Sponsorship options for Community Worker
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| 190 Visa Sponsorship
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| 491 Visa Sponsorship
| Northern Territory (NT) (Darwin) Government Visa Sponsorship |
| NT |  | Northern Territory 190 Visa
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- Financial capacity
- Applicants living outside Australia:
one year of skilled work experience in the past 2 years or alternatively have Australian qualifications.
- Processing times
Offshore applicants: six to eight months
NT student / NT resident applicants: one month.
- Cost of application: AUD 300 In response to the evolving COVID-19 NT has stopped accepting offshore General Skilled Migration applications for the Northern Territory nomination effective from 24 March 2020 until further notice.
NT Invitation results from July to September 2019
| | NT | | Northern Territory 491 Visa
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- Financial capacity
- Applicants living outside Australia:
one year of skilled work experience in the past 2 years or alternatively have Australian qualifications.
- Processing times
Offshore applicants: six to eight months
NT student / NT resident applicants: one month.
- Cost of application: AUD 300 In response to the evolving COVID-19 NT has stopped accepting offshore General Skilled Migration applications for the Northern Territory nomination effective from 24 March 2020 until further notice.
Postcodes: Entire territory (including Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Katherine and Nhulunbuy)
| | Nomination by South Australia State Government (SA) (Adelaide) |
| SA |  | South Australia 190 Visa
List current as of 22/05/2020
| | SA | | South Australia 491 Visa
Immigration South Australia stopped accepting state nomination applications for the subclass 491 visa ; The program are scheduled to re-open from early August. This will be dependent on the Commonwealth Government’s allocation of state nomination places for program year 2020-21.
- Available
- one year of skilled work experience in the past 3 years. See Work experience waiver
- Competent Plus English (e.g. IELTS 6.5 in each band) (or Proficient overall); Provisional 491 visa only; South Australian graduates must be currently working in their field in South Australia for the last 12 months; See additional instructions; 75 points required for offshore applicants
- 45 years or less
- Financial capacity
- See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia
- Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks
Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Adelaide, Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Gawler, Port Pirie, Bridgewater, Port Augusta, Murray Bridge, Port Lincoln, Mount Barker, Victor Harbor and Aldinga Beach)
List current as of 22/05/2020
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| | Victoria State Nomination (VIC) (Melbourne) |
| VIC | | Victoria 190 Visa
VIC Invitation results from July to September 2019
| | VIC | | Victoria 491 Visa
- A current job offer within a regional area of Victoria; The employment offer must be in your nominated occupation and must be for full time work for a period of at least 12 months.
- A Competent level of English (or equivalent); Exemptions: citizens of the USA, UK, Canada, Republic of Ireland or New Zealand.
- meet the financial requirement.
Postcodes: Cities and major regional centres (3211 to 3232, 3235, 3240, 3328, 3330 to 3333, 3340 and 3342); Regional centres and other regional areas(3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996); including Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura and Warrnambool; Anywhere except the Melbourne metropolitan area
Victoria's skilled visa nomination program is now temporarily Suspended for Subclass 190 & 491; Victoria will re-open the State Nomination Program in the new financial year (July 2020).
| | VIC | | Victoria Graduates 190 Visa
For Graduates in Victoria:
- Completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years.
- IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band
Victoria's skilled visa nomination program is now temporarily Suspended for Subclass 190 & 491; Victoria will re-open the State Nomination Program in the new financial year (July 2020).
| | VIC | | Victoria Graduates 491 Visa
For Graduates in Victoria:
- Completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years.
- IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band
Victoria's skilled visa nomination program is now temporarily Suspended for Subclass 190 & 491; Victoria will re-open the State Nomination Program in the new financial year (July 2020).
| | Skilled Migration Western Australia State Nomination (WA) (Perth) |
| WA | | Western Australia 190 Visa
| | WA | | Western Australia 491 Visa
| | WA | | Western Australia Graduates 190 Visa
Available
Avaliable to applicants who have completed the following qualifications or a combination of studies from accredited educational institutions in Western Australia for at least two years (full-time and face-to-face).
- a university or higher education qualification (registered by TEQSA). This includes a PhD, Masters, Bachelor or higher degree (Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma); and/or
- a vocational education and training (VET) qualification at a Certificate III level or above (registered by ASQA).
This can include university/higher education; VET (Certicate III level); and/or English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS). - IELTS score of at least 6 in all bands or equivalent in other accepted language tests (ie OET, TOEFL-iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge English Advanced (CEA)).
IELTS exemption: citizens of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and New Zealand. - one year of Australian work experience within the last 10 years; or 3 years of overseas work experience within the last ten years
- Have at least six months Australian work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation within the last five years, A professional year or work placement is considered work experience, if it is a paid position and undertaken post qualification.
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have a six month contract of employment in the nominated (or closely related) occupation in Western Australia (at least an average of 35 hours per week).
| | WA | | Western Australia Graduates 491 Visa
Available
Avaliable to applicants who have completed the following qualifications or a combination of studies from accredited educational institutions in Western Australia for at least two years (full-time and face-to-face).
- a university or higher education qualification (registered by TEQSA). This includes a PhD, Masters, Bachelor or higher degree (Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma); and/or
- a vocational education and training (VET) qualification at a Certificate III level or above (registered by ASQA).
This can include university/higher education; VET (Certicate III level); and/or English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS). - IELTS score of at least 6 in all bands or equivalent in other accepted language tests (ie OET, TOEFL-iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge English Advanced (CEA)).
IELTS exemption: citizens of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and New Zealand. - one year of Australian work experience within the last 10 years; or 3 years of overseas work experience within the last ten years
- Have at least six months Australian work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation within the last five years, A professional year or work placement is considered work experience, if it is a paid position and undertaken post qualification.
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have a six month contract of employment in the nominated (or closely related) occupation in Western Australia (at least an average of 35 hours per week).
| | New South Wales (NSW) (Sydney) State Visa Sponsorship |
| NSW | | New South Wales 190 Visa
Availability: Limited;
Invitation results between January to August 2019
Invitation results from July to September 2019
| | NSW Regional areas 491 Visa
| NSW Stream 1
Available to applicants who are currently living in a designated regional area of NSW. There is no minimum time-frame for how long you have been residing in regional NSW, however you must be able to demonstrate your place of residence through evidence. Applications must be received by 5pm Friday, 26 June 2020.
Applications for NSW nomination for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) are now closed for the 2019-20 financial year.
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| NSW Stream 2
Available to applicants who are residing outside Australia, and
1 - have an offer for ongoing employment in a designated regional area in NSW, from an employer who is registered in Australia for 12 months, or
2 - have at least five years of skilled employment in your nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation or
3 - have an immediate family member living in a designated regional area in NSW.
Applications for NSW nomination for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) are now closed for the 2019-20 financial year.
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Available to international graduates who have completed study at an education provider, or education providers, located in a designated regional area in NSW, and;
1 - The study was continuous and meets the Australian study requirement, and;
2 - The applicant has lived in a designated regional area in NSW while completing this study, and;
3 - The study was completed within the last 12 months, and;
4 - The qualification from the study has been assessed as closely related to your nominated occupation by the relevant assessing authority.
Applications for NSW nomination for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) are now closed for the 2019-20 financial year.
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| | Queensland (QLD) State Visa Sponsorship (Brisbane) |
| QLD | | Queensland 190 Visa
QLD Invitation results from July to September 2019
| | QLD | | Queensland 491 Visa
| | QLD | | The Queensland State Nomination Skilled Program is closed for FY19-20. BSMQ has not yet received advice from Home Affairs in regards to Queensland’s nomination allocation for FY20-21. For applicants currently working in Queensland:
- Currently working in Queensland in the nominated or closely related occupation for the previous 6 months at time of lodging the Expression of Interest (minimum 35 hours per week); and
- Have an offer to continue your employment and the same employer for 12 months in your nominated or closely related occupation
- Sponsorship Fee: $ 200
| | QLD | | The Queensland State Nomination Skilled Program is closed for FY19-20. BSMQ has not yet received advice from Home Affairs in regards to Queensland’s nomination allocation for FY20-21. For applicants currently working in Queensland:
- Currently living and working in regional Queensland in the nominated or closely related occupation for the previous 3 months IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO APPLICATION in REGIONAL Queensland (minimum 35 hours per week); and
- Have an offer to continue your employment for 12 months in regional Queensland in your nominated or closely related occupation
- Sponsorship Fee: $ 200
Eligible Postcodes: 4207 to 4275, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4551, 4553 to 4562, 4564 to 4569 and 4571 to 4575,4124 to 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4552, 4563, 4570 and 4580 to 4895 (Anywhere except the greater Brisbane area; including Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Pacific Pines, Carrara, Nerang and Gladstone)
| | QLD | | For PhD Graduates in Queensland:
The Queensland State Nomination Skilled Program is closed for FY19-20. BSMQ has not yet received advice from Home Affairs in regards to Queensland’s nomination allocation for FY20-21. - Completed within the last two years
- Have a positive decision on thesis
- Sufficient funds
- Sponsorship Fee: $ 200
| | QLD | | For PhD Graduates in Queensland:
The Queensland State Nomination Skilled Program is closed for FY19-20. BSMQ has not yet received advice from Home Affairs in regards to Queensland’s nomination allocation for FY20-21. - Completed within the last two years
- Have a positive decision on thesis
- Sufficient funds
- Sponsorship Fee: $ 200
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| | QLD | | Queensland 491 Visa Small Business Owner Pathway
The Queensland State Nomination Skilled Program is closed for FY19-20. BSMQ has not yet received advice from Home Affairs in regards to Queensland’s nomination allocation for FY20-21. Applicants must be currently living and operating a small business in a QLD regional area and have a positive skills assessment in their nominated occupation. Applicants under this stream must have full-time work rights and not be currently studying. BSMQ criteria requires the applicant to:
- has prior business experience or qualifications to successfully run the business (or has previously been involved in a family-run business)
- has purchased an existing business in regional Queensland (Note: not available for start-ups or home based businesses)
- paid a minimum of $100,000 for the business
- has 100% ownership of the business
- be trading in the business for 6 months prior to application
- employs one (1) employee who is an Australian resident working a minimum of 20 hours per week
| | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) (Canberra) Visa Sponsorship |
| ACT | | Canberra 190 Visa
Closed
Canberra Matrix: Applicants should express an interest in applying for ACT 190 or 491 nomination by completing a score-based Canberra Matrix where they are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community.
6 June 2020 CANBERRA MATRIX - INVITATION ROUND: 70 points matrix;
Number of Invitations Issued: 81
You can nominate any occupation on the ACT Occupation List, even if that occupation is closed. However, only open occupations will score points in the ‘Nominated Occupation’ category in the Canberra Matrix.
Canberra residents
You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 190 nomination:
- You must be living and working in Canberra for the six months immediately before the date of Matrix submission. While the employment does not have to be permanent, it must be fulltime and continuous. You must be working a minimum 20 hours per week. Paid annual or personal leave meets the employment criteria. Any claim for unpaid leave (including maternity leave) must be evidenced by a valid medical certificate
- You must meet one of the following three criterion:
- Your nominated occupation is open on the ACT Occupation List at date of Matrix submission.
- You are the primary holder of a subclass 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer; The 457/482 visa must have a minimum 12 months validity at date of Matrix submission
- You have at least five years continuous ACT residence immediately before the date of matrix submission (and continuing until date of invitation). You may be working in any occupation.
- You may also work for more than one ACT employer or be self-employed on an ABN. If you are employed by a NSW employer, your employer must have an office / branch located within a 30 minute commute of Canberra (a serviced office or home office does not meet this criterion). You must demonstrate that your work activity is solely located in the ACT. Please note: internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not considered employment for this criterion
- If you are including a spouse / partner and/or children in your application, and they are in Australia, they must have lived in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission.
Overseas applicants
You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 190 nomination:
- You must meet one of the following two criterion:
- A minimum one year ACT employment contract in an open nominated occupation. The offer of employment must be with a medium to large enterprise (50 plus employees) located in the ACT; or a paid employment contract for an academic appointment (level B to E) at an ACT tertiary institution. Or
- At least five years previous ACT residence within the last eight years.
- You have a current English test result that meets the Home Affairs level of ‘proficient’ or ‘superior’ English (eg IELTS 7 in all bands).
- You must be currently employed full time. Your skills and at least 12 months continuous experience (within the last three years) in the nominated occupation must be relevant to the ACT economy. Experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, production, mining, shipping, oil/gas, head office banking and railways for example, are not generally considered relevant industries given the structure of the ACT economy, which is primarily knowledge-based.
- You and/or any dependents must not be the holder of a current Australian visa (or bridging visa), except an Australian visitor visa.
- You must be overseas at date of Matrix submission. If you are ranked and invited to apply for ACT nomination, you must be overseas at date of invitation for ACT nomination. If you hold or have held an Australian visa, you must attach a copy of your ‘International Movement Record’ from Home Affairs.
- Please note: You are not eligible for ACT 190 nomination if you, your spouse/partner or children are living or have lived in another Australian state or territory within the last twelve months at date of matrix submission.
- Service fee: A$300 (if you are invited to apply)
| | ACT | | Canberra 491 Visa
Closed
Canberra Matrix: Applicants should express an interest in applying for ACT 190 or 491 nomination by completing a score-based Canberra Matrix where they are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community.
14 April 2020 CANBERRA MATRIX - INVITATION ROUND: 65 points matrix (Submitted on or before 9 March 2020)
Number of Invitations Issued: 78
- 6 June 2020 CANBERRA MATRIX - INVITATION ROUND: No invitations were issued as there are sufficient 491 applications in the queue to meet the 2019/20 annual allocation of 491 nomination places.
You can nominate any occupation on the ACT Occupation List, even if that occupation is closed. However, only open occupations will score points in the ‘Nominated Occupation’ category in the Canberra Matrix.
Canberra residents
You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 491 nomination:
- You must be living and working in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission. While the employment does not have to be fulltime or permanent, it must be continuous. You must be working a minimum 20 hours per week. Paid annual or personal leave meets the employment criteria. Any claim for unpaid leave (including maternity leave) must be evidenced by a valid medical certificate; Your taxable income must not be less than the relevant award or market salary rate.
- You may also work for more than one ACT employer or be self-employed on an ABN. If you are employed by a NSW employer in the ‘ACT Region’, you must demonstrate that your work activity is located in the ACT. Please note: internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not considered employment for this criterion; If you are self-employed on an ABN, you must have at least 12 months ACT business activity at date of Matrix submission. Your taxable income must be at least $500 pw for each week of the employment period claimed.
- If you are including a spouse / partner and/or children in your application, and they are in Australia, they must have lived in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission.
Overseas applicants
You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 491 nomination:
- Your skills and at least 12 months continuous experience (within the last three years) in the nominated occupation must be relevant to the ACT economy.
- You and/or any dependents must not be the holder of a current Australian visa (or bridging visa), except an Australian visitor visa.
- You are not eligible for ACT 190 nomination if you, your spouse/partner or children are living or have lived in another Australian state or territory within the last twelve months at date of matrix submission.
- You have a current English test result that meets the Home Affairs level of ‘proficient’ or ‘superior’ English (eg IELTS 7 in all bands).
- Service fee: A$300 (if you are invited to apply)
| | ACT | | ACT Streamlined PhD nomination 190 Visa
Canberra residents- You are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you have:
- Lived in Canberra for at least 12 months at time of invitation.
- Completed a PhD at an ACT university.
Interstate resident- If you are living in another state or territory, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.
Overseas applicant- If you are living overseas, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.
| | ACT | | ACT Streamlined PhD nomination 491 Visa
Canberra residents- You are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you have:
- Lived in Canberra for at least 12 months at time of invitation.
- Completed a PhD at an ACT university.
Interstate resident- If you are living in another state or territory, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.
Overseas applicant- If you are living overseas, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.
| | Tasmanian (TAS) (Hobart) Government Visa Sponsorship |
| TAS | | Tasmania 190 Visa
Nomination Criteria:
- Available to Tasmanian international graduates who enrolled in a Tasmanian tertiary institution prior to 31 July 2017, have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO);
Applicants who enrolled in a Tasmanian tertiary institution after 31 July 2017 must meet the Australian study requirement through study in Tasmania. So they must complete a two year study in Tasmania and have lived in the state during the period of study. The applicant and their dependants must be in Tasmania at time of application.
or - The applicant must have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application for state nomination in an occupation in-line with applicant's skills assessment (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); The applicant and their dependants must currently be living in Tasmania; The employer must be a well-established business that has been actively operating in Tasmania for the past 12 months A genuine need for the position should be satisfied.
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sufficient funds.
Processing Time: 4-6 weeks
Sponsorship Fee: $220
TAS Invitation results from July to September 2019
| | TAS | | Tasmania 491 Visa
Nomination Criteria:
- Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO);
or - have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application in any fields (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); You and your dependents must currently be living in Tasmania; Your employer must have a well-established business that has been actively operating in Tasmania for the past 12 months. If your employment is for a position at ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5, your employer must also provide evidence that no local person was able to fill the position;
There are areas of non-skill shortage in Tasmania that are not supported for visa state nomination under the ‘Working in Tasmania’ category. This includes employment relating to:
- supermarkets
- service stations
- limited service restaurants** (cooks, chefs and café / restaurant managers)
- massage clinics
- taxi/uber driving
or - For Overseas Applicants:
- have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. A genuine need for the nominated position must be met.
or - have an immediate family member (parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, or grandparent) permanently residing in Tasmania for a minimum of 12 months; Relationships by marriage, such as sister or brother in law, are not acceptable for this category.
or - Available to small business owners who have established and operated a business (solely owned) in Tasmania for at least 6 months.
The applicant must demonstrate that the business is highly likely able to give you a personal income that would meet the minimum taxable income requirement set by Home Affairs for the subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa. Currently, that is AU$53,900 per year for at least 3 years in the next 5 years.(Not available for offshore applicants); Franchise and share-owned businesses are not acceptable under this category. Service stations, massage clinics and taxi/uber related businesses are not supported under this category.
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sufficient funds.
Processing Time: 4-6 weeks
Sponsorship Fee: $220
Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Hobart, Launceston, Devonpor, Burnie, Kingston, Ulverstone, Wynyard, George Town and Sorell) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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