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Victoria announces changes to skilled visa applications – Australia Immigration…

Victoria has temporarily closed skilled applications for two occupations and has increased the work experience requirement from two to five years for engineering and building occupations.

By

Mosiqi Acharya
13 OCT 2017 – 12:20 PM  UPDATED 13 OCT 2017 – 12:20 PM
Victoria has announced major changes to it’s skilled visa applications on Thursday.

Victoria updated it’s Visa Nomination Occupation List, temporarily closed skilled applications for two occupations and has increased the work experience requirement from two to five years for engineering and building occupations.

The state’s official website said, due to a large volume of visa nomination applications received, applications for engineering and building occupations on the Visa Nomination Occupation List for Victoria will not be accepted from 16 October 2017 to 12 January 2018.

The occupations affected by the temporary closure are:

  • 312112 Building Associate
  • 233211 Civil Engineer
  • 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • 233311 Electrical Engineer
  • 312311 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
  • 233512 Mechanical Engineer
  • 233914 Engineering Technologist

However, applicants who hold an offer of employment in Victoria in their nominated occupation or meet the streamlined PhD or 457 pathways are not affected by this closure and may apply for these engineering and building occupations during this time.

This temporary closure will allow processing of all outstanding applications and reduce the risk of delay for future applicants.

All applications received prior to 16 October 2017 will be assessed against the guidelines that applied at time of application and an outcome will be provided in due course.

Applications for all other occupations eligible for Victorian Government visa nomination remain open.

With this, Victoria also announced new criteria for engineering occupations.

From 16 October 2017, applicants will have to fulfil new minimum work experience and specialisation requirements while applying for engineering occupations which has been increased from two years to five years.

Victoria also updated its Visa Nomination Occupation List on 12th October 2017.

Occupations eligible to apply for Victorian visa nomination are:

Engineering and Building

Applications for engineering and building occupations will be temporarily closed from 16 October 2017 to 12 January 2018. Applicants who hold an offer of employment in Victoria in their nominated occupation or meet the streamlined PhD or 457 pathways are not affected by this closure and may apply for these engineering and building occupations during this time. See News and Events for more information.

ANZSCO codeOccupationMinimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirementMinimum work experienceSpecialisations and other requirements
312112Building Associate7.0 in each bandTwo years
233211Civil Engineer7.0 in each bandTwo years
312211Civil Engineering Draftsperson7.0 in each bandTwo years
233311Electrical Engineer7.0 in each bandTwo years
312311Electrical Engineering Draftsperson7.0 in each bandTwo years
233512Mechanical Engineer7.0 in each bandTwo years
233914Engineering Technologist7.0 in each bandTwo years

Biotechnology and Science

ANZSCO codeOccupationMinimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirementMinimum work experienceSpecialisations and other requirements
224112Mathematician6.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have two year’s experience in the Science industry.
234111Agricultural Consultant6.0 in each bandTwo years
234112Agricultural Scientist6.0 in each bandTwo years
234711Veterinarian7.0 in each bandThree yearsMust be registered with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria.

Human Resources Management

ANZSCO codeOccupationMinimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirementMinimum work experienceSpecialisations and other requirements
132311Human Resource Manager6.0 in each bandFive years

Information and Communications Technology

Applications for ICT occupations have a different application process. For more information, see How to apply for Victorian visa nomination: ICT occupations on the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) page.

 

ANZSCO codeOccupationMinimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirementMinimum work experienceSpecialisations and other requirements
135112ICT Project Manager7.0 in each bandThree years
261111ICT Business Analyst7.0 in each bandFive years
261112Systems Analyst7.0 in each bandThree years
261311Analyst Programmer7.0 in each bandThree years
261312Developer Programmer7.0 in each bandThree years
261313Software Engineer7.0 in each bandThree years
261314Software Tester7.0 in each bandThree years
262111Database Administrator7.0 in each bandThree years
262112ICT Security Specialist7.0 in each bandThree years
263111Computer Network and Systems Engineer7.0 in each bandThree years
Applications in the following specialisations are not currently accepted:
– Web Designer
– Help Desk Operator
– Help Desk Manager.

 

Tourism and Hospitality

 

ANZSCO codeOccupationMinimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirementMinimum work experienceSpecialisations and other requirements
351311Chef6.0 in each bandFive years
141311Hotel or Motel Manager6.0 in each bandFive yearsMust have experience in a large, international firm and managerial experience.
See the Trades section for information on Hospitality Trades.

Health

ANZSCO codeOccupationMinimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirementMinimum work experienceSpecialisations and other requirements
224213Health Information Manager7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have a qualification accredited by the Health Information Management Association of Australia.

Higher education transcripts and certificates required.

254111Midwife7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
254411Nurse Practitioner7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
254412Registered Nurse (Aged Care)7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
254413Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Must be registered as both a nurse and a midwife.

254414Registered Nurse (Community Health)7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
254415Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
254416Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
254417Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
254418Registered Nurse (Medical)7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
254421Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
254422Registered Nurse (Mental Health)7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
254423Registered Nurse (Perioperative)7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
254424Registered Nurse (Surgical)7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
254499Registered Nurses nec7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
272311Clinical Psychologist7.0 in each band (Academic IELTS only)Two yearsMust have general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
251111Dietitian6.0 in each bandTwo years
252411Occupational Therapist7.0 in each bandTen yearsMust have experience in mental health care.
252511Physiotherapist7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
252611Podiatrist7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Podiatry Board of Australia.
272511Social Worker7.0 in each bandTwo yearsPreferred specialisations:

  • Mental Health Workers
  • Skilled Children and Family Workers
  • Child Protection (must have a minimum of two years statutory child protection practice and Australian Association of Social Workers accreditation).
251214Sonographer7.0 in each bandTwo years
252712Speech Pathologist6.0 in each bandTwo years
234914Physicist (Medical only)7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have experience in diagnostic imaging or radiation oncology.
251213Nuclear Medicine Technologist7.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have registration (or approval in principle) from the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.

Education

 

ANZSCO codeOccupationMinimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirementMinimum work experienceSpecialisations and other requirements
241111Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherOverall: 7.5
Speaking: 8.0
Listening: 8.0
Reading: 7.0
Writing: 7.0
Two yearsMust have ACECQA certification.
134111Child Care Centre ManagerOverall: 7.5
Speaking: 8.0
Listening: 8.0
Reading: 7.0
Writing: 7.0
 Two yearsMust have ACECQA certification (note that certification focuses on education qualifications not management qualifications).
241213Primary School TeacherOverall: 7.5
Speaking: 8.0
Listening: 8.0
Reading: 7.0
Writing: 7.0
 Two yearsMust be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

Must have experience teaching at least one of the following languages:

  • Chinese
  • Indonesian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Greek
  • Spanish
  • Turkish
  • Arabic
  • Vietnamese.
241411Secondary School TeacherOverall: 7.5
Speaking: 8.0
Listening: 8.0
Reading: 7.0
Writing: 7.0
 Two yearsMust be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

Must specialise in at least one of the following fields:

  • Mathematics or Physics
  • Technology (Food, Metal, Wood or Auto)
  • Languages
  • General science
  • Special education
  • Information technology.
272412Interpreter6.0 in each bandTwo yearsMust have NAATI “professional” accreditation.

Trades

ANZSCO codeOccupationMinimum IELTS (or equivalent) requirementMinimum work experienceSpecialisations and other requirements
Construction Trades 
334112Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 6.0 in each bandFive years
394111Cabinetmaker 6.0 in each bandFive years
334113Drainer 6.0 in each bandFive years
334114Gasfitter 6.0 in each bandFive years
334115Roof Plumber 6.0 in each bandFive years
Engineering Trades 
322311Metal Fabricator 6.0 in each bandFive years
322211Sheetmetal Trades Worker 6.0 in each bandFive years
322313Welder (First Class) 6.0 in each bandFive years
323214Metal Machinist (First Class) 6.0 in each bandFive years
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Trades 
342111Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 6.0 in each bandFive years
342313Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 6.0 in each bandFive years
342413Telecommunications Linesworker 6.0 in each bandFive years
Hospitality Trades 
351111Baker 6.0 in each bandFive years
351411Cook 6.0 in each bandFive years
351112Pastrycook 6.0 in each bandFive years

 Source: http://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/hindi/en/article/2017/10/13/victoria-announces-changes-skilled-visa-applications