Queensland State Sponsorship – SKILLED PROGRAM – NOW OPEN, effective 25th Nov 2019

The Queensland State Nomination Skilled Program is NOW OPEN from 25 November 2019 for:

• Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190)
• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Note: The BSMQ Skilled Program may only be open for a limited time depending on the demand for the program.

Please Contact Us ASAP to find out if you are eligible or not.

 

Queensland Skilled Occupation List for Onshore Applicants

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Queensland nomination, you must meet both Australian Department of Home Affairs (HA) criteria and Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) criteria for your chosen visa category.

HA criteria requires you to:

• have a points test result of 65 or higher, inclusive of state nomination points;
• have a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation;
• be under 45 years of age;
• meet the minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT, unless a higher level is required by your assessing authority; and
• submit additional documents if invited to lodge an application for a subclass 190 or subclass 491 visa.

BSMQ criteria requires you to:

• have an occupation on the QSOL for applicants currently working in Queensland (onshore);
• provide evidence you have been living in regional Queensland for three months if applying for a 491;
• provide evidence of full-time employment immediately before applying/lodging (minimum 35 hours per week) in your nominated occupation for the past six months for subclass 190 and three months for subclass 491;
• satisfy specialisation or other requirements for certain occupations;
• provide evidence of ongoing full-time employment (minimum 35 hours per week) with a Queensland employer registered in Australia for a further 12 months; and
• commit to living and working in Queensland for two years from visa grant for the subclass 190 and three years from visa grant for the subclass 491.

ANZSCO code	Occupation	Subclass 491	Subclass 190	Specialisations and other requirements
121111	Aquaculture Farmer
121211	Cotton Grower
121212	Flower Grower
121213	Fruit or Nut Grower
121215	Grape Grower
121217	Sugar Cane Grower
121221	Vegetable Grower
121299	Crop Farmers nec
121311	Apiarist
121312	Beef Cattle Farmer
121313	Dairy Cattle Farmer
121314	Deer Farmer
121315	Goat Farmer
121316	Horse Breeder
121317	Mixed Livestock Farmer
121318	Pig Farmer
121321	Poultry Farmer
121322	Sheep Farmer
121399	Livestock Farmers nec
121411	Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
131112	Sales and Marketing Manager			Require 70 points
131113	Advertising Manager			Require 70 points
131114	Public Relations Manager
132111	Corporate Services Manager
132211	Finance Manager			Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 1 year (including 3 months in REGIONAL Queensland)
132411	Policy and Planning Manager
133111	Construction Project Manager
133112	Project Builder
133211	Engineering Manager
133511	Production Manager (Forestry)
133512	Production Manager (Manufacturing)
133513	Production Manager (Mining)
133612	Procurement Manager
139915	Sports Administrator
134111	Child Care Centre Manager
134212	Nursing Clinical Director
134213	Primary Health Organisation Manager
134214	Welfare Centre Manager
134299	Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
139911	Arts Administrator or Manager
139912	Environmental Manager
139913	Laboratory Manager
139914	Quality Assurance Manager
139999	Specialist Managers nec
141111	Cafe or Restaurant Manager			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) -190, OR Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 1 year (including 3 months in REGIONAL Queensland) – 491
141211	Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager
141311	Hotel or Motel Manager
141999	Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
149413	Transport Company Manager
211112	Dancer or Choreographer
212111	Artistic Director
211212	Music Director
211213	Musician (Instrumental)
212411	Copywriter			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (including 6 months in Queensland)
212412	Newspaper or Periodical Editor			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (including 6 months in Queensland)
212413	Print Journalist			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (including 6 months in Queensland)
212415	Technical Writer			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (including 6 months in Queensland)
212416	Television Journalist			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (including 6 months in Queensland)
212499	Journalists and Other Writers nec			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (including 6 months in Queensland)
221211	Company Secretary
222211	Financial Market Dealer
222213	Stockbroking Dealer
222299	Financial Dealers nec
223112	Recruitment Consultant
223211	ICT Trainer			Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment
224111	Actuary
224112	Mathematician
224113	Statistician
224212	Gallery or Museum Curator
224213	Health Information Manager
224214	Records Manager
224311	Economist
224412	Policy Analyst
224511	Land Economist
224711	Management Consultant
224712	Organisation and Methods Analyst
224912	Liaison Officer
224914	Patents Examiner
224999	Information and Organisation Professionals nec
225113	Marketing Specialist			Require 70 points
225311	Public Relations Professional
231111	Aeroplane Pilot
231113	Flying Instructor
231114	Helicopter Pilot
232111	Architect
232212	Surveyor
232213	Cartographer
232214	Other Spatial Scientist
232511	Interior Designer
233111	Chemical Engineer
233112	Materials Engineer
233211	Civil Engineer
233212	Geotechnical Engineer
233213	Quantity Surveyor
233214	Structural Engineer
233215	Transport Engineer
233311	Electrical Engineer
233511	Industrial Engineer
233512	Mechanical Engineer
233513	Production or Plant Engineer
233611	Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
233612	Petroleum Engineer
233911	Aeronautical Engineer
233912	Agricultural Engineer
233913	Biomedical Engineer
233914	Engineering Technologist			Require 70 points
233915	Environmental Engineer
233916	Naval Architect
233999	Engineering Professionals nec
234111	Agricultural Consultant
234112	Agricultural Scientist
234113	Forester
234211	Chemist
234212	Food Technologist
234213	Wine Maker
234311	Conservation Officer
234312	Environmental Consultant
234313	Environmental Research Scientist
234399	Environmental Scientists nec
234411	Geologist
234412	Geophysicist
234413	Hydrogeologist
234511	Life Scientist (General)
234513	Biochemist
234514	Biotechnologist
234515	Botanist
234516	Marine Biologist
234517	Microbiologist
234518	Zoologist
234611	Medical Laboratory Scientist
234711	Veterinarian
234599	Life Scientist nec
234911	Conservator
234912	Metallurgist
234913	Meterologist
234914	Physicist
234999	Natural & Physical Science Prof nec
241111	Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
241213	Primary School Teacher			Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
241311	Middle School Teacher			Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
241411	Secondary School Teacher			Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
241511	Special Needs Teacher			Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
241512	Teacher of the Hearing Impaired			Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
241513	Teacher of the Sight Impaired			Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
241599	Special Education Teacher nec			Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
242111	University Lecturer			Require 70 points; and PhD
251211	Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251212	Medical Radiation Therapist
251213	Nuclear Medicine Technologist
251214	Sonographer
251311	Environmental Health Officer
251312	Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
251411	Optometrist
251412	Orthoptist
251511	Hospital Pharmacist
251512	Industrial Pharmacist
251513	Retail Pharmacist
251911	Health Promotion Officer
251912	Orthotist or Prosthetist
251999	Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec
252311	Dental Specialist
252312	Dentist
252411	Occupational Therapist
252511	Physiotherapist
252611	Podiatrist
252711	Audiologist
252712	Speech Pathologist
253111	General Practitioner
253112	Resident Medical Officer
253211	Anaesthetist
253311	Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
253312	Cardiologist
253313	Clinical Haematologist
253314	Medical Oncologist
253315	Endocrinologist
253316	Gastroenterologist
253317	Intensive Care Specialist
253318	Neurologist
253321	Paediatrician
253322	Renal Medicine Specialist
253323	Rheumatologist
253324	Thoracic Medicine Specialist
253399	Specialist Physicians nec
253411	Psychiatrist
253511	Surgeon (General)
253512	Cardiothoracic Surgeon
253513	Neurosurgeon
253514	Orthopaedic Surgeon
253515	Otorhinolaryngologist
253516	Paediatric Surgeon
253517	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
253518	Urologist
253521	Vascular Surgeon
253911	Dermatologist
253912	Emergency Medicine Specialist
253913	Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
253914	Ophthalmologist
253915	Pathologist
253917	Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
253918	Radiation Oncologist
253999	Medical Practitioners nec
254111	Midwife
254411	Nurse Practitioner
254412	Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
254413	Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
254414	Registered Nurse (Community Health)
254415	Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
254416	Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
254417	Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
254418	Registered Nurse (Medical)
254421	Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
254422	Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
254423	Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
254424	Registered Nurse (Surgical)
254425	Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
254499	Registered Nurses nec
261211	Multimedia Specialist			Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment
261212	Web Developer			Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment
261314	Software Tester			Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment
263112	Network Administrator			Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment
263113	Network Analyst			Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment
263211	ICT Quality Assurance Engineer			Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment
263212	ICT Support Engineer			Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment
263213	ICT Systems Test Engineer			Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment
263299	ICT Support and Test Engineers nec			Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment
271111	Barrister
271311	Solicitor
272111	Careers Counsellor
272112	Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
272113	Family and Marriage Counsellor
272114	Rehabilitation Counsellor
272115	Student Counsellor
272199	Counsellors nec
272311	Clinical Psychologist
272312	Educational Psychologist
272313	Organisational Psychologist
272314	Psychotherapist
272399	Psychologists nec
272412	Interpreter
272499	Social Professionals nec
272511	Social Worker
272611	Community Arts Worker
272612	Recreation Officer
272613	Welfare Worker
311111	Agricultural Technician
311211	Anaesthetic Technician
311212	Cardiac Technician
311213	Medical Laboratory Technician
311214	Operating Theatre Technician
311215	Pharmacy Technician
311216	Pathology Collector
311299	Medical Technicians nec
311312	Meat Inspector
311399	Primary Products Inspectors nec
311411	Chemistry Technician
311412	Earth Science Technician
311413	Life Science Technician
311499	Science Technicians nec
312113	Building Inspector
312114	Construction Estimator
312116	Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
312199	Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec
312211	Civil Engineering Draftsperson
312611	Safety Inspector
312911	Maintenance Planner
312912	Metallurgical or Materials Technician
312913	Mine Deputy
312999	Building and Engineering Technicians nec
313111	Hardware Technician			Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland)
313112	ICT Customer Support Officer			Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) in accordance with ACS skills assessment
313113	Web Administrator			Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland)
313199	ICT Support Technicians nec			Require 70 points; and Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland)
313211	Radiocommunications Technician
313213	Telecommunications network planner
321111	Automotive Electrician
321211	Motor Mechanic (General)
321212	Diesel Motor Mechanic
321213	Motorcycle Mechanic
321214	Small Engine Mechanic
322211	Sheetmetal Trades Worker
322311	Metal Fabricator
322312	Pressure Welder
322313	Welder (First Class)
323111	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
323112	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
323113	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
323211	Fitter (General)
323212	Fitter and Turner
323213	Fitter-Welder
323214	Metal Machinist (First Class)
323299	Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
323313	Locksmith
323314	Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
323412	Toolmaker
324111	Panelbeater
324211	Vehicle Body Builder
324212	Vehicle Trimmer
331111	Bricklayer
331112	Stonemason
331211	Carpenter and Joiner
331212	Carpenter
331213	Joiner
332211	Painting Trades Worker
333111	Glazier
333211	Fibrous Plasterer
333212	Solid Plasterer
333311	Roof Tiler
333411	Wall and Floor Tiler
334111	Plumber (General)
334112	Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
334113	Drainer
334114	Gasfitter
334115	Roof Plumber
341111	Electrician (General)
341112	Electrician (Special Class)
341113	Lift Mechanic
342111	Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
342211	Electrical Linesworker
342311	Business Machine Mechanic
342313	Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
342314	Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
342315	Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
351111	Baker			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) -190, OR Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 1 year (including 3 months in REGIONAL Queensland) – 491
351112	Pastrycook			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) -190, OR Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 1 year (including 3 months in REGIONAL Queensland) – 491
351211	Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
351311	Chef			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) -190, OR Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 1 year (including 3 months in REGIONAL Queensland) – 491
351411	Cook			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 6 months in Queensland) -190, OR Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 1 year (including 3 months in REGIONAL Queensland) – 491
361112	Horse Trainer
361311	Veterinary Nurse
362212	Arborist
362311	Greenkeeper
362411	Nurseryperson
391111	Hairdresser			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years (including 3 months in Queensland)
392311	Printing Machinist
394111	Cabinetmaker
394211	Furniture Finisher
394213	Wood Machinist
394299	Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec
399111	Boat Builder and Repairer
399112	Shipwright
399212	Gas or Petroleum Operator
399213	Power Generation Plant Operator
411111	Ambulance Officer
411112	Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
411211	Dental Hygienist
411213	Dental Technician
411214	Dental Therapist
411311	Diversional Therapist
411411	Enrolled Nurse
411611	Massage Therapist
411711	Community Worker
411712	Disabilities Services Officer
411713	Family Support Worker
411715	Residential Care Officer
411716	Youth Worker
452311	Diving Instructor (Open Water)
452312	Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
452313	Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
452315	Swimming Coach or Instructor
452316	Tennis Coach
452317	Other Sports Coach or Instructor
452321	Sports Development Officer
452411	Footballer

Queensland Skilled Occupation List for Offshore Applicants

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Queensland nomination, you must meet both Australian Department of Home Affairs (HA) criteria and Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) criteria for your chosen visa category.

HA criteria requires you to:

• have a points test result of 65 or higher, inclusive of state nomination points;
• have a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation;
• be under 45 years of age;
• meet the minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT, unless a higher level is required by your assessing authority; and
• submit additional documents if invited to lodge an application for a subclass 190 or subclass 491 visa.

BSMQ criteria requires you to:

• have an occupation on the QSOL for applicants not currently working in Queensland (offshore);
• satisfy specialisation or other requirements for certain occupations;
• provide evidence that you have a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification work experience in your nominated occupation (unless otherwise stated);
• commit to living and working in Queensland from the date that you arrive in Queensland to live permanently; and
• additional requirements relating to job offers must be related to your occupation, and evidence is required showing acceptance of the offer.

Please note: if you are an overseas PhD graduate, you may be eligible for a work experience requirement waiver if you have a minimum 12 month job offer with a Queensland employer registered in Australia. The job offer must be related to your occupation, and evidence is required showing acceptance of the offer.

ANZSCO code	Occupation	Subclass 491	Subclass 190	Specialisations and other requirements<
131112	Sales and Marketing Manager			Require 70 points Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
133513	Production Manager (Mining)
232212	Surveyor
232213	Marketing Specialist			Require 70 points Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
233212	Geotechnical Engineer			Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
233213	Quantity Surveyor
233214	Structural Engineer			Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
233215	Transport Engineer			Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
233911	Aeronautical Engineer			Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
233912	Agricultural Engineer
233913	Biomedical Engineer			Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
233915	Environmental Engineer			Require registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
234711	Veterinarian
241111	Early Childcare Teacher			Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190
241213	Primary School Teacher			Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190 Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
241311	Middle School Teacher			Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190 Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
241411	Secondary School Teacher			Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190 Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
241511	Special Needs Teacher			Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190 Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
241512	Teacher of the Hearing Impaired			Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190 Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
241513	Teacher of the Sight Impaired			Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190 Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
241599	Special Education Teacher nec			Require 3 years work experience for 491 and 5 years work experience for 190 Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
251211	Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251212	Medical Radiation Therapist
251213	Nuclear Medicine Technologist
251214	Sonographer
251411	Optometrist
252411	Occupational Therapist
252511	Physiotherapist
252611	Podiatrist
253411	Psychiatrist
253915	Pathologist
253917	Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
253918	Radiation Oncologist
254111	Midwife
254411	Nurse Practitioner
254412	Registered Nurse (Aged Care)			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
254413	Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
254414	Registered Nurse (Community Health)			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
254415	Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
254416	Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
254417	Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
254418	Registered Nurse (Medical)			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
254421	Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
254422	Registered Nurse (Mental Health)			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
254423	Registered Nurse (Perioperative)			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
254424	Registered Nurse (Surgical)			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
254425	Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
254499	Registered Nurses nec			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
261314	Software Tester			Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments
263211	ICT Quality Assurance Engineer			Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments
263212	ICT Support Engineer			Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments
263213	ICT Systems Test Engineer			Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments
271311	Solicitor
272499	Social Professionals nec
272511	Social Worker
272612	Recreation Officer
272613	Welfare Worker
312113	Building Inspector
312199	Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec
312611	Safety Inspector
312911	Maintenance Planner
312912	Metallurgical or Material Technician
312913	Mine Deputy
312913	Building & Engineering Technician nec
313111	Hardware Technician			Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with ACS skills assessments
313112	ICT Customer Support Officer			Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with skills assessments
313113	Web Administrator			Require 80 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years in accordance with skills assessments
321111	Automotive Electrician
321211	Motor Mechanic (General)
321212	Diesel Motor Mechanic
321213	Motorcycle Mechanic
321214	Small Engine Mechanic
322211	Sheetmetal Trades Worker
323211	Fitter (General)
323212	Fitter and Turner
324111	Panelbeater
324211	Vehicle Body Builder
324211	Vehicle Trimmer
331111	Bricklayer
332211	Painting Trades Worker
333211	Fibrous Plasterer
334111	Plumber (General)
334112	Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
334113	Drainer
334114	Gasfitter
334115	Roof Plumber
342111	Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
351311	Chef			Require 70 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years – 190 OR Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years – 491 – must have 5 STAR Hotel experience or high-end restaurant experience
351411	Cook			Require 70 points; Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years – 190 OR Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 3 years – 491
394111	Cabinetmaker
411213	Dental Technician			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
411711	Community Worker			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
411712	Disabilities Services Officer			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
411713	Family Support Worker			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
411715	Residential Care Officer			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years
411716	Youth Worker			Require minimum post-qualification work experience of 5 years

 

Queensland Skilled Occupation List for Queensland Postgraduates (Alumni)

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Queensland nomination, you must meet both Australian Department of Home Affairs (HA) criteria and Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) criteria for your chosen visa category.

HA criteria requires you to:

• have a points test result of 65 or higher, inclusive of state nomination points;
• have a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation;
• be under 45 years of age;
• meet the minimum English language requirement of COMPETENT, unless a higher level is required by your assessing authority; and
• submit additional documents if invited to lodge an application for a subclass 190 or subclass 491 visa.

For Queensland Master Graduates, BSMQ criteria requires you to:

• have an occupation on the QSOL for Queensland Masters Graduates;
• have completed 100% of your Masters degree at a Queensland-based institution and graduated in the last two years (this qualification must be related to your nominated occupation);
• satisfy specialisation or other requirements for certain occupations;
• provide evidence of current full-time employment immediately before applying (minimum 35 hours per week) with a Queensland employer registered in Australia in your nominated occupation (or a closely related occupation); and
• provide evidence of ongoing full-time employment for a minimum of 12 months immediately before applying (minimum 35 hours per week) with a Queensland employer registered in Australia in your nominated occupation (or a closely related occupation).

If you are applying for the 491 you must provide evidence you have been working for a regional employer and living in a regional area immediately before applying.

For Queensland PhD Graduates, BSMQ criteria requires you to:

• have an occupation on HA’s combined current list of eligible skilled occupations;
• have completed 100% of your PhD at a Queensland-based institution and graduated in the last two years (this qualification must be related to your nominated occupation); and
• a job offer is not required unless otherwise stated.
• Please note the exception for the occupation of University Lecturer. PhD applicants applying under the occupation of University Lecturer (ANZSCO code 242111), must meet working in Queensland criteria including having been employed for six months in their nominated occupation and have continual ongoing employment for at least 12 months.

 

MASTERS QSOL

ANZSCO code	Occupation	Subclass 491	Subclass 190	Specialisations and other requirements
131114	Public Relations Manager
132311	Human Resource Manager			Require 70 points
132411	Policy and Planning Manager
132511	Research and Development Manager
133211	Engineering Manager
133511	Production Manager (Forestry)
133512	Production Manager (Manufacturing)
133513	Production Manager (Mining)
133611	Supply and Distribution Manager
133612	Procurement Manager
134111	Child Care Centre Manager
134212	Nursing Clinical Director
134213	Primary Health Organisation Manager
134214	Welfare Centre Manager
134311	School Principal
134499	Education Managers nec
135112	ICT Project Manager			Require 70 points
135199	ICT Managers nec			Require 70 points
139915	Sports Administrator
212413	Print Journalist
212415	Technical Writer
212416	Television Journalist
212499	Journalists and Other Writers nec
222211	Financial Market Dealer
222311	Financial Investment Adviser
222312	Financial Investment Manager
223211	ICT Trainer			Require 70 points
224112	Mathematician
224213	Health Information Manager
224512	Valuer
224711	Management Consultant
225112	Market Research Analyst
225113	Marketing Specialist
225211	ICT Account Manager			Require 70 points
225212	ICT Business Development Manager			Require 70 points
231111	Aeroplane Pilot
231113	Flying Instructor
231114	Helicopter Pilot
232111	Architect
232112	Landscape Architect
232213	Cartographer
232214	Other Spatial Scientist
232312	Industrial Designer
232411	Graphic Designer
232412	Illustrator
232414	Web Designer
232611	Urban and Regional Planner			Require 70 points
233914	Engineering Technologist			Require 70 points
233915	Environmental Engineer
241511	Special Needs Teacher			Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
241512	Teacher of the Hearing Impaired			Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
241513	Teacher of the Sight Impaired			Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
241599	Special Education Teachers nec			Require registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
249111	Education Adviser
251211	Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251212	Medical Radiation Therapist
251213	Nuclear Medicine Technologist
251214	Sonographer
251311	Environmental Health Officer
251911	Health Promotion Officer
254311	Nurse Manager
254411	Nurse Practitioner
254422	Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
261212	Web Developer			Require 70 points
262111	Database Administrator			Require 70 points
262113	Systems Administrator			Require 70 points
263112	Network Administrator			Require 70 points
263113	Network Analyst			Require 70 points
263211	ICT Quality Assurance Engineer			Require 70 points
263212	ICT Support Engineer			Require 70 points
263213	ICT Systems Test Engineer			Require 70 points
263299	ICT Support and Test Engineers nec			Require 70 points
272112	Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
272113	Family and Marriage Counsellor
272114	Rehabilitation Counsellor
272199	Counsellors nec
272311	Clinical Psychologist
272312	Educational Psychologist
272313	Organisational Psychologist
272314	Psychotherapist
272399	Psychologists nec
272511	Social Worker
272613	Welfare Worker
312116	Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
312999	Building and Engineering Technicians nec
313113	Web Administrator			Require 70 points
313199	ICT Support Technicians nec			Require 70 points
313214	Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
323111	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
323112	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
323113	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
411713	Family Support Worker
411716	Youth Worker
452321	Sports Development Officer