Occupation List for the Northern Inland Region

Please be advised that RDA Northern Inland is not receiving any new 491 Visa applications as it has reached its assigned allocation.

Please refer to the NSW Government website to identify alternate NSW regional options.

List for Pathway 1 - Stream A or Stream B

Your occupation must be included on the occupation list to apply under Pathway 1 Stream A or Stream B

For Stream A you need to check if your occupation is on the Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation list, and does not have to be on the skill list for NSW Nomination.

For Stream B there are two lists that you need to check:

1. The skill list for NSW Nomination, which is available on the NSW Government's website. This list is determined and managed by the NSW Government, and applies to all NSW regions. It also includes the minimum points and skilled work experience for the group.

2. The Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation list, to check if your occupation is eligible for the 491 Visa.

Your occupation must be on BOTH of these lists for Stream B.

The skills list for NSW nomination is at the ANZSCO unit group level, and does not list the individual occupations in the group.

It is important that the skilled occupation on your application to the Northern Inland matches the occupation that is entered into SkillSelect. If these do not match, you cannot be nominated to apply from the NSW Government.

The occupation list for NSW nomination is set by the NSW Government.

We cannot answer queries about why an occupation is not on the list or if it will be added.

How to Tell Your ANZSCO Group From Your Occupation's ANZSCO Code

The first four digits of the ANZSCO code for your occupation are the code for the ANZSCO Group.

For Example:

Occupation	ANZSCO Code	ANZSCO Group	Group Name
Diesel Motor Mechanic	321212	3212	Motor Mechanics
Agricultural Consultant	234111	2341	Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists
Chef	351311	3513	Chefs
Nurse (Medical)	254418	2544	Registered Nurses

Ready to Apply?

Find out how on our How To Apply for a 491 Nomination Page.

How the NSW Government Defines 'Skilled Employment'

NSW defines ‘skilled employment’ as employment that is:

after the date you are deemed skilled in your nominated occupation, AND
in your nominated (or closely related) occupation, AND
for remuneration of at least 20 hours per week

For NSW nomination, you may only claim skilled employment after the date you have been deemed skilled in your occupation. This date is either:

the date you have been deemed skilled by your skills assessor (if applicable), or
the date you completed your qualifying study

If you are unsure whether your skills assessment shows the explicit date they have deemed you to be skilled in your occupation, you should contact your skills assessor directly.

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