111-11	40
Architectural Associate [Architectural Draftsperson, Building Drafting Officer]	3121-13	40
Biomedical Engineering Associate	3129-11	40
Building and Engineering Associate Professionals (nec) [Aircraft Detail Draftsperson, Aircraft Systems Technician (Air Force), Airframe Technical Officer, Avionics Systems Technician (Air Force), Mining Detail Draftsperson, Shipbuilding Draftsperson]	3129-79	40
Building Associate [Building Construction Supervisor, Building Estimator, Clerk of Works]	3121-11	40
Building Inspector [Electrical Installation Inspector]	3121-17	40
Civil Engineering Associate [Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson, Road Design Draftsperson, Sewage Reticulation Drafting Officer, Structural Engineering Drafting Officer]	3122-11	40
Civil Engineering Technician [Civil Engineering Assistant]	3122-13	40
Electrical Engineering Associate [Electrical Engineering Design Draftsperson, Electrical Engineering Drafting Officer, Relays Draftsperson, Substation Design Draftsperson]	3123-11	40
Electrical Engineering Technician [Electrical Engineering Detail Draftsperson, Electrical Instrument Technician]	3123-13	40
Electronic Engineering Associate [Aircraft Electronics Technical Officer, Communications and Data Systems Drafting Officer, Communications Engineering Technical Officer, Computer-Numeric Control Technical Officer, Control Systems Drafting Officer, Digital Controls Technical Officer, Flight Surveyor]	3124-11	40
Electronic Engineering Technician [Communications Engineering Technician, Electronics Detail Draftsperson, Printed Circuit Board Designer, Process Control Technician, Telemetry Technician]	3124-13	40
Mechanical Engineering Associate [Airconditioning Drafting Officer, Heating and Ventilating Technical Officer, Tool Design Draftsperson, Tool Designer]	3125-11	40
Mechanical Engineering Technician [Boiler Testing Technician, Hydraulic Controls Technician, Pipe Testing Technician]	3125-13	40
Metallurgical and Materials Technician [Dye Penetrant Testing Technician, Heat Treatment Technician, Magnetic Testing Technician, Non-Destructive Testing Technician, Pressure Testing Technician, Ultrasound Technician]	3129-13	40
Mine Deputy	3129-15	40
Plumbing Engineering Associate [Sewage, Water and Fire Services Associate]	3121-21	40
Plumbing Inspector [Drainage Inspector, Gas Plumbing Inspector, Sanitary Plumbing and Water Supply Inspector]	3121-19	40
Surveying and Cartographic Associate [Surveying Technologist, Aerial Survey Technician, Engineering Survey Drafting Technician, Photogrammetrist, Topographic Drafting Officer]	3121-15	40
Branch Accountant (Financial Institution) [Bank Accountant]	3211-11	40
Commodities Trader [Grain Buyer, Livestock Trader, Wool Broker, Mineral Broker]	3212-17	40
Financial Dealers and Brokers (not elsewhere classified) [Corporate Finance Officer, Finance Broker, Finance Officer, Investment Broker, Investment Dealer]	3212-79	40
Financial Institution Branch Manager [Bank Manager, Building Society Manager, Credit Union Manager]	3211-13	40
Financial Investment Adviser [Financial Planning Adviser]	3213-11	40
Financial Market Dealer [Derivatives Dealer, Fixed Interest Dealer, Foreign Exchange Dealer]	3212-15	40
Futures Trader	3212-13	40
Insurance Broker	3212-19	40
Office Manager	3291-11	40
Project or Program Administrator [Project Co-ordinator]	3292-11	40
Property Manager [Building Manager]	3293-13	40
Real Estate Agency Manager	3293-11	40
Real Estate Salesperson [Real Estate Sub-Agent]	3293-15	40
Stockbroking Dealer [Stockbroker, Trading Floor Operator (Stock Exchange), [Securities Dealer]	3212-11	40
Computing Support Technician [Help Desk Technician, Network Support Technician]	3294-11	40
Chef [Chef de Partie, Commis Chef, Demi Chef, Second Chef, Sous Chef]	3322-11	60
Chef - Head Chef [Executive Chef]	3322-01	60
Disabilities Services Officer	3421-17	40
Family Support Worker	3421-19	40
Parole or Probation Officer	3421-11	40
Residential Care Officer	3421-15	40
Youth Worker [Juvenile Justice Officer, Youth Accommodation Support Worker]	3421-13	40
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health worker	3493-11	40
Ambulance Officer	3491-11	40
Dental Hygienist	3492-13	40
Dental Technician [Dental Prosthetist, Orthodontic Technician]	3492-15	60
Dental Therapist	3492-11	40
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic	3491-13	40
Massage Therapist [Chinese (Tui-Na) Masseur, Remedial Masseur, Shiatsu Therapist, Sports Medicine Masseur]	3494-11	40
Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree level) [Hotelier, Publican, Accommodation Manager, Functions Manager, Resort Manager]	3323-11	50
Hotel or Motel Manager (Diploma level) [as above]	3323-11	40
Interior Decorator	3999-11	40
Library Technician	3997-11	40
Museum or Art Gallery Technician [Taxidermist]	3999-13	40
Primary Products Inspector [ Produce Inspector, Dairy Quality Assurance Officer, Fish Inspector, Fruit and Vegetable Inspector, Meat Inspector, Quarantine Inspector]	3991-11	40
Safety Inspector [Boilers and Pressure Vessels Inspector, Gas Examiner, Lifts and Cranes Inspector, Mines Inspector]	3992-11	40

Tradespersons and Other Related Professions <back to sections

Metalworking, Mechanical & Precision trades	ASCO Code	Points Scored
Blacksmith [Hammer Smith, Spring Maker, Tool Smith]	4123-11	60
Engraver	4115-21	60
Farrier	4123-13	60
Fitter [Diesel Fitter-Mechanic, Fitter and Turner, Fitter-Mechanic, Fitter-Machinist, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanic (Diesel and Heavy Earthmoving Equipment), Plant Mechanic]	4112-11	60
General Fabrication Engineering Tradesperson	4121-11	60
Gunsmith [Armourer]	4115-19	60
Locksmith [Safemaker]	4112-15	60
Metal Casting Tradesperson [Coremaker, Metal Moulder]	4125-11	60
Metal Fabricator [Boilermaker, Boilermaker-Welder, Brass Finisher, Metal Fabricator-Welder, Structural Steel Tradesperson, Template Maker]	4122-11	60
Metal Machinist (First Class) [Aircraft Machinist, Automotive Machinist, Metal Machine Setter, Metal Turner, Milling Machinist, Radial Driller, Vertical Borer]	4112-13	60
Metal Polisher	4126-11	60
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer [Instrument Fitter, Camera Repairer, Scalemaker, Scientific Instrument Maker and Repairer]	4115-11	60
Pressure Welder	4122-13	60
Saw Maker and Repairer [Saw Doctor]	4115-17	60
Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) [Metal Spinner, Sheetmetal Patternmaker]	4124-11	60
Supervisor, Forging Tradespersons	4123-01	60
Supervisor, General Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons	4121-01	60
Supervisor, Metal Casting Tradespersons	4125-01	60
Supervisor, Metal Finishing Tradespersons	4126-01	60
Supervisor, Metal Fitters and Machinists	4112-01	60
Supervisor, Precision Metal Tradespersons	4115-01	60
Supervisor, Sheetmetal Tradespersons [Supervisor, Metal Spinners]	4124-01	60
Supervisor, Structural Steel and Welding Tradespersons	4122-01	60
Supervisor, Toolmakers	4113-01	60
Textile, Clothing or Footwear Mechanic [Loom Tuner, Sewing Machine Mechanic, Textile Machine Mechanic]	4112-15	60
Toolmaker [Tool and Die Maker, Die Caster, Die Sinker, Jigmaker (Metal), Plastic Mould Maker, Press-Tool Maker]	4113-11	60
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer	4115-15	60
Welder (First Class) [Special Class Welder]	4122-15	60
Automotive Electrician [Automotive Electrical Fitter]	4212-11	60
Motor Mechanic [Automatic Transmission Mechanic, Automotive Airconditioning Mechanic, Brake Mechanic, Diesel Motor Mechanic, Motorcycle Mechanic, Outboard Motor Mechanic]	4211-11	60
Panel Beater [Vehicle Refinisher]	4213-11	60
Supervisor, Automotive Electricians	4212-01	60
Supervisor, Motor Mechanics [Supervisor, Vehicle Mechanics]	4211-01	60
Supervisor, Panel Beaters [Supervisor, Vehicle Refinishers]	4213-01	60
Supervisor, Vehicle Body Makers	4215-01	60
Supervisor, Vehicle Painters	4214-01	60
Supervisor, Vehicle Trimmers	4216-01	60
Vehicle Body Maker [Vehicle Body Builder, Coach Builder]	4215-11	60
Vehicle Painter	4214-11	60
Vehicle Trimmer [Vehicle Upholsterer]	4216-11	60
Business Machine Mechanic	4315-13	60
Cable Jointer	4313-13	60
Communications Linesperson	4316-13	60
Electrical Powerline Tradesperson	4313-11	60
Electrician (Special Class)	4311-13	60
Electronic Equipment Tradesperson	4315-11	60
Electronic Instrument tradesperson (Special Class) [Instrument and Controls Tradesperson]	4314-13	60
Electroplater	4126-13	60
General Communications Tradesperson	4316-11	60
General Electrician [Electrical Fitter, Electrical Mechanic, Electrician, Armature Winder, Electrical Contractor, Heavy Coil Winder]	4311-11	60
General Electronic Instrument Tradesperson	4314-11	60
Lift Mechanic [Lift Electrician]	4311-15	60
Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic [Refrigeration Fitter]	4312-11	60
Supervisor, Communications Tradespersons	4316-01	60
Supervisor, Electrical Distribution Tradespersons	4313-01	60
Supervisor, Electricians [Supervisor, Lift Mechanics]	4311-01	60
Supervisor, Electronic and Office Equipment Tradepersons	4315-01	60
Supervisor, Electronic Instrument Tradespersons	4314-01	60
Supervisor, Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanics	4321-01	60
Bricklayer	4414-11	60
Carpenter	4411-13	60
Carpenter and Joiner	4411-11	60
Drainer	4431-15	60
Fibrous Plasterer	4412-11	60
Floor Finisher	4423-11	60
Gasfitter	4431-13	60
General Plumber	4431-11	60
Joiner	4411-15	60
Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber	4431-19	60
Painter and Decorator	4421-11	60
Roof Plumber	4431-17	60
Roof Slater and Tiler	4413-11	60
Signwriter	4422-11	60
Solid Plasterer	4415-11	60
Stonemason	4416-13	60
Supervisor, Bricklayers	4414-01	60
Supervisor, Carpentry and Joinery Tradespersons	4411-01	60
Supervisor, Fibrous Plasterers	4412-01	60
Supervisor, Floor Finishers	4423-01	60
Supervisor, Painters and Decorators	4421-01	60
Supervisor, Plumbers	4431-01	60
Supervisor, Roof Slaters and Tilers	4413-01	60
Supervisor, Signwriters	4422-01	60
Supervisor, Solid Plasterers	4415-01	60
Supervisor, Wall and Floor Tilers and Stonemasons	4416-01	60
Wall and Floor Tiler	4416-11	60
Baker	4512-11	60
Butcher	4511-11	60
Buttermaker or Cheesemaker	4519-13	60
Confectioner	4519-15	60
Cook	4513-11	60
Pastrycook	4512-13	60
Smallgoods Maker	4511-13	60
Supervisor, Bakers and Pastrycooks	4512-01	60
Supervisor, Meat Tradespersons	4511-01	60
General Gardener	4623-11	60
Greenkeeper	4622-11	60
Head Gardener	4623-01	60
Landscape Gardener	4623-13	60
Nurseryperson	4621-11	60
Tree Surgeon	4623-15	60
Binder and Finisher	4913-11	60
Graphic Pre-Press Tradesperson	4911-11	60
Printing Machinist	4912-11	60
Screen Printer	4914-11	60
Small Offset Printer	4912-13	60
Cabinetmaker	4922-11	60
Furniture Finisher	4929-13	60
Picture Framer	4929-11	60
Supervisor, Cabinetmakers	4922-01	60
Wood Tradespersons (not elsewhere classified)	4929-79	60
Wood Turner	4921-13	60
Apparel Cutter	4941-17	60
Canvas Goods Maker	4944-13	60
Dressmaker	4941-15	60
Furniture Upholsterer	4942-11	60
General Clothing Tradesperson	4941-11	60
Leather Goods Maker	4944-11	60
Medical Grade Shoemaker	4943-13	60
Patternmaker-Grader (Clothing)	4941-19	60
Sail Maker	4944-15	60
Shoemaker	4943-11	60
Tailor	4941-13	60
Upholsterers and Bedding Tradespersons (not elsewhere classified)	4942-79	60
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)	4114-15	60
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)	4114-11	60
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)	4114-13	60
Boat Builder and Repairer	4981-13	60
Broadcast Transmitter Operator	4992-17	60
Diesel Fuel Injection Tehnicians	4999-79	60
Flat Glass Tradesperson	4982-11	60
Gem Cutter and Polisher	4983-13	60
General Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson	4111-11	60
Glass Blower	4982-13	60
Hairdresser	4931-11	60
Jeweller	4983-11	60
Optical Mechanic	4999-11	60
Piano Tuner	4999-17	60
Shipwright	4981-11	60
Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers	4114-01	60
Supervisor, General Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons	4111-01	60
Supervisor, Hairdressers	4931-01	60
Trades Person and Related Workers	4999-79	60

Useful Links <back to sections

Provided below are links you may find useful in your research about living and working in Western Australia. Please make use of these and other resources to ensure you make an informed decision about migrating to Western Australia.

Link categories:

Culture Useful Links: <back to sections

Department of Culture and the Arts

National Archives of Australia
Documenting a Democracy - Key documents relating to the settlement of Australia.

Office of Multicultural Intrests

Western Australian Museum

Cost of Living Useful Links: <back to sections

Australian Bureau of Statistics
Provides the latest statistical information on cost of living, housing and much more.

Economics Useful Links: <back to sections

Australian Taxation Office

Department of Industry and Resources
Western Australian Government's lead economic development agency. Includes international trade and investment offices.

Department of Local Government and Regional Development
Provides links and contact details for local government in Western Australia.

Department of Treasury and Finance

Education Useful Links: <back to sections

Department of Education and Training
Responsible for planning the long-term development of the vocational education training system to meet current and future needs of industry, the community and regional areas. This site is your gateway to Western Australia's employment and training information and services.

National Archives of Australia
Documenting a Democracy - Key documents relating to the settlement of Australia.

Technical and Further Education Colleges

Western Australian Museum

Federal Government Useful Links: <back to sections

Australian Bureau of Statistics
Provides the latest statistical information on cost of living, housing and much more.

Australian Federal Government

Australian Taxation Office

Bureau of Meteorology

Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs

Medicare Australia
Australia's universal health insurance scheme. Medicare provides access to free treatment as a public (Medicare) patient in a public hospital; free or subsidised treatment by practitioners such as doctors, including specialists, participating optometrists or dentists (specified services only).

National Archives of Australia
Documenting a Democracy - Key documents relating to the settlement of Australia.

Geography Useful Links: <back to sections

Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology
Contains detailed information on Western Australia's weather and climate.

How to get to Western Australia
Provided by the Western Australian Tourism Commission, this website provides a list of major cities and airlines which have direct flights to Perth, Western Australia.

Maps
Free downloadable maps of Western Australia, provided by the Department of Land Information.

The World Clock - Time Zones
Provides current local times around the world. This guide can be sorted by country or time zone.

Health Useful Links: <back to sections

Department of Health
Manages a comprehensive range of health and health-related services to all West Australians, including health promotion, health protection, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, continuing care, support and palliative care.

Housing Useful Links: <back to sections

AussieHome
Information on properties for sale or rent in Western Australia.

Real Estate Institute of Western Australia - REIWA
This site contains extensive information on house prices, rental properties and trends in the market place.

Whereis Online
The Whereis OnLine site is a destination directory of Australia 's major cities based on digital maps.

Lifestyle Useful Links: <back to sections

About WA
General overview of Western Australia

Ask Ted
A community website about all things Western Australian.

Bureau of Meteorology
Weather forcasts and information for Western Australia.

Department of Sport and Recreation
Information on sport and recreation funding, facilities, events and programs.

Experience Perth
Information on Perth and surrounding areas.

Gateway to Perth
Detailed information about Perth and its businesses.

Guide to Perth and Fremantle

Perth Cam
Live webcams showing Perth, the coast and surrounding areas.

Rottnest
A popular holiday destination - an island 18 km off the coast of Western Australia.

Scoop Traveller Online
Online Western Australian travel guide.

Welcome to Western Australia
Official tourism website for Western Australia

State Government Useful Links: <back to sections

Department of Culture and the Arts

Department of Industry and Resources
Western Australian Government's lead economic development agency. Includes international trade and investment offices.

Department of Local Government and Regional Development
Provides links and contact details f